Game 4 of Week 4 in the XFL season saw the DC Defenders beat the Vegas Vipers 18 – 32 in a cold, rainy, slippery Audi Field. The Defenders are now 4 – 0. Vipes fall to 0 – 4.
The Vipers made the switch at QB early in the first quarter, replacing Brett Hundley with Luis Perez. Perez finished with 283 yards on 23 attempts with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception.
As a team, the Vipers rushed for 70 yards. John Lovett had 7 carries for 39 yards.
Jeff Badet led receivers with 7 catches for 80 yards on 9 targets. Cinque Sweeting had 3 catches for 65 yards on 6 targets and 2 touchdowns.
For the Defenders, Jordan Ta ‘Amu threw for 177 yards on 19 attempts. He also lead the team in rushing with 9 carries on 89 yards.
The Defenders running game had abig day with 173 yards for the game. Abram Smith rushed for 58 yards on 22 carries.
Chris Blair had 4 catches for 84 yards and 4 targets. Lucky Jackson had 4 catches for 65 yards on 6 targets.
