Game Thread: Houston Roughnecks @ Tampa Bay Vipers Sat 22-Feb-20 2PM ET on ABC

[Hammerpgh]

Surprised that Houston went FG on fourth and 2.

And whenever I hear Seven Nation Army from this point on, I'll always hear Walk With Elias.

Hope that doesn't come back to bite...

[4th&long]

Trestman just said in locker room what I posted earlier, keep Houston D ON THE FIELD.

TB can win, this game could be best yet.

[johnnyangryfuzzball]

Great response from the Vipers!! This clock stopping in the final 2 minutes really makes such a difference.

Really in a game here!

Home field advantage is real. What a game.

Certainly is.. What's the crowd here today? Doesn't look great but they are making some noise

We'll probably find out some time in the second half, but the lower bowl was starting to fill out in the second quarter. They'll probably break 15K easily.

[Hammerpgh]

What a job by Phillips on that move after the catch

Terrific job on the 2 pointer too. Nicely done and perfect way to statt the half.

Now I've got to go.. damn shame as this is the best game so far.

[MGB01]

Almost had our first C'MON MAN in XFL history, technically they're right but it was kind of weak

[Hammerpgh]

Had me really worried there. But the right call yes?

[MGB01]

And Castillo goes Blair Walsh, so file under 'Ball Don't Lie'

[BengalErnst]

Certainly didn’t give himself up by rule, but he certainly thought so by his action immediately afterwards. He wasn’t touched and did dive forward for more yards so it should have been a Viper TD

[4th&long]

Houston D playing the Run well.

[MGB01]

BDL: Vipers get the TD anyway.

Looks like Flowers inspired Corndog bigtime.