The XFL won’t ever rival the NFL, but heck, opening day was pretty fun on Saturday and one former Bills player is a reason why, quarterback Cardale Jones.
The ex Ohio State standout and fourth-round pick of the Bills in 2016 plays for the DC Defenders. His team won 31-19 over the Seattle Dragons and Jones was 16-for-26 passing for 319 yards with two touchdowns.
For his efforts, DC fans shouted down “MVP” chants on Jones during the game:
Come for the Cardale Jones MVP chants, stay for the first big hit in the new XFL 💥 pic.twitter.com/BwLaJg0dzA
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 8, 2020
Jones’ top play might’ve been some trickery and involving another former Bill, too. On a double -reverse flea flicker, Jones found a wide open Khari Lee, a former Bills tight end, who went on to score on the play:
This alternate angle of that @XFLDefenders trick play TD
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🖥️ https://t.co/Y3eyIb9PfX pic.twitter.com/OzOOze6NIt— XFL (@xfl2020) February 8, 2020
The XFL continues on Sunday, with plenty of former Bills players taking part in the league.
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