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Ben DiNucci and Josh Gordon did not take lengthy to forge a powerful connection on the sector as they each made their maiden voyage within the XFL.
Gordon caught six passes for 74 yards and a landing within the Seattle Sea Dragons’ 22-18 loss to the DC Defenders. DiNucci completed 35-of-54 for 282 yards, one landing and two interceptions.
The pair mixed for the primary rating of the sport within the first quarter. DiNucci scrambled out of the pocket and flipped the ball to Gordon ultimately zone.
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Ben DiNucci escapes and flips it to Josh Gordon for the TD 😱@XFLSeaDragons | @XFL2023 pic.twitter.com/TfPIPOIuP3
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Josh Gordon simply scored the primary landing of the season for the Seattle Sea Dragons.
The Flash continues to be going. #XFL2023
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For those who would have instructed me again in 2013 that Josh Gordon was going to be catching touchdowns within the XFL someday I completely would have believed you.
Sadly for DiNucci, that was his high-water mark. The previous Dallas Cowboys quarterback threw a pair of picks within the second half, the primary getting returned all the way in which for a pick-six.
DiNucci’s fumble inside the ultimate 20 seconds of the fourth quarter additionally helped seal the win for the Defenders. Seattle had second down from the 1-yard line because it regarded for the game-winning rating. As an alternative, an possibility play backfired in spectacular style.
Sea Dragons head coach Jim Haslett had Steven Montez briefly line up underneath heart within the first half, however DiNucci ran the offense for the overwhelming majority of the competition.
Persistence is not a luxurious XFL coaches get to take pleasure in with an everyday season that lasts simply 10 video games. After Sunday, Haslett may be prepared to provide Montez a extra prolonged have a look at quarterback.
The Sea Dragons have a fast turnaround in Week 2. They host the St. Louis Battlehawks on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.
