Seattle Dragons vs DC Defenders | Week 1 | 2023 XFL Highlights

Highlights from week 1 of the 2023 XFL Season featuring the Seattle Dragons facing off against the DC Defenders
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[@romanwagner8709]

XFL is epic.

[@christheintrovert8100]

No it ain't

[@romanwagner8709]

@@christheintrovert8100 Na you're just a hater.

[@vontazebuckshanks6356]

@@christheintrovert8100 Hater. You just don’t love ball like that😂

[@christheintrovert8100]

@@vontazebuckshanks6356 I like the nfl tf

[@Mike-aka747]

@@christheintrovert8100 National Fauxball League

[@nashmonti120]

That first TD was insane! Love the xfl, hope it stays around this time!

[@jummyran]

2020 would of but covid said no

[@chanceparker5154]

@@jummyranamen to that I was disappointed when I stopped due to Covid but it was the right decision

[@regwise]

Good seeing Josh Gordon do his thang🐐

[@steelermike5219]

I think if the xfl can hang around long enough it will get some better coaches and QBs and could be a success. I personally love all these guys who get 2nd chances to play football even though they’re not in the nfl

[@DDDiego]

It’s only Week 1, the teams are still sorta messy in regards of chemistry but by Week 4-5, they should all have it down. Can’t wait for some high scoring games!

[@jummyran]

Many use to be. I bet Zach Wilson would still be horrible in this league.

[@mloftus8618]

Honestly, there are a good amount of recent ex-nfl players and coaches. I was surprised at the level of talent the league had to start out first year. Just this game alone. Add to that, all the good recent D1 college players who just missed being drafted, or were cut late in the preseason of the NFL. This league has very good talent and coaching. I’m liking it.

[@mloftus8618]

Also, there are several XFL players from last time in 2020 who are now NFL players. Taylor Heinicke for example, was an XFL QB in 2020…then the Redskins (WFT) grabbed him, and he almost beat Tom Brady and the Bucs in a playoff game that year! This league has excellent talent. It should only get better.

[@jummyran]

@@mloftus8618 true and 2020 would of stuck if it wasn’t for covid. 2020 was fun to i mean probably better then AAF although I loved it also.

[@rlsgang120]

Didn’t even know josh gorden was back playing they got some pretty big name’s playing on these teams this year gonna haft to make time to watch and catch up on it more

[@Zerosmashandmore]

Great game overall happy the XFL is back! ShieldsUp🛡

[@oglordflames]

So hype for this Saturday My first XFL game im attending!!

[@DDDiego]

What game u going to?

[@oglordflames]

@@DDDiego Vipers vs Defenders

[@jimmb1110]

Where do they play?

[@marcelljackson2868]

DC has had a strong turnout for the defenders back when is was out in 19 pre covid. They keep winning They gonna pack that stadium. And the field look great to

[@danielrutstein2316]

when the announcers said "draggin' defenders" 10/10 pun

[@loganclamp4414]

The Lemon Bowl 🍋🏈

[@Graphics_Card]

🍋🍋🍋

[@thebishopofme]

Opening weekend has been crazy! This bodes well for the revamp!

[@ronpeace6110]

Josh Gordon doing his thing, he had some key catches in this game. Looking good!

[@darthsaruman9697]

Heartbreaking loss. The Dragons look really good despite some mistakes that participated in the loss. I'm optimistic Seattle can learn here and has the potential to go really far this season. GoDragons!

[@xylene2482]

This was the first xfl game I caught live, great game

[@chasjacks9378]

Hey Victor thanks for the highlights. Keep them coming.

[@t-d0ggofficial540]

The opening weekend of XFL 3.0 was absolutely great! And everything I expected and then some!

[@anthonyriche552]

This league has a lot of potential. It's a great product and I like that they didn't waste any time starting rigth after the NFL wrapped up. Smart move. I also really like the kickoffs. The NFL better take notes.

[@rbeforme]

One thing is for sure: I've had enough of what the NFL has become. I'm ready for someone else to do it right. I hope it's this league. I really fucking hope so. I'm holding off on picking a specific team to root for, just in case they do start expanding.

[@thetimeisrite]

Didn't show the most pivotal play of the game. 🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋

[@MuvoTX]

Some great games. glad jordan ta'amu is back too.

[@IsaiahWring]

I miss Ta'amu, you'll be missed on the battlehawks

[@birwelunaeduardoivan8046]

Great games for all the weekend and I hope the XFL stays for ever....but there's only one thing...I really miss the uniforms and teams from the 2020 season.

[@jummyran]

2020 was awesome but this game play has been probably even better.

[@jontannermusic]

I kind of agree. And the one thing that is bugging me mostly on the uni side of things is the Renegades "R" logo on the helmet. Either it should be dark blue on the light blue helmet, or the helmet should be dark blue with a light blue logo. And Seattle... too much orange.

[@jummyran]

The beer fountains had me laughing lmao defender fans taking it up a notch after 2020. I wonder if cordale jones watched this game?

[@wakejald2611]

Yessssss Im so glad your doing these on this channel

[@BlakeTheEmperor99]

Opening weekend was fun to watch! I can only hope the XFL is successful.

[@adamamster1279]

good but painful game! Go Sea Dragons!

[@jontannermusic]

I really enjoyed XFL week 1. Good football, hope the league is success

[@HansellZaid]

Josh Gordon 🔥

[@EPFForsyth]

Damn these were all good games...

[@capricornmagic63]

The hub concept is going to kill the USFL. Having teams based in the cities whose name they carry. Fans want to support their local teams and they couldn't do that with the USFL last year. This is right here is what football fans want.

[@thatboysims3k879]

What a league 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@nelsonward7981]

Sad that Ta'amu couldn't continue with St. Louis

[@beaubeaubeauwick]

XFL 2k25 I’m calling it

[@REALMETAFN]

glad im a fan of the city of seattle

[@danielbremner4142]

Thanks, Victors Valiant.

[@stavonscott2119]

🛡 up!! Lets go!!

[@generalshadow9027]

Ben is our Turnover Player of The Game. TPOG. XFL off to a great start!

[@depressedchargersfan8061]

Well the one thing this game showed me is that Josh Gordon’s still got it when he’s not on drugs

[@DapperGapper]

I like their kick off. If you’re shifty you can get loose and gone because there’s nobody downfield

[@romedaupsetter]

LET'S GO DC!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@deadshotkiller5899]

Man they got to get a Football game for the XFL

[@DDDiego]

Free the snake

[@ptldomofficial5074]

So glad the xfl is back

[@anthonyc8499]

Damn, that was a good game and a helluva way to finish.

[@tadroid3858]

Love the return rule!!

[@drphot6050]

DC Defenders are my fave... Josh Gordon can finally play and smoke with no problems!

[@davidbrazell5179]

I'm here for the spring league!

[@bryanhallman8183]

I see a lot of USFL names in this league. Good for them in making the teams. 4 competitive games, what else can you ask for?

[@aking4974]

🔥🔥🔥

[@curtishughes5430]

Coach June Jones went to my highschool.

[@westonstchosen5927]

Just chillllll

[@fcruz43215]

Overall, these games were exciting!!!

[@TherealEzE08]

Dc lemons 🍋

[@Catcher_3rdGorilla]

Looks like the Defenders are better than the Commanders 😅

[@JTB2063]

Can’t wait for my dragons first home game crowds going to be electric

[@skii1410]

Bro Dinucci is a STUD! He’s gotta protect the ball tho, can’t be having 3 turnovers

[@tomnypoole748]

So I've watched all the highlights from the games this week seems like the energy and when it comes to exciting to watch seems on point kinda like the xp rule and the kickoff rule is interesting but gotta say them kickers oofffff

[@miltonbrownjr3755]

It's entertaining

[@vharrald]

Where's the sound

[@VictorsValiant]

You likely just clicked the video when YT was still processing. Just refresh and it will be working

[@TheSauceIsMine]

Turn up your volume

[@vharrald]

@@TheSauceIsMine that was the first thing I checked

[@vharrald]

@@VictorsValiant ok, thanks

[@Graphics_Card]

No problems here

[@HesHimothy123]

Xfl is actually good hopefully it stays

[@VONidas]

What stadium was this? The crowd was hype!!!

[@CannabinatedFantasy]

dc united

[@kingjones325]

Audi Field

[@VONidas]

@@kingjones325 That’s a nice stadium!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DDDiego]

Audi Field, 20K in capacity. Has an incredible atmosphere, even for football!

[@VONidas]

@@DDDiego To seat 20,000 people the crowd was definitely loud!! Good stuff!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@chasjacks9378]

Three really close games. It is fun to watch but Ii just don't liker the hot dogging when pick a ball off and have to run down the field. I guess they do it for the attention.

[@vitoblack5928]

Dunnci showed why he couldn't cut it in the nfl

[@tricky5222]

QBs and Olinemen are desperately needed, but its been really entertaining. Maybe a merger with the USFL is the bigger game move towards legitimacy?

[@DDDiego]

You were spot on with your prediction! Hope you’re tuning in this weekend for the first ever UFL season!!

[@tricky5222]

@@DDDiego of course i will, always looking for standouts that i hope my team signs lol

[@rgk99]

Football without the NFL BS. first weekend was a total success

[@DeepSeaSleepin]

Bro, you have Josh freaking Flash Gordon, and you run that 😢 throw at least one fade. #15 for dc is a player though!

[@vonjackson2421]

It was a good football game....

[@andykingfiredie4980]

3rd choke of the week

[@DylanTheHaunter]

Dinucci sold for sea dragons, hope we can win next week

[@deathbecomesboleyn6530]

Seattle shot they own selves in the foot they had a sure win if the QB held on to the ball

[@JHnat]

Anyone else keep thinking that's famu

[@Olopoto]

Eberle

[@justinklinck6575]

So far, it's looking like Houston is the most dominant team.

[@Badgerden]

Keep in mind that they also defeated the weakest team in the league. The Guardians are like the Pittsburgh Maulers of the XFL.

[@rongarrett1366]

Why didn’t Salt Lake City and Oklahoma City get teams?

[@chrisstewart5518]

BETTER THAN THE SUPERBOWL

[@Gutmunchers]

Bad QB play is going to make these games hard to watch. So many bad interceptions this first week. Lots of talent elsewhere but at the most important position these new leagues are lacking.

[@kincaid2385]

I think it's because a lot of these guys are older or they are just not used to the speed of the game yet. Idk tbh. I do think tho that spread offenses are the way to go for this league. Air raid type offenses so far have done well. Arlington was the only pro style offense I really saw and they didn't score anything offensively. I feel like a guy like Marcus Mariota would be pretty dang good in this league.

[@jameswaldron4804]

​@@kincaid2385bro don't put Marcus Mariota and xfl in the same sentence

[@lagosfury5142]

You see bad interceptions and QB play in the NFL every week...I'm a jets fan...trust me..I know

[@Rayzajw]

DC United>>>Commanders

[@gamermatthew2735]

First

[@warriorpoet667]

XFL IS BETTER THAN THE NFL

[@packers12to80]

Def got no kickers in this league lol

[@kingchaos6050]

Not true. Romo hit a 48 yarder I believe.

[@packers12to80]

@King Chaos I was speaking as a whole league . Week 1 had a embarrassing amount of missed kicks.

[@kingchaos6050]

@@packers12to80 true indeed. The 2020 season wasn’t the best in the beginning either, I’d say this had a better start. They’ll tighten up.

[@packers12to80]

@King Chaos yeah, it's kinda harsh to judge any one's particular performance week 1 I suppose too. The good thing is the staduims seemed to be pretty well packed. Hopefully it got some viewers on TV as well. I'd love to see this actually Last this time.

[@evanprater2349]

Dinucci trash

[@zaywoop4256]

Qbs suck but everything else is amazing

[@jummyran]

Nfl has horrible qbs also. Your elite ones are definitely the minority

[@giffondhall9214]

even in the xfl dinucci is trash lol

[@33baugh]

Who are the Commanders ? Let's go Dc Defenders !!!