Xpress 4-1

The DFW Xpress moved to 4-1 after defeating the Texas Mavericks this past weekend. The Xpress started off slow which was expected after coach Vernon gave the team off during the teams bye-week, and only 1 day of practice because of bad weather. The Xpress started off slow going 3 and out on their first 3 possessions before QB Tre Fields hooked up with Rashard Manning on a 62 yard T.D. pass, after the extra point was no good, the Xpress Kick- off to the Mavericks the Xpress Defense went to work! Players like Dameon Collins, Jeremy Rutherford, Derrick Blount and Sam Crawford with several sacks and holding one of the premier running backs in the NMLF to less then 30yards rushing, the Xpress Defense gave the ball back to the Xpress offense where Fields hooked up again with Manning this time for a 50 yard T.D. pass and the Xpress went in to the half leading 13-0. In the 3rd quarter both teams didn't do much but the Xpress defense continued to put pressure on the Mavericks Q.B. to the tune of 7 sacks, and the defense forced 3 int and 3 fumbles. When the 4Th quarter was played the Xpress got on the board again this time newly signed running back Richard Mack scored on bruising 9 yard run to sealed the victory. Late in the game mavericks scored a meaningless T.D. to take their zero of the board. Newly signed DB Anthony Stevenson had a excellent game with 2int, 1 forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a pass defense. WR Chris Choice led the Xpress with his best game so far this season with 5 catches, and rookie sesation Rocky Frank had over 80 yards rushing. The final score Xpress 19 the Mavericks 6.The Xpress look to push their record to 5-1 next week against the Texas Seminoles who lost to the West Texas Drillers 32-13.