UFL 2024: Five things to watch for in Week 6

For the first time this season, Adrian Martinez looks like he will get back-to-back starts, as the undefeated Birmingham Stallions hit the road to take on the Memphis Showboats (1-4) on Saturday at noon ET as part of a full slate of games to start the second half of the UFL season.

Martinez has been part of a two-quarterback approach for the Stallions, sharing time with Matt Corral. However, Birmingham’s offense has been more explosive with Martinez under center, averaging 32.5 points per contest and winning by an average margin of 22 points per game. 

Martinez leads the league in rushing with 302 yards through five games and has the league’s only 300-yard passing performance this season. The last time he faced the Showboats, Martinez threw for 334 yards in a 33-14 win in Week 3.

"I really feel it in my heart that I’m an NFL quarterback," Martinez said. "And that’s what I’m here to try and prove." 

The St. Louis Battlehawks (4-1) host the Houston Roughnecks (1-4) at 3 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app in Saturday's other game.

Sunday's doubleheader on FOX features the winless Arlington Renegades facing the Michigan Panthers (3-2) at Ford Field at 1 p.m. ET, and the DC Defenders (2-3) hosting the San Antonio Brahmas (4-1) at Audi Field at 4 p.m. ET.

Here are five things to watch for in Week 6.

1. Kai Nacua is making a case for UFL Player of the Year

Michigan safety Kai Nacua, the older brother of Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua, has been a clutch playmaker for the Panthers this season, filling up his stat sheet and staking a claim for this year's honors.

Nacua leads the league with three interceptions through five games. He also has 29 combined tackles, six pass breakups and 1.0 sacks to his name thus far.

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