Date: May 11, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM ET
Venue: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, TN
Broadcast: ESPN
Matchup Overview
The St. Louis Battlehawks (4-2) travel to Memphis to face the Showboats (1-5) in a pivotal Week 7 UFL matchup. St. Louis is coming off a 12-6 victory over the Arlington Renegades, while Memphis suffered a 21-20 loss to the Houston Roughnecks.
St. Louis has been one of the top teams in the XFL Conference, averaging 21.8 points per game, while Memphis has struggled offensively, posting just 15.7 points per game.
Key Storylines
1. Can St. Louis Extend Its Winning Streak?
The Battlehawks have won two straight games, positioning themselves as a serious playoff contender. Their defense has allowed just 17.5 points per game, making them one of the toughest units in the league.
2. Memphis’ Offensive Struggles
The Showboats have averaged just 262.5 yards per game, ranking near the bottom of the UFL. Quarterback Max Duggan has thrown for 295 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in five games, struggling with accuracy (49.0% completion rate).
3. Jacob Saylors vs. Memphis’ Run Defense
St. Louis running back Jacob Saylors has been a force, rushing for 312 yards and four touchdowns this season. Memphis has allowed 118.5 rushing yards per game, meaning Saylors could have a big day.
4. Defensive Battle – Can Memphis Contain St. Louis?
Memphis’ defense has given up 21.5 points per game, while St. Louis has scored 21.8 points per game. If the Showboats can slow down the Battlehawks’ offense, they might have a chance to keep the game close.
Projected Starting Lineups
St. Louis Battlehawks
- QB: Manny Wilkins (Out – Achilles injury) / Max Duggan
- RB: Jacob Saylors
- WR: Hakeem Butler
- WR: Darrius Shepherd
- TE: Jordan Thomas
- Defense: Frank Ginda, La’Kendrick Van Zandt, Nate Meadors
Memphis Showboats
- QB: Dresser Winn
- RB: Wes Hills
- WR: Jonathan Adams
- WR: Vinny Papale
- TE: Jay Jay Wilson
- Defense: Steele Chambers, Darius Phillips, Kyree Woods
GAME ODDS
St. Louis Battlehawks – 4
Memphis Showboats 39
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 10, 2025
