All rights reserved.) HOUSTON – The Houston Roughnecks defeated the Dallas Renegades, 27-20, Sunday afternoon in Dallas. The in-state rivalry match-up has been coined as the Texas Throwdown. The Roughnecks remain undefeated, 4-0, in the XFL League this season. Here is the social media coverage of the Texas Throwdown:

Running back James Butler took an opportunity in Week 1 and turned it into a regular role. Rising starWhen the Roughnecks released the team’s initial training camp roster, Butler wasn’t on it. Butler then had a workout with the Green Bay Packers, before finally settling on playing in the XFL. The league has given players like Butler and Walker the opportunity to show NFL teams game tape they might not otherwise get in limited pre-season action. Butler is currently fourth in the league in rushing yards with 130, playing in an offense that prioritizes passing.

HOUSTON – The Houston Roughnecks remain undefeated in the XFL League after crushing the Tampa Bay Vipers, 34-27, Saturday afternoon. Phillips had an impressive game for the Roughnecks. Here is fan reaction from social media:PJ Walker and Cam Phillips are carrying the Houston Roughnecks right now. pic.twitter.com/BCzOYo9cSa — Dom Ingram (@DommieIngram) February 22, 2020PJ Walker is very watchable. @XFLRoughnecks — Mr Bad Example (@blondebutters) February 22, 2020The Houston Roughnecks have still NEVER lost a football game.

HOUSTON – Houston was among the first cities to participate in a new era of alternate football. The Houston Roughnecks beat the Los Angeles Wildcats, 37-17, Saturday in their inaugural XFL League game. The Roughnecks were able to fill most of the lower bowl of TDECU Stadium with many fans wearing Roughnecks gear. NFL will scout XFL talentMuch like the failed AAF, the XFL is made up of just-outside-the-NFL-level talent. The Roughnecks backup quarterback Connor Cook started a playoff game against the Houston Texans in 2016.

HOUSTON – The Houston Roughnecks defeated the Los Angeles Wildcats, 37-17, Saturday in their inaugural XFL League matchup. Mood all YEAR 👇 https://t.co/1HifBJL7IN — Houston Roughnecks (@XFLRoughnecks) February 9, 2020Quarterback PJ Walker had a standout game. My fiancée says she likes the #Roughnecks more than the Texans because the roughnecks are good #XFL2020 — Frank (@TheFirstFrank) February 9, 2020The XFL League is a new professional football league with eight teams. The game had all of the pieces of a typical football environment: tailgating, sizzling passes and rough tackles and entertaining touchdown celebrations. 2nd TD for 2️⃣8️⃣@jamessbutler20 is a beast 😤pic.twitter.com/PdHRZuBKZE — Houston Roughnecks (@XFLRoughnecks) February 9, 2020Plus, the format features new interactions such as in-game interviews with the players.