Welcome to our XFL Week 1 – Players of the Week – “Fan’s Choice” results. Voting began immediately at the completion of the final game on Sunday. We gathered over 2300 votes before the closing of polls at 12PM Eastern on Tuesday 21 February, 2023. We thank all who voted!
Fans were asked to nominate any player they deemed worthy of the honor, in three categories: Offensive, Defensive, and Special teams.
Winners below are based on the number of votes received for each player.
XFL Offensive Player of the Week:
#13 Austin Proehl, Wide Receiver, St. Louis Battlehawks
Wide receiver Austin Proehl was clutch in the the Battlehawks come form behind win.
Late in the Battlehawks-Brahmas game, Austin Proehl caught a clutch three-point conversion pass to make the score 15-12 for the Brahmas. Then with 1:25 remaining in the game, the Battlehawks chose to attempt the 4th and 15 play from their own 25 instead of the onside kick. Austin Proehl made the catch on the sidelines. and the Battlehawks were still in business. In the ensuing drive, with seconds remaining on the clock, a pass to Proehl in the end zone won the game for the Battlehawks.
The fans said:
Made the most essential catches in the greatest comeback in XFL History. 3 pt conversion, the 4th and 15, and the TD. (Michael Thompson)
Had the three biggest catches of the game . (MGB01)
He made it look easy, giving the Battlehawks an unexpected win. (Dave L.)
8 receptions 90 yards and 1 TD, big offensive effort (DDavis)
Andrew Jamiel, Wide Receiver, Orlando Guardians
3 catches for 80 yards and one touchdown. (Mark)
Andrew Jamiel, Orlando Guardians Longest TD of the weekend (Anonymous)
A.J. McCarron, Quarterback, St. Louis Battlehawks
Rallied for comeback win over Brahmas (Anonymous)
Showed huge mental strength to put in a clutch performance in throwing for a touchdown, then the 3 point conversion. (JadedDegen)
Jeff Badet, Wide Receiver, Vegas Vipers
Six receptions for 81 yards and two touchdowns. (Anonymous)
XFL Defensive Player of the Week:
Trent Harris, Defensive Lineman, Houston Roughnecks
#33 Trent Harris gets to Orlando quarterback #6 Paxton Lynch.
In a decisive win, Trent Harris racked up four sacks for the Roughnecks, setting an XFL record. In comparison, in 2020 the Guardians Cavon Walker led the XFL with 4.5 sacks through 5 games. Harris nearly matched that effort in one game.
The fans said:
All those sacks. the man is a beast (Troy)
Will be the XFL all time sacks leader in no time (Terrance B)
League leading 4 sacks. More sacks in one game than Cavon Walker (2020 sack leader) had in five games in 2020. Only three sacks away from tying the XFL all time mark. (Michael Thompson)
Honorable Mentions
Michael Joseph, Defensive Back, DC Defenders
6 total tackles, 2 interceptions with one for a touchdown (Yao)
2 stunning interceptions, including one for a touchdown. (JadedDegen)
Pick 6 to give Arlington their first touchdown and begin their comeback against the Vipers. (Mike)
Milestone pick six for the big man! (Frandy)
XFL Special Teams Player of the Week:
Taylor Russolino, Kicker, Arlington Renegades
#1 Taylor Russolino was money for the Arlington Renegades.
Taylor Russolino, Arlington Renegades, was 3-0 at field goal kicks for the win. He was successful from 38 yards, 32, and 25.
The fans said:
Still in same record setting form as when with Battlehawks. 3 for 3 and kept Arlington in it. (Anonymous)
Three Field Goals in a tight win against the Vegas Vipers on opening night. Provided the consistency that was needed for a Renegades win. (Michael Thompson)
3 FGs, slugfest of a game, he came through !! (DDavis)
Honorable Mentions
John Parker Romo, Kicker, San Antonio Brahmas.
Went 3-1 on field goals including a 48-yarder. (Anonymous)
