Defenders shut out Guardians, 27-0
By The Sports Pulse Staff
WASHINGTON – Cory Royster caught some excellent action of the DC Defenders 27-0 rout of the New York Guardians at Audi Field in Washington D.C. on Feb. 15. The Defenders scored their second win of the season backed by an impressive performance from former Ohio State University standout Cardale Jones.
February 15, 2020: DC Defenders wide receiver Rashad Ross (15) hauls in a big reception to put the DC Defenders in the red zone during a game between the DC Defenders and the New York Guardians held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Cory Royster/ The Sports Pulse 
February 15, 2020: DC Defenders quarterback Cardale Jones (12) makes adjustments at the line during the game between the DC Defenders and the New York Guardians held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse 
February 15, 2020: New York Guardians quarterback Matt McGloin (14) hands the ball off during a game between the DC Defenders and the NY Guardians held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse 
February 15, 2020: DC Defenders running back Donnel Pumphrey (24) hauls in a short reception and heads up field the game between the DC Defenders and the New York Guardians held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse 
February 15, 2020: A pass is just just out of reach from DC Defenders wide receiver DeAndre Thompkins (1) from a game between the DC Defenders and the New York Guardians held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse 
February 15, 2020: New York Guardians quarterback Matt McGloin (14) winds up to throw down field during a game between the DC Defenders and the New York Guardians held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse 
February 15, 2020: New York Guardians running back Tim Cook III (20) runs the ball right for a short pickup during the game between the DC Defenders and the NY Guardians held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse 
February 15, 2020: DC Defenders running back Donnel Pumphrey (24) runs up the middle for a first down during a game between the DC Defenders and the New York Guardians held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse 
February 15, 2020: DC Defenders defensive tackle Jay Bromley (96) comes up with the tackle for a loss on New York Guardians running back Tim Cook III (20) during a game between the DC Defenders and the New York Guardians held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse 
February 15, 2020: Washington, D.C. native and New York Guardians defensive tackle Cavon Walker (99) salutes the crowd before the game between the DC Defenders and the New York Guardians held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Cory Royster/ The Sports Pulse 
February 15, 2020: DC Defenders defensive tackle Jay Bromley (96) celebrates after a tackle for a loss on New York Guardians running back Tim Cook III (20) during the game between the DC Defenders and the NY Guardians held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse 
February 15, 2020: DC Defenders fans are enjoying the show the game between the DC Defenders and the New York Guardians held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Cory Royster/The Sports Pulse
Jones threw for 276 yards and two touchdowns while former Washington Redskins wide receiver Rashad Ross had a game-high of receiving yardage after he hauled in four receptions for 95 yards. The Defenders currently lead the league in passing yardage with 511 yards behind the arm of Jones.
The (2-0) Defenders lead the XFL East and will travel on the road to face the LA Wildcats (0-2) on Feb. 23 at 6 p.m.
