St. Louis opens the season with a 16–10 win over DC, flipping the game after halftime behind a dominant defensive stretch and the go‑ahead touchdown from Brandon Silvers to Tyler Neville. The Battlehawks finish with seven sacks, interceptions from Jordan Mosley and Myles Sims, and key contributions from Gary Jennings Jr., Kevon Latulas, and Jarveon Howard. Tucker McCann adds three field goals, including a 58‑yarder, as St. Louis controls the fourth quarter and closes out the defending champions. Ricky Proehl’s postgame message centers on perseverance, finishing, and reclaiming the Dome.

The 2026 season kicks off with a rivalry rematch as the Battlehawks host the defending champion DC Defenders at The Dome. Mike and Kylie break down what this opener means for St. Louis, from the start of the Ricky Proehl era to the challenge of facing one of the league’s most stable teams in Week 1.

The Battlehawks just dropped their new 2026 uniforms, Nelly and the St. Lunatics are locked in for the home opener, and the roster is moving fast , so Mike and Kylie are fired up and ready to break it all down. With training camp underway, new signings at quarterback and wide receiver, reported releases across the depth chart, and the league exploring a possible future move to Energizer Park, there’s no shortage of storylines in St. Louis.

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