By Nick Savage
Week 6 of the XFL brought some exciting games, with several teams looking to solidify their positions in the league standings.
In the first game of the week, the Seattle Sea Dragons defeated the Orlando Guardians 26-19. Quarterback Ben DiNucci had a solid game, throwing for 177 yards and two touchdowns. With this win, the Sea Dragons improved their record to 4-2 and moved into third place in the North Division.
In the second game of the week, the St. Louis Battlehawks defeated the Vegas Vipers 29-6. Quarterback AJ McCarron had an outstanding game, throwing for 236 yards and three touchdowns. The Battlehawks’ defense also played well, holding the Vipers to only one touchdown. With this win, the Battlehawks improved their record to 4-2 and moved into second place in the North Division.
In the third game of the week, the San Antonio Brahmas defeated the Arlington Renegades 15-9. The Brahmas’ defense was the star of the game, with Jordan Williams returning a fumble for 44 yards for a touchdown. With this win, the Brahmas improved their record to 2-4 and moved into third place in the South Division.
In the final game of the week, the Houston Roughnecks suffered their second consecutive loss, falling to the D.C. Defenders 37-26. Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta’amu has a great game, throwing for 245 yards and two touchdowns. The Defenders remained undefeated with a 6-0 record and they have solidified their position as the top team in the league.
Looking ahead to next week, there are several intriguing matchups on the schedule. The Sea Dragons will take on the Renegades in a game that could have playoff implications down the line. The Brahmas will face the Vipers while the Defenders will face the winless Guardians and look to maintain their undefeated record. Finally, the Battlehawks will take on the Roughnecks in a matchup between two of the top teams in the league.
But who should we wager on? It’s fortunate that you found Only Players. Here are DraftKings’ preliminary Week 7 odds. As you can see, the favorites to win are the Sea Dragons, Vipers, Defenders, and Roughnecks.
- Seattle Sea Dragons -4.5 (-195) vs. Arlington Renegades +4.5 (+165), O/U 36.5
- San Antonio Brahmas +3 (+125) vs. Vegas Vipers -3 (-145), O/U 38.5
- D.C. Defenders -9.5 (N/A) vs. Orlando Guardians +9.5 (N/A), O/U 44
- St Louis Battlehawks +3 (N/A) vs. Houston Roughnecks -3 (N/A), O/U 43.5
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