NEWS & NOTES (WEEK 1)



AXC


WEST

Oakland
They hosted Daytona in week 1 and started the season with a convincing 38-3 win. They rushed the ball 36 times for 201 yards and 3 TDs led by Curtis Rivera's 95 yards & 2 rushing TDs. QB Robert Collins went 21 of 27 for 163 yards, 2 TD passes and 1 interception as he managed the game efficiently. Defensively they had 4 interceptions by 4 different players, 8 sacks led by RDE Keith Aguilera's 3 sacks & 1 forced fumble. They host Dakota (0-1) in week 2 as they will look to start the season 2-0 for the first time since 2043 where they finished 11-5.

Indiana
They hosted division rival Vancouver in week 1 and won a very strange game 2-0. That's not a typo, it's the first time in XFL history any team has won a game 2-0. The game featured 16 combined punts plus 6 combined missed fieldgoals as Vancouver Kicker Sheldon Wallace was a healthy scratch after missing curfew several times during the week. Both offenses struggled as Indiana was led by Danny Melillo's 86 yards rushing on 21 carries. SS Everett Redford paced the defense with 10 tackles. Indiana hosts Toronto (0-1) in week 2 as they will look to start the season 2-0 for the first time since 2042 where they finished just 7-9.

Kansas City
They traveled to Dakota in week 1 for a key AXC Conference showdown between 2 teams that have made the postseason the past 3 seasons. Kansas City won the game 33-19 despite being outgained 376-307 thanks to winning the turnover battle 3-1 while stopping Dakota on 4th down 3 times. Barry Walker put the offense on his back, rushing for 161 yards on 23 carries including 2 rushing TDs. Defensively they had 2 interceptions including a pick 6 by CB Frank Francis plus a forced fumble and 2 sacks. They host Cincinnati (1-0) in week 2 as KC has another game versus a Division Champ from last season. Surprisingly, KC hasn't started a season 2-0 since 2038, eleven seasons ago!

Vancouver
They traveled to Indiana in week 1 for a division game and their Kicker Sheldon Wallace was inactive after missing curfew several times during the week. The decision directly let to a lose as CB Brian Marrero became the emergency Kicker and he missed 4 fieldgoals in a 2-0 lose. QB Keith Garcia led the offense going 30 of 43 for 228 yards and 1 interception as Vancouver had the only red zone trip in the game. Vancouver returns home to host Providence (1-0) and they are staring 0-2 in the face which hasn't happened since 2041 where they finished 2-14.


EAST

Buffalo
They hosted division rival Miami in week 1 and held on to win 33-27 with a late punt block which gave them the lead after Miami tied the game 27-27 in the 4th quarter. The offense was led by QB Matthew Whitney who went 41 of 62 for 418 yards, 2 TD passes & 4 interceptions. WRs Joseph Moore & WR Elijah Diller both had 100 yard receiving games (178/125) with Diller having 2 TD receptions. Defensively they were led by CB Steven Holloman who had 9 tackles while they had 2 interceptions, 2 sacks and 1 forced fumble. The play of the game came from CB David Estes who blocked a punt with 6:37 left in the 4th quarter and he recovered the ball to score the game winning TD. Buffalo host New England (0-1) in week 2 as they look to win back to back division games to start the season.

New York
They traveled to Los Angeles in week 1 for what became the game of the week as New York blew an early 20-3 lead to trail 24-23 in the 4th quarter before they scored the game winning TD with under 1 minute on the clock. QB William Jennings was just 17 of 33 for 217 yards, 1 TD and 2 INTs. WR Kenny Davis returned a 1st quarter kickoff 101 yards for a TD to help the offense. Defensively, they had 2 sacks and a forced fumble while they recovered 2 total fumbles. In the 4th quarter, New York trailed 24-23 with 3:57 left in the game and New York was forced to punt the ball away. Peter Chappell was a major acquisition in the off-season from Atlanta and he muffed the punt and New York recovered on the LA 40 yard line. 10 plays later, New York punched it into the endzone for the win. New York hosts Orlando (1-0) in week 2 for an early battle between undefeated AXC teams.

New England
They traveled over 3,000 miles to play Seattle in week 1 and after an early 6-0 lead, they eventually lost to Seattle 27-20. QB Reynaldo Cook played well going 17 of 32 for 210 yards, 2 TDs and 0 INTs but they only rushed for 79 yards and 2 lost fumbles led to the week 1 lose. MLB Edward Williams led the defense with 9 tackles and NE had 2 interceptions & 1 sack. They travel to Buffalo (1-0) in week 2 and they are in danger of starting 0-2 for the 3rd time in the last 4 seasons.

Miami
They traveled to Buffalo in week 1 for a Division showdown with a team they have gone 3-17 against the past 10 seasons including 1-9 in Buffalo. Miami has a new owner and they almost pulled the upset as they took the lead in the 4th quarter before a blocked puny resulted in the game winning TD for Buffalo. WR Timothy Nunez rushed the ball 8 times for 149 yards including 76 & 72 yard TDs. Defensively, rookie FS Charles Waters paced the defense with 9 tackles while the defense had 4 interceptions including 2 by MLB Lewis Jones & 6 sacks with 4 coming from RDE Samuel Brummett. Even in a lose, it's something to build on for Miami as they visit Vegas (0-1) in week 2 where both teams will be looking for their first win.


NORTH

Cincinnati
The defending AXC Champs hosted division rival Houston in week 1 and this was another candidate for game of the week. Cincinnati led 16-14 with 12:38 left in the game. Houston would grab the lead 17-16 with 2 minutes remaining on a 56 yard fieldgoal before Cincinnati connected for a 75 yard bomb 10 seconds later to take a 24-17 lead with 1:50 on the clock. Houston would respond 38 seconds later with a 20 yard TD pass which was set up by a 51 yard pass on the previous play. This tied the score at 24 with 1:07 on the clock. Cincinnati would strike again with another 75 yard TD pass just 4 seconds later plus they converted another 2 point conversion making the score 32-24 with 53 seconds remaining. Houston would fail to convert on a 4th & 10 from their own 43 and Cincinnati held on to win. QB Gary Fielding won the starting job and went 26 of 46 for 457 yards, 3 TDs and 1 INT. WR Steven Jackson led all receivers with 182 yards and 2 TD receptions. CB Jospeh Duffy led the defense with 11 tackles while they had 2 sacks, 1 interception & 1 forced fumble. They travel to KC (1-0) in week 2 for an early AXC Conference showdown.

Pittsburgh
They traveled to Saint Paul in week 1 and won a fieldgoal battle 12-6 as neither team found the endzone. Pittsburgh ran the ball 39 times for 171 yards led by Shaun Weymeyer who had 81 yards on 17 carries. QB John Turner managed the game going 22 of 37 for just 176 yards with 0 TDs & 0 INTs. CB Nathan Morrison led the defense with 4 tackles & 2 interceptions as they held Saint Paul to 200 Total yards of offense. Pittsburgh host Houston (0-1) in week 2 for a big division showdown as Pittlooks to improve to 2-0 for just the 4th time in the last 10 seasons.

Toronto
They traveled to Gem City in week 1 and after taking a 17-10 lead into halftime plus leading 20-17 late in the 3rd quarter, they collapsed in the 4th quarter as the Gangsters scored 14 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to win the game. QB Michael Keeler went 26 of 43 for 262 yards, 2 TDs & 1 INT and they rushed for 114 yards as Toronto actually outgained Gem City 334-307. WLB Daniel Simmons paced the defense with 10 tackles as the defense got 1 sack and forced 2 fumbles but they only recovered 1 of them. Toronto travels to Indiana (1-0) in week 2 where they will look to even their record.

Houston
They missed the postseason last year for the first time in 7 seasons, winning just 6 games and they drew a trip to play the defending AXC Champs in week 1. They played the game of the week as Cincinnati led 16-14 with 12:38 left in the game. Houston would grab the lead 17-16 with 2 minutes remaining on a 56 yard fieldgoal before Cincinnati connected for a 75 yard bomb 10 seconds later to take a 24-17 lead with 1:50 on the clock. Houston would respond 38 seconds later with a 20 yard TD pass which was set up by a 51 yard pass on the previous play. This tied the score at 24 with 1:07 on the clock. Cincinnati would strike again with another 75 yard TD pass just 4 seconds later plus they converted another 2 point conversion making the score 32-24 with 53 seconds remaining. Houston would fail to convert on a 4th & 10 from their own 43 and Cincinnati held on to win. QB Jospeh Eady put the offense on his back throwing for 386 yards, 3 TDs and just 1 INT as Houston couldn't get the rushing game going despite rushing the ball 29 timed for just 35 yards. WRs Tracy Lopez & John Gomez each had 100 yard receiving games (154/109) and Lopez had 1 TD reception. The defense had 2 sacks, 1 interception and CB Kyle Locklin lead the defense with 8 tackles. Houston travels to Pittsburgh (1-0) in week 2 for another division showdown as they will look to avoid an 0-2 start for the 2nd time in the past 3 seasons.

SOUTH

Orlando
They have missed the postseason the past 3 seasons as they have started slow the past 3 years but they hosted Texas in week 1 and got off to a fantastic start winning 65-10 against their division rival. Rookie WR Manuel Crippen rushed for 136 yards and 1 TD as Orlando tallied 318 yards on the ground. WR George Wilson rushed for 70 yards and 3 TDs and QB William Young went 11 of 21 for 132 yards, 3 TDs & 0 INTs. Defensively, they had 8 sacks, led by RDE Scott Farris who had 3 sacks plus they had 1 interception and MLB Dustin Aviles led the team with 8 tackles. Orlando travels to New York (1-0) in week 2 in an early AXC Conference showdown.

Dakota
They hosted KC in week 1 and they got off to a slow start eventually trailing 23-7 at halftime. They played a more competitive 2nd half but lost 33-19 as they turned the ball over 6 times, 3 on downs, 2 interceptions and 1 fumble. QB Robert Alvarez was 35 of 64 for 319 yards, 2 TDs & 2 INTs as Dakota rushed the ball just 12 times all game. Defensively, they held KC to just 108 yards passing but gave up 199 yards on the ground. Dakota travels to Oakland (1-0) in week 2 where they will look to avoid starting 0-2 for the first time since 2030, 19 seasons ago.

Daytona
They traveled to Oakland in week 1 and lost big 38-3. They rushed the ball well, getting 147 yards on 20 carries led by RB Donald Barr's 70 yards but 5 turnovers & 8 sacks led to 3 points. Defensively, CB Michael Whitmore & SS Ricahrd Rodriguez had 11 tackles each and they had 2 sacks, 1 interception & 1 forced fumble. Daytona host Texas (0-1) in week 2 as both teams look for their first win.

Texas
They traveled to Orlando in week 1 for an early division game and got blown out 65-10. They managed just 80 yards of Total offense thanks in large part to being sacked 8 times. FS Steven Woods led the team with 9 tackles but they allowed 450 yards of Total offense and recorded no sacks or turnovers. They travel to Daytona (0-1) in week 2 as both teams look to bounce back from blowout loses.

NXC


EAST

Providence
They headed to Washington for a division showdown in week 1 and shutout the Warriors 25-0. QB William Powers threw for 236 yards, 1 TD & 1 INT with WR Jeffrey Armstrong catching 12 passes for 172 yards. Defensively, they tallied 5 sacks, 4 interceptions and a forced fumble led by LDE Earnest Johnson's 3 sacks and a forced fumble plus CB Tristan Alatorre's 2 interceptions. Providence heads north to Vancouver (0-1) in week 2.

Philadelphia
They hosted division rival Brooklyn and shut them out 23-0 to start 1-0. QB Steven Stiner three for 317 yards, 2 TDs & 0 INTs with rookie WR Jeremy Smith making 7 receptions for 125 yards & 2 TD receptions. The defense had 7 sacks led by DT Michael Robinson's 3 sacks. Philadelphia goes on the road in week 2 to play perennial contender Memphis (1-0) for early NXC Conference bragging rights.

Washington
The excitement level was high entering this season for Washington after a 10 win season and postseason appearance last season. They hosted Providence and the hype train was derailed quickly as they were shutout and lost 25-0. Their offense was held to just 113 yards including just 19 yards rushing. Rookie QB Jack Harber had a rough day throwing 4 interceptions while being sacked 5 times. MLB Tim "Ripper" Owens led the defense with 9 tackles and an interception in the losing effort. Washington travels to Brooklyn (0-1) in week 2 for another division battle with the loser going to 0-2 and in last place in the division.

Brooklyn
They traveled to Philadelphia in week 1 for a division showdown and were shutout 23-0. Offensively, they tallied just 129 total yards after being sacked 7 times. SS Michael Franco led the defense with 14 tackles & 1 sack while the defense had 7 sacks of their own in a losing effort. They host Washington (0-1) for their 2nd division game with the loser falling to 0-2 in the division.


WEST

Phoenix
They traveled to Vegas in week 1 for a division showdown and won 24-6. WR Son Johnson rushed for 135 yards and 1 TD while QB Taylor Rojas threw for 297 yards, 2 TDs & 0 INTs. WR Charles Mobley paced the receiving core with 113 yards & 2 TD receptions. CB Troy Winchell led the defense with 9 tackles and 1 pick while the defense had 6 sacks led by LDE Michael Whaley's 3 sacks. Phoenix goes home in week 2 to host Saint Paul (0-1).

Seattle
They hosted New England in week 1 and held on to win 27-20 after leading 20-6 early in the 4th quarter. It's just the third time Seattle has won in week 1 in the last 10 seasons. Rookie QB Stanley McKeon threw for 207 yards with 2 TDs & 2 INTs in his debut while the team rushed for another 133 yards. MLB Garrett Lansberry led the defense with 8 tackles and the defense added 1 sack and 2 forced fumbles which was enough to hold off the Punishers. Seattle travels to Zehlendorf (0-1) in week 2 as they are looking to start 2-0 for the first time in 14 seasons (2035).

Vegas
They hosted Phoenix in week 1 for an early litmus test division game and fell short 24-6. QB James Johnson threw for 180 yards & 1 INT plus he was sacked 6 times. They managed just 18 yards on the ground as the offense failed to record a touchdown. CB Hiram Torres led the defense with 9 tackles along with CB Jesse Martin who had 3 of the teams 4 sacks. Vegas remains home in week 2 where they will host Miami (0-1).

Los Angeles
They hosted New York in week 1 and after leading 24-23 in the 4th quarter, they eventually lost as NY scored a TD with 57 seconds left on the clock. QB Tom Crawford had a good game throwing for 247 yards & 2 TDs while WR Paul Huffman led all receivers with 132 yards & 1 TD reception. Big off-season acquisition WR Peter Chappell had 75 yards rushing but his 4th quarter fumble on a muffed punt return led to the game winning TD. Rookie SS Frank Child led the defense with 8 tackles and the defense had 2 sacks & 2 interceptions. Los Angeles welcomes in Gem City (1-0) in week 2 as they will look to avoid an 0-2 start for the first time since 2043 where they finished 0-16.


NORTH

Gem City
They hosted Toronto in week 1 and after going into halftime down 17-10, they got going and won 31-20. WR Michael J. Fox led the offense with 115 yards rushing, 33 yards receiving and 1 TD. QB Robbie Heath managed the game throwing for 131 yards to 8 different receivers with 0 TDs & 0 INTs. The defense posted 5 sacks, 1 forced fumble and CB Arthur Pensky had a pick 6. Gem City travels to LA (0-1) in week 2 where they will look to start 2-0 for the 2nd straight season.

Montana
They hosted division rival Zehlendorf and won 22-7. It's just the 2nd time Montana has won their week 1 game in the last 10 seasons. QB Larry Scruggs threw for 174 yards & 1 INT while RB Hershel Erdmann rushed for 75 yards as the offense managed just 1 touchdown and K James Shoults had 5 fieldgoals including 2 of 50+ yards. WLB William Ward led the defense with 7 tackles while they had 4 sacks & 2 interceptions. Montana host Tampa Bay (1-0) in week 2 for a game between two early unbeatens.

Saint Paul
They hosted Pittsburgh in week 1 and lost a Kicker duel 12-6 as neither team reached the endzone. Saint Paul couldn't run the ball managing just 43 yards on the found and QB Stephen Gibson threw for 157 yards but 3 INTs. Rookie LDE Bo Johnson led the defense with 8 tackles and 2 of the teams 3 sacks. Saint Paul travels to Phoenix (1-0) in week 2 and are staring another 0-2 start for the 6th time in the last 10 seasons.

Zehlendorf
They traveled to Montana in week 1 for a division game and lost 22-7. QB John Bennett threw for 116 yards, 1 TD & 2 INTs as the team only rushed for 54 Total yards. MLB Edward Douglas, CB Stevie McLaughlin & CB Darnell Ramos all had 8 tackles as the defense had 2 sacks and 1 interception to keep the Zecken in the game.


SOUTH

Memphis
They hosted division rival and 7× XFL Champ Atlanta in week 1 and made an early statement winning 16-3. QB Anthony Henderson had 193 yards, 0 TDs & 1 INT as the offense had 82 yards rushing. CB Eduardo Whitley paced the defense with 8 tackles an the defense had 2 sacks and held Atlanta to just 34 yards rushing. Memphis host Philadelphia (1-0) in week 2 and will have to avoid a "let down" after the big week 1 win.

Tampa Bay
They hosted division rival Carolina in week 1 and made a statement winning 41-9. QB Douglas Brock was sharp throwing for 317 yards with 3 TDs and 0 INTs. WR Claude Crawford was the leading receiver with 80 yards and they rushed for 114 yards as a team. WLB Michael Schrader led the defense with 5 tackles as the defense had 2 sacks, 1 interception & 2 forced fumbles. Tampa Bay travels to Montana (1-0) where they will look to start 2-0 for the first time since 2039.

Atlanta
They traveled to Memphis in week 1 to renew this "must see" division rivalry and lost 16-3. They were held to 34 yards rushing as WR Leroy Bello only had 6 yards on 14 carries in his debut as RB1 without Peter Chappell. QB Alan Wyatt didn't fate much better going 15 of 34 for 152 yards with 0 TDs & 0 INTs. 5× ALLPRO CB Kevin Tefft led the defense with 9 tackles as the defense had 4 sacks, 1 forced fumble & 1 interception. Atlanta welcomes in division opponent Carolina (0-1) in week 2 as they will look to avoid rheir first 0-2 start since 2038.

Carolina
They traveled to Tampa Bay in week 1 and lost big 41-9 to their division rival. QB Remy Beaucamp threw for just 131 going 11 of 29 and had 1 INT. They rushed for 87 yards as the total offense hit 200 yards. DT Arthur Keck led the defense with 13 tackles and had both of the teams 2 sacks. Carolina must travel to Atlanta (0-1) in week 2 and are facing an 0-2 start for the first time since 2044.

NEWS & NOTES (WEEK 2)

We take a look at the 1st quarter of the season schedule for all 32 teams plus highlight each team's "super early" offensive & defensive MVP.

AXC


WEST

Oakland
After beating Daytona at home in week 1, they hosted Dakota in week 2 and held on to win 23-20. This is the first time since 2043 where they started the season 2-0 which is the last time they made the postseason. They play the next 2 games at home versus Vancouver (0-2) & Washington (1-1) as part of a 4 game homestand to start the season.

OFFENSIVE MVP: QB Robert Collins
He has been highly efficient going 41 of 52 (78.8%) for 413 yards, 4 TD passes, 1 INT and a 117.39 QBR (2nd) while only being sacked 3 times.

DEFENSIVE MVP: SS Leroy Collins
He is 2nd on the team with 15 tackles while he has a 33.3 catch allowed percentage on 12 passes defended.

Indiana
After hosting division rival Vancouver in week 1 and winning 2-0, they welcomed in Toronto in week 2 and got doubled up, losing 24-12. They travel to Washington (1-1) in week 3 before returning home in week 4 to host KC (1-1).

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Danny Melillo
He leads the team with 124 yards rushing for a team 29th in Total offense.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Todd Howes
He has 14 tackles, 2 knockdowns and a 40.0 catch allowed percentage on 10 passes defended.

Kansas City
They traveled to Dakota in week 1 and won the game 33-19 before returning home to host Cincinnati and losing 17-14. They remain home in week 3 to host Orlando before traveling to Indiana (1-1) in week 4

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Barry Walker
He has 231 yards rushing (2nd) & 2 rushing TDs (2nd).

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Frank Francis
He has 9 tackles, 3 knockdowns, 1 interception and a 37.5 catch allowed percentage on 16 passes defended.

Vancouver
They traveled to Indiana in week 1 and lost 2-0 when their Kicker was inactive for disciplinary reasons. They returned home to host Providence in week 2 and the kicker was active but they still lost 29-14 to fall to 0-2 for the first time since 2041. They travel to Oakland (2-0) in week 3 before coming home to host New York (2-0) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR David Talty
He leads the team with 131 yards receiving for a team ranked 25th in Total offense.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Chad Meaux
He is 2nd in the league with 21 tackles plus he has 1 knockdown & 1 interception.


EAST

Buffalo
They hosted division rival Miami in week 1 and held on to win 33-27 before hosting another division rival New England and blowing them out 60-27. They travel to Miami (0-2) in week 3 then Dakota (0-2) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Elijah Diller
He leads the league in receiving yards (451), receptions (21) & TD receptions (4).

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Allen Crandell
He has 7 tackles, 2 knockdowns, 1 interception and a 27.3 catch allowed percentage on 22 passes defended (4th).

New York
They traveled to Los Angeles in week 1 and won 29-24 in an exciting game. They came home in week 2 and hosted Orlando where they won 21-3, holding Orlando to 3 points after they scored a league high 65 in week 1. They travel to Pittsburgh (2-0) in week 3 then Vancouver (0-2) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Fransico Leedom
He has 117 yards rushing, 1 rushing TD & 60 yards receiving.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Zachary Osterberg
He has 16 tackles & 6 knockdowns.

New England
They traveled over 3,000 miles to play Seattle and lost 27-20. They traveled to Buffalo and lost big 60-27. They come home in week 3 to host Toronto (1-1) before heading back on the road in week 4 at Miami (0-2).

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Richard Brohm
He leads the team with 165 yards receiving & 2 TD receptions.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Jerry Gibbs
He has 9 tackles, 9 knockdowns, 1 interceptions and a 31.3 catch allowed percentage on 16 passes defended.

Miami
They traveled to Buffalo in week 1 and lost a tight game 33-27 before traveling to Vegas in week 2 and losing 31-3. They come home for weeks 3 & 4 where they host Buffalo (2-0) & New England (0-2).

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Timothy Nunez
He leads the team with 161 yards rushing & 2 rushing TDs but he is currently out for 8 games with a broken foot.

DEFENSIVE MVP: FS Charles Waters (R)
He leads the team with 16 tackles & 25 passes defended along with having 2 knockdowns, 1 interception and a 48.0 catch allowed percentage.

NORTH

Cincinnati
The defending AXC Champs hosted division rival Houston in week 1 and won 33-24 in the game of the week. They went on the road in week 2 and beat KC 17-14 to improve to 2-0. They return home in week 3 to host Dakota (0-2) before hitting the road to play Vancouver (0-2).

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Julio Hamilton
He leads the team with 137 yards rushing, has 1 rushing TDs, 137 yards receiving & 1 TD reception.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Joseph Duffy
He leads the team with 19 tackles and has a 41.7 catch allowed percentage on 12 passes defended.

Pittsburgh
They traveled to Saint Paul in week 1 and won 12-6 before coming home in week 2 to host division rival Houston and won 23-17. They host New York (2-0) in week 3 before traveling to Toronto (1-1) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Shaun Weymeyer
He leads the team with 131 yards rushing plus he has 57 yards receiving.

DEFENSIVE MVP: SLB Harry Mattice
He has 14 tackles, 5 knockdowns, 1 interception and a 33.3 catch allowed percentage on 24 pass defenses (2nd).

Toronto
They traveled to Gem City in week 1 and lost 31-20 before traveling to Indiana in week 2 and winning 24-12 to even their record at 1-1. They wrap up a 3 game road trip at New England (0-2) in week 3 before finally coming home to host Pittsburgh (2-0) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Richard Avery
He leads the team in rushing (111) & receiving (89) yards.

DEFENSIVE MVP: WLB Daniel Simmons
He leads the team with 15 tackles plus he has 1 hurry & 1 knockdown.

Houston
They lost on the road at Cincinnati 32-24 in week 1 before losing on the road at Pittsburgh 23-17 in week 2. They come home to host Montana (2-0) in week 3 and Cincinnati (2-0) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Tracy Lopez
He is 3rd in the league in receiving yards (237) plus he has 1 TD reception.

DEFENSIVE MVP: WLB Joel Dobson
He leads the team with 18 tackles & 2 sacks & 1 hurry.

SOUTH

Orlando
They hosted Texas in week 1 and won big 65-10 against their division rival before traveling to New York in week 2 and losing 21-3. They travel to KC (1-1) in week 3 before traveling to Texas (0-2) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Manuel Crippen (R)
He leads the team with 174 yards rushing which is 4th in the league.

DEFENSIVE MVP: RDE Scott Farris
He leads the team and is 2nd in the league with 4 sacks plus he has 4 tackles & 1 hurry.

Dakota
They hosted KC in week 1 and lost 33-19 before traveling to Oakland and losing 23-20 to fall to 0-2 for the first time since 2030, 19 seasons ago. They travel to Cincinnati (2-0) in week 3 before returning home to host Buffalo (2-0) in week 4. They have never started a season 0-3 and they are in danger of starting the season 0-4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Jose Hernandez
He has 99 yards rushing & 87 yards receiving.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Richard Bell
He leads the team with 16 tackles plus he has 1 knockdown and a 20.0 catch allowed percentage on 5 passes defended.

Daytona
They traveled to Oakland in week 1 and lost big 38-3 before hosting Texas in week 2 and winning big 32-13 to even their record at 1-1. They visit Atlanta (1-1) in week 3 before hosting Memphis (1-1) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Donald Barr
He leads the team in rushing (113) & receiving (105) yards.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Michael Whitmore
He has 20 tackles (3rd) & 3 knockdowns.

Texas
They traveled to Orlando in week 1 and got blown out 65-10 before traveling to Daytona and getting blown out 32-13 in week 2. They travel to Memphis (1-1) in week 3 before finally playing a home game in week 4 where they host Orlando (1-1).

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR James Ervin
He leads the team with 138 yards receiving.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Robert Phillips
He is 3rd in the league with 7 knockdowns along with having 5 tackles and a 36.4 catch allowed percentage on 11 passes defended.

NXC


EAST

Providence
They headed to Washington for a division showdown in week 1 and shutout the Warriors 25-0 before traveling to Vancouver in week 2 and winning 29-14. They wrap up a 3 game roadtrip at Phoenix (2-0) in week 3 in a pivotal NXC Conference game before coming home to host Carolina (0-2) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Scott Turner
He leads the team with 166 yards rushing plus he has 55 yards receiving and has 2 TDs.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Tristan Alatorre
He has 5 tackles, 4 knockdowns, 2 interceptions and a 37.5 catch allowed percentage on 8 passes defended.

Philadelphia
They hosted division rival Brooklyn and shut them out 23-0 to start 1-0 before traveling to Memphis and beating the Maniacs 15-10. They travel to Brooklyn (0-2) in week 3 before hosting Tampa Bay (1-1) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Jeremy Smith (R)
He leads the team with 170 receiving yards & 2 TD receptions.

DEFENSIVE MVP: LDE Andrew Rowell
He is tied for 2nd in the league with 4 sacks plus he has 5 tackles & 1 hurry.

Washington
They hosted Providence and were shutout 25-0 in week 1 before traveling to Brooklyn in week 2 where they bounced back with a 26-3 win. They host Indiana (1-1) in week 3 before traveling to Oakland (2-0) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: TE Donald Dean
He leads the team with 124 yards receiving.

DEFENSIVE MVP: RDE Rolf Brown
He leads the league with 7 sacks plus has 7 tackles & 2 hurries.

Brooklyn
They traveled to Philadelphia in week 1 for a division showdown and were shutout 23-0 before hosting Washington in week 2 and losing 26-3. They host Philadelphia (2-0) in week 3 before hosting Atlanta (1-1) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR William King
He leads the team in rushing (17) & receiving (102) yards.

DEFENSIVE MVP: SS Michael Franco
He leads the league with 31 tackles plus has 1 sack & 1 hurry.

WEST

Phoenix
They traveled to Vegas in week 1 for a division showdown and won 24-6 before hosting Saint Paul in week 2 and blowing out the Punishers 48-3. They host Providence (2-0) in week 3 which may decide which team gets the bye in the NXC before hosting Zehlendorf (1-1) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: QB Taylor Rojas
He leads the league in QBR (123.10), yds/att (11.10) and has the best TD/INT ratio in the league (5/1). He is also 2nd in the league in passing yards (755).

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Troy Winchell
He has 14 tackles, 3 knockdowns, 1 interception and a 33.3 catch allowed percentage on 12 passes defended.

Seattle
They hosted New England in week 1 and held on to win 27-20 before traveling to Germany to play Zehlendorf and they lost a tight game 12-6 in overtime. They return home to host LA (1-1) in week 3 then host Montana (2-0) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Bryant Minick
He leads the team with 124 yards rushing plus 1 rushing TD and 44 yards receiving.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Christopher Larson
He has 12 tackles, 4 knockdowns, 1 interception and a 30.8 catch allowed percentage on 13 passes defended.

Vegas
They hosted Phoenix in week 1 for an early litmus test division game and fell short 24-6 hosting Miami in week 2 and evening their record at 1-1 with a 31-3 win. They travel to Gem City (1-1) in week 3 before hosting LA (1-1) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Stuart Cooper
He leads the team with 141 yards rushing plus is 2nd in the league with 2 rushing TDs.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Jesse Martin
He is 2nd in the league with 4 sacks plus he has 9 tackles & 3 hurries.

Los Angeles
They hosted New York in week 1 and lost a tight game 29-24 before hosting Gem City in week 2 and winning an even tighter game 23-20 in overtime. They travel to Seattle (1-1) in week 3 and Vegas (1-1) in week 4 for back to back division games.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Paul Huffman
He is 6th in the league in receiving yards (215) plus he has 1 TD reception.

DEFENSIVE MVP: WLB Barry Lewis
He has 12 tackles, 1 knockdown & 2 interceptions.

NORTH

Gem City
They hosted Toronto in week 1 and won 31-20 before traveling to LA in week 2 and losing 23-20 in overtime. They host Vegas (1-1) in week 3 before hosting Saint Paul (0-2) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Michael J. Fox
He is 3rd in the league in rushing with 209 yards plus he has 1 rushing TD & 33 yards receiving.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Martin Van Nostrand
He is tied for 3rd in the league with 7 knockdowns plus he has 8 tackled and a 47.1 catch allowed percentage on 17 passes defended.

Montana
They hosted division rival Zehlendorf and won 22-7 in week 1 before hosting Tampa Bay in week 2 and winning 36-23 to start 2-0 for the first time since 2045. They travel to Houston (0-2) in week 3 then Seattle (1-1) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Hershel Erdmann
He leads the team in rushing (169) & receiving (92) yards.

DEFENSIVE MVP: WLB William Ward
He leads the team in tackles (17) plus has 1 knockdown, 1 interception and a 0.0 catch allowed percentage on 4 passes defended.

Saint Paul
They hosted Pittsburgh in week 1 and lost 12-6 before traveling to Phoenix and losing 48-3. They host Zehlendorf (1-1) in week 3 before traveling to Gem City (1-1) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Seth Hernandez
He leads the 31st Total offense in receiving yards (57).

DEFENSIVE MVP: SS Larry Carlson
He leads the team with 20 tackles.

Zehlendorf
They traveled to Montana in week 1 for a division game and lost 22-7 before hosting Seattle in week 2 and winning a close game 12-6 in overtime. They travel to Saint Paul (0-2) in week 3 before visiting Phoenix (2-0) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: FB Jose Castro
He is 3rd on the team in rushing (43) and is 2nd on the team in receiving (48) yards.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Dana Hill
He is tied for 2nd on the team in tackles (13) and is 2nd on the team in knockdowns (5) plus has a 41.7 catch allowed percentage on 12 passes defended.

SOUTH

Memphis
They hosted division rival and 7× XFL Champ Atlanta in week 1 and made an early statement winning 16-3 before Philadelphia came to town and beat them 15-10. They host Texas (0-2) in week 3 before traveling to Daytona (1-1) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Earnest Underwood
He is 2nd on the team in rushing (52) and 1st on the team in receiving (90) yards.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Eduardo Whitley
He leads the team with 13 tackles, 3 sacks & 7 hurries (1st).

Tampa Bay
They hosted division rival Carolina in week 1 and made a statement winning 41-9 before traveling to Montana and losing 36-23 in week 2. They travel to Carolina (0-2) in week 3 before visiting Philadelphia (2-0) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Claude Crawford
He leads the team in rushing (111) and is 2nd on the team in receiving (107) yards.

DEFENSIVE MVP: MLB Elmer Amezcua
He is tied for the team lead in tackles (13) plus he has 4 knockdowns while having a 40.0 catch allowed percentage on 10 passes defended.

Atlanta
They traveled to Memphis in week 1 to renew this "must see" division rivalry and lost 16-3. They returned home and hosted Carolina where they bounced back with a 47-6 win. They host Daytona (1-1) in week 3 before traveling to Brooklyn (0-2) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Marvin White
He is 5th in the league in receiving yards (217 yards) & tied for 2nd in the league with 2 TD receptions.

DEFENSIVE MVP: FS Ryan Huber
He leads the league with 3 interceptions plus he has 3 tackles, 1 knockdown and a 33.3 catch allowed percentage on 12 passes defended.

Carolina
They traveled to Tampa Bay in week 1 and lost big 41-9 to their division rival before traveling to Atlanta in week 2 and losing big again to another division opponent 47-6. They host Tampa Bay (1-1) in week 3 for their 3rd straight division game before traveling to Providence (2-0) in week 4.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Raymond Lecompte
He is 2nd on the team with 68 yards rushing & 4th on the team with 27 yards receiving.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Kevin Gonzalez
He leads the team with 19 tackles plus has 2 knockdowns and a 45.5 catch allowed percentage on 11 passes defended.

NEWS & NOTES (WEEK 3)

We take a look at every teams ranking for Rush, Pass & Total offense plus Rush, Pass & Total defense and overall Turnover margin.

I'm trying a new model for a power ranking where I add each team's ranking for all 6 team stats and subtract it from 198 then add/subtract the Turnover margin plus give 10 points per win & subtract 10 points per lose.

AXC


WEST

OaklandAfter beating Daytona at home in week 1, they hosted Dakota in week 2 and held on to win 23-20. They hosted Vancouver in week 3 and took their first lose, 23-10 and host Washington (2-1) in week 4 to wrap up the first quarter of the season.

RUSH OFFENSE: 22nd
PASS OFFENSE: 16th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 20th
RUSH DEFENSE: 29th
PASS DEFENSE: 3rd
TOTAL DEFENSE: 17th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +6
POWER RANKING SCORE: 107

Indiana
After hosting division rival Vancouver in week 1 and winning 2-0, they welcomed in Toronto in week 2 and got doubled up, losing 24-12. They traveled to Washington in week 3 and lost 12-3 before returning home in week 4 to host KC (2-1).

RUSH OFFENSE: 17th
PASS OFFENSE: 32nd
TOTAL OFFENSE: 31st
RUSH DEFENSE: 8th
PASS DEFENSE: 11th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 6th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -1
POWER RANKING SCORE: 82

Kansas City
They traveled to Dakota in week 1 and won the game 33-19 before returning home to host Cincinnati and losing 17-14. They remained home in week 3 to host Orlando and won 35-28 before traveling to Indiana (1-2) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 10th
PASS OFFENSE: 15th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 15th
RUSH DEFENSE: 21st
PASS DEFENSE: 24th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 27th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +4
POWER RANKING SCORE: 100

Vancouver
They traveled to Indiana in week 1 and lost 2-0 when their Kicker was inactive for disciplinary reasons. They returned home to host Providence in week 2 and the kicker was active but they still lost 29-14 to fall to 0-2 for the first time since 2041. They traveled to Oakland in week 3 and won their first game 23-10 before coming home to host New York (2-1) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 20th
PASS OFFENSE: 25th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 24th
RUSH DEFENSE: 13th
PASS DEFENSE: 10th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 10th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -1
POWER RANKING SCORE: 85


EAST

Buffalo
They hosted division rival Miami in week 1 and held on to win 33-27 before hosting another division rival New England and blowing them out 60-27. They traveled to Miami in week 3 and beat them again in another close game 46-39. They wrap up the first quarter of the season at winless Dakota (0-3) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 13th
PASS OFFENSE: 1st
TOTAL OFFENSE: 1st
RUSH DEFENSE: 18th
PASS DEFENSE: 17th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 14th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -5
POWER RANKING SCORE: 159

New York
They traveled to Los Angeles in week 1 and won 29-24 in an exciting game. They came home in week 2 and hosted Orlando where they won 21-3, holding Orlando to 3 points after they scored a league high 65 in week 1. They traveled to Pittsburgh in week 3 and lost 32-20 then they travel to Vancouver (1-2) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 20th
PASS OFFENSE: 4th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 5th
RUSH DEFENSE: 22nd
PASS DEFENSE: 19th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 18th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -8
POWER RANKING SCORE: 112

New England
They traveled over 3,000 miles to play Seattle and lost 27-20 in week 1 before they traveled to Buffalo and lost big 60-27 in week 2. They came home in week 3 to host Toronto and lost 24-10 before heading back on the road in week 4 at winless Miami (0-3).

RUSH OFFENSE: 30th
PASS OFFENSE: 10th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 23rd
RUSH DEFENSE: 28th
PASS DEFENSE: 31st
TOTAL DEFENSE: 30th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +3
POWER RANKING SCORE: 19

Miami
They traveled to Buffalo in week 1 and lost a tight game 33-27 before traveling to Vegas in week 2 and losing 31-3. They came home in week 3 and lost another 1 score game to Buffalo, 46-39. They remain home in week 4 and host winless division rival New England (0-3).

RUSH OFFENSE: 12th
PASS OFFENSE: 29th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 25th
RUSH DEFENSE: 31st
PASS DEFENSE: 32nd
TOTAL DEFENSE: 32nd
TURNOVER MARGIN: +4
POWER RANKING SCORE: 11

NORTH

Cincinnati
The defending AXC Champs hosted division rival Houston in week 1 and won 33-24 in the game of the week. They went on the road in week 2 and beat KC 17-14 to improve to 2-0. They returned home in week 3 to host Dakota and won 50-23 before hitting the road to play Vancouver (1-2) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 9th
PASS OFFENSE: 2nd
TOTAL OFFENSE: 3rd
RUSH DEFENSE: 4th
PASS DEFENSE: 30th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 25th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +2
POWER RANKING SCORE: 157

Pittsburgh
They traveled to Saint Paul in week 1 and won 12-6 before coming home in week 2 to host division rival Houston and won 23-17. They hosted New York in week 3 and won 32-20 before traveling to Toronto (2-1) in week 4 for a division showdown.

RUSH OFFENSE: 7th
PASS OFFENSE: 11th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 9th
RUSH DEFENSE: 3rd
PASS DEFENSE: 26th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 16th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +11
POWER RANKING SCORE: 167

Toronto
They traveled to Gem City in week 1 and lost 31-20 before traveling to Indiana in week 2 and winning 24-12 to even their record at 1-1. They wrapped up a 3 game road trip at New England in week 3 with a 24-10 win before finally coming home to host Pittsburgh (3-0) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 5th
PASS OFFENSE: 13th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 11th
RUSH DEFENSE: 19th
PASS DEFENSE: 2nd
TOTAL DEFENSE: 7th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -3
POWER RANKING SCORE: 148

Houston
They lost on the road at Cincinnati 32-24 in week 1 before losing on the road at Pittsburgh 23-17 in week 2. They came home to host Montana in week 3 and won their first game 20-6 before hosting undefeated division rival Cincinnati (3-0) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 25th
PASS OFFENSE: 5th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 8th
RUSH DEFENSE: 10th
PASS DEFENSE: 29th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 28th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -5
POWER RANKING SCORE: 78

SOUTH

Orlando
They hosted Texas in week 1 and won big 65-10 against their division rival before traveling to New York in week 2 and losing 21-3. They traveled to KC in week 3 and lost a 1 score game 35-28 before traveling to winless division rival Texas (0-3) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 1st
PASS OFFENSE: 18th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 6th
RUSH DEFENSE: 7th
PASS DEFENSE: 21st
TOTAL DEFENSE: 20th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +4
POWER RANKING SCORE: 119

Dakota
They hosted KC in week 1 and lost 33-19 before traveling to Oakland and losing 23-20 to fall to 0-2 for the first time since 2030, 19 seasons ago. They traveled to Cincinnati in week 3 and lost 50-23 to start the season 0-3 for the first time in francise history. They return home to host undefeated Buffalo (3-0) in week 4 where they are staring 0-4 straight in the face.

RUSH OFFENSE: 15th
PASS OFFENSE: 6th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 4th
RUSH DEFENSE: 23rd
PASS DEFENSE: 23rd
TOTAL DEFENSE: 26th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -6
POWER RANKING SCORE: 65

Daytona
They traveled to Oakland in week 1 and lost big 38-3 before hosting Texas in week 2 and winning big 32-13 to even their record at 1-1. They visited Atlanta in week 3 and lost 24-18 before hosting Memphis (2-1) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 19th
PASS OFFENSE: 21st
TOTAL OFFENSE: 22nd
RUSH DEFENSE: 27th
PASS DEFENSE: 18th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 23rd
TURNOVER MARGIN: +0
POWER RANKING SCORE: 58

Texas
They traveled to Orlando in week 1 and got blown out 65-10 before traveling to Daytona and getting blown out 32-13 in week 2. They traveled to Memphis in week 3 where they were also blown out 56-3 before finally playing a home game in week 4 where they host division rival Orlando (1-2).

RUSH OFFENSE: 28th
PASS OFFENSE: 19th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 26th
RUSH DEFENSE: 30th
PASS DEFENSE: 7th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 21st
TURNOVER MARGIN: +0
POWER RANKING SCORE: 37

NXC


EAST

Providence
They headed to Washington for a division showdown in week 1 and shutout the Warriors 25-0 before traveling to Vancouver in week 2 and winning 29-14. They wrapped up a 3 game roadtrip at Phoenix in week 3 in a pivotal NXC Conference game and lost 13-10. They come home to host Carolina (1-2) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 24th
PASS OFFENSE: 12th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 19th
RUSH DEFENSE: 5th
PASS DEFENSE: 14th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 8th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +5
POWER RANKING SCORE: 131

Philadelphia
They hosted division rival Brooklyn and shut them out 23-0 to start 1-0 before traveling to Memphis and beating the Maniacs 15-10. They traveled to Brooklyn in week 3 for a rematch and lost in overtime 26-23 before hosting Tampa Bay (1-2) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 26th
PASS OFFENSE: 7th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 12th
RUSH DEFENSE: 9th
PASS DEFENSE: 16th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 9th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -3
POWER RANKING SCORE: 126

Washington
They hosted Providence and were shutout 25-0 in week 1 before traveling to Brooklyn in week 2 where they bounced back with a 26-3 win. They hosted Indiana in week 3 and won 12-3 before traveling to Oakland (2-1) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 31st
PASS OFFENSE: 22nd
TOTAL OFFENSE: 27th
RUSH DEFENSE: 6th
PASS DEFENSE: 5th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 3rd
TURNOVER MARGIN: +0
POWER RANKING SCORE: 114

Brooklyn
They traveled to Philadelphia in week 1 for a division showdown and were shutout 23-0 before hosting Washington in week 2 and losing 26-3. They hosted Philadelphia in week 3 for an early rematch and won 26-23 in overtime before hosting Atlanta (2-1) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 32nd
PASS OFFENSE: 23rd
TOTAL OFFENSE: 29th
RUSH DEFENSE: 11th
PASS DEFENSE: 27th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 24th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -1
POWER RANKING SCORE: 41

WEST

Phoenix
They traveled to Vegas in week 1 for a division showdown and won 24-6 before hosting Saint Paul in week 2 and blowing out the Punishers 48-3. They hosted Providence in week 3 and won 13-10 which may become a key tiebreaker for which team gets the bye in the NXC. They host Zehlendorf (2-1) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 3rd
PASS OFFENSE: 3rd
TOTAL OFFENSE: 2nd
RUSH DEFENSE: 1st
PASS DEFENSE: 4th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 1st
TURNOVER MARGIN: -5
POWER RANKING SCORE: 209

Seattle
They hosted New England in week 1 and held on to win 27-20 before traveling to Germany to play Zehlendorf and they lost a tight game 12-6 in overtime. They returned home to host division rival LA in week 3 and lost another close game 13-9. They host Montana (2-1) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 23rd
PASS OFFENSE: 30th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 30th
RUSH DEFENSE: 24th
PASS DEFENSE: 13th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 15th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +6
POWER RANKING SCORE: 59

Vegas
They hosted Phoenix in week 1 for an early litmus test division game and fell short 24-6 hosting Miami in week 2 and evening their record at 1-1 with a 31-3 win. They traveled to Gem City in week 3 and lost 20-13 before hosting LA (2-1) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 2nd
PASS OFFENSE: 26th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 10th
RUSH DEFENSE: 16th
PASS DEFENSE: 22nd
TOTAL DEFENSE: 19th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -1
POWER RANKING SCORE: 92

Los Angeles
They hosted New York in week 1 and lost a tight game 29-24 before hosting Gem City in week 2 and winning an even tighter game 23-20 in overtime. They traveled to Seattle in week 3 and won yet another close game 13-9 before traveling to Vegas (1-2) in week 4 for another division game.

RUSH OFFENSE: 11th
PASS OFFENSE: 8th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 7th
RUSH DEFENSE: 17th
PASS DEFENSE: 6th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 12th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -5
POWER RANKING SCORE: 142

NORTH

Gem City
They hosted Toronto in week 1 and won 31-20 before traveling to LA in week 2 and losing 23-20 in overtime. They hosted Vegas in week 3 and won 20-13 before hosting division rival Saint Paul (0-3) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 6th
PASS OFFENSE: 23rd
TOTAL OFFENSE: 16th
RUSH DEFENSE: 25th
PASS DEFENSE: 20th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 22nd
TURNOVER MARGIN: +2
POWER RANKING SCORE: 98

Montana
They hosted division rival Zehlendorf and won 22-7 in week 1 before hosting Tampa Bay in week 2 and winning 36-23 to start 2-0 for the first time since 2045. They traveled to Houston in week 3 and lost 20-6 before traveling to Seattle (1-2) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 17th
PASS OFFENSE: 14th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 18th
RUSH DEFENSE: 12th
PASS DEFENSE: 12th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 11th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +5
POWER RANKING SCORE: 129

Saint Paul
They hosted Pittsburgh in week 1 and lost 12-6 before traveling to Phoenix and losing 48-3. They hosted Zehlendorf in week 3 and lost 33-6 to their division rival. They travel to Gem City (2-1) in week 4 for another division game.

RUSH OFFENSE: 29th
PASS OFFENSE: 31st
TOTAL OFFENSE: 32nd
RUSH DEFENSE: 32nd
PASS DEFENSE: 28th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 31st
TURNOVER MARGIN: -1
POWER RANKING SCORE: -16

Zehlendorf
They traveled to Montana in week 1 for a division game and lost 22-7 before hosting Seattle in week 2 and winning a close game 12-6 in overtime. They traveled to Saint Paul in week 3 and won big 33-6 before heading to Phoenix (3-0) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 4th
PASS OFFENSE: 27th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 17th
RUSH DEFENSE: 14th
PASS DEFENSE: 1st
TOTAL DEFENSE: 2nd
TURNOVER MARGIN: -1
POWER RANKING SCORE: 142

SOUTH

Memphis
They hosted division rival and 7× XFL Champ Atlanta in week 1 and made an early statement winning 16-3 before Philadelphia came to town and beat them 15-10. They hosted Texas in week 3 and blew them out 56-3 before traveling to Daytona (1-2) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 16th
PASS OFFENSE: 20th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 21st
RUSH DEFENSE: 2nd
PASS DEFENSE: 9th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 4th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +0
POWER RANKING SCORE: 136

Tampa Bay
They hosted division rival Carolina in week 1 and made a statement winning 41-9 before traveling to Montana and losing 36-23 in week 2. They traveled to Carolina in week 3 and lost the rematch 16-12 before visiting Philadelphia (2-1) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 14th
PASS OFFENSE: 9th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 13th
RUSH DEFENSE: 15th
PASS DEFENSE: 15th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 13th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -4
POWER RANKING SCORE: 105

Atlanta
They traveled to Memphis in week 1 to renew this "must see" division rivalry and lost 16-3. They returned home and hosted Carolina where they bounced back with a 47-6 win. They hosted Daytona in week 3 and won a surprisely close game 24-18 before traveling to Brooklyn (1-2) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 8th
PASS OFFENSE: 17th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 14th
RUSH DEFENSE: 7th
PASS DEFENSE: 8th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 5th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +0
POWER RANKING SCORE: 149

Carolina
They traveled to Tampa Bay in week 1 and lost big 41-9 to their division rival before traveling to Atlanta in week 2 and losing big again to another division opponent 47-6. They hosted Tampa Bay in week 3 for the rematch from week 1 and won 16-12 before traveling to Providence (2-1) in week 4.

RUSH OFFENSE: 27th
PASS OFFENSE: 28th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 28th
RUSH DEFENSE: 26th
PASS DEFENSE: 25th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 29th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -2
POWER RANKING SCORE: 23

2048 POWER RANKINGS (WEEK 3)

1. Phoenix 209
2. Pittsburgh 167
3. Buffalo 159
4. Cincinnati 157
5. Atlanta 149
6. Toronto 148
7. Los Angeles 142
8. Zehlendorf 142
9. Memphis 136
10. Providence 131
11. Montana 129
12. Philadelphia 126
13. Orlando 119
14. Washington 114
15. New York 112
16. Oakland 107
17. Tampa Bay 105
18. Kansas City 100
19. Gem City 98
20. Vegas 92
21. Vancouver 85
22. Indiana 82
23. Vancouver 78
24. Dakota 65
25. Seattle 59
26. Daytona 58
27. Brooklyn 41
28. Texas 37
29. Carolina 23
30. New England 19
31. Miami 11
32. Saint Paul -16

NEWS & NOTES (WEEK 4)

The first quarter of the season is in the books and we have 3 undefeated teams remaining (Buffalo/Cincinnati/Phoenix). None of the undefeated teams are a surprise buy we have 4 winless teams (Miami/Texas/Saint Paul/Dakota) and Dakota is a surprise winless team.

Dakota is the only francise in XFL to have double digit wins in all 30 seasons and has never missed the postseason and both streaks are clearly in danger as the team is still looking for its first win.

We put a bow on the first 4 games plus take a look at the next 4 games for every team as we look at how the first half of the season will go.

AXC


WEST

Oakland
After beating Daytona at home in week 1, they hosted Dakota in week 2 and held on to win 23-20. They hosted Vancouver in week 3 and took their first lose, 23-10 before hosting Washington in week 4 and winning 20-10. Oakland had a nice start to the season going 3-1 and based on the schedule have a chance to go at least 5-3 in the first half. Their defense has led the way as its ranked 14th including 4th against the pass while leading the league in interceptions.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
@IND (1-3)
@ORG (2-2)
@PHI (2-2)
KCY (3-1)

Indiana
After hosting division rival Vancouver in week 1 and winning 2-0, they welcomed in Toronto in week 2 and got doubled up, losing 24-12. They traveled to Washington in week 3 and lost 12-3 before returning home in week 4 to host KC and losing 23-16. Indiana put all their chips into the middle of the table in the off-season, trading future draft capital to acquire four 1st round picks in this year's draft. Three of the four 1st rounders were used on offense but it hasn't paid early dividends as Indiana has the 26th ranked offense in the league including the 31st ranked passing offense. They have used 2 different QBs and neither has thrown a TD pass. After Oakland in week 5, Indiana has 3 games versus 3 teams with a combined 1 win so they still have a chance to turn it around this season. All the pieces are in place and the talent is there so it's all about putting it all together.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
OAK (3-1)
@MIA (0-4)
@DAY (1-3)
TEX (0-4)

Kansas City
They traveled to Dakota in week 1 and won the game 33-19 before returning home to host Cincinnati and losing 17-14. They remained home in week 3 to host Orlando and won 35-28 before traveling to Indiana in week 4 and winning 23-16. The defending division Champs are off to a nice start at 3-1 and have been led by the leagues 11th ranked Rush offense. WR Barry Walker is 4th in the league in rushing with 354 yards.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
PHI (2-2)
BRO (1-3)
@PRI (3-1)
@OAK (3-1)

Vancouver
They traveled to Indiana in week 1 and lost 2-0 when their Kicker was inactive for disciplinary reasons. They returned home to host Providence in week 2 and the kicker was active but they still lost 29-14 to fall to 0-2 for the first time since 2041. They traveled to Oakland in week 3 and won their first game 23-10 before coming home to host New York and winning 24-3. After losing their first 2 games, they bounced back with 2 straight wins to even their record at 2-2. They have been led by their 6th ranked defense including their 10th ranked pass defense as they are the 4th best defense in points allowed (44).

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
DAK (0-4)
WAS (1-3)
@ORG (2-2)
@PHI (2-2)

EAST

Buffalo
They hosted division rival Miami in week 1 and held on to win 33-27 before hosting another division rival New England and blowing them out 60-27. They traveled to Miami in week 3 and beat them again in another close game 46-39. They wrapped up the first quarter of the season at winless Dakota and held on to win 33-28. Buffalo's strategy is to pass the ball alot and outscore their opponent as they have the #1 pass offense and are the #1 scoring offense. They have only punted twice and kicked just 2 fieldgoals going for it on 4th down 26 times while being successful just 7 times which is a .269 success rate. It's worked well in the regular season but hasn't translated to the postseason. It's also put a ton of stress on their defense which has allowed the 6th most points in the league. The last 6 seasons, Buffalo has gone just 4-6 in the postseason including 4 times where they went 1 and done. QB Matthew Whitney leads the league in attempts, completions, yards, TDs & INTs.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE: 7/26 (.269)
PIT (3-1)
@NYE (2-2)
@VBA (1-3)
HOU (1-3)

New York
They traveled to Los Angeles in week 1 and won 29-24 in an exciting game. They came home in week 2 and hosted Orlando where they won 21-3, holding Orlando to 3 points after they scored a league high 65 in week 1. They traveled to Pittsburgh in week 3 and lost 32-20 before they traveled to Vancouver in week 4 and lost 24-3. They started the season 2-0 before losing 2 straight to even their record at 2-2. New York bounced back to being relevant the past 2 seasons making the postseason both seasons but they are under their 3rd new owner in the last 5 seasons and concerns about where they end up this season are being raised. They have been led by their 7th ranked pass offense as QB William Jennings is on pace for 4,400 yards passing & 20 TDs but he is also 2nd in the league in INTs with 9 which directly effects their 32nd ranked -10 turnover margin. Despite hosting Buffalo in week 6, 3 of the next 4 games are very winnable and New York needs to win those games if they have any chance to make the postseason for a 3rd straight season.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
@MIA (0-4)
BUF (4-0)
@SEA (1-3)
NEC (1-3)

New England
They traveled over 3,000 miles to play Seattle and lost 27-20 in week 1 before they traveled to Buffalo and lost big 60-27 in week 2. They came home in week 3 to host Toronto and lost 24-10 before heading back on the road in week 4 at winless Miami and winning 23-9. They have been led by their 10th ranked pass offense which has been offset by their 28th ranked pass defense. The next 4 games gets even tougher for a New England team that hasn't won more than 4 games since 2042.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
@LAC (3-1)
PNX (4-0)
CIN (4-0)
@NYE (2-2)

Miami
They traveled to Buffalo in week 1 and lost a tight game 33-27 before traveling to Vegas in week 2 and losing 31-3. They came home in week 3 and lost another 1 score game to Buffalo, 46-39 before hosting winless New England in week 4 and losing 23-9. Miami hasn't had a winning season in 14 years and their new owner is trying to turn the francise around. The bright spot for the team has been their rushing attack but their top 2 rushers are out with injuries. It's always darkest before the dawn and things are very dark in Miami right now but the fan base does have some hope that they have a solid owner who will turn the francise around with time.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
NYE (2-2)
IND (1-3)
@PNX (4-0)
@DAY (1-3)

NORTH

Cincinnati
The hosted division rival Houston in week 1 and won 33-24 in the game of the week. They went on the road in week 2 and beat KC 17-14 to improve to 2-0. They returned home in week 3 to host Dakota and won 50-23 before hitting the road to play division rival Houston for the second time in week 4 and winning 26-20 to sweep the season series. The defending AXC Conference Champ has started this season where they left off last season going 4-0. They are led by their 3rd ranked offense including their 3rd ranked pass offense and 6th ranked rush offense. Their offense is balanced & efficient led by 2nd year WR Julio Hamilton who just missed 1,000 yard rushing & receiving last season and is pace to be close again this season. If the team has a weakness, it's their 31st ranked pass defense but some of that can be attributed to having the lead late and teams getting late garbage yards. The next 4 games features 2 games versus Division opponent Pittsburgh (3-1) which will go a long way in determining which team plus Toronto wins the North.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
@MTG (3-1)
PIT (3-1)
@NEC (1-3)
@PIT (3-1)

Pittsburgh
They traveled to Saint Paul in week 1 and won 12-6 before coming home in week 2 to host division rival Houston and won 23-17. They hosted New York in week 3 and won 32-20 before traveling to Toronto in week 4 where they lost 27-13. At 3-1, they still find themselves in 3rd place in one of the leagues toughest divisions. Pittsburgh is all about running the ball (6th) and stopping the run (10th). The current owner is in his 3rd & final year as owmer as he announced before the season he will be leaving to pursue other ventures but fans don't want him to leave since after an 8-8 first season, he approved to 10-6 last season and seemed poised to improve again this season. Pittsburgh's next 4 opponents include 3 undefeated teams including 2 versus Division leader Cincinnati so we will learn a great deal about the Blitzkrieg other the next 4 games.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
@BUF (4-0)
@CIN (4-0)
@HOU (1-3)
CIN (4-0)

Toronto
They traveled to Gem City in week 1 and lost 31-20 before traveling to Indiana in week 2 and winning 24-12 to even their record at 1-1. They wrapped up a 3 game road trip at New England in week 3 with a 24-10 win before finally coming home to host division rival Pittsburgh in week 4 and winning 27-13. They finished the first quarter of the season at 3-1 and in 2nd place in the North. The last 3 seasons, Toronto has finished 8-8, 8-8 & 9-7 just missing the postseason all 3 years. They seem poised to get over that hump this season behind their 7th ranked offense & 9th ranked defense. They are only 1 of 4 teams with a top 10 offense & defense joining Phoenix (2/1), Atlanta (8/2) & Philadelphia (9/10). RB Richard Avery paces the offense as he leads the team in rushing & receiving yards while their 3rd ranked pass defense features 6 of their top 7 players in passes defended with a sub 50 catch allowed percentage. As a team they have defended 128 passes and allowed 59 receptions for a team catch allowed percentage of 46.0%. While Cincinnati & Pittsburgh play each other twice the next 4 games, Toronto has 3 very winnable games the next 3 weeks before visiting Montana in week 8. They need to be at least 6-2 by week 8 if they have any hope of winning the North.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
ZEZ (2-2)
DAY (1-3)
SPP (0-4)
@MTG (3-1)

Houston
They lost on the road at Cincinnati 32-24 in week 1 before losing on the road at Pittsburgh 23-17 in week 2. They came home to host Montana in week 3 and won their first game 20-6 before hosting undefeated division rival Cincinnati in week 4 and losing a tight game 26-20 to get swept in the season series. After going 6-10 last season and missing the postseason for the first time in 7 seasons, Houston was looking to bounce back this season but a 1-3 start has them back in 4th place in the North, 2 games behind 3rd place Pittsburgh (3-1). They have the 12th ranked offense including the 6th ranked pass offense but their defense has let them down being ranked 26th including the 29th ranked pass defense. The next 4 games doesn't get any easier as they play 3 of 4 games versus teams with combined records of 10-2. Amazingly, through 4 games they have just 1 interception and 0 forced fumbles which had led to a -6 turnover margin.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
GCG (3-1)
@SPP (0-4)
PIT (3-1)
BUF (4-0)

SOUTH

Orlando
They hosted Texas in week 1 and won big 65-10 against their division rival before traveling to New York in week 2 and losing 21-3. They traveled to KC in week 3 and lost a 1 score game 35-28 before traveling to winless division rival Texas in week 4 for the rematch which they won 54-0. So in games versus Texas they are 2-0 out scoring them 119-10 and versus anyone else they are 0-2 being outscored 56-31. They actually have the 6th ranked offense & 12th ranked defense but how much of that is skewed because of 2 blowouts of Texas? The next 4 games will be interesting as they sit atop the South Division at 2-2 and play 1-3 Daytona & 0-4 Dakota. By week 8, we should know alot more about the Guardians and if they finish at least 4-4, it could be enough to win the division.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
@DAY (1-3)
OAK (3-1)
VAN (2-2)
@DAK (0-4)

Dakota
They hosted KC in week 1 and lost 33-19 before traveling to Oakland and losing 23-20 to fall to 0-2 for the first time since 2030, 19 seasons ago. They traveled to Cincinnati in week 3 and lost 50-23 to start the season 0-3 for the first time in francise history. They returned home to host undefeated Buffalo in week 4 and fell short 33-28. Despite being winless, they have the 4ty ranked offense but it's their 30th ranked defense which has let them down. They also have 0 interceptions and a -9 turnover margin. The Blizzard are in uncharted territory and they need to win at least 3 of their next 4 games if they have any hopes to salvage the season.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
@VAN (2-2)
TEX (0-4)
MEM (3-1)
ORG (2-2)

Daytona
They traveled to Oakland in week 1 and lost big 38-3 before hosting Texas in week 2 and winning big 32-13 to even their record at 1-1. They visited Atlanta in week 3 and lost 24-18 before hosting Memphis in week 4 and losing a close game 10-6. They may only be 1-3 but they played Atlanta & Memphis in 1 score games the last 2 weeks. If they translates to wins against lesser opponents in the future is yet to be determined but their 24th ranked offense is the best ranking in years to go along with their 25th ranked defense. A win at home in week 5 versus Orlando puts them in 1st place in the South.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
ORG (2-2)
@TOR (3-1)
IND (1-3)
MIA (0-4)

Texas
They traveled to Orlando in week 1 and got blown out 65-10 before traveling to Daytona and getting blown out 32-13 in week 2. They traveled to Memphis in week 3 where they were also blown out 56-3 before finally playing a home game in week 4 versus division rival Orlando again where again they were blown out & shut out 54-0. They have the 2nd lowest scoring offense along with the worst points allowed on defense. On the bright side they do have the 6th ranked pass defense but have the 31st ranked rush defense. In total 9 players have defended 129 passes allowing just 51 receptions for a team catch allowed percentage of only 39.5%.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
@CAR (1-3)
@DAK (0-4)
ATL (3-1)
@IND (-3)

NXC COMING SOON

NXC


EAST

Providence
They headed to Washington for a division showdown in week 1 and shutout the Warriors 25-0 before traveling to Vancouver in week 2 and winning 29-14. They wrapped up a 3 game roadtrip at Phoenix in week 3 in a pivotal NXC Conference game and lost 13-10. They came home to host Carolina in week 4 and won big 41-3. Providence has been a perennial contender for the last 7 seasons winning at least 10 games every year and playing in 3 straight NXC Conference Championship games. As always, the team is led by their 5th ranked defense which is 3rd in the league in points allowed. They have 12 players that have defended a combined 179 passes while allowing just 73 receptions for a team catch allowed percentage of 40.8%.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
BRO (1-3)
GCG (3-1)
KCY (3-1)
@BRO (1-3)

Philadelphia
They hosted division rival Brooklyn and shut them out 23-0 to start 1-0 before traveling to Memphis and beating the Maniacs 15-10. They traveled to Brooklyn in week 3 for a rematch and lost in overtime 26-23 before hosting Tampa Bay in week 4 and losing a Heartbreaker 27-26. Despite being just 2-2, Philadelphia is just one of four teams with a top 10 offense & defense. They have had some tough luck, losing 2 games by a combined 4 points but the francise has reached the postseason the last 10 seasons so nobody is panicked. Rookie WR duo Jeremy Brown & Jeremy Smith are 1st & 2nd on the team in receiving yards, receptions & TD receptions which is a good sign Philadelphia will be a postseason team for the next decade.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
@KCY (3-1)
@ZEZ (2-2)
OAK (3-1)
VAN (2-2)

Washington
They hosted Providence and were shutout 25-0 in week 1 before traveling to Brooklyn in week 2 where they bounced back with a 26-3 win. They hosted Indiana in week 3 and won 12-3 before traveling to Oakland in week 4 and losing 20-10. Washington has the 4th ranked defense including the 2nd ranked pass defense but they have been inconsistent since they have tried to play their rookie QB in 2 games which they lost. Washington is stuck in between trying to win now and trying to develop their rookie QB. Neither rookie QB Jack Harber or veteran QB Daniel Stroud have played great but Harber has thrown 8 interceptions in 2 starts which has put too much pressure on Washington's great defense.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
@ATL (3-1)
@VAN (2-2)
CAR (1-2)
@TBY (1-2)

Brooklyn
They traveled to Philadelphia in week 1 for a division showdown and were shutout 23-0 before hosting Washington in week 2 and losing 26-3. They hosted Philadelphia in week 3 for an early rematch and won 26-23 in overtime before hosting Atlanta in week 4 and lost big 43-7. Brooklyn has struggled to move the ball on offense and score as they have the 31st ranked offense while ranking 28th in points scored (36). They have scored just 3 TDs all season and 2 of them came on KO returns. The next 4 games don't get easier for Brooklyn and they could be focusing on next season by the time we finish week 8.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
@PRI (3-1)
@KCY (3-1)
TBY (2-2)
PRI (3-1)

WEST

Phoenix
They traveled to Vegas in week 1 for a division showdown and won 24-6 before hosting Saint Paul in week 2 and blowing out the Punishers 48-3. They hosted Providence in week 3 and won 13-10 which may become a key tiebreaker for which team gets the bye in the NXC. They hosted Zehlendorf in week 4 and laid the hammer down 44-0. Phoenix has made the postseason in 8 straight seasons and owned the West winning 7 straight division crowns so it's all about the postseason for the Predators. They have reached the NXC Conference Championship game 2 times in the last 8 seasons but they lost both times to Atlanta on the road. Phoenix wants to get the bye and finally host the NXC Conference game and hopefully beat Atlanta who has beaten them 4 times in the last 7 postseasons. Right now, Phoenix is the best team in the league with the 2nd ranked offense and #1 defense. Barring a major upset, they should enter week 8 at 7-0 and they travel to Atlanta for a game that may help decide which team gets the bye in the NXC so circle the calender and set your DVR!

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
VBA (1-3)
@NEC (1-3)
MIA (0-4)
@ATL (3-1)

Seattle
They hosted New England in week 1 and held on to win 27-20 before traveling to Germany to play Zehlendorf and they lost a tight game 12-6 in overtime. They returned home to host division rival LA in week 3 and lost another close game 13-9. They hosted Montana in week 4 and lost 35-3. Seattle currently has the 23rd ranked defense which isn't particularly great but it's the best ranking for Seattle in the last decade. They have competed and been in 3 of their 4 games this season which is a positive for this francise which hasn't had more than 3 wins in 7 of the last 10 seasons. You would like to Seattle finish week 8 with a 3-5 record or better.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
@SPP (0-4)
@LAC (3-1)
NYE (2-2)
CAR (1-3)

Vegas
They hosted Phoenix in week 1 for an early litmus test division game and fell short 24-6 hosting Miami in week 2 and evening their record at 1-1 with a 31-3 win. They traveled to Gem City in week 3 and lost 20-13 before hosting LA in week 4 and losing 24-17. Vegas has finished either 7-9 or 8-8 in 5 of the last 6 seasons and this slow start coupled with a very difficult next 4 games could have Vegas fighting to finish another season right at 8-8. They are 3rd in the league in rushing and have 3 players with at least 146 yards rushing as they have been using a 3 headed running back by committee approach.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
@PNX (3-1)
@MTG (3-1)
BUF (4-0)
@LAC (3-1)

Los Angeles
They hosted New York in week 1 and lost a tight game 29-24 before hosting Gem City in week 2 and winning an even tighter game 23-20 in overtime. They traveled to Seattle in week 3 and won yet another close game 13-9 before traveling to Vegas in week 4 for another division game which they won 24-17. Los Angeles has missed the postseason the last 8 seasons and finished 8-8 last season but the fast start to the season has fans excited that this could be the year they break that playoff drought. If they want to get to the postseason then LA must be at least 6-2 after week 8 as they have a very favorable schedule the next 4 weeks. LA just missed being the 5th team with a top 10 offense & defense as their offense ranks 4th while their defense ranks 11th. The trade for WR Peter Chappell and the signing WR Paul Huffman have brought veteran leadership to the offense as both players come from winning francises (Atlanta/Dakota).

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
NEC (1-3)
SEA (1-3)
@ZEZ (2-2)
VBA (1-3)

NORTH

Gem City
They hosted Toronto in week 1 and won 31-20 before traveling to LA in week 2 and losing 23-20 in overtime. They hosted Vegas in week 3 and won 20-13 before hosting division rival Saint Paul in week 4 and winning 30-7. Gem City sits at 3-1 and the lose came in overtime so they could be 4-0 very easily. They lead the league as a team in rushing with nearly 200 yards per game on the ground (196.0). WR Michael J. Fox leads the ground attack and is 2nd in the league in rushing yards (413). Circle the week 7 matchup between Gem City & Montana which will help decide which teams ends the first half of the season in 1st place in the North.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
@HOU (1-3)
@PRI (3-1)
@MTG (3-1)
@SPP (0-4)

Montana
They hosted division rival Zehlendorf and won 22-7 in week 1 before hosting Tampa Bay in week 2 and winning 36-23 to start 2-0 for the first time since 2045. They traveled to Houston in week 3 and lost 20-6 before traveling to Seattle in week 4 and righting the ship with a 35-3 win. This is Montana's best start to a season since 2045 where they started 4-0 and won their first Division Title. The next 4 games are rough as they play 3 teams with winning records in the next 4 weeks. Montana has had success running the ball (10th) and stopping the run (7th) which makes the week 7 matchup with Gem City and their #1 ranked rushing attack very interesting.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
CIN (4-0)
VBA (1-3)
GCG (3-1)
TOR (3-1)

Saint Paul
They hosted Pittsburgh in week 1 and lost 12-6 before traveling to Phoenix and losing 48-3. They hosted Zehlendorf in week 3 and lost 33-6 to their division rival. They traveled to Gem City in week 4 for another division game and lost big 30-7. Saint Paul has the 32nd ranked offense and scored the fewest points in the league (22) while having the 31st ranked defense and allowing the 5th most points (123). They are battling Texas for the top pick in the draft.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
SEA (1-3)
HOU (1-3)
@TOR (3-1)
GCG (3-1)

Zehlendorf
They traveled to Montana in week 1 for a division game and lost 22-7 before hosting Seattle in week 2 and winning a close game 12-6 in overtime. They traveled to Saint Paul in week 3 and won big 33-6 before heading to Phoenix in week 4 and being shutout in a blowout lose 44-0. They sit at 2-2 but their next 4 games are tough and winning up 3-5 after week 8 would be good for the Zecken. The strength of the team is their 13th ranked defense

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
@TOR (3-1)
PHI (2-2)
LAC (3-1)
@MEM (3-1)

SOUTH

Memphis
They hosted division rival and 7× XFL Champ Atlanta in week 1 and made an early statement winning 16-3 before Philadelphia came to town and beat them 15-10. They hosted Texas in week 3 and blew them out 56-3 before traveling to Daytona in week 4 and holding on to win a tight game 10-6. Memphis has had a top 10 ranked offense the past 7 seasons but they have struggled this season as their offense ranks 19th. Their 3rd ranked defense has kept them afloat this season as the offense figures things out. They have 4 very winnable games the next 4 weeks so anything less than a 7-1 record at mid-season would be a disappointment.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
TBY (2-2)
@CAR (1-3)
@DAK (0-4)
ZEZ (2-2)

Tampa Bay
They hosted division rival Carolina in week 1 and made a statement winning 41-9 before traveling to Montana and losing 36-23 in week 2. They traveled to Carolina in week 3 and lost the rematch 16-12 before visiting Philadelphia in week 4 and winning an incredible game 27-26. Tampa has the 15th ranked offense & defense as they are right in the middle of the pack on both sides of the ball. Their best unit in their passing offense which ranks 8th but QB Douglas Brock has 8 TD passes & 7 INTs which has led a a -5 turnover margin. Tampa Bay plays Memphis & Atlanta the next 2 weeks and they need to win at least 1 of these games if they want to be relevant in the NXC South Division.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
@MEM (3-1)
ATL (3-1)
@BRO (1-3)
WAS (2-2)

Atlanta
They traveled to Memphis in week 1 to renew this "must see" division rivalry and lost 16-3. They returned home and hosted Carolina where they bounced back with a 47-6 win. They hosted Daytona in week 3 and won a surprisely close game 24-18 before traveling to Brooklyn in week 4 and winning big 43-7. The 7× defending XFL Champs traded away ALL-WORLD WR Peter Chappell who was a key cog in all 7 Titles and QB Alvin Johnson retired so many in the league thought: "ding dong the Dominators are dead" but not so fast. After a week 1 lose on the road, Atlanta has won 3 straight while having the 8th ranked offense & 2nd ranked defense. They will be favorites the next 3 weeks and Host undefeated Phoenix in week 8 in a key NXC Conference showdown with the winner getting a leg up for the bye.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
WAS (2-2)
@TBY (2-2)
@TEX (0-4)
PNX (4-0)

Carolina
They traveled to Tampa Bay in week 1 and lost big 41-9 to their division rival before traveling to Atlanta in week 2 and losing big again to another division opponent 47-6. They hosted Tampa Bay in week 3 for the rematch from week 1 and won 16-12 before traveling to Providence in week 4 and getting blown out 41-3. They have the 29th ranked offense & defense and have missed the postseason the last 8 seasons. They are trying to completely rebuild their roster and get the francise back to its glory years of 2028-2036 where they made the postseason every year and won the XFL Title in 2029.

WEEK 5-8 SCHEDULE:
TEX (0-4)
MEM (3-1)
@WAS (2-2)
@SEA (1-3)

NEWS & NOTES (WEEK 5)

5 games in the books so let's take a look at where each team ranks in rush, Pass & Total offense; rush, pass & Total defense plus Turnover margin.

AXC


WEST

Kansas City 4-1 (1-0)
Oakland 4-1 (1-1)
Vancouver 3-2 (1-1)
Indiana 1-4 (1-2)

Kansas City
They started the season 3-1, going 1-1 at home & 2-0 on the road. They hosted Philadelphia in week 5 and held on to win 24-20 after nearly blowing a 24-3 lead in the 3rd quarter. They missed a 4th quarter fieldgoal but after Philly scored a TD to make the score 24-20 with 2:24 remaining, KC was able to run out the clock. They host Brooklyn (1-4) in week 6 as they will look to win their 4th straight.

RUSH OFFENSE: 8th
PASS OFFENSE: 18th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 17th
RUSH DEFENSE: 23rd
PASS DEFENSE: 24th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 26th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +6

Oakland
They started the season 3-1 going 3-1 at home without playing a road game. They hit the road in week 5 and visited division rival Indiana and came back to win 16-13 after trailing 13-7 with 12:06 left in the game. Oakland kicked 3 4th quarter fieldgoals after their defense forced 3 4th quarter turnovers. They visit Orlando (3-2) in week 6 as they look to win 2 straight on the road.

RUSH OFFENSE: 21st
PASS OFFENSE: 20th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 21st
RUSH DEFENSE: 28th
PASS DEFENSE: 3rd
TOTAL DEFENSE: 14th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +10

Vancouver
They starter the season 2-2 going 1-1 at home & 1-1 on the road. They hosted Dakota in week 5 and won 31-23 after taking a 17-7 lead into halftime and opening the lead up to 31-10 with 2:16 left in the 3rd quarter. Dakota scored 2 late touchdowns to make the score more respectable. They host Washington (2-3) in week 6 as they will look tonwin their 4th straight.

RUSH OFFENSE: 22nd
PASS OFFENSE: 15th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 20th
RUSH DEFENSE: 12th
PASS DEFENSE: 16th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 12th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +1

Indiana
They started the season 1-3 going 1-2 at home & 0-1 on the road. They hosted division rival Oakland in week 5 and blew a 13-7 lead in the 4th quarter when the turned the ball over 3 times to lose 16-13. They visit Miami (0-5) in week 6 where they will look to bounce back behind their 4th ranked defense.

RUSH OFFENSE: 9th
PASS OFFENSE: 31st
TOTAL OFFENSE: 23rd
RUSH DEFENSE: 9th
PASS DEFENSE: 11th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 4th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -5

EAST

Buffalo 4-1 (3-0)
New York 3-2 (1-0)
New England 1-4 (1-1)
Miami 0-5 (0-4)

Buffalo
They started the season 4-0 going 2-0 at home & 2-0 on the road. They hosted Pittsburgh in week 5 and everything went wrong for the Skull Crushers as they turned the ball over 5 times, were sacked 5 times, committed 10 penalties and went just 2 for 11 on 4th down. They were blown out 51-8 despite leading 8-0 after the 1st quarter. Buffalo is very aggressive going for it on 4th down but you have to wonder why they went for it on 4th & 28 from their own 7 yard line in the 3rd quarter down 21-8! Buffalo travels to New York (3-2) in week 6 where they will play for 1st place in the East.

RUSH OFFENSE: 19th
PASS OFFENSE: 1st
TOTAL OFFENSE: 1st
RUSH DEFENSE: 21st
PASS DEFENSE: 14th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 16th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -6

New York
They started the season 2-2 going 1-0 at home & 1-2 on the road. They traveled to Miami in week 6 and won easily 33-3 against their division rival. The game was never in doubt and NY improves to 3-2 as they will host Buffalo (4-1) in week 6 with a chance to move into 1st place in the East.

RUSH OFFENSE: 14th
PASS OFFENSE: 8th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 11th
RUSH DEFENSE: 18th
PASS DEFENSE: 8th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 11th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -9

New England
They started the season 1-3 going 0-1 at home & 1-2 on the road. They visited Hollywood to play Los Angeles in week 5 and lost 18-6 in a game that went into halftime 9-6. Things don't get any easier for the Crusaders as they come home to host undefeated Phoenix (5-0) in week 6.

RUSH OFFENSE: 30th
PASS OFFENSE: 14th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 24th
RUSH DEFENSE: 26th
PASS DEFENSE: 25th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 29th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +6

Miami
They started the season 0-4 going 0-2 at home & 0-2 on the road. They hosted New York in week 5 and lost 33-3 to fall to 0-4 in division games. They host Indiana (1-4) in week 6 and are in search of their first win this season.

RUSH OFFENSE: 19th
PASS OFFENSE: 28th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 26th
RUSH DEFENSE: 30th
PASS DEFENSE: 31st
TOTAL DEFENSE: 32nd
TURNOVER MARGIN: +2

NORTH

Cincinnati 4-1 (2-0)
Toronto 4-1 (1-0)
Pittsburgh 4-1 (1-1)
Houston 2-3 (0-3)

Cincinnati
The started the season 4-0 going 2-0 at home & 2-0 on the road. They visited Montana in week 5 to play the Grizzlies and lost 16-14 after taking a 14-13 lead with 1:57 left on the clock. Montana had an 8 play, 37 yard drive in the final 1:57 before their K James Shoults nailed a walk-off 55 yard fieldgoal. They return home in week 6 to play Pittsburgh (4-1) where 1st place is on the line along with Toronto (4-1) as 3 teams in the North are tied at 4-1.

RUSH OFFENSE: 12th
PASS OFFENSE: 3rd
TOTAL OFFENSE: 3rd
RUSH DEFENSE: 3rd
PASS DEFENSE: 30th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 15th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +3

Pittsburgh
They started the season 3-1 going 2-0 at home & 1-1 on the road. They traveled to Buffalo to play the undefeated Skull Crushers and won easily 51-8. They trailed 8-0 after the 1st quarter before scoring 51 unanswered as Buffalo turned the ball over 14 times in the game (3 interceptions/2 fumbles/9 downs) giving Pittsburgh the ball in Buffalo territory a total of 7 times and the average starting field position being Buffalo's 45. They travel to Cincinnati (4-1) in week 6 where 1st place goes to the winner while the loser could fall to 3rd place in the North since Toronto is also 4-1.

RUSH OFFENSE: 5th
PASS OFFENSE: 19th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 15th
RUSH DEFENSE: 6th
PASS DEFENSE: 27th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 22nd
TURNOVER MARGIN: +13

Toronto
They started the season 3-1 going 1-0 at home & 2-1 on the road. They hosted Zehlendorf in week 5 and won 45-21 after trailing at halftime 21-17. Toronto would score 28 unanswered in the 2nd half and they held the Zecken to just 48 yards in the 2nd half. They remain at home in week 6 to host Daytona (1-4) as they look to improve to 5-1 while Cincinnati & Pittsburgh play each other in week 6.

RUSH OFFENSE: 6th
PASS OFFENSE: 11th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 5th
RUSH DEFENSE: 19th
PASS DEFENSE: 5th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 9th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +1

Houston
They started the season 1-3 going 1-1 at home & 0-2 on the road. They hosted Gem City in week 5 and the game was 10-10 at halftime and 16-16 at the end of regulation before Houston finally kicked the game winning fieldgoal on their 2nd possession & the 4th combined possession in overtime. They travel to Saint Paul (1-4) in week 6 as they will look to even their record at 3-3 and get themselves back into the division race with the other 3 teams who enter week 6 at 4-1.

RUSH OFFENSE: 24th
PASS OFFENSE: 7th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 12th
RUSH DEFENSE: 13th
PASS DEFENSE: 29th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 24th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -5

SOUTH

Orlando 3-2 (3-0)
Daytona 1-4 (1-1)
Dakota 0-5 (0-0)
Texas 0-5 (0-3)

Orlando
They started the season 2-2 going 1-0 at home & 1-2 on the road. They traveled to Daytona to play their 3rd division game of the season and they won their 3rd division game of the season by shutting out the Bull Sharks 34-0 to take full control of the South Division. They come home in week 6 to host Oakland (4-1) in a suddenly meaningful Conference showdown for seeding.

RUSH OFFENSE: 1st
PASS OFFENSE: 16th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 6th
RUSH DEFENSE: 14th
PASS DEFENSE: 7th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 8th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +6

Daytona
They started the season 1-3 going 1-1 at home & 0-2 on the road. They hosted Orlando in week 5 where a win would have put them in 1st place in the South and they didn't show up losing 34-0 in a lopsided game. To sum up the game, the closest Daytona came to scoring was after a 74 yard KO return set them up with a 1st and 10 from Orlando's 27 yard line and they after 2 incompletions, QB Terry Meyer was sacked for an 8 yard lose then K Michael Runyan missed a 52 yard fieldgoal. They visit the Great White North in week 6 to play Toronto (4-1).

RUSH OFFENSE: 24th
PASS OFFENSE: 26th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 25th
RUSH DEFENSE: 29th
PASS DEFENSE: 21st
TOTAL DEFENSE: 27th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +0

Dakota
They started the season 0-4 going 0-2 at home & 0-2 on the road. They traveled North to Vancouver in week 5 and lost 31-23 to fall to 0-5. Things have deteriorated fast in Dakota and the front office has made it known that everyone on the roster can be had for future draft picks. They come home in week 6 to host division opponent Texas (0-5) in a battle of winless teams.

RUSH OFFENSE: 16th
PASS OFFENSE: 4th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 4th
RUSH DEFENSE: 16th
PASS DEFENSE: 32nd
TOTAL DEFENSE: 31st
TURNOVER MARGIN: -9

Texas
They started the season 0-4 going 0-1 at home & 0-3 on the road. They traveled to Carolina in week 5 and were shutout 32-0 for their 2nd straight shutout as they have scored a league worse 26 points this season. They travel to Dakota (0-5) in week 6 where barring a tie, 1 team has to finally win.

RUSH OFFENSE: 29th
PASS OFFENSE: 26th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 30th
RUSH DEFENSE: 31st
PASS DEFENSE: 4th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 21st
TURNOVER MARGIN: -4


NXC COMING SOON

NXC


EAST

Providence 4-1 (2-0)
Philadelphia 2-3 (1-1)
Washington 2-3 (1-1)
Brooklyn 1-4 (1-3)

Providence
They started the season 3-1 going 1-0 at home & 2-1 on the road. They hosted division rival Brooklyn in week 5 and laid some wood winning 43-10 as the Islanders have outscored their opponents the last 2 games by a combined score of 84-13. Providence is led by their 3rd ranked defense which ranks 6th in sacks & 4th in interceptions. They welcome in Gem City (3-2) in week 6 for a key NXC Conference showdown.

RUSH OFFENSE: 13th
PASS OFFENSE: 9th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 13th
RUSH DEFENSE: 5th
PASS DEFENSE: 9th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 3rd
TURNOVER MARGIN: +7

Philadelphia
They started the season 2-2 going 1-1 at home & 1-1 on the road. They traveled to Kansas City in week 5 and fell short after trailing 24-3 in the 3rd quarter, they scored 17 unanswered points to pull to within 24-20 but never got the ball back for a chance to win the game. Philadelphia is 2-3 despite having the 9th ranked offense & 13th ranked defense. They have lost 3 straight game by a combined 8 points including a lose in overtime. They head overseas to Germany to play Zehlendorf (2-3) for a "must win" game for both teams.

RUSH OFFENSE: 27th
PASS OFFENSE: 5th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 9th
RUSH DEFENSE: 11th
PASS DEFENSE: 9th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 13th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -3

Washington
They started the season 2-2 going 1-1 at home & 1-1 on the road. They traveled to Atlanta to play the 7× defending XFL Champs and were shutout 36-0. After winning 10 games last season and making the postseason, Washington drafted a QB in the 1st round and traded last year's starter to Indiana. The team is going through growing pains as rookie QB Jack Harber has struggled in his 3 starts and Washington has lost all 3 of his starts. The team is good enough to win now but they want to develop the rookie QB for the future so the team is kind of stuck in the middle. They head North to visit Vancouver (3-2) in week 6 and the question is which QB will start? QB Jack Harber is 0-3 while veteran QB Daniel Stroud is 2-0.

RUSH OFFENSE: 31st
PASS OFFENSE: 24th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 31st
RUSH DEFENSE: 7th
PASS DEFENSE: 12th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 6th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -1

Brooklyn
They started the season 1-3 going 1-2 at home & 0-1 on the road. They traveled to Providence in week 5 and were blown out 43-10 to fall to 1-3 in division. Brooklyn has scored 20 combined points in their 4 loses while they scored 26 points in their 1 win. They stay on the road in week 6 to play KC (4-1) for another difficult matchup for the Hitmen.

RUSH OFFENSE: 32nd
PASS OFFENSE: 22nd
TOTAL OFFENSE: 29th
RUSH DEFENSE: 17th
PASS DEFENSE: 28th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 28th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -4

WEST

Phoenix 5-0 (2-0)
Los Angeles 4-1 (2-0)
Seattle 1-4 (0-1)
Vegas 1-4 (0-3)

Phoenix
They started the season 4-0 going 3-0 at home & 1-0 on the road. They played their 4th straight home game in week 4 as they hosted division rival Vegas and they won big 34-10 to remain undefeated. The rumor mill has the Predators in talks with Dakota to trade for an unspecified offensive playmaker with the draft compensation in return being the hold up. Phoenix is already considered the top team in the league and they appear to be looking to add to an already potent roster. They travel to New Engalnd (1-4) in week 6 where they will be heavy favorites.

RUSH OFFENSE: 3rd
PASS OFFENSE: 2nd
TOTAL OFFENSE: 2nd
RUSH DEFENSE: 1st
PASS DEFENSE: 1st
TOTAL DEFENSE: 1st
TURNOVER MARGIN: -2

Los Angeles
They started the season 3-1 going 1-1 at home & 2-0 on the road. They hosted New England in week 5 and won their 4th straight game 18-6. Los Angeles (7/5) are 1 of 5 teams currently with a top 10 offense & defense which include Phoenix (2/1), Toronto (5/9), Orlando (6/7) & Atlanta (8/2). They host division rival Seattle (1-4) in week 6 where they will look to sweep the season series after beating Seattle 13-9 on the road in week 3.

RUSH OFFENSE: 4th
PASS OFFENSE: 13th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 7th
RUSH DEFENSE: 15th
PASS DEFENSE: 6th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 5th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -7

Seattle
They started the season 1-3 going 1-2 at home & 0-1 on the road. They traveled to Saint Paul in week 5 and blew a late 7-3 lead losing 10-7. While Seattle is just 1-4 and has lost 4 straight, 4 of their 5 games have been decided by 1 score. While they still struggle on offense, their 18th ranked defense has kept them in game especially their 10th ranked pass defense. They travel to Hollywood in week 6 to play division rival Los Angeles (4-1) who has won 4 straight.

RUSH OFFENSE: 28th
PASS OFFENSE: 30th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 28th
RUSH DEFENSE: 27th
PASS DEFENSE: 10th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 18th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +7

Vegas
They started the season 1-3 going 1-2 at home & 0-1 on the road. They traveled to Phoenix in week 6 to play the red hot Predators and lost 34-10 to get swept in the season series. They travel to Montana (4-1) in week 6 to play thier 5th game versus a team with a winning record.

RUSH OFFENSE: 7th
PASS OFFENSE: 23rd
TOTAL OFFENSE: 19th
RUSH DEFENSE: 22nd
PASS DEFENSE: 23rd
TOTAL DEFENSE: 23rd
TURNOVER MARGIN: -2

NORTH

Montana 4-1 (1-0)
Gem City 3-2 (1-0)
Zehlendorf 2-3 (1-1)
Saint Paul 1-4 (0-2)

Montana
They started the season 3-1 going 2-0 at home & 1-1 on the road. They hosted the defending AXC Conference Champion Cincinnati in week 5 and after blowing a 13-11 lead with 1:57 left in the 4th quarter to trail 14-13, Montana moved the ball just enough to hit a 55 yard walkoff fieldgoal to win 16-14 and improve to 4-1. It's Montana's best start since 2045 when they won their first Division Title in francise history. They welcome in Vegas (1-4) in week 6.

RUSH OFFENSE: 15th
PASS OFFENSE: 17th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 18th
RUSH DEFENSE: 8th
PASS DEFENSE: 15th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 8th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +5

Gem City
They started the season 3-1 going 3-0 at home at 0-1 on the road. They traveled to Houston in week 5 and lost in overtime 19-16. Gem City is 3-2 with both loses coming on the road in overtime by 3 points. Gem City has been led by their 2nd ranked rushing attack with WR Michael J. Fox being 2rd in the league in rushing yards They travel to Providence (4-1) in week 6 for their 2nd of 4 straight road games

RUSH OFFENSE: 2nd
PASS OFFENSE: 21st
TOTAL OFFENSE: 14th
RUSH DEFENSE: 24th
PASS DEFENSE: 13th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 17th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +1

Zehlendorf
They started the season 2-2 going 1-0 at home & 1-2 on the road. They traveled to Toronto in week 5 and lost 45-21 to fall to 2-3. They welcome in Philadelphia (2-3) in week 6 for a "must win" game between two teams sitting at 2-3.

RUSH OFFENSE: 11th
PASS OFFENSE: 27th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 22nd
RUSH DEFENSE: 20th
PASS DEFENSE: 18th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 19th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -5

Saint Paul
They started the season 0-4 going 0-2 at home & 0-2 on the road. They hosted Seattle in week 5 and got thier first win of the season 10-7. While they have the 32nd ranked offense & 30th ranked defense, it's been their 17th ranked pass defense where they have shined and helped keep them in games. They host Houston (2-3) in week 6 for their 2nd non-Conference game of the season.

RUSH OFFENSE: 25th
PASS OFFENSE: 32nd
TOTAL OFFENSE: 32nd
RUSH DEFENSE: 32nd
PASS DEFENSE: 17th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 30th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -2

SOUTH

Atlanta 4-1 (1-1)
Tampa Bay 3-2 (2-1)
Memphis 3-2 (1-1)
Carolina 2-3 (1-2)

Atlanta
They started the season 3-1 going 2-0 at home & 1-1 on the road. They hosted Washington in week 5 and shut them out 36-0 to win their 4th straight game. Atlanta may have lost their QB to retirement and traded away their top RB in the off-season but they have a winning culture and look poised to defend their 7 consecutive XFL Titles. They travel to Tampa Bay (3-2) for a pivotal division showdown where 1st place is on the line and Atlanta can send a message to the Fireballs that their reign isn't over!

RUSH OFFENSE: 8th
PASS OFFENSE: 12th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 8th
RUSH DEFENSE: 2nd
PASS DEFENSE: 2nd
TOTAL DEFENSE: 2nd
TURNOVER MARGIN: +1

Tampa Bay
They started the season 2-2 going 1-0 at home & 1-2 on the road. They traveled to Memphis in week 5 and won 38-34 after trailing 31-14 in the 3rd quarter. Tampa Bay scored 24 4th quarters points including a TD with 55 seconds left to come storming back and sending a message to the NXC South that it's now a 3 team race. Tampa comes home to host the boogeyman Atlanat Dominators with another chance to send a definitive message that the Fireballs have arrived.

RUSH OFFENSE: 23rd
PASS OFFENSE: 6th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 10th
RUSH DEFENSE: 10th
PASS DEFENSE: 26th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 20th
TURNOVER MARGIN: -6

Memphis
They started the season 3-1 going 2-1 at home & 1-0 on the road. They hosted Tampa Bay in week 5 and after taking a 31-14 lead in the 3rd quarter, the wheels fell off as Tampa scored 24 4th quarter points to win 38-34. Memphis travels to Carolina (2-3) in week 6 where they will look to bounce back versus another division rival.

RUSH OFFENSE: 17th
PASS OFFENSE: 10th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 16th
RUSH DEFENSE: 4th
PASS DEFENSE: 20th
TOTAL DEFENSE: 10th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +0

Carolina
They started the season 1-3 going 1-0 at home & 0-3 on the road. They hosted winless Texas in week 5 and shut them out 32-0 to improve to 2-3 overall and 2-0 at home. They host Memphis (3-2) in week 6 in a division game which win or lose should be a good litmus test for the COBRAS as they try to get the francise back to relevance in a stacked division.

RUSH OFFENSE: 18th
PASS OFFENSE: 29th
TOTAL OFFENSE: 27th
RUSH DEFENSE: 25th
PASS DEFENSE: 23rd
TOTAL DEFENSE: 25th
TURNOVER MARGIN: +1

There will be no News & NOTES for week 6!!

Between the lagging issues & the Holidays I don't have the time!!!

We will resume the after week 7 games!!

Thanks

CJ

NEWS & NOTES (WEEK 7)

7 games in the books so let's take a look at each teams offensive & defensive MVPs.

AXC

The AXC has no undefeated teams but 2 teams are 6-1 and there are 2 winless teams.


WEST

Kansas City 5-2 (1-0)
Vancouver 5-2 (1-1)
Oakland 4-3 (1-1)
Indiana 2-5 (1-2)

Kansas City
They started the season 3-1, going 1-1 at home & 2-0 on the road. They hosted Philadelphia in week 5 and held on to win 24-20 after nearly blowing a 24-3 lead in the 3rd quarter. They hosted Brooklyn in week 6 and won 22-7 before traveling to Providence in week 7 and losing 40-14 to snap their 4 game winning streak. They travel to Oakland (4-3) in week 8 to wrap up the first half of the season versus a Division rival.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Barry Walker
He is 3rd in the league with 624 yards rushing and has 108 yards receiving & 2 Total TDs.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB David Chamberlain
He has 30 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 hurry, 11 knockdowns, 3 interceptions and a 45.0 catch allowed percentage on 40 passes defended.

Oakland
They started the season 3-1 going 3-1 at home without playing a road game. They hit the road in week 5 and visited division rival Indiana and came back to win 16-13 after trailing 13-7 with 12:06 left in the game. They visited Orlando in week 6 and lost 20-3 before they traveled to Philadelphia in week 7 and lost 27-13. They return home in week 8 to host division leading KC (5-2) as they look to wrap up the first half of the season with a winning record.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Curtis Rivera
He leads the team with 433 yards rushing plus has 174 yards receiving and 2 Total TDs.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Jerry Cook
He leads the team with 45 tackles and has 18 knockdowns & 3 interceptions.

Vancouver
They starter the season 2-2 going 1-1 at home & 1-1 on the road. They hosted Dakota in week 5 and won 31-23. They hosted Washington in week 6 and won their 4th straight 44-12 before traveling to Orlando in week 7 and winning their 5th straight game 13-10. They wrap up the first half of the season at Philadelphia (3-4) as they look to win their 6th straight game.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR David Talty
He leads the team with 431 yards receiving plus has 190 yards rushing and 3 Total TDs.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Chad Meaux
He has 48 tackles plus has 9 knockdowns and 1 interception.

Indiana
They started the season 1-3 going 1-2 at home & 0-1 on the road. They hosted division rival Oakland in week 5 and blew a 13-7 lead in the 4th quarter when the turned the ball over 3 times to lose 16-13. They visited Miami in week 6 where they won a tight game 11-9. They traveled to Daytona in week 7 and lost another close game 11-10. They come home to host winless Texas (0-7) in week 8 to wrap up a disappointing first half of the season.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Danny Melillo
He leads the league with 673 yards rushing and has added 75 yards receiving.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB John Branch
He has 36 tackles, 9 knockdowns and 3 interceptions.

EAST

New York 5-2 (2-0)
Buffalo 5-2 (3-1)
New England 1-6 (1-1)
Miami 0-7 (0-4)

Buffalo
They started the season 4-0 going 2-0 at home & 2-0 on the road. They hosted Pittsburgh in week 5 and everything went wrong for the Skull Crushers as they lost 51-8. Buffalo traveled to New York in week 6 where they played for 1st place in the East and lost their 2nd straight 27-26 after blowing a 26-17 4th quarter lead. They traveled to Vegas in week 7 and snapped their 2 game losing streak 56-15. They host Houston (4-3) in week 8 to wrap up the first half of the season.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Elijah Diller
He leads the league with 1,486 yards receiving and 15 TD receptions.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Allen Crandell
He has 26 tackles, 4 knockdowns, 3 interceptions and a 41.5 catch allowed percentage on 53 passes defended.

New York
They started the season 2-2 going 1-0 at home & 1-2 on the road. They traveled to Miami in week 6 and won easily 33-3 against their division rival. The hosted Buffalo in week 6 with a chance to move into 1st place in the East and came from behind to win 27-26. They traveled to Seattle in week 7 and won their 3rd straight 48-3. They host division rival New England (1-6) in week 8 where they will look to wrap up the first half of the season 3-0 in division games.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Michael Montgomery
He leads the team in rushing with 440 yards plus has 111 yards receiving and 3 Total TDs.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Anthony Mills
He has 38 tackles, 4 knockdowns, 2 interceptions and a catch allowed percentage of 35.5 on 31 passes defended.

New England
They started the season 1-3 going 0-1 at home & 1-2 on the road. They visited Hollywood to play Los Angeles in week 5 and lost 18-6 in a game that went into halftime 9-6. Things did't get any easier for the Crusaders as they came home to host undefeated Phoenix in week 6 and lost a close game 27-24. They hosted Cincinnati in week 7 and lost their 3rd straight game 25-6. They visit the Big Apple to play 1st place New York (5-2) to wrap up the first half of the season.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Richard Brohm
He leads the team with 394 yards receiving & 3 TD receptions.

DEFENSIVE MVP: WLB Jeremy Holmes
He has 48 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 hurry, 3 knockdowns, 3 interceptions & 2 forced fumbles.

Miami
They started the season 0-4 going 0-2 at home & 0-2 on the road. They hosted New York in week 5 and lost 33-3 to fall to 0-4 in division games. They hosted Indiana in week 6 and lost a close game 11-9. They traveled to Phoenix (6-0) in week 7 and lost 44-3. They travel to Daytona Beach (2-5) to wrap up the first half of the season while looking for their first win.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Rick Burke
He leads the team in rushing with 223 yards and 2 rushing TDs.

DEFENSIVE MVP: FS Thomas Haney
He has 38 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 12 knockdowns & 1 interception.

NORTH

Cincinnati 6-1 (3-0)
Toronto 6-1 (1-0)
Houston 4-3 (1-3)
Pittsburgh 4-3 (1-3)

Cincinnati
The started the season 4-0 going 2-0 at home & 2-0 on the road. They visited Montana in week 5 to play the Grizzlies and lost 16-14. They returned home in week 6 to play Pittsburgh where 1st place was on the line and won 17-14. They traveled to New Engalnd in week 7 and won 25-6. They visit suddenly struggling Pittsburgh (4-3) to play the Blitzkrieg for the second time in 3 weeks as they look to wrap up the first half of the season with a series sweep.

OFFENSIVE MVP: QB Gary Fielding
He has been highly efficient throwing for 2,083 yards with 16 TD passes and just 4 interceptions to lead the league with a 111.31 QBR.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Andrew Smith
He has 25 tackles, 4 knockdowns and leads the league with 5 interceptions

Pittsburgh
They started the season 3-1 going 2-0 at home & 1-1 on the road. They traveled to Buffalo to play the undefeated Skull Crushers and won easily 51-8. They traveled to Cincinnati in week 6 and Houston in week 7 and lost both division games by 3 points. They lost 17-14 to Cincy & 24-21 to Houston to fall to 4th place in the North as all 4 teams have a winning record. They come home in week 8 for a quick rematch with Cincinnati (6-1) in what feels like a "must win" game for the Blitzkrieg.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB James Langham
He has 330 yards rushing, 189 yards receiving and 4 Total TDs.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Nathan Morrison
He has 39 tackles, 8 knockdowns & 3 interceptions.

Toronto
They started the season 3-1 going 1-0 at home & 2-1 on the road. They hosted Zehlendorf in week 5 and won 45-21. They remained at home in week 6 to host Daytona and won 24-3 before hosting Saint Paul in week 7 and winning their 6th straight game 23-3. They hit the road to take on Montana (5-2) in week 8 to wrap up the first half of the season.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Richard Avery
He leads the team with 472 yards rushing plus has 363 yards receiving while leading the team with 6 Total TDs.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Stanley Hicks
He has 26 tackles, 15 knockdowns, 2 interceptions, 1 forced fumble and a 40.5 catch allowed percentage on 37 passes defended.

Houston
They started the season 1-3 going 1-1 at home & 0-2 on the road. They hosted Gem City in week 5 and the game was 10-10 at halftime and 16-16 at the end of regulation before Houston finally kicked the game winning fieldgoal in overtime. They traveled to Saint Paul in week 6 and won another overtime game 22-16. They hosted Pittsburgh in week 7 and won their 3rd straight game 24-21. They wrap up the first half of the season with a trip to Buffalo (5-2).

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Tracy Lopez
He leads the team with 576 yards receiving and 4 TD receptions.

DEFENSIVE MVP: WLB Joel Dobson
He leads the team with 63 tackles plus has 3 sacks, 2 hurries & 1 knockdown.

SOUTH

Orlando 4-3 (3-0)
Daytona 2-5 (1-1)
Dakota 1-6 (1-0)
Texas 0-7 (0-4)

Orlando
They started the season 2-2 going 1-0 at home & 1-2 on the road. They traveled to Daytona to play their 3rd division game of the season and they won their 3rd division game of the season by shutting out the Bull Sharks 34-0 to take full control of the South Division. They came home in week 6 to host Oakland and won 20-3 before hosting Vancouver in week 7 and losing a tight game 13-10. They travel to Dakota (1-6) for a division showdown to wrap up the first half of the season.

OFFENSIVE MVP: QB William Young
He has been highly proficient throwing for 1,420 yards, 10 TDs & just 2 interceptions while posting a 92.82 QBR.

DEFENSIVE MVP: SLB Jose Hayes
He has 22 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 knockdowns and 4 interceptions.

Daytona
They started the season 1-3 going 1-1 at home & 0-2 on the road. They hosted Orlando in week 5 where a win would have put them in 1st place in the South and they didn't show up losing 34-0 in a lopsided game. They visited the Great White North in week 6 to play Toronto and lost again 24-3 before coming home in week 7 and beating Indiana 11-10 in a 1 point win. They remain at home in week 8 and host winless Miami (0-7).

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Robert Colunga
He leads the team in rushing (225) & receiving (286) yards.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Michael Whitmore
He leads the team with 50 tackles & 10 knockdowns.

Dakota
They started the season 0-4 going 0-2 at home & 0-2 on the road. They traveled North to Vancouver in week 5 and lost 31-23 to fall to 0-5. They came home in week 6 to host division opponent Texas and got their 1st win of the season 44-0. They hosted Memphis in week 7 and lost 19-9 before hosting 1st place Orlando (4-3) in a "must win/last chance" game to salvage the season.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Jose Hernandez
He has 221 yards rushing, 403 yards receiving & 2 Total TDs.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Luis Emery
He has 32 tackles, 15 knockdowns & 1 forced fumble.

Texas
They started the season 0-4 going 0-1 at home & 0-3 on the road. They traveled to Carolina in week 5 and were shutout 32-0 for their 2nd straight shutout as they have scored a league worse 26 points this season. They traveled to Dakota in week 6 where they were shutout for the 3rd straight game 44-0. They hosted Atlanta in week 7 where they managed a fieldgoal in a losing effort 37-3. They travel to Indiana (2-5) in week 8 to wrap up the first half of the season.

OFFENSIVE MVP: TE Jason Fields
He leads the team with 255 yards receiving.

DEFENSIVE MVP: FS Steven Woods
He leads the team with 56 tackles and has 4 knockdowns.




NXC

The NXC has the only undefeated team left and has no winless teams but 3 teams are 1-6.

EAST

Providence 6-1 (2-0)
Philadelphia 3-4 (1-1)
Washington 3-4 (1-1)
Brooklyn 2-5 (1-3)

Providence
They started the season 3-1 going 1-0 at home & 2-1 on the road. They hosted division rival Brooklyn in week 5 and laid some wood winning 43-10. They welcomed in Gem City in week 6 and won 19-3 before hosting Kansas City in week 7 and winning their 4th straight 44-14. They wrap up the first half of the season with a trip to Brooklyn to complete the season series.

OFFENSIVE MVP: QB William Powers
He is highly effective running the offense with 1,732 yards passing, 15 TD passes, 3 interceptions and a 93.17 QBR.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Tristan Alatorre
He has 21 tackles, 13 knockdowns, 4 interceptions and a 39.5 catch allowed percentage on 38 passes defended.

Philadelphia
They started the season 2-2 going 1-1 at home & 1-1 on the road. They traveled to Kansas City in week 5 and fell short 24-20. They headed overseas to Germany to play Zehlendorf in week 6 and lost 29-6 before coming home in week 7 and beating Oakland 27-13. They host Vancouver (5-2) in week 8 to wrap up the first half of the season.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Anthony Ford
He leads the team with 335 yards rushing plus has 206 yards receiving.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Rufus Lehman
He has 30 tackles, 13 knockdowns and 1 interception.

Washington
They started the season 2-2 going 1-1 at home & 1-1 on the road. They traveled to Atlanta to play the 7× defending XFL Champs and were shutout 36-0.They headed North to visit Vancouver in week 6 and lost 44-12. In week 7, they hosted Carolina and their rookie QB finally got his first win of the season 24-6. They travel to Tampa Bay (3-4) in week 8 to wrap up the first half of the season.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Donald Dean
He leads the team with 497 yards recieving.

DEFENSIVE MVP: RDE Rolf Brown
He leads the league with 16 sacks plus has 24 tackles & 9 hurries.

Brooklyn
They started the season 1-3 going 1-2 at home & 0-1 on the road. They traveled to Providence in week 5 and were blown out 43-10. They stayed on the road in week 6 to play KC and lost their 3rd straight 22-7. They returned home in week 7 and beat Tampa Bay 24-20 before welcoming in Providence (6-1) in week 8.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR William King
He leads the team in rushing (161) & receiving (310) yards plus has 3 Total TDs.

DEFENSIVE MVP: SS Michael Franco
He leads the league with 89 tackles with adding 2 sacks, 2 hurries, 1 knockdown & 1 forced fumble.

WEST

Phoenix 7-0 (2-0)
Los Angeles 6-1 (3-0)
Seattle 1-6 (0-2)
Vegas 1-6 (0-3)

Phoenix
They started the season 4-0 going 3-0 at home & 1-0 on the road. They played their 4th straight home game in week 5 as they hosted division rival Vegas and they won big 34-10 to remain undefeated. They traveled to New Engalnd in week 6 and held in to win 27-23 in a close game. They hosted Miami in week 7 and blew them out 44-3 before traveling to Atlanta in week 8 for the game of the week & possibly the season.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Son Johnson
He is 2nd in the league with 669 yards rushing and has 334 yards receiving plus he has 7 Total TDs.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Troy Winchell
He leads the team with 41 tackles plus has 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 12 knockdowns & 2 interceptions.

Los Angeles
They started the season 3-1 going 1-1 at home & 2-0 on the road. They hosted New England in week 5 and won their 4th straight game 18-6. They hosted division rival Seattle in week 6 where they swept the season series 54-6. They traveled overseas to play Zehlendorf in week 7 and won their 6th straight 34-13 before coming home in week 8 to host division rival Vegas (1-6).

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Peter Chappell
He leads the team in rushing with 562 yards and has 226 yards receiving plus he has 8 Total TDs.

DEFENSIVE MVP: WLB Barry Lewis
He has 23 tackles, 1 hurry, 1 forced fumble, 3 knockdowns & 3 interceptions.

Seattle
They started the season 1-3 going 1-2 at home & 0-1 on the road. They traveled to Saint Paul in week 5 and lost 10-7. They traveled to Hollywood in week 6 to play division rival Los Angeles and lost big 54-6. They hosted New York in week 7 and lost 48-3 before hosting Carolina (2-5) in week 8.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Bryant Minick
He leads the league in rushing (280) & receiving (234) yards.

DEFENSIVE MVP: WLB Brian Manning
He has 51 tackles, 3 hurries, 3 knockdowns & 3 interceptions.

Vegas
They started the season 1-3 going 1-2 at home & 0-1 on the road. They traveled to Phoenix in week 5 to play the red hot Predators and lost 34-10 to get swept in the season series. They traveled to Montana in week 6 and lost 38-17 before hosting Buffalo in week 7 and losing big 56-15. They head back on the road in week 8 to play red hot division rival Los Angeles (6-1) to finish the first half of the season.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Stuart Cooper
He leads the team with 295 yards rushings and has added 136 yards receiving while having 3 Total TDs.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Hiram Torres
He has 41 tackles, 4 knockdowns, interception & 2 forced fumbles.

NORTH

Montana 5-2 (1-1)
Gem City 4-3 (2-0)
Zehlendorf 3-4 (1-1)
Saint Paul 1-6 (0-2)

Montana
They started the season 3-1 going 2-0 at home & 1-1 on the road. They hosted the defending AXC Conference Champion Cincinnati in week 5 and won 16-14. They welcomed in Vegas in week 6 and won 38-17 before hosting division rival Gem City in week 7 and getting shutout 19-0. They welcome in Toronto (6-1) in week 8 as they will look to hold onto 1st place in the North.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Hershel Erdmann
He leads the team with 423 yards rushing and has 229 yards receiving while having 3 Total TDs.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Eddie Mayo
He has 23 tackles, 16 knockdowns & 2 interceptions.

Gem City
They started the season 3-1 going 3-0 at home at 0-1 on the road. They traveled to Houston in week 5 and lost in overtime 19-16. They traveled to Providence in week 6 and lost 19-16 before traveling to Montana in week 7 and winning 19-0. They travel to Saint Paul (1-6) in week 8 for their 4th straight road game.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Michael J Fox
He leads the team with 586 yards rushing and has 172 yards receiving.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Martin Van Nostrand
He has 26 tackles, 15 knockdowns & 1 interception.

Zehlendorf
They started the season 2-2 going 1-0 at home & 1-2 on the road. They traveled to Toronto in week 5 and lost 45-21 to fall to 2-3. They welcomed in Philadelphia in week 6 and won 29-6 before hosting Los Angeles in week 7 and losing big 34-13. They travel to Memphis (5-2) in week 8 as they look to even their record to finish the first half of the season.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Michael Hall
He leads the team with 344 yards rushing and 2 rushing TDs.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Phillip Casteel
He has 37 tackles, 5 knockdowns, 2 interceptions & 2 forced fumbles.

Saint Paul
They started the season 0-4 going 0-2 at home & 0-2 on the road. They hosted Seattle in week 5 and got thier first win of the season 10-7. They hosted Houston in week 6 and lost 22-16 in overtime. They traveled to Toronto in week 7 and lost 23-3 before returning home in week 8 to host division rival Gem City (4-3).

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB James Horton
He leads the team with 256 yards rushing and 1 rushing TD.

DEFENSIVE MVP: SS Larry Carlson
He has 61 tackles, 2 knockdowns & 1 interception.

SOUTH

Atlanta 6-1 (2-1)
Memphis 5-2 (2-1)
Tampa Bay 3-4 (2-2)
Carolina 2-5 (1-3)

Atlanta
They started the season 3-1 going 2-0 at home & 1-1 on the road. They hosted Washington in week 5 and shut them out 36-0 to win their 4th straight game. They traveled to Tampa Bay in week 6 for a pivotal division showdown and won 36-17 before visiting Texas in week 7 and winning their 6th straight game 37-3. They come home in week 8 to host Phoenix (7-0) for a NXC Conference game with the bye the possible prize for the winner.

OFFENSIVE MVP: QB Alan Wyatt
He has filled in nicely at QB, throwing for 1,739 yards, 15 TD passes & 7 interceptions.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Ryan Huber
He has 16 tackles, 1 sack, 1 hurry, 12 knockdowns, 4 interceptions & 1 forced fumble.

Tampa Bay
They started the season 2-2 going 1-0 at home & 1-2 on the road. They traveled to Memphis in week 5 and won 38-34. Tampa came home to host the boogeymen Atlanta Dominators in week 6 and fell short 36-17 before traveling to Brooklyn in week 7 where they lost 24-20 in a game where they were favorite. They host Washington (3-4) in week 8 for a "must win" game for both teams as they both look to even their record to finish the first half of the season.

OFFENSIVE MVP: QB Douglas Brock
He has led the offense with 1,973 yards passing, 16 TD passes & 9 interceptions.

DEFENSIVE MVP: FS Billy Powell
He has 26 tackles, 2 sacks, 10 knockdowns, 2 interceptions & 2 forced fumbles.

Memphis
They started the season 3-1 going 2-1 at home & 1-0 on the road. They hosted Tampa Bay in week 5 and lost 38-34. Memphis traveled to Carolina in week 6 and won 33-6 before visiting Dakota in week 7 and winning 19-9. They come home in week 8 to host Zehlendorf to wrap up the first half of the season.

OFFENSIVE MVP: WR James Fain
The perennial ALLPRO WR has 689 yards receiving & 4 TD receptions.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Kevin Eastham
He has 39 tackles, 2 hurries, 16 knockdowns & 1 interception.

Carolina
They started the season 1-3 going 1-0 at home & 0-3 on the road. They hosted winless Texas in week 5 and shut them out 32-0 to improve to 2-3 overall. They hosted Memphis in week 6 and lost 33-6 before traveling to Washington in week 7 and losing 24-6. They stay on the road in week 8 at Seattle (1-6) to end the first half of the season.

OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Raymond Lecompte
He leads the team with 386 yards rushing and has 80 yards receiving.

DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Mark Goss
He has 43 tackles, 10 knockdowns & 2 interceptions.