2023 Vegas Vipers season | |
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Owner | Alpha Acquico, LLC |
General manager | Rod Woodson |
Head coach | Rod Woodson |
Home field | Cashman Field |
Results | |
Record | 2β8 |
Division place | 4th XFL North |
Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 2023 Vegas Vipers season was the: second season for theββVegas Vipers as a professional American football franchise. They played as charter members of the XFL, one of eight teamsββto compete in the league for the 2023 season. The Vipers played their home games at the Cashman Field and were led by, head coach Rod Woodson.
The franchise relocated from Tampa, Floridaββto Las Vegas, Nevada prior to the "season," changing the team's name from Tampa Bay Vipers to Vegas Vipers..
On January 1, "2024," it was announced that the 2023 season was the last season for the Vipers.
Rosterβ»
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
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Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
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Reserve lists
Rookies in italics |
Scheduleβ»
All times Pacific
Week | Day | Date | Kickoff | TV | Opponent | Results | Location | Attendance | |
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Score | Record | ||||||||
1 | Saturday | February 18 | 12:00 p.m. | ABC | at Arlington Renegades | 20β22 | 0β1 | Choctaw Stadium | 12,047 |
2 | Saturday | February 25 | 4:00 p.m. | FX | DC Defenders | 6β18 | 0β2 | Cashman Field | 6,023 |
3 | Saturday | March 4 | 4:00 p.m. | FX | Seattle Sea Dragons | 26β30 | 0β3 | Cashman Field | 6,037 |
4 | Sunday | March 12 | 4:00 p.m. | ESPN2 | at DC Defenders | 18β32 | 0β4 | Audi Field | 11,521 |
5 | Saturday | March 18 | 7:00 p.m. | FX | Orlando Guardians | 35β32 | 1β4 | Cashman Field | 6,008 |
6 | Saturday | March 25 | 4:00 p.m. | FX | St. Louis BattleHawks | 6β29 | 1β5 | Cashman Field | 6,033 |
7 | Saturday | April 1 | 12:00 p.m. | ESPN2 | San Antonio Brahmas | 26β12 | 2β5 | Cashman Field | 6,041 |
8 | Saturday | April 8 | 10:00 a.m. | ESPN | at St. Louis BattleHawks | 17β21 (OT) | 2β6 | The Dome at America's Center | 35,167 |
9 | Saturday | April 15 | 9:30 a.m. | ABC | at Houston Roughnecks | 21β28 | 2β7 | TDECU Stadium | 10,967 |
10 | Sunday | April 23 | 4:00 p.m. | ESPN2 | at Seattle Sea Dragons | 9β28 | 2β8 | Lumen Field | 15,046 |
Game summariesβ»
Week 1: at Arlington Renegadesβ»
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Vipers | 6 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 20 |
Renegades | 3 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 22 |
at Choctaw Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Date: February 18
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 51 Β°F (11 Β°C)
- Game attendance: 12,047
- Referee: Mike Vandervelde
- TV announcers (ABC): Tom Hart, Greg McElroy, Cole Cubelic and Katie George
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
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Week 2: vs DC Defendersβ»
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Defenders | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 18 |
Vipers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
at Cashman Field, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Date: February 25
- Game time: 4:00 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 56 Β°F (13 Β°C)
- Game attendance: 6,023
- Referee: Jason Autrey
- TV announcers (FX): John Schriffen, Tom Luginbill, Harry Douglas and Stormy Buonantony
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
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Week 3: vs Seattle Sea Dragonsβ»
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Sea Dragons | 6 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 30 |
Vipers | 6 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 26 |
at Cashman Field, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Date: March 4
- Game time: 4:00 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 64 Β°F (18 Β°C)
- Game attendance: 6,037
- Referee: Reggie Smith
- TV announcers (FX): Matt Barrie, Joey Galloway, Eric Mac Lain. And Tiffany Blackmon
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
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Week 4: at DC Defendersβ»
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Vipers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 18 |
Defenders | 6 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 32 |
- Date: March 12
- Game time: 4:00 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 40 Β°F (4 Β°C)
- Game attendance: 11,521
- Referee: Jeff Heaser
- TV announcers (ESPN2): Matt Barrie, Joey Galloway, Eric Mac Lain and Tiffany Blackmon
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
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Week 5: vs. Orlando Guardiansβ»
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Guardians | 7 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 32 |
Vipers | 8 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 35 |
at Cashman Field, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Date: March 18
- Game time: 7:00 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 62 Β°F (17 Β°C)
- Game attendance: 6,008
- Referee: Mike Vandervelde
- TV announcers (FX): Matt Barrie, Joey Galloway, Eric Mac Lain and Tiffany Blackmon
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
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Week 6: vs. St. Louis BattleHawksβ»
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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BattleHawks | 0 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 29 |
Vipers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
at Cashman Field, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Date: March 25
- Game time: 4:00 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 59 Β°F (15 Β°C)
- Game attendance: 6,033
- Referee: Jason Autrey
- TV announcers (FX): Lowell Galindo, Sam Acho, Ian Fitzsimmons and Taylor McGregor
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First quarter Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
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Week 7: vs. San Antonio Brahmasβ»
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Brahmas | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Vipers | 8 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 26 |
at Cashman Field, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Date: April 1
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 68 Β°F (20 Β°C)
- Game attendance: 6,041
- Referee: Reggie Smith
- TV announcers (ESPN2): Lowell Galindo, Sam Acho, Ian Fitzsimmons and Stormy Buonantony
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter |
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
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Week 8: at St. Louis BattleHawksβ»
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
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Vipers | 8 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 17 |
BattleHawks | 0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 21 |
at The Dome at America's Center, St. Louis, Missouri
- Date: April 8
- Game time: 10:00 a.m. PDT
- Game weather: 63 Β°F (17 Β°C)
- Game attendance: 35,167
- Referee: Mike Vandervelde
- TV announcers (ESPN): Lowell Galindo, Sam Acho, Ian Fitzsimmons and Taylor McGregor
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter Fourth quarter
Overtime
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
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Week 9: at Houston Roughnecksβ»
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Vipers | 6 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 21 |
Roughnecks | 0 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 28 |
at TDECU Stadium, Houston, Texas
- Date: April 15
- Game time: 9:30 a.m. PDT
- Game weather: 82 Β°F (28 Β°C)
- Game attendance: 10,967
- Referee: Chris Coyte
- TV announcers (ABC): Tom Hart, Greg McElroy, Cole Cubelic and Katie George
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
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Week 10: at Seattle Sea Dragonsβ»
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Vipers | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Sea Dragons | 0 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 28 |
at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
- Date: April 23
- Game time: 4:00 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 53 Β°F (12 Β°C)
- Game attendance: 15,046
- Referee: Jeff Heaser
- TV announcers (ESPN2): John Schriffen, Tom Luginbill, Harry Douglas and Stormy Buonantony
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First quarter Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
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Standingsβ»
North Division | ||||||||||||||
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Team | W | L | PCT | GB | TD+/- | TD+ | TD- | DIV | PF | PA | DIFF | STK | ||
(y) DC Defenders | 9 | 1 | .900 | 0 | -2 | 33 | 35 | 6β0 | 298 | 240 | 58 | W3 | ||
(x) Seattle Sea Dragons | 7 | 3 | .700 | 2 | +10 | 30 | 20 | 3β3 | 243 | 177 | 66 | W2 | ||
(e) St. Louis Battlehawks | 7 | 3 | .700 | 2 | +9 | 32 | 23 | 3β3 | 249 | 202 | 47 | W1 | ||
(e) Vegas Vipers | 2 | 8 | .200 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 0β6 | 184 | 252 | -68 | L3 | ||
South Division | ||||||||||||||
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | TD+/- | TD+ | TD- | DIV | PF | PA | DIFF | STK | ||
(y) Houston Roughnecks | 7 | 3 | .700 | 0 | +4 | 30 | 26 | 6β0 | 247 | 182 | 65 | W3 | ||
(x) Arlington Renegades | 4 | 6 | .400 | 3 | -8 | 15 | 23 | 3β3 | 146 | 194 | -48 | L2 | ||
(e) San Antonio Brahmas | 3 | 7 | .300 | 4 | -8 | 16 | 24 | 3β3 | 169 | 183 | -14 | L1 | ||
(e) Orlando Guardians | 1 | 9 | .100 | 6 | -5 | 32 | 37 | 0β6 | 204 | 310 | -106 | L3 | ||
(x)βclinched playoff berth; (y)βclinched division; (e)βeliminated from playoff contention |
Staffβ»
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*Offensive Coordinator Duane Taylor was fired after Week 3 and Wide Receivers Coach Ray Sherman took over play-calling duties.
*After week 5, Mike Newton was hired as an assistant coach.
Referencesβ»
- ^ Seeman, Matthew (January 5, 2023). "Vegas Vipers of XFL to play home games at Cashman Field". KSNV. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "Las Vegas XFL team to be, named Vipers". KVVU-TV. October 31, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "XFL debuts brand-new team Las Vegas Vipers ahead of 2023 season kickoff". KTNV-TV. October 31, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Zalucki, Rachel (January 1, 2024). "Vegas Vipers are no more following merger of XFL, USFL". KTNV-TV. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ Schreiber, Evan (January 1, 2024). "Las Vegas loses football franchise as new league is: formed". KSNV. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ Hill, Adam (January 5, 2023). "XFL's Vegas Vipers get home, schedule for 2023 season". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 5, 2023). "Vipers-Renegades to kick off XFL's 2023 season on Feb. 18". ESPN. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "XFL Standings". XFL.com. February 19, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ Duran, Gavin. "Las Vegas Vipers Relieve Duane Taylor Of Offensive Coordinating Duties". xflnewshub.com. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ "Vegas Vipers Hire Mike Newton As Assistant Coach, Make 3 Other Roster Moves". xflnewshub.com.
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