
NEWS & NOTES (WEEK 6)This week we take a look each team's MVP through the first 6 games on offense & defense.
AXCWe still have 2 undefeated teams left (Buffalo/Dakota) & 2 winless teams (Oakland/Texas).
WESTVancouver sits atop the division with Indiana ½ game back, Kansas City 1½ games back and Oakland sits 4 games out.
Vancouver 4-2 (2-1)
Indiana 3-2-1 (2-1-1)
Kansas City 2-3-1 (2-0-1)
Oakland 0-6 (0-4)
KANSAS CITYThey started the season with 3 of their first 4 games on the road where they went 1-2 in those road games while they won the lone home game. In week 5 they hosted Indiana in a division showdown with 2nd place on the line and the game ended in a tie 3-3. They traveled to New York in week 6 and lost a close game 19-16 before coming home in week 7 to host Orlando (2-4).
OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Barry Walker
He has 403 yards rushing (8th), 1 rushing TD & an average per rush of 5.1 while having 23 receptions, 181 yards receiving & 1 TD reception.
DEFENSIVE MVP: RDE Mohamed Abron
He has 23 tackles & 9 sacks (3rd).
VANCOUVERThey started the season with alternating road & home games in their first 4 games where they went 2-0 at home & 1-1 on the road. They hosted Houston in week 5 in a battle of Division leaders and won a tight game 27-23. They traveled to Cincinnati in week 6 for another showdown between Division leaders and fell short 31-26 before a trip to Dakota (6-0) in week 7 for a 3rd consecutive game versus an AXC Division leader.
OFFENSIVE MVP: WR David Talty
He has 49 receptions (5th), 799 yards receiving (4th) & 6 TD receptions (3rd).
DEFENSIVE MVP: CB David Hooks
He has 36 tackles, 13 knockdowns (8th), 3 interceptions (8th) and has a 27.8 catch allowed percentage on 36 passes defended.
INDIANAThey started the season at home where they lost before 3 straight road games where they went 2-1. They hosted KC in week 5 for a division showdown with 2nd place on the line and they played to a 3-3 tie. They came home in week 6 where they hosted Oakland and won 16-13 to sweep the season series. They host New England (1-5) in week 7 for the 2nd of 3 straight home games.
OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Danny Melillo
He has 485 yards rushing (3rd) on 102 carries (4th) where he averages 4.8 yards per carry but just 1 rushing TD. He has added 15 receptions for just 54 yards receiving.
DEFENSIVE MVP: SS Rolando Harding
He has 24 tackles, 7 knockdowns & 5 interceptions (2nd) and has a 42.2 catch allowed percentage on 45 passes defended.
OAKLANDThey started the season with 3 straight home games where they lost all 3 games before hitting the road in week 4 and losing again. They traveled to LA in week 5 where they played tough but ultimately lost in overtime 16-13 to fall to 0-5. They traveled to Indiana in week 6 and lost 16-13 for their 3rd lose by 3 points including 2 overtime loses. They host Vegas (1-5) in week 7 where they will look to finally win their first game after 3 near misses.
OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Curtis Rivera
He has 196 yards rushing, 1 rushing TD, 25 receptions, 135 yards receiving & 1 TD reception.
DEFENSIVE MVP: MLB Joseph Everitt
The 3× ALLPRO has 46 tackles, 3 knockdowns, 5 interceptions (2nd) and a 40.5 catch allowed percentage on 37 passes defended.
EASTBuffalo sits atop the East with New York 1 game back, Miami 4 games back & New England 5 games out.
Buffalo 6-0 (3-0)
New York 5-1 (1-1)
Miami 1-5 (1-2)
New England 1-5 (1-3)
BUFFALOThey started the season with 4 straight road games where they went 4-0 while averaging just over 43 points a game. They hosted winless New England in week 5 and won easily 48-12 to improve to 3-0 in their division. They hosted Gem City in week 6 and held on to win 20-18 before visiting South Beach to play Miami (1-5) where they will look to improv to 4-0 in Division.
OFFENSIVE MVP: QB Matthew Whitney
He leads the league in passing yards (3,332), TD passes (27), attempts (421), completions (254) & interceptions (13) while having a QBR of 94.44 (5th).
DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Steven Holloman
He has 51 tackles (5th), 2 sacks, 3 hurries, 4 knockdowns, 1 interception and a 50.0 catch allowed percentage on 20 passes defended but he also leads the league in missed tackles (20).
NEW YORKThey started the season with 3 straight home game where they went 2-1, losing a key division game to Buffalo in week 3 before hitting the road in week 4 and destroying Miami. They traveled to Gem City in week 5 and handed the Gangsters their first lose of the season 38-10. They hosted KC in week 6 and won a tight game 19-16 before a trip to the Lone Star State to play Texas (0-6).
OFFENSIVE MVP: QB William Jennings
He has 1,860 yards passing (4th), 18 TD passes (5th), 11 interceptions (2nd) and a 83.05 QBR (11th).
DEFENSIVE MVP: WLB Frank Gilbert
He has 48 tackles (13th), 4 knockdowns, 4 interceptions (5th) and a 55.5 catch allowed percentage on 40 passes defended.
MIAMIThey starter the season with a 3 game road trip where they went 1-2 before coming home in week 4 and getting blown out 45-10 by Division rival NY. They traveled to Pittsburgh in week 5 and lost 21-10. They hosted winless New England in week 6 and lost 16-6 to split the season series. They welcome undefeated Buffalo (6-0) in week 7 for their 4th division game.
OFFENSIVE MVP: RB George Shively
He has 291 yards rushing, 12 receptions & 70 yards receiving.
DEFENSIVE MVP: SS Michael Knox
He has 50 tackles (8th), 1 interception and a 53.3 catch allowed percentage on 15 passes defended.
NEW ENGLANDThey started the season with 3 of their first 4 games at home and they went 0-4 to begin the season. They went to Buffalo in week 5 and were swept in the season series with the Skull Crushers 48-12. They visited Miami in week 6 and win their first game of the season 16-6 before heading to Indiana (3-2-1) in week 7.
OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Steven Hamel
He only has 10 receptions for 265 yards but he has 4 TD receptions which is 11th in the league.
DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Jerry Gibbs
He has 33 tackles, 13 knockdowns (8th), 3 interceptions (8th) and has a 46.2 catch allowed percentage on 39 passes defended.
NORTHCincinnati currently sits atop the division in a virtual tie with Pittsburgh but holds the tiebreaker based on division record. Houston & Toronto both sit 1 game behind in the tightest division in the XFL.
Cincinnati 4-2 (2-1)
Pittsburgh 4-2 (2-2)
Houston 3-3 (1-1)
Toronto 3-3 (1-2)
HOUSTONThey started the season on the road with a win before playing 3 straight home games where they went 2-1. They traveled to Vancouver in week 5 for a battle between teams that have made the postseason the last 5 seasons and they lost 27-23. They hosted undefeated Dakota in week 6 and lost an overtime thriller 27-24 before a trip to Toronto (3-3) for a pivotal division showdown where the loser falls into last place in the North.
OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Andre Maker
He has 498 yards rushing (2nd) on 140 carries (1st) while adding 36 receptions, 562 yards receiving (6th) & 5 TD receptions (4th). His 1,060 Total yards is 4th in the league.
DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Roger Trimmer
He has 22 tackles, 17 knockdowns (1st), 1 interception and a 43.2 catch allowed percentage on 44 passes defended.
CINCINNATIThey started the season with alternating road & home games the first 4 games. They went 2-0 at home & 1-1 on the road before hosting the 6× defending Champs in week 5. They lost 37-9 to Atlanta and declared after the game they can't be beat. They hosted Vancouver in week 6 and won a shootout 31-26 before hosting Pittsburgh (4-2) in week 7 where the winner claims 1st in the North by themselves.
OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Julio Hamilton (R)
The rookie 1st round pick leads the team in rushing (373 yards) & receiving (430 yards) while adding 5 combined TDs (1 rushing/4 receiving). His 803 Total yards is 10th in the league.
DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Jonathan Snyder
He has 29 tackles, 16 knockdowns (4th), 1 interception and a 47.7 catch allowed percentage on 44 passes defended.
TORONTOThey started the season with a 3 game road trip where they went 2-1 before coming home and losing in week 4. They traveled to Carolina in week 5 for their 4th road game which they won 34-5. They hosted Pittsburgh in week 6 in a key division showdown and laid an egg losing 16-3. They will need to bounce back quickly as they welcome Houston (3-3) in week 7 where the loser falls into last place in the North.
OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Daniel Bailey
He leads the team in rushing (183 yards) and is 2nd on the team in receiving (211 yards) with 2 rushing TDs. He also leads the team in Total yards (560).
DEFENSIVE MVP: LDE William Power
He has 20 tackles, 7 sacks (9th), 3 hurries & 1 knockdown.
PITTSBURGHThey started the season with alternating home & road games the first 4 weeks where they went 0-2 at home & 2-0 on the road. They hosted Miami in week 5 and won their first home game of the season 21-12. They began a 3 game roadtrip at Toronto in week 6 and won 16-3 to move into a virtual tie for 1st place in the North. They travel to Cincinnati (4-2) with a huge division showdown where the winner claims 1st place in the North all by themselves.
OFFENSIVE MVP: RB James Langham
He leads the teamnin rushing (251 yards) and is 2nd on the team in receiving (181 yards) but has only 1 rushing TD.
DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Oliver Shaw
He has 24 tackles, 12 knockdowns, 2 interceptions and a 41.5 catch allowed percentage on 41 passes defended.
SOUTHDakota has a 4 game lead over Daytona & Orlando with Texas 6 games out.
Dakota 6-0 (3-0)
Orlando 2-4 (2-1)
Daytona 2-4 (1-1)
Texas 0-6 (0-4)
DAKOTAThey started the season with back to back home games before back to back road games where they started 4-0. They traveled to Orlando in week 5 to play a desperate Guardian team and won a tough division game 27-24. They visited Houston in week 6 for their first game versus a team with a winning record and won a nailbiter 27-24 in overtime. They host Vancouver (4-2) in week 7 for thier 2nd straight game versus a division leader.
OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Jose Hernandez
He has 414 yards rushing (6th), 1 rushing TD and a 7.4 average per rush. He also has 33 receptions for 262 yards and 1 TD reception.
DEFENSIVE MVP: CB Carlos Hess
He has 55 tackles (3rd), 1 sack & 2 hurries but he also has 16 missed tackles which is 2nd most in the league.
DAYTONAThey started the season with back to back road games before coming home for back to back games where they went 0-2 on the road & 1-1 at home. They hosted Texas in week 5 for a division showdown and they won a razor thin game 11-10. They hosted Washington in week 6 and lost 26-9 before a trip to Brooklyn (2-4) in week 7 in a cross conference matchup of 2-4 teams.
OFFENSIVE MVP: RB Robert Colunga
He leads the team in rushing (250 yards) and has 2 rushing TDs. He is also 3rd on his team in receiving (159 yards) on 15 receptions.
DEFENSIVE MVP: MLB Vernon Wilson
He has 28 tackles, 9 knockdowns, 4 interceptions (5th) and a 47.2 catch allowed percentage on 36 passes defended.
TEXASThey started the season with back to back road games before coming home for back to back games and they lost all 4 to start the season. They traveled to Daytona in week 5 and fell 1 point short of their first win 11-10. He traveled to Orlando in week 6 and lost 29-6 to fall to 0-6. They return home to host New York (5-1) in week 7 where they will be heavy underdogs to win their first game.
OFFENSIVE MVP: WR Stephen Powell
He leads the team in receiving (300 yards) on just 19 receptions for an average of 15.8 which is 13th best among receivers with at least 10 receptions.
DEFENSIVE MVP: RDE Michael Eubanks
He leads the team with 8 sacks (6th) and has 19 tackles & 1 hurry.
ORLANDOThey started the season at home where they lost before 3 straight road games where they went 1-2. They hosted Dakota in week 5 in a "must win" division game and they fell just short 27-24. He hosted Texas in week 6 and won 29-6 to improve to 2-1 in Division. He travels to KC (2-3-1) in week 7 as they look to win 3 outta 4.
OFFENSIVE MVP: QB Juan Payne
He has 980 yards passing, 8 TD passes (11th), 5 interceptions and a QBR of 82.53.
DEFENSIVE MVP: MLB Richard Collins
He has 28 tackles, 1 sack, 1 knockdown & 3 interceptions.