DC Defenders vs. Arlington Renegades Week 8 2025

May 18, 2025

by Blake Hanley

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Braylon Sanders #83 of the DC Defenders runs onto the field during player introductions against the Arlington Renegades at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Braylon Sanders #83 of the DC Defenders runs onto the field during player introductions against the Arlington Renegades at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/UFL/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Joe Wallace #99 of the DC Defenders breaks down a huddle against the Arlington Renegades at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Joe Wallace #99 of the DC Defenders stretches before a game against the Arlington Renegades at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Trae Barry #80 of the DC Defenders signs an autograph for a fan before a game against the Arlington Renegades at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Jordan Ta'amu #10 of the DC Defenders huddles the team before a game against the Arlington Renegades at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Anthony Hines #57 of the DC Defenders looks on before a game against the Arlington Renegades at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Jordan Ta'amu #10 of the DC Defenders huddles the team before a game against the Arlington Renegades at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Joe Wallace #99 of the DC Defenders gets ready for a game against the Arlington Renegades at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Chris Rowland #12 of the DC Defenders returns a punt against the Arlington Renegades during the first quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Chris Rowland #12 of the DC Defenders fumbles the ball while returning a punt against Curtis Hodges #86 and Lujuan Winningham #11 of the Arlington Renegades during the first quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Deon Jackson #25 of the DC Defenders rushes for a touchdown against the Arlington Renegades during the first quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Deon Jackson #25 of the DC Defenders rushes for a touchdown against the Arlington Renegades during the first quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Deon Jackson #25 of the DC Defenders celebrates a rushing touchdown against the Arlington Renegades during the first quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Deon Jackson #25 of the DC Defenders rushes for a touchdown against the Arlington Renegades during the first quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Deon Jackson #25 of the DC Defenders rushes for a three-point conversion against the Arlington Renegades during the first quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Malik Fisher #92 of the DC Defenders, Caleb Johnson #40 of the Arlington Renegades, Abram Smith #4 of the DC Defenders Antonio Ortiz #49 of the Arlington Renegades and Sal Cannella #80 of the Arlington Renegades dive to recover a fumble during the first quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Braylon Sanders #83 of the DC Defenders runs onto the field during player introductions against the Arlington Renegades at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Michael Ojemudia #5 of the DC Defenders runs onto the field during player introductions against the Arlington Renegades at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Tykeem Doss #79 of the DC Defenders runs onto the field during player introductions against the Arlington Renegades at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Briley Moore-McKinney #88 of the DC Defenders poses during player introductions against the Arlington Renegades at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Ben Bresnahan #87 of the DC Defenders runs against the Arlington Renegades during the first half at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Deontay Anderson #9 of the DC Defenders reacts to a call on a two-point conversion by the Arlington Renegades during the second quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Jordan Ta'amu #10 of the DC Defenders jumps over Steven Jones #28 of the Arlington Renegades to score a touchdown during the second quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Jordan Ta'amu #10 of the DC Defenders jumps over Steven Jones #28 of the Arlington Renegades to score a touchdown during the second quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Jordan Ta'amu #10 of the DC Defenders scores a touchdown against the Arlington Renegades during the second quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Jordan Ta'amu #10 of the DC Defenders celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Arlington Renegades during the second quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Jordan Ta'amu #10 of the DC Defenders celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Arlington Renegades during the second quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Jordan Ta'amu #10 of the DC Defenders celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Arlington Renegades during the second quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Jordan Ta'amu #10 of the DC Defenders hands off to Abram Smith #4 of the DC Defenders against the Arlington Renegades during the second quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Deon Jackson #25 of the DC Defenders rushes against the Arlington Renegades during the second quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Jordan Ta'amu #10 of the DC Defenders is tackled by Charlie Thomas #25 of the Arlington Renegades during the second quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Abram Smith #4 of the DC Defenders celebrates a rushing touchdown against the Arlington Renegades during the second quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Abram Smith #4 of the DC Defenders celebrates a rushing touchdown against the Arlington Renegades during the second quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Will Clarke #45 of the Arlington Renegades pressures Jordan Ta'amu #10 of the DC Defenders during the third quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Abram Smith #4 of the DC Defenders celebrates a rushing touchdown against the Arlington Renegades during the second quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Chris Rowland #12 of the DC Defenders runs against the Arlington Renegades during the third quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Jaydon Mickens #3 of the DC Defenders is forced out of bounds by Steven Jones #28 of the Arlington Renegades during the fourth quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: DC Defenders fans hold a beer snake during the second half against the Arlington Renegades at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Deontay Anderson #9 of the DC Defenders celebrates against the Arlington Renegades during the second half at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Cornell Powell #14 of the DC Defenders catches a touchdown pass against Charlie Thomas #25 of the Arlington Renegades during the third quarter at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Jordan Ta'amu #10 of the DC Defenders looks to pass against the Arlington Renegades during the second half at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Ben Bresnahan #87 of the DC Defenders catches a pass against the Arlington Renegades during the second half at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: Deon Jackson #25 of the DC Defenders is tackled by Joe Powell #1 of the Arlington Renegades during the second half at Audi Field on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC