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Former Saints Assistant Coach CJ Johnson Records His First UFL Victory, Ex-WR Emmanuel Butler Scores Touchdown
Former Saints coach and player register their first wins in the UFL.
Former New Orleans Saints assistant and Tulane head coach Curtis "CJ" Johnson's Roughnecks team avoided an 0-4 start to the season as Houston defeated Arlington, 17-9. Ex-Saints defensive back, Brett Maxie, is coaching the Roughnecks' defensive backs.
Starting quarterback Reid Sinnett connected 18-of-28 times for 189 passing yards and one touchdown on the afternoon at Rice Stadium.
The Roughnecks scored touchdowns on drives of 65 and 70 yards against a stalwart Renegades defensive unit. Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Butler caught Sinnett's lone touchdown pass of 3 yards in the second quarter to lead 11-3 before halftime.
Houston's defense was a force to be reckoned with Sunday after holding the high-powered Renegades offense to a mere 193 yards, including a paltry 40 rushing yards.
Luis Perez had a rough day, passing 15 of 28 times for 144 yards, a touchdown, an interception, and a critical fumble.
On the final drive, a tackle from behind caused him to fumble the football, securing the victory for the Roughnecks in front of a raucous home crowd.
Houston's outside linebacker J.T. Tyler had eight tackles, while defensive end Ethan Westbrook recorded five tackles, three tackles for loss, and a sack. Jimmy Moreland and Chris Odom both forced fumbles in Houston's win.
Fox Sports will broadcast Saturday's game between the Houston Roughnecks (1-3) and the undefeated Birmingham Stallions (4-0) at 6:00 PM CT from Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.
