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Week 3 Preview: Get to Know the Los Angeles Wildcats

February 18, 2020 - Thanks to a 27-0 victory in Week 2 over the new York Guardians - the first shutout of the 2020 XFL season - the DC Defenders hit the road for the very first time. On Sunday, Feb. 23, the Defenders (2-0) take on the Los Angeles Wildcats (0-2) at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. The Wildcats and Defenders are separated by over 2,000 miles, but the familiarity between the two teams is much, much closer. The Defenders have only made two trades since the October XFL Draft, but both trades were made with the W... Full Story

3 Stars, 2 Bars: Defenders vs. Guardians

February 16, 2020 - WASHINGTON - Two weeks, two wins for the DC Defenders. Unlike last week's 31-19 victory over the Seattle Dragons, which was a back-and-forth affair, the Defenders took an early lead against the New York Guardians in Week 2 of the 2020 XFL season at Audi Field and never looked back. The end result was a dominant 27-0 victory with production from all three phases of the game. Here are 3 stars and 2 bars from the 27-0 win. 3 STARS: DEFENDERS VS. GUARDIANS 1. The Defense We're called the Defenders for a reason.... Full Story

Thurman, DC Defense Thrive in XFL's First Shutout

February 15, 2020 - WASHINGTON - The DC Defenders defense continued its dominance with three sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble to help it record the XFL's first shutout, beating the New York Guardians, 27-0. After a strong Week 1 that featured two defensive touchdowns and 48 combined tackles, the Defenders locked down Guardians quarterback Matt McGloin, holding the former Oakland Raider to just eight completions and 44 total yards. Tallying up 35 combined tackles and the team's third defensive touchdown -- a league-best - lin... Full Story

Defenders vs. Guardians: Looking Ahead to Week 2

February 14, 2020 - Week 2 of the 2020 XFL regular season is finally here, and the DC Defenders (1-0) look to stay unbeaten as they host the New York Guardians (1-0) at Audi Field on Saturday, Feb. 15. While the season is still early, Week 2 is a pivotal matchup in the East. Both the Defenders and Guardians looked impressive in Week 1, thanks to stout quarterback play from Cardale Jones and Matt McGloin, respectively. Both teams got tremendous efforts from their defenses as well. The Defenders recorded a special teams touchdown and a defe... Full Story

• VIDEO: The Road to Kickoff: Behind the Scenes of the Inaugural XFL Game - February 19, 2020
  
• Week 3 Preview: Get to Know the Los Angeles Wildcats - February 18, 2020
  
• VIDEO: Anthony Johnson Weighs in on Something Important - February 16, 2020
  
• VIDEO: Eli Rogers Took the Field Today After the Recent Passing of his Mother - February 16, 2020
  
• 3 Stars, 2 Bars: Defenders vs. Guardians - February 16, 2020
  
• Thurman, DC Defense Thrive in XFL's First Shutout - February 15, 2020
  
• VIDEO: Highlights: DC Defenders 27, New York Guardians 0 - February 15, 2020
  
• VIDEO: DC Defenders Head Coach Pep Hamilton Week 2 Postgame - February 15, 2020
  
• VIDEO: DC Defenders QB Cardale Jones Postgame - February 15, 2020
  
• VIDEO: DC Defenders LB Jameer Thurman Postgame - February 15, 2020
  
• VIDEO: First Ever Double Forward Pass in XFL History - February 15, 2020
  
• VIDEO: No Words. Just Watch Cardale Jones Do His Thing - February 15, 2020
  
• VIDEO: Jameer Thurman with the House Call - February 15, 2020
  
• VIDEO: Matt Elam with the Big Interception - February 15, 2020
  
• VIDEO: Get on Your Horse Rashad - February 15, 2020
  
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DC Defenders quarterback Cardale Jones (right) makes pregame acquaintances with his Seattle Dragons foe (XFL)
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Home: Washington, District of Columbia
Class: Outdoor
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Sat., Feb 15	W	New York 0 at DC 27	Final
Sat., Feb 8	W	Seattle 19 at DC 31	Final
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• XFL Week 2: Former Bills Cardale Jones, Cam Phillips shine - XFL Bills Wire (February 18)
• In second weekend, XFL still buzzing -- and DC Defenders still winning - XFL Washington Times (February 18)
• XFL: Jones tosses 2 TD passes as Defenders shut out Guardians - XFL Ottawa Sun (February 16)
• Matt McGloin rips coaching staff during and after Guardians' stinker - XFL New York Post (February 16)
• Matt McGloin rips coaching staff during and after Guardians' stinker - XFL New York Post (February 16)
• XFL WR Eli Rogers skips mom's funeral to play for DC Defenders - XFL Louisville Courier-Journal (February 16)
• DC Defenders rout New York Guardians, 27-0 - XFL Washington Post (February 15)
• Guardians vs. DC Defenders prediction: Take underdog in XFL clash - XFL New York Post (February 15)
• Cardale Jones is already big in Ohio. The XFL could make him a star in D.C. and beyond. - XFL Washington Post (February 14)
• The XFL extra-point conversion system is based on excitement and data - XFL Washington Post (February 12)
• A Redskins fan brought a ?EUR~Sell The Team Dan' sign to DC Defenders' XFL opener - XFL Washington Post (February 12)
• XFL teams still adjusting to advanced point-after rules - XFL Washington Times (February 12)
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