Sea Dragons vs. Vipers final score results Seattle locks up XFLs final playoff berth with blowout win

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The Sea Dragons entered Sunday's XFL regular-season finale knowing a comfortable win would be enough to get them into the playoffs, and they didn't leave any doubt in a 28-9 victory.Seattle's offense got off to an uncharacteristically slow start, but the defense shut out the Vipers in the first half and continued to clamp down on Vegas' offense until the lead was insurmountable.The Sea Dragons scored shortly before halftime, and that was enough to flip the switch for the offense. Seattle scored a touchdown on four consecutive drives from the end of the second quarter to the start of the fourth, turning what had been a low-scoring affair into a lopsided win.MORE:By the time Vegas started making plays, David Wright Jersey it was too late. The Vipers showed signs of life with two interceptions of Ben DiNucci in the fourth quarter, as well as an 84-yard reception that would have been a touchdown if not for a premature celebration.That was the Vegas team the Battlehawks needed to show up for all four quarters to put St. Louis into the playoffs. Instead, the Battlehawks are headed home while the Sea Dragons are locked into a playoff matchup with the league-leading D.C. Defenders.Seattle lost two thrillers to D.C. in the regular season, so next Sunday's rematch could be a barnburner as both teams play for a spot in the XFL championship game.MORE: The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Sunday's XFL contest between the Sea Dragons and Vipers. Check out all of the key moments you might have mi sed.1234FSea Dragons0614828Vipers00369(All times Eastern)Final: Sea Dragons 28, Vipers 99:47 p.m. That'll do it! The Sea Dragons run out the clock and clinch the XFL's final playoff berth with the win. Seattle will head to Washington D.C. to face the 9-1 Defenders in the semifinals next Sunday.Sea Dragons 28, Vipers 99:42 p.m. TOUCHDOWN The Vipers avoid embarra sment there and push the ball in on a carry by Shai McKenzie. It's 28-9 with 93 seconds left.9:39 p.m. Woah! An 84-yard reception for the Vipers, but Matthew Sexton has the ball knocked out of his hands during a celebration one yard shy of the end zone. Unlike NFL rules, Vegas still has po se sion at the one-yard line despite the fumble through the end zone.THE CHASEDOWN FROM BEHIND NO TD ESPN (@espn) 9:33 p.m. INTERCEPTION Turnovers have been a problem for DiNucci this season, and those i sues haven't gone away. It won't matter today, but that's going to be something to watch in the playoffs against the Defenders.9:29 p. Wilson Ramos Jersey m. The Vipers predictably can't capitalize on the turnover. Aside from one 45-yard catch by Travis Koontz, it's been a painful day for Vegas' offense after signs of progre s in recent weeks.9:22 p.m. INTERCEPTION DiNucci is intercepted in the end zone by Vegas. The Sea Dragons had a chance to celebrate an early clinch with a touchdown, but that's on hold for now as the Vipers' defense makes a play.9:20 p.m. A huge 39-yard catch by Josh Gordon has the Sea Dragons driving again. What a play along the sideline by the former Browns star.9:14 p.m. INTERCEPTION McClendon is intercepted by Quwynnterrio Cole! That's the first turnover of the day for either side, and the Sea Dragons are totally dominating this half.Sea Dragons 28, Vipers 39:08 p.m. TOUCHDOWN The offense doesn't stop coming for the Sea Dragons. A great catch by Jordan Veasy in the back corner of the end zone helps put Seattle up 28-3. This has turned into a total blowout, putting Seattle on the verge of the playoffs.WHAT A THROW AND CATCH | NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) End of third quarter: Sea Dragons 20, Vipers 39:04 p.m. Here come the Sea Dragons. A 13-yard gain followed by a huge penalty on the Vipers has Seattle down at Vegas' 1-yard line. They're knocking on the door.8:59 p.m. The Vipers punt, putting the Sea Dragons in position to turn this into a ma sacre. Let's see if Vegas' defense has any pulse against this Seattle offense.Sea Dragons 20, Vipers 38:50 p.m. TOUCHDOWN The points are coming quickly now for the Sea Dragons! Green catches a great pa s from DiNucci and runs it in for the 36-yard score. The two-point try is no good, but Seattle is still in full control.BEN DINUCCI AND JUWAN GREEN DANCIN' ON 'EM | NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) 8:48 p.m. The Vipers need a stop here, but Seattle is already over midfield after a great play by Juwan Green. Big moment coming here for this Vegas defense.Sea Dragons 14, Vipers 38:44 p.m. FIELD GOAL The Vipers go nowhere after the catch by Koontz, but Sam Sloman salvages the drive by drilling a 53-yard field goal. Vegas is on the board.8:42 p.m. Travis Koontz with a ma sive 45-yard pickup for Vegas. The Vipers had only 10 pa sing yards on the night before that play.Sea Dragons 14, Vipers 08:38 p.m. TOUCHDOWN That was quick! DiNucci hits Jahcour Pearson for a 33-yard touchdown, one play after a 30-yard gain. The two-point try is good this time, so the Sea Dragons are in full command with a 14-0 lead.Ben DiNucci to Jahcour Pearson never gets old. Whether or not Jacob DeGrom Jersey the make the postseason, this connection has been absolutely electric in the this season.Both these guys should be in NFL camps soon. | | James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) 8:35 p.m. Huge 30-yard reception by Juwan Green from DiNucci. The Sea Dragons are suddenly in Vipers territory.8:21 p.m. The Battlehawks are going to need the Vipers to start scoring points...This is nuts. Seattle has to Dwight Gooden Jersey avoid a lo s, and 10 po sible score outcomes in a winIm afraid Seattles coaches may not be totally aware of this. If were even close to any of these outcomes, how will they handle it??GET YOUR READY Matty Fresh (@MattyFreshTV) End of first half: Sea Dragons 6, Vipers 08:16 p.m. The Sea Dragons manage to get the ball back just before halftime and attempt a 61-yard field goal, but it's no good. Seattle leads 6-0 at the half.Sea Dragons 6, Vipers 08:08 p.m. TOUCHDOWN There goes Ben DiNucci! He gets an open field and runs it in for the game's first touchdown. The two-point try falls incomplete in the corner of the end zone, so it'll stay 6-0 Seattle.BEN DINUCCI Zirksee (@Zirksee) 8:02 p.m. The challenge is unsucce sful, and the Sea Dragons are now in the red zone. Two minutes left in the half.7:59 p.m. The Sea Dragons have something going after DiNucci picks up a big first down with his legs. Vegas is challenging in hopes officials will call Seattle for holding.7:55 p.m. Another sack of McClendon forces a Vipers punt. It's not a three-and-out, but it's the game's seventh consecutive punt as the Sea Dragons' defense continues to make up for a subpar offense tonight.7:45 p.m. The two teams are trading three-and-outs at this point. Still scorele s as the second quarter rolls on.End of first quarter: Sea Dragons 0, Vipers 07:32 p.m. McClendon fights to avoid a third down sack but can't escape. The first quarter ends with a whole lot of defense from these two offensive-minded teams.7:30 p.m. Another punt coming for the Sea Dragons after a DiNucci incompletion...we might be headed for a scorele s first quarter.7:28 p.m. WR Damion Willis looks like he's in serious pain as he's helped off the field. Willis appears to be holding his arm/wrist.7:27 p.m. Vegas goes three-and-out, so the Sea Dragons will quickly get another chance. So far, McClendon and the improved Vipers offense don't look up to speed.7:21 p.m. That's a drive the Sea Dragons are going to want back. Ben DiNucci moved the ball methodically and got to the Vipers' 16-yard line, but a lo s of yardage led to a mi sed 39-yard field goal try. Still scorele s.7:09 p.m. The Vipers get a first down but can't go any further after McClendon's throw sails way too high on 3rd & 10. It'll be a punt for Vegas.7:05 p.m. The regular season finale is underway in Seattle! McClendon and the Vipers will start with the ball.6:57 p.m. The Vipers' offense has been more efficient since Jalan McClendon took over at quarterback. Can they play spoiler in Seattle tonight?Sundays in Seattle. | Vegas Vipers (@XFLVipers) 6:52 p.m. The Sea Dragons are playing with heavy hearts tonight after former defensive end Chris Smith pa sed away this week. Smith, an Arkansas alum, spent time with the Browns and other teams in the NFL.Playing for more today | Seattle Sea Jed Lowrie Jersey Dragons (@XFLSeaDragons) Kickoff:7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PTSunday's game between the Sea Dragons and Vipers will kick off at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. local time) from Lumen Field in Seattle.TV channel:ESPN2Live stream:, XFL fans will be able to watch Sunday's Sea Dragons vs. Vipers game on ESPN2. Live stream options include ESPN+ and .Saturday, April 22ResultsBattlehawks 53, Guardians 28Defenders 29, Brahmas 28Sunday, April 23MatchupKickoff time (ET)TV channelLive streamRoughnecks vs. Renegades3 p.m.ESPN, Vipers vs. Sea Dragons7 p.m.ESPN2,