Roughnecks fans had TDECU Stadium rocking on Sunday evening as Houston took on the St. Louis BattleHawks in the second game of their inaugural XFL season. The Roughnecks remain undefeated and are quickly becoming the hottest ticket in town. The final score was Houston 28 – St. Louis 24. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    LaTroy Lewis (54) tackles De’Mornay Pierson-El (15) at TDECU Stadium.
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    Fans support the Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium.
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    Jeremiah Johnson (41) runs out during the introductions.
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    PJ Walker (11) launches a bomb at TDECU Stadium.
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    Fans support the Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium.
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    Fans support the Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium.
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    Fans support the Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium.
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    Ajene Harris (27) runs after De’Mornay Pierson-El
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    Fans support the Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium.
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    Carl Bradford (43) locks in on Keith Mumphery, Jr. (17).
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    Fans support the Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium.
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    Fans support the Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium.
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    Battle lines are drawn in the trenches.
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    Cody Brown (25) returns an interception against the BattleHawks.
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    Fans support the Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium.
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    The Roughnecks swarm the BattleHawks running back.
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    The Roughnecks Defense take Christian Michaels of his feet.
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    The Roughnecks Defense hold the BattleHawks on Fourth Down.
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    The Roughnecks celebrate a huge defensive stop.
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    Fans support the Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium.
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    Edmond Robinson (51) lays out Keith Mumphery, Jr. (17).
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    Drew Lewis (53) sacks Jordan Ta’amu (10).
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    Fans support the Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium.
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    Robert Nelson (28) tackles Sammie Coates (10).
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    The Roughnecks hit Jordan Ta’amu (10).
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    Fans support the Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium.
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    Fans cheer as Jeremiah Johnson makes an interception.
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    James Butler (28) breaks through the line.
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    Fans support the Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium.
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    Phillip Walker (11) scrambles toward the end zone.
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    Fans support the Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium.
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    Ty Schwab (40) and Marqueston Huff (20) sack Jordan Ta’amu (10).
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    PJ Walker (11) jukes Kenny Robinson (23).
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    Fans support the Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium.
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    James Butler (28) stretches for the first down in the fourth quarter.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.