Defenders vs Renegades Picks and Prediction – 4/27/2025

The DC Defenders visit Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday for a UFL Week 5 showdown with the Arlington Renegades. DC is tied for first in the XFL Conference at 3-1. DC lost to San Antonio last week, 24-18. DC quarterback Jordan Ta’amu has thrown for 299 yards and one touchdown, but the defense gave up 121 yards passing and 98 yards rushing to the Brahmas. Make sure you stay up to date with UFL action with our UFL picks.

Quarterback Jordan Ta’amu has thrown for 905 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions. DC’s leading rusher is Abram Smith with 184 yards. The leading receiver is Ty Scott with 205 yards and one touchdown reception. DC’s offense is averaging 20.0 points and 327.8 yards per game. The DC defense is allowing an average of 15.5 points and 206.8 yards per game. 

The Arlington Renegades are tied with DC at the top of the XFL Conference at 3-1. Arlington defeated the St. Louis Battlehawks 30-15 last Saturday. Arlington QB Luis Perez passed for 149 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The Arlington defense held the Battlehawks offense to 35 net yards passing and 122 yards rushing. 

Arlington QB Luis Perez has thrown for 732 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Kalen Ballage is the leading rusher with 197 yards and one touchdown. Sal Cannella is the leading receiver with 171 yards. Arlington’s offense averages 20.8 points and 276.5 yards per game. Arlington’s defense is allowing an average of 10.8 and 232.2 yards per game.

This battle will determine a new leader in the XFL Conference of the UFL, as both are 3-1 and lead the conference. Arlington is coming off a strong win, and the Renegades are holding opponents to just 10.8 points per game, while scoring an average of 20.8 points per game. DC allows 15.5 points per game while scoring just 20.0 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Arlington Renegades win and cover ATS 21-12.