Orlando Guardians vs. Seattle Sea Dragons

Somewhere between paradise and Port Canaveral, the Guardians lay in wait. Agile and all-seeing, however relentless and unforgiving, the Guardians are ready to pounce and stand guard against anyone who dares challenge them.

The XFL is a brand new, fan-first league that’s reimagining the game of football and offering fans an opportunity to experience more action, access and fun.

The XFL will feature exciting gameplay innovations that deliver fans a faster pace of play and more action. 

EXTRA POINTS

• Tiered extra points are back
• Teams will have three run/pass only options for extra points following a touchdown
• 2-yard line = one point; 5-yard line = two points; 10-yard line = three points
• Defense awarded same number of points for a touchdown

GAME TIMING

• The XFL will operate with a 35-second play clock, which begins following the previous play
• Clock will start following incomplete passes and out of bounds plays prior to two-minute warning of either half
• Clock will stop following first downs after two-minute warning of either half.
• The first and second half will be split by a 10-minute halftime
• Three timeouts per team per half

KICKOFFS

• Teams begin play five yards apart - kicking team at opponent’s 35-yard line and return team at own 30-yard line

OPTIONS TO KEEP BALL

• Teams will have two options to keep the ball after scoring:
  • Traditional onside kick (any time during game) or
  • 4th and 15 conversion from own 25-yard line (4^thquarter only)

DOUBLE FORWARD PASS

• If a team completes a forward pass behind the line of scrimmage, that team may throw a second forward pass, as long as the ball has not crossed the line of scrimmage
• Once the ball has passed the line of scrimmage, no forward passes are permitted
• The first pass may fall incomplete rather than becoming a fumbled lateral.

OVERTIME

• Consists of alternating attempts from opponent’s 5-yard line
• Three attempts per team (two points per score) or until winner is decided

INSTANT REPLAY

• Centralized replay with all plays subject to review from Replay Official
• Replay may correct errors on non-reviewable plays, player safety at any point during the game, and any issue in the last five minutes of regulation plus overtime
• Head coach may challenge one on-field ruling per game, including those involving a foul or potential foul
  • Final ruling made by designated members of officiating department in central location