The DC Defenders head to the Alamodome to take on the San Antonio Brahmas in the opening weekend of the UFL season. On Saturday, we saw some high-level gameplay, and we hope these two teams can continue the trend.
Will the DC Defenders dominate again, or will the San Antonio Brahmas kick off 2024 with a win?
DC Defenders Vs. San Antonio Brahmas Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| DC Defenders | -5.5
-110 |
O 43.0
-110 |
-250 |
| San Antonio Brahmas | +5.5
-110 |
U 43.0
-110 |
+205 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
DC Defenders Vs. San Antonio Brahmas Fixtures
- Fixture: DC Defenders vs. San Antonio Brahmas
- Date and Time: March 30, 2024 @ 12:00 pm EST
- Location: Alamodome in San Antonio, TX
Apex Tale of the Tape
Note: All Stats Are Last Year’s Numbers For Week 1
| DC Defenders | Vs. | San Antonio Brahmas |
| 0-0 (9-1 LY) | Record | 0-0 (4-6 LY) |
| 29.8 | Points Per Game | 17.1 |
| 139.5 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 79.4 |
| 207.8 | Passing Yards Per Game | 166.9 |
| 46.0 | 3rd Down % | 34.6 |
| 24.0 | Points Allowed | 18.3 |
| 75.3 | Rushing Yards Allowed | 90.9 |
| 266.1 | Passing Yards Allowed | 187.4 |
| 40.0 | Opposing 3rd Down % | 42.0 |
| NA | Turnover Differential | NA |
| 26 | Sacks | 24 |
| NA | Last Game | NA |
Key Stats & Players
DC Defenders
The DC Defenders get reigning Offensive Player of the Year QB Jordan Ta’amu back for 2024. It immediately gives them one of the best outlooks of any team in the UFL. The Defenders won by seven or more points in four of 10 games last season.
It did take some time for the offense to find its groove in 2023. In 2024, the hope is they can hit the ground running with the continuity from last season.
San Antonio Brahmas
The San Antonio Brahmas overhauled their coaching staff. Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward looked in over his head as the head coach last season. Seasoned NFL coach Wade Phillips will take the helm, and the new quarterback, Chase Garbers, will be under center.
This team looks completely different from 2023, which makes it harder for them to predict for the opening game.
Game Prediction
Both of the games on Saturday hit the under. I whiffed on the Battlehawks coming out and dominating because of their continuity so I am not making that same mistake again. For what it’s worth, I nailed the other game. While the Brahmas have a lot of questions, Wade Phillips should have the team ready to play. The DC Defenders still take it, but it is much closer than people might think.
Final Pick
San Antonio Brahmas +5.5, Under 43.0
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