The XFL officially returned over the weekend, providing some post-NFL football for anyone who desired it and, all things considered, their re-launch was relatively successful.

Crowds of around 20,000 lined each stadium throughout the weekend as the XFL out-did the now defunct AAF in ticket sales before a single play had even been run. Meanwhile, the rule changes were intriguing and added to the game, while the football itself wasn’t half bad.

Was it NFL-level football? No, but it was also the first go-around after just a few months of these teams being together.

Ultimately, the XFL may have some staying power and the atmosphere most certainly has something to do with that. That’s good news for football fans who want to enjoy some late-winter, early-spring ball.

Now the question is, how did former members of the New York Giants fare? Let’s take a look.

Dragons vs. Defenders

Six former Giants played in this game — a 31-19 Defenders victory.

Running back Jhurell Pressley led D.C. with 31 yards on 12 carries (2.6 ypc) and added 18 yards on two receptions. Meanwhile, defensive lineman Jay Bromley recorded three tackles, but was also hit with a penalty late in the game.

Offensive linemen James O’Hagan and Malcolm Bunche also saw some snaps, while safety Rahim Moore made his presence felt with three tackles, one pass defensed and one interception.

For Seattle, defensive lineman Stansly Maponga recorded one tackle.