San Antonio Brahmas' trickery results in big man touchdown in UFL opener

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A United Football League team brought out the trickery on Sunday during the first week of the inaugural season after both the USFL and the XFL merged organizations in the winter.

Former New York Giants punter Brad Wing showcased his arm for the San Antonio Brahmas against the D.C. Defenders late in the second quarter.

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Head coach Wade Phillips and Alex Mollette of the San Antonio Brahmas after defeating the D.C. Defenders 27-12 at Alamodome on March 31, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. (Matthew Stockman/UFL/Getty Images)

Initially, the team lined up for a field goal but got out of that formation. Wing was in the shotgun formation. He sent a man in motion and then took the snap. He rolled to his right and found center Alex Mollette wide open. He was lined up as a left end on the play.

Mollette caught the ball and then rumbled into the end zone for a touchdown to complete the 40-yard play. It was 20-9 San Antonio before halftime.

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San Antonio won the game 27-12.

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Brad Wing holds as Donald De La Haye of the Brahmas prepares to kick against the D.C. Defenders at Alamodome on March 31, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. (Matthew Stockman/UFL/Getty Images)

Brahmas quarterback Chase Garbers was 19-for-25 passing with 152 passing yards and two touchdown passes. He also ran for a touchdown. Jontre Kirklin had eight catches for 61 yards and a touchdown.

Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta’amu was 25-for-45 with 235 passing yards and an interception. Ty Scott led the team in