The Tampa Bay Vipers’ defense was on point for the first half Saturday in Seattle, allowing 41 yards. Then, the Vipers’ Tavarus McFadden made a huge play in the third quarter, picking off Brandon Silvers, getting up and returning it 78 yards to make it 9-0.
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🖥 https://t.co/RxEhkW2ZUE pic.twitter.com/obxzogTl0a— XFL (@xfl2020) February 15, 2020
McFadden played college football at Florida State, and was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2018. On Aug. 4, 2019, McFadden was signed by the Detroit Lions. He was waived/injured two days later and placed on injured reserve. He was released on Aug. 10.
“They don’t score, they don’t win,” McFadden told FOX Sports from the sidelines after the play.
FIRST @xfl2020 TOUCHDOWN IN @XFLVipers HISTORY 💪🐍
The 78-yard pick six puts Tampa Bay on top. pic.twitter.com/Ibg6pxOo0t
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) February 15, 2020