Through the first two weeks of the 2020 XFL season, a top contender for the XFL title has emerged in each conference. The DC Defenders, boasting a stifling defense and led on offense by former Ohio State star Cardale Jones – who has looked NFL ready during his time in the XFL – is 2-0 following a 27-0 blowout win over the New York Guardians. In the West, Houston quarterback P.J. Walker is a leading MVP candidate, and has his Roughnecks at 2-0 in what appears to be an otherwise weak conference.
Both undefeated teams will go on the road in Week 3, but DC and Houston are favored to move to 3-0 this weekend. The two title game favorites are one month away from a potential championship preview, as the Roughnecks will host the Defenders on March 22nd. Still, we don’t have a third of the season in the books, and anything can happen.
Here’s the full rundown of matchups in Week 3. All betting information via BetMGM.
Saturday, February 22nd
Houston Roughnecks (2-0) at Tampa Bay Vipers (0-2)
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Raymond James Stadium
Channel: ABC
Stream: Watch ESPN / ESPN app
Point spread: Roughnecks -6.5
Over/Under: 45.5
Dallas Renegades (1-1) at Seattle Dragons (1-1)
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Location: CenturyLink Field
Channel: FOX
Stream: Fox Sports Go
Point spread: Renegades -4.5
Over/Under: 42.5
Sunday, February 23rd
New York Guardians (1-1) at St. Louis BattleHawks (1-1)
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: The Dome at America’s Center
Channel: ESPN
Stream: Watch ESPN / ESPN app
Point spread: BattleHawks -9.5
Over/Under: 42.5
DC Defenders (2-0) at LA Wildcats (0-2)
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Location: Dignity Health Sports Park
Channel: FS1
Stream: Fox Sports GO
Point spread: Defenders -8
Over/Under: 44
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