WASHINGTON — The XFL’s inaugural game started strong for the Dragons as they took a four-point second-quarter lead over the DC Defenders on Saturday morning. The Defenders wore down Seattle’s defense in the second half and won 31-19.
Dragons coach Jim Zorn admitted he didn’t know what to expect entering the game, and he and his players learned about the XFL’s rules and its fans. Here’s how the Dragons and XFL looked in the first game.
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The XFL forbids kicking plays on extra points.