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Game Night: DC Defenders vs Memphis Showboats - Prime Time Showdown
Are you ready for a night of intense football action? Get your snacks, grab a cold beverage, and buckle up, because the DC Defenders are gearing up to host the Memphis Showboats in the first primetime game for both teams! This Saturday, catch all the thrills on ABC.
The Betting Scene
The bookies are confident in the Defenders, listing them as 8-point favorites at most legal sports betting sites.
Last season, neither team made it to the playoffs, with the Defenders logging a 4-6 record and the Showboats narrowly behind at 2-8.
DC's Main Man - Jordan Ta’amu
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The Defenders' offense is spearheaded by journeyman quarterback Jordan Ta’amu, who's been tearing it up in the Spring for several seasons now. In his recent outing, he completed 17 passes over 37 attempts for 211 yards and a TD against the Stallions.
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DC's Great Escape - Week 1
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The Defenders pulled off an upset victory over the reigning champs, Stallions, in Week 1, winning 18-11 in a nail-biter. Their defense was the hero of the day, forcing two turnovers and allowing only one touchdown.
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Memphis' Quarterback Combo - Troy Williams and EJ Perry
Memphis rotates between Troy Williams and EJ Perry under the center. Williams put together a solid performance in his latest matchup, completing 8 passes over 11 attempts for 104 yards but no TDs. Perry went 10-17 for 93 yards and a TD, but also threw an interception in the defeat against the Michigan Panthers.
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Defense, Anyone?
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The Showboats' defense didn't save the day against the Panthers, as Michigan walked away with a 26-12 victory. Memphis accounted for just 247 yards in total offense during the defeat.
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History Tells the Story - Last Time They Met
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If we go way back to April 5, 2025, the last time these two teams met, it was a heated encounter at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The Defenders clinched the narrow victory with a score of 17-12[1][3][5].
With the Snowboats coming off a loss, get ready to cheer for the Defenders to cover the spread at the top UFL betting sites. Why miss out on the action? The Showboats have been lackluster so far this season, while the Defenders have just beaten the defending champs, so there's no reason the Defenders can't repeat the success against Memphis!
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References:
- DC Defenders 17, Memphis Showboats 12 - Recap, April 5, 2025. UFL.com
- Defenders Hand Showboats 36-21 Loss, October 10, 2024. UFL.com
- Memphis Showboats Franchise Announces 2025 Schedule. MemphisShowboats.com
- 2025 UFL Season Kicks Off with Exciting Upsets. UFL.com
- Game Recap: DC Defenders 17 - Memphis Showboats 12, April 5, 2025. ESPN.com
Author: Drew Gniadek, a Florida State University student with a background in basketball, is the author of this article. He's a die-hard Celtics fan and enjoys football and baseball too.
1.The odds at most legal sports betting sites favor the DC Defenders as 8-point favorites against the Memphis Showboats.2. The DC Defenders and Memphis Showboats meet in a prime time showdown this Saturday, with the game airing on ABC.3. Jordan Ta'amu, the Defenders' starting quarterback, had a commendable performance in his last outing, completing 17 passes for 211 yards and a touchdown.4. The Defenders had a winning start to the season, beating the reigning champs in a close game, while the Showboats have struggled so far, losing to the Michigan Panthers.5. The Showboats have been defensive woes, conceding 26-12 to the Panthers in their last game, giving up 247 yards total offense.6. History shows that the last time these two teams met, the Defenders won narrowly, scoring 17-12 against the Showboats, making it a good chance for the Defenders to cover the spread at the top UFL betting sites.
