UFL Week 4 Recap: San Antonio Brahmas Astonish League With First Victory, DC Defenders End Their Unbeaten Run

Officially, there are no more perfect teams in the United Football League. In a shocking turn of events in Week 4, the San Antonio Brahmas, who had not won until this past weekend, dragged the DC Defenders—who had been undefeated and appeared to be invincible—crashing back to earth.

Jordan Ta'amu of DC almost gave his side the win with a season-high 300 yards from the pass and an additional 74 yards on the ground. 
Even though they marched the Defenders to the San Antonio 6-yard line in the game, the Brahmas defense persisted for a game-changing goal-line hold, securing their first victory of 2025 the last two minutes.

The game was won by quarterback Kellen Mond, who skillfully directed San Antonio's attack with a 9-yard pass to Greg Ward that broke an 18–18 tie. Earlier in the fourth quarter, San Antonio had similarly stopped a promising drive at their own 38 by stonewalling the Defenders.

Let us examine the other incredible endings and noteworthy performances from the NFL's fourth week:

Memphis Showboats 9, Michigan Panthers 27

It took until the fourth quarter for quarterback Bryce Perkins to blow up, but he did. The Panthers easily won a close game thanks to two late touchdown passes. With 13 stops, linebacker Frank Ginda led Michigan's punishing defense, which reduced the Showboats to a meager 150 total yards.

St. Louis Battlehawks 15, Arlington Renegades 30

Ajene Harris, the cornerback, slammed the door shut on St. Louis with a 100-yard interception return in the final seconds, electrifying the crowd. Talk about drama. When Chris Odom recovered a fumble and ran 39 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter, Arlington's defense had already established the tone. On that same drive, Battlehawks quarterback Manny Wilkins sustained an injury and did not come back.

Houston Roughnecks 16, Birmingham Stallions 23

In a defensive slugfest that demonstrated guts on both sides of the ball, the Stallions held off a grizzled Roughnecks team.

Highlights of Alabama's UFL Talent

During Week 4, seventeen former high school and collegiate athletes from Alabama took the field, leaving their mark on the league:

Highlights of Michigan vs. Memphis:

Memphis' Dee Anderson (Alabama A&M) reeled in a quick 4-yard grab.

For Michigan, Garrett Marino (UAB) knocked down a pass and recorded three tackles, including a stop for loss.

For the Showboats, Eli Stove (Auburn) once carried the ball two yards.

McGill-Toolen's Eric Garror returned three kickoffs for forty yards.

Minor Cam Carter was not in action, while Alabama A&M's De'Gabriel Floyd is still on IR.

Highlights of Arlington vs. St. Louis:

There was no activity from DaVonte Lambert (Auburn).

Highlights of Birmingham vs. Houston:

Alabama's Christopher Allen recorded six tackles and broke up a pass.

For the Stallions, Deonte Brown (Austin, AL) started at right guard.

Houston's Keenan Isaac (Midfield, Alabama State) recorded four tackles.

Highlights of San Antonio vs. DC:

DC's Tykeem Doss (Aliceville) began at left guard.

Long-snapping was done by Trae Barry (Spanish Fort, Jacksonville State).

South Alabama's Kawaan Baker was not active.

Despite seeing action, Gunner Britton (Auburn) did not log any stats.

Looking Ahead: Schedule for UFL Week 5 (Central Time)

Protective Stadium in Birmingham will host the Memphis Showboats (0-4) vs. Birmingham Stallions (3-1) on Friday at 7 PM | FOX

The Michigan Panthers (3-1) and St. Louis on Saturday at 6 PM.
DC Defenders (3-1) vsHouston Roughnecks (1-3) 
Week 4 of the United Football League provided everything a football fan could possibly want, from heart-stopping upsets to valiant defensive plays. Additionally, the league's battle for the top spot became much more intriguing since there were no unbeaten clubs still remaining.