Rod Woodson and the Vegas Vipers get their first XFL win.
Terrell Buckley and the Orlando Guardians are winless in five games.
In a matchup between previously winless teams on Saturday, the Vipers outscored the Guardians, 35-32.
The result was in doubt until 72 seconds remained. Cody Latimer caught a 45-yard touchdown pass from Quinten Dormady.
However, a 3-point conversion, from the 10-yard line, missed, and Woodson earned his first XFL victory.
The loss spoiled an excellent relief effort by Quinten Dormady. He replaced Paxton Lynch and completed 22 of 25 passes for 256 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Luis Pérez was 20 of 28 for 269 passing yards and 3 touchdowns.
Jeff Badet had a pair of TD catches and Rod Smith rushed for 62 yards and 2 scores.
HIMOTHEUS. @JeffBadet__
The Vipers lead 35-26. pic.twitter.com/io00L79Fta
—Vegas Vipers (@XFLVipers) March 19, 2023
Rod Smith hits him.
Vipers up 29-19. pic.twitter.com/UrKiCxU5OJ
—Vegas Vipers (@XFLVipers) March 19, 2023
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