The Vipers thought they had closed the door on their first win in franchise history several times before the clock finally ran out in a 35-32 thriller over Orlando at Cashman Field.
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The Vipers will seek their first victory Saturday when they host the XFL’s only other winless team at Cashman Field.
The Vipers didn’t take advantage of several chances Sunday and lost to the D.C. Defenders. They have been outscored 76-35 in the second half of their four games.
The Vipers will have a new play-caller when they take the field Sunday in Washington, D.C., for a rematch against the Defenders.
Vegas fell to 0-3 after surrendering a long scoring pass with a minute remaining to lose to the Seattle Sea Dragons on Saturday at Cashman Field.
There was a lot more attention paid to the aesthetics of the grass surface at Cashman Field in the Vipers’ XFL opener last week than there was to another second-half collapse.
The Vipers played their first game at Cashman Field, and they had no answer for the pouring rain or the D.C. rushing attack in falling to 0-2 on the season.
The Vipers are looking to eliminate the turnovers from their XFL season opener when they host the D.C. Defenders at 4 p.m. Saturday at Cashman Field.
The Vipers had two interceptions returned for touchdowns, lost a fumble and were sacked three times Saturday in a road loss to Arlington in the XFL’s relaunch.
The XFL’s third incarnation kicks off Saturday with a doubleheader that includes the inaugural game for the Vegas Vipers, who will play at the Arlington Renegades.
Brett Hundley, a late addition to the quarterback room of the XFL’s Vegas Vipers, played three seasons as the backup to Aaron Rodgers with the Green Bay Packers.
The XFL returns after a three-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic, and it’s anyone’s guess who should be favored. Expect the odds to shift quickly.
Defensive back Mister Harriel will be looking to impress NFL scouts when he takes the field for the XFL’s Vegas Vipers, who open the season Saturday in Texas.
After months of speculation, the Vegas Vipers have a venue for their five home games in the 2023 season, which begins Feb. 18 and concludes May 13.
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