XFL schedule: Week 5 matchups, times, TV, gambling info for Sunday's games

Week 5 of the XFL season rolls on Sunday with games in Washington and Los Angeles.

(Vegas lines provided by BetMGM.com)

St. Louis BattleHawks (3-1) at D.C. Defenders (2-2)

After jumping out to a 2-0 start, the Defenders have dropped their past two contests — both on the road. The hope for the D.C. faithful is that the team's offensive woes correct themselves with a return to the friendly confines of Audi Field. But that's easier said than done: Defenders QB Cardale Jones has been benched the past two games, and D.C. managed a paltry 28 yards in the second half last week.

On the BattleHawks' side, Jordan Ta’amu is the player to watch. The St. Louis quarterback is coming off his best performance of the season, pacing a win over Seattle with a 20-for-27 performance for 264 yards and a touchdown.

Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET

Site: Audi Field (Washington, D.C.)

Television: FS1

Lines: BattleHawks -4.5, O/U 38.5

Tampa Bay Vipers (1-3) at Los Angeles Wildcats (1-3)

The Vipers finally got in the win column in Week 4 with a dominant shutout victory over the Defenders. In that contest, the Tampa Bay run game was on display, as the Vipers became the first XFL team to have two 100-yard rushers. 

A key for L.A., which is hosting the latest ET start of the XFL season so far, will be third downs. The Wildcats have converted just 16 of the 50 third downs they've faced this season. Can that possibly change against a Vipers team that boasts the best defense by yards allowed per game? 

Kickoff: 9 p.m. ET

Site: Dignity Health Sports Park (Carson, Calif.)

Television: ESPN

Lines: Wildcats -2.5, O/U 40.5

Contributing: Lorenzo Reyes