Terrell Buckley and the Orlando Guardians face their toughest test yet when they meet the ruthless D.C. Defenders defense. The Defenders then turn their attention in Week 8 to an intradivision matchup against the surging Seattle Sea Dragons.

Coach Wade Phillips and the Houston Roughnecks bring hack a familiar face to offset recent injuries. Tensions rise for coach Terrell Buckley and the winless Orlanda Guardians, who host the Seattle Sea Dragons, a team looking to extend its win streak.