Venue: Protective Stadium — Birmingham, Alabama
Kickoff: 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT
Broadcast: ABC / ESPN+
The Stallions—once the UFL’s model of consistency—enter Week 7 in unfamiliar territory: below .500 and fighting to stay alive in the playoff race. Dallas arrives at 3–3 with a chance to push into the league’s upper tier, but their inconsistency on the road remains a concern. This matchup carries major implications for both teams’ postseason trajectories.
WEATHER UPDATE — Birmingham, Alabama
Protective Stadium is an outdoor venue, and weather will play a role.
Kickoff Temperature: 77°F
Wind: 10–14 mph (southwest, slight crosswind)
Humidity: 64%
Rain: 20% chance of light showers
Field Conditions: Slightly humid but playable; no expected delays
Handicapping note: Wind may slightly reduce deep‑ball efficiency, but overall scoring conditions remain neutral.
INJURY REPORT
Dallas Renegades
QB Luis Perez — Probable (elbow soreness) Full practice; accuracy unaffected.
RB De’Veon Smith — Questionable (ankle) Game‑time decision; major impact on Dallas’ run‑game stability.
WR Tyler Vaughns — Probable (hamstring) Expected to play but may be snap‑limited.
DE Davonte Lambert — Out (knee) Weakens Dallas’ edge pressure.
Birmingham Stallions
QB Adrian Martinez — Probable (shoulder) Expected to start; mobility fully intact.
RB C.J. Marable — Questionable (quad) If limited, Birmingham loses its most reliable chain‑mover.
WR Marlon Williams — Out (ACL) Major blow to Birmingham’s intermediate passing game.
CB Brian Allen — Questionable (illness) Trending toward playing.
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Dallas Renegades (3–3)
Last 3 games: W–L–W
Point differential: +6
Offense: 22.0 PPG
Defense: 21.0 PPG allowed
Trend: Balanced but streaky; strong when Perez is protected
Birmingham Stallions (2–4)
Last 3 games: L–W–L
Point differential: –19
Offense: 20.3 PPG
Defense: 23.5 PPG allowed
Trend: Uncharacteristically inconsistent; struggling to finish drives
SERIES HISTORY
Birmingham leads the all‑time series 3–1
Stallions have won two straight at Protective Stadium
Average margin in Birmingham wins: +9.7 points
Dallas’ lone win came in a defensive slugfest (17–14)
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Luis Perez (DAL) vs. Birmingham Secondary
Perez: 67% completion, elite short‑area accuracy
Birmingham allows 7.4 yards per attempt
If CB Brian Allen is limited, Dallas gains a major edge Advantage: Dallas
2. Adrian Martinez (BHM) vs. Dallas Pass Rush
Dallas missing Lambert reduces pressure rate
Martinez thrives when kept clean: 72% completion, 3 TD, 0 INT Advantage: Birmingham
3. Dallas WRs vs. Birmingham Linebackers
Birmingham struggles with slot coverage
Dallas uses heavy RPO and quick‑game concepts Advantage: Dallas
4. Dallas Run Defense vs. Birmingham RB Rotation
If Marable is limited, Birmingham’s run game drops from 4.5 YPC to 3.7 YPC
Dallas allows 98 rushing yards per game Advantage: Dallas
BETTING TRENDS
Dallas
3–1 ATS in last 4
2–1 ATS on the road
Under is 4–2
Perez is 5–2 ATS in last 7 UFL starts
Birmingham
1–4 ATS in last 5
0–3 ATS at home this season
Over is 3–1 in last 4
Stallions have allowed 20+ points in five straight games
GAME ODDS
Dallas Renegades – 1.5
Birmingham Stallions 45.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 8, 2026
