AFC champion Pittsburgh, in its initial Super Bowl appearance, and NFC champion Minnesota, making a third bid for its first Super Bowl title, struggled through a first half in which the only score.
After a pair of games on Saturday, the XFL's Week 3 schedule concludes with another doubleheader on Sunday.
New York Guardians (1-1) at St. Louis Battlehawks (1-1)
In a 27-0 loss last week, Guardians quarterback Matt McGloin suffered through an 8-for-19, 44-yard performance before he was benched in the fourth quarter. Coach Kevin Gilbride may have a decision to make when they head to St. Louis. The Battlehawks are coming off a tough 28-24 loss to Houston.
Kickoff: Sunday, 3 p.m. ET
Site: The Dome at America's Center (St. Louis, Missouri)
Kickoff 2016
Television: ESPN
Kickoff 2018 Super Bowl
DC Defenders (2-0) at Los Angeles Wildcats (0-2)
The Defenders are one of only two unbeaten teams left in the XFL after the first two weeks. Led by quarterback Cardale Jones and what looks like the best offensive line in the league, DC is coming of a 27-0 shutout of the Guardians. However, this will be the first road test for the Defenders as they'll try to slow down the Wildcats, who feature the XFL's leading receiver, Nelson Spruce.
Kickoff: Sunday, 6 p.m. ET
Site: Dignity Health Sports Park (Carson, California)
Television: FS1
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