DC fans are so done with Dan Schneider, from the teams stupid name change to how he conducts his business, there willing to root for a Minor league football team then the professional one!
Yup, Malcolm Butler will forever be known for the biggest late-game interception in Superbowl history. Too bad he decided to retire. I don't know if any other teams wanted him, but he would have definitely made it in the XFL.
@@jummyran True! I also think the quality if play is there. There were mistakes made by each team, but this is the first week. And you could really sense the effort and passion of the players.
this games felt like the beginning of a rivalry, so much heat between the Seattle players and the DC fans. I'm gonna start calling this, the Lemon Classic, just for fun 😁🍋
Here ladies and gentlemen is the beginning of an amazing rivalry. Potentially the Ravens Steelers of the XFL. These two teams are gonna be going at it hopefully for years to come
I went to the game, and at the night of the event, they were charging $150 at the box office for a ticket. So, I went online at ticketmaster and bought one for $24.
@@jesset2504 I paid $40 I was 8 rows up from the field in a corner section. I just got tickets to the March 5th game. This time I'm sitting closer to midfield and those cost me $60 per ticket. I got 2 of them.
This is one of the best parts of watching cricket, and needs to become standard in all American professional sports. I have a feeling the umpire/ref unions in the NFL and MLB probably won't stand for it though, they don't like accountability.
Loved seeing the heart these players and coaches show, the fans too.. this league turning serious. Those players fighting for that ball at the end, not letting go, watch out, this might be the official G league of the NFL soon, all the retired kings going here to play the game they love a bit more with others at a high level for a nice check. Can’t wait to see other players later years
@@jummyran I live in New York, if the New York Guardians were playing in one of the 5 boroughs (like Yankee Stadium in The Bronx), the fans would have supported the team, because they would have been a real New York City team.
It was kind of dead until the security took away the beer snake. That motivated everybody. Lol. I made a comment last night, and I still stand by it… There is more atmosphere and energy at this game then there was at every Redskins game last season combined. And yes, I’m still calling them the Redskins.
It would be nice to see the league grow enough to give better salaries. A developmental league is nice but a minor league that pays well would be awesome too
Best TV ratings & fan support always great on week#1 in any league (XFL 2001) I can only hope in 2023 both ratings & support stay consistent or improve. Yeah, Baby!
It’ll slump some but 2020 was still doing well right up to pandemic. I knew when covid started shutting down the world it was over for our beloved xfl. It would of lasted. It’s got Disney as well. So it’s got money. One thing Usfl and xfl have over other leagues like AAF is name recognition.
Let’s be honest xfl 2020 would of lasted. Usfl and xfl will be the only success stories of pro spring ball. Their old and came back which to me says a lot. Usfl 80s was killing it until they went after nfl
I like the XFL games I’ve seen so far. Seeing my boy Josh Gordon brought a tear to my eye. Calling it now Aj McCarron, Kellen Ballage and Allison Geranimo will be back in the NFL.
Lots of ex- NFL players and coaches, and other great D1 college talent who just missed the NFL…this is a good product. Glad so many of these people are getting a chance to play and call games again.
As a Seahawks Fan from Germany , i love to see Gordon in the Dragons Team and Dominik Eberle as our Kicker ! Lets , go good Game Dragons but the playcalling has to be more different, then it will also work with the victories! DeNucci needs to convince more!
@@russelljones2281 Absolutly for sure , im from Bavaria dude :D I think your German to right ? Nächste Saison gehts öfters mal nach Unterhaching die Ravens schauen :D
@@fabianvansteph5054 Nah, I'm Romanian American born in Moldova, breed in Texas. It nice to hear that your city finally have got a final German franchise in the league. Very excited on 3rd season of ELF. That would be better than previous two seasons for sure
Nice product. This XFL is fun to watch. I can’t wait to go to a game at Audi field to see the Defenders. It’s a great stadium actually. And now, maybe, we will have a good football team here in DC!
I just started watching this particular game but I was thoroughly impressed with the product and the gameplay and performance from all the players including the fans thank you guys for your comments this is what we needed!!!
what an amazing crowd! After that pick 6!?!? Beer was flying everywhere as if it was a waterpark! Screaming cheering. Genuinly made me really happy inside to see. Im so happy over this week 1. Every game has been good so far. So many nail biters! Who would have thought
As a Canadian whose a big fan of Canadian Football and not so much of the NFL I have to say this league is much better. Dwayne Johnson did a great job putting this league together.
I have to admit I was a big fan of the first two xfl attempts but I really think this version of the xfl can make it for a liittle while any way. this is really great football
Dinucci might've had that soul-crushing fumble, but that final drive was magic. THAT is good football, and I don't see him making that mistake often. Count me in as a Sea Dragons fan
🤣 for real. Ironically I was thinking " I wonder when the xfl starts" and then seen the highlights on TH-cam. I would of watched at least 1 of the games live
@Lance Robertson the original was wild though lol it was straight garbage football and all "bad entertainment" but this is closer to AFL USFL and honestly was better then expected.
The video hasn’t been uploaded that long. Look at the highlights for the other games. Lotta views. A lot of ppl didn’t know before this weekend but they sure do now
Na they know lol at least fans in the cities know. All games had good crowds better then AAF ever had most people had no clue wha the Alliance was. Plus wasn’t on tv much so then I knew it was doomed.
They have name recognition unlike other spring leagues. Meaning their old that have a fan base. 2020 xfl beat the AAF in one weekend that tells you everything
USFL just needs to go away. XFL is already the better product. Too much splitting. They should merge with XFL and just give the better league more of a chance to succeed.
Gregg Williams and Jim Haslett were both defensive coordinators for the Washington Redskins at one point in their career. Cool to see them battle it out.
This game has so much more vibe to it than NFL it seems. Feels more brutal and like the players have a chip on their shoulder. I dig it. More football = win win. Also funny side note. DC Defenders will have fans of Washington , Philly, NY, NJ. United for XFL and enemies for NFL.
@@MarloSoBalJr Its too late. If you keeping up with independent news and not leftwing media news, were already heading into that war. Watch reacted on youtube and rumble for your independent news source and youll see whats really going on in our world today.
This league has one thing over the NFL and even college. Nobody's an overrated or overpaid diva. You'll not see any player sitting out because they don't like their contract/coach/school or they have a hang nail.
![Travis Hunter wins the 2024 Heisman Trophy [FULL SPEECH] | ESPN College Football](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/rN6o3l1Z6bg/mqdefault.jpg)
![ค้าง (STILL) - GEMINI [ OFFICIAL MV ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ftxx3hk5vkU/mqdefault.jpg)
GREAT opening week for the XFL. Four good games, three of them close, two dramatic endings. Good crowds at all stadiums.
Superior crowds compared to AAF. I loved it also but xfl 2 and 3 have been way better product
@@jummyran Yes. Bigger crowds than the USFL too. Though the first season was pretty much for TV, all games played in Alabama.
@@PhilAndersonOutside exactly I think in time Usfl will be a lot better when they leave the hub city scene.
Hear, hear
Competitive scores yes; quality no. That's a good crowd? I think they get better at Texas high schools.
What an amazing fan turnout!! Hope to see a lot more of this throughout the league this year!
Better than any commanders game
DC fans are so done with Dan Schneider, from the teams stupid name change to how he conducts his business, there willing to root for a Minor league football team then the professional one!
Lol we are undefeated
A DC team actually in DC and they’re good? Impossible
@@x-90 DC was also playing really good in the previous season before they shut the league down. Fun to watch
Every XFL game I've watched has been exciting and excellent football. Love how they use different angles on plays it really shows there athleticism..
Ya 2020 was awesome also.
Orlando may be the exception
@@SharkMako 😭
"excellent football"? Not. Competitive scores Yes.
Enjoy your 1 year of XFL. ESPN will dump this trash next year and then nobody's retina's will have to be lost to this disgrace.
Seattle turning the ball over at the goal line is bringing back some flashbacks…
It's crazy that it happened twice within 10 years
Yup, Malcolm Butler will forever be known for the biggest late-game interception in Superbowl history. Too bad he decided to retire. I don't know if any other teams wanted him, but he would have definitely made it in the XFL.
At this point, it’s a tradition lol
We hate this ride and we want to get off
😂
This is actually really good football. I see the XFL staying around this time
Honestly so glad the defense has been so great all weekend definitely don’t wanna see an unbalanced league but the defense made it fun this weekend
2020 would of lasted if it wasn’t for covid. Even their weakest markets which was tampa New York and LA had like over 10k a game.
@@jummyran True! I also think the quality if play is there. There were mistakes made by each team, but this is the first week. And you could really sense the effort and passion of the players.
Good football? Really? Best player in the league is a 3 time NFL loser.
@@positrack99 May I ask why you are watching?
I have to admit, these players are motivated and actually look pretty skilled. This better not fold this time!
Last time COVID shut down the world so not XFL fault.
It only folded last time because of Covid. I think it was trending in a decent direction, but then Covid canceled the season.
@@themyriad0574 so true. The league was good until Covid killed their season.
It was doing great but Covid happened and shut it down temporarily.
@@themyriad0574 I wouldn't even call it a "fold". It was more like a pause.
The lemon rebellion ended up being the turning point of the game.
Imagine we just witnessed the creation of a long running tradition in DC.
Beer snake should make an appearance at every defenders game now
@@TheChrisLouis haha definitely
When life gave them lemons, DC fans made life take the lemons back.
@@veilmontTV only home games
this games felt like the beginning of a rivalry, so much heat between the Seattle players and the DC fans. I'm gonna start calling this, the Lemon Classic, just for fun 😁🍋
🍋 👍
Love it! Perfect! Spread the word!
Lol, it sure felt like a rivalry
A coast to coast rivalry? I'm digging that alot!
Can't be a rivalry when they are on opposite coasts 2000 miles away with nothing in common at all.
Here ladies and gentlemen is the beginning of an amazing rivalry. Potentially the Ravens Steelers of the XFL. These two teams are gonna be going at it hopefully for years to come
The beer snake must never die
This was the most fun I've ever had at a pro sports event. DC fans are crazy. 😂 I will be definitely going to more games.
Did the merch sell out again like in 2020. Dc fans were awesome few years ago I remember.
Real quick . How much were tickets?
@@jesset2504 GA tickets begin at like 18$. Really good price
I went to the game, and at the night of the event, they were charging $150 at the box office for a ticket. So, I went online at ticketmaster and bought one for $24.
@@jesset2504 I paid $40 I was 8 rows up from the field in a corner section. I just got tickets to the March 5th game. This time I'm sitting closer to midfield and those cost me $60 per ticket. I got 2 of them.
Wild game! Insane way to end Week 1 of the XFL! Great to have the XFL back! ❌🏈 DiNucci, Come On Man!
Agree loved 2020 and this may be better. These guys are trying hard.
Same trash it's always been. Where's Vince?
Dinucci was what kept that team in the game
XFL is way better than the NFL
@@jummyran Me too!
Probably the best game this week
Definitely was
Was gonna say the same thing lol
The Battlehawks game was nuts too
@@buddybarlow9604 all the games were really good this week
That TD pass to Gordon was pretty fire
Glad xfl is back🔥
So true man loved it in 2020 and this was epic weekend.
Gotta admit I love how rowdy the DC fans were after that pick six!
I hope Washington can have that same passion again after Dan sells the team.
We will
Only way Dan is gone is if he's forced to sell or the reaper comes knocking. Unfortunately for Dan it will probably be the latter.
absolutely delightful to see the fans spraying beer all over!
Its a different crowd...Defenders actually play in the district.
@@defendtheconstitution1776 is it something like the new york burroughs? I've never known washington/dc to actually have a crowd like this
This game turned me from a skeptical fan, to a dedicated one. Bought my DC Defenders shirt this morning
I already liked what I saw from the first 3 games, but this one was the best of the weekend IMO, that DC crowd really impressed me
i live in south africa so i can only dream of such but that's so cool dude! does it fit well?
So glad the brought the dc team back, was a fan of them back in 2020
I absolutely love how the officials are mic'd up with a live video feed for play reviews, what a genius idea
This is one of the best parts of watching cricket, and needs to become standard in all American professional sports.
I have a feeling the umpire/ref unions in the NFL and MLB probably won't stand for it though, they don't like accountability.
Yes. The Sky official with Dean Blandino is also fantastic! Far better than the mystery we deal with in the NFL.
Fr
@@PhilAndersonOutside frfr
Not really an idea as much as copying other sports that do it. Rugby has done this for a long time.
I'm actually loving the XFL so far. Especially the rules and talent level. A lot better then I thought it'd be
Yeah the talent is up there now a days.. everybody is getting better and better
Josh Gordon finally getting to shine again.
Loved seeing the heart these players and coaches show, the fans too.. this league turning serious. Those players fighting for that ball at the end, not letting go, watch out, this might be the official G league of the NFL soon, all the retired kings going here to play the game they love a bit more with others at a high level for a nice check. Can’t wait to see other players later years
Agree I still believe 2020 would of lasted easy. Tinge crowds were great then as well. Only weak crowds were LA and New York.
@@jummyran I live in New York, if the New York Guardians were playing in one of the 5 boroughs (like Yankee Stadium in The Bronx), the fans would have supported the team, because they would have been a real New York City team.
$1k check ain’t that nice for the hurt these boys go thru
Might be the MLS of football.
@@Trainwreckcronic they get more than that, way more
The officiating was still 100X better than any NFL games at least in the past 3 seasons.
Facts
Except for that BS holding call that ruined the DC runningback’s amazing gain!
Right! The Chiefs had a TD called back in the superbowl!!
Wow another really good game. This was a great opening week for the XFL I'm actually kind of surprised how much I enjoyed the games this weekend
So many great games to start the XFL season! Excited to see how the rest of the season goes🙏
I'm Glad too see Ta'amu playing
Wow, DC seems to have a great home crowd! I watched all the games this weekend and no home crowd was as into their team as this one.
It was kind of dead until the security took away the beer snake. That motivated everybody. Lol. I made a comment last night, and I still stand by it… There is more atmosphere and energy at this game then there was at every Redskins game last season combined. And yes, I’m still calling them the Redskins.
Great game. This time it's gonna be big . Glad to see XFL on the rise🤟
Was in 2020 until covid. Just keep your fingers crossed nothing else huge happens.
It would be nice to see the league grow enough to give better salaries. A developmental league is nice but a minor league that pays well would be awesome too
Let’s go DC DEFENDERS 🛡️
The real Washington, DC team
Best TV ratings & fan support always great on week#1 in any league (XFL 2001) I can only hope in 2023 both ratings & support stay consistent or improve. Yeah, Baby!
It’ll slump some but 2020 was still doing well right up to pandemic. I knew when covid started shutting down the world it was over for our beloved xfl. It would of lasted. It’s got Disney as well. So it’s got money. One thing Usfl and xfl have over other leagues like AAF is name recognition.
Nice to see the support for the XFL! Hopefully it’ll be a alternative to the nfl since it’s been questionable in terms officiating lately
Let’s be honest xfl 2020 would of lasted. Usfl and xfl will be the only success stories of pro spring ball. Their old and came back which to me says a lot. Usfl 80s was killing it until they went after nfl
The Rock did it right! What a Great Weekend of Football and I'm loving the rule changes
Their the same rules for 2020 at least most are
@Jummy Ran yeah the conversion try is the same. Kick off rules I like. I also like the clock still moves inside 2 minutes after incomplete passes
I love this they actrully allowing them to Hit!!!!! Fans will gradually watch this just cuz is close to pure football!!!
Amen brother
I like the XFL games I’ve seen so far. Seeing my boy Josh Gordon brought a tear to my eye. Calling it now Aj McCarron, Kellen Ballage and Allison Geranimo will be back in the NFL.
9:04-9:27 is exactly why i love this idea. not the throw, just the pure inebriated emotions.
Let this be a lesson, don't touch our Cup Snake ever again
Dc defenders have the best jerseys.
Lots of ex- NFL players and coaches, and other great D1 college talent who just missed the NFL…this is a good product. Glad so many of these people are getting a chance to play and call games again.
Xfl is just what I need after the NFL season, fills the void at least a little
The XFL makes football more exciting to watch again! I can barely get thru a NFL game without falling asleep 😴😴😴
Way to many flags I agree
If you liked this more than any NFL game I feel sorry for you.
@@positrack99 With how bad nfl refs call penalties every year, the nfl needs changes
@@positrack99
This was better than every game the Denver Broncos played this year
@@positrack99 I'm a Broncos fans so yes I enjoyed this cause I saw winning for once
Can’t lie. I’m liking the new XFL. Looking forward to next week’s games.
As a Seahawks Fan from Germany , i love to see Gordon in the Dragons Team and Dominik Eberle as our Kicker ! Lets , go good Game Dragons but the playcalling has to be more different, then it will also work with the victories! DeNucci needs to convince more!
Which city are you from exactly? Do you watch ELF?
@@russelljones2281 Absolutly for sure , im from Bavaria dude :D I think your German to right ? Nächste Saison gehts öfters mal nach Unterhaching die Ravens schauen :D
@@fabianvansteph5054 Nah, I'm Romanian American born in Moldova, breed in Texas. It nice to hear that your city finally have got a final German franchise in the league. Very excited on 3rd season of ELF. That would be better than previous two seasons for sure
Nice product. This XFL is fun to watch. I can’t wait to go to a game at Audi field to see the Defenders. It’s a great stadium actually. And now, maybe, we will have a good football team here in DC!
This is better than any Thursday night nfl game.
The real question is how tf did they get lemons
I told my girlfriend they were throwing lemons onto the field and she said the same thing
@XGU Unless I'm entirely wrong, there must be some official drink concession that sells fresh lemonade or some other kind of beverage?
@@gregpaspatis9425 I was told they were selling hard lemonade and it came with a whole lemon
Great weekend for the XFL
I just started watching this particular game but I was thoroughly impressed with the product and the gameplay and performance from all the players including the fans thank you guys for your comments this is what we needed!!!
this the best talent ive seen outside the nfl
this is good stuff
DiNucci pulled that mahomes with the flick I love it!
Man i fully support the xfl I love this
I live these full game highlights, can see all the action from the league in an hour 😊
what an amazing crowd! After that pick 6!?!? Beer was flying everywhere as if it was a waterpark! Screaming cheering. Genuinly made me really happy inside to see. Im so happy over this week 1. Every game has been good so far. So many nail biters! Who would have thought
Am going to the game on the 5th. Seats right in the middle of the Lemon Zone.
Well, screw the Washington Commanders, The DC Defenders are the real Washington, DC team! Let’s go Defenders!
you mean the Washington REDSKINS? pretty sure thats what you mean. fixed it for you. your welcome.
@Orion 77 that boat had sailed
As a Canadian whose a big fan of Canadian Football and not so much of the NFL I have to say this league is much better. Dwayne Johnson did a great job putting this league together.
I have to admit I was a big fan of the first two xfl attempts but I really think this version of the xfl can make it for a liittle while any way. this is really great football
the second one was gonna stay or at least finish if it wasn't for the pandemic
Their extra points rule is great
Dinucci might've had that soul-crushing fumble, but that final drive was magic. THAT is good football, and I don't see him making that mistake often. Count me in as a Sea Dragons fan
This was one of my favorite games of the weekend
The micd up players and refs is amazing, love that they are doing that
This game was wild
I love how rowdy the DC fans are! We need more of this energy in the NFL!
Wildest game I ever been to
Can’t take away the beer snake! St. Louis will have theirs next week for sure! What a great first week for the XFL! Four excellent games!
Xfl has to do a better job marketing this. I barely even knew it had already started. Much less…1k views means not enough people know this is going on
🤣 for real. Ironically I was thinking " I wonder when the xfl starts" and then seen the highlights on TH-cam. I would of watched at least 1 of the games live
@Lance Robertson the original was wild though lol it was straight garbage football and all "bad entertainment" but this is closer to AFL USFL and honestly was better then expected.
@@Outtheboxtcg however the original xfl did pave the way for the game we have now.
The video hasn’t been uploaded that long. Look at the highlights for the other games. Lotta views. A lot of ppl didn’t know before this weekend but they sure do now
Na they know lol at least fans in the cities know. All games had good crowds better then AAF ever had most people had no clue wha the Alliance was. Plus wasn’t on tv much so then I knew it was doomed.
The fans came through with the clutch real fans right there
DC showed some fight!!!
XFL putting out a great product 👌Props 👏
I like the XFL. Hopefully it and the USFL stick around.
They have name recognition unlike other spring leagues. Meaning their old that have a fan base. 2020 xfl beat the AAF in one weekend that tells you everything
USFL just needs to go away. XFL is already the better product. Too much splitting. They should merge with XFL and just give the better league more of a chance to succeed.
Welcome to the XFL "These boys can play"
The Fans were hype!
i love how clean these fields look
The BattleHawks and Defenders have the best fans in the XFL
DiNucci can’t even hack it in the XFL.
I love the 3 diff conversions. Brings the drama
I'm an eagles and DC defenders fan, but that td at 0:53 felt like I was watching Patrick mahomes lmao. What a play
My younger brother is almost the same, a D.C. fan and also the USFL Philadelphia Stars.
Soooo geeked for the xfl 😁😁, man this weekend was a great turnout. The refs let the players tackle, and the style of play was good!
There was more than just football this game. There was a story. That story is about The Beer Snake.
Finally the defense we remember in DC. Welcome back Gregg Williams.
DC Defenders Fans are the XFL version of Philly Fans🤣🤣A Crazy Bunch those too🏈🇿🇦⭐🔥🔥🔥
Enjoy this a whole lot more than the NFL.
The fans are absolutely into it. Kudos.
Now this is football
Gregg Williams and Jim Haslett were both defensive coordinators for the Washington Redskins at one point in their career. Cool to see them battle it out.
So fun to watch !!!
I remember the ole cup snake, I'm glad that we came up with that🔥
That game looked fun. 🍋 classic
that was a crazy good game
Really was hoping to see Gordon pop off!
A lot of season left
This game has so much more vibe to it than NFL it seems. Feels more brutal and like the players have a chip on their shoulder. I dig it. More football = win win.
Also funny side note. DC Defenders will have fans of Washington , Philly, NY, NJ. United for XFL and enemies for NFL.
I love what I saw just wish there were teams closer to where I lived so I could go see them.
I think the XFL comes to stay for good this time
I swear if we have to cancel another XFL season because the US decides to go to war with China or Russia, I know this league is cursed 😂
@@MarloSoBalJr dude I been saying that as well lol it easily would of lasted without covid in 2020 no doubt.
@@MarloSoBalJr Its too late. If you keeping up with independent news and not leftwing media news, were already heading into that war. Watch reacted on youtube and rumble for your independent news source and youll see whats really going on in our world today.
Im so happy the XFL is back!
It’s in the name! Go Defenders!!
All 4 Xfl games were more entertaining then the ASG
Best looking crowd during the whole weekend for the XFL.
I REALLY LOVE WATCHING THE XFL LEAGUE! CONGRATULATIONS 🏆 YOU WON MY HEART ❤️ XFL FOE LIFE!!!
I love to see some of the players that don't necessarily shine in the NFL get some TV exposure compared to some of the stars in the NFL.
This league has one thing over the NFL and even college. Nobody's an overrated or overpaid diva. You'll not see any player sitting out because they don't like their contract/coach/school or they have a hang nail.
The DC crowd is the most passionate and hilarious that I’ve seen 😂. Looked like a bunch of soccer hooligans in the back of that end zone.
This dude DiNucci though 😤👌
He slings some dimes in tight windows before defenders can even react.
I think this XFL is way better then last time
Defenders have the best fan base 💯