UFL Power Rankings: Renegades, Battlehawks Top After Week 1

St. Louis Battlehawks, coached by former NFL wide receiver Ricky Proehl, secured a win over the defending champion DC Defenders in Week 1, earning Proehl his first victory as a head coach. Proehl, 58, reflected on his playing days and the emotional significance of leading the team in his hometown.

The UFL power rankings now place the Renegades and Battlehawks at the top, while Houston Gamblers (0‑1) and Louisville Kings (0‑1) sit near the bottom. The league will continue to battle over the next nine weeks for the spring championship.