XFL Week 1 scores, updates, highlights: Defenders beat Dragons in …

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Be sure to relive both of Saturday’s openers right here, with updates, highlights and analysis:XFL Week 1 scoresSaturday, Feb. 8DC Defenders 31, Seattle Dragons 19Houston Roughnecks 37, L.A. Wildcats 17Sunday, Feb. 9Tampa Bay Vipers at New York Guardians, 2 p.m. DC seals big win with defensive dominanceThe Dragons made for a very entertaining Saturday, especially when they relied on WR Austin Proehl offensively.

The Defenders flashed first, with ex-Ohio State standout Cardale Jones leading the game’s first scoring drive after back-to-back hookups with receivers Eli Rogers and Rashad Ross.

XFL debuts new kickoff formatThe first play of the 2020 XFL season showcased some of the league’s creativity.