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UFL Power Rankings: Battlehawks Top After Week 1

Published March 30, 2026 · Updated March 30, 2026 · Fox Sports

St. Louis Battlehawks, coached by former NFL wide receiver Ricky Proehl, lead the 2026 UFL power rankings after a Week 1 victory over the DC Defenders.

Ricky Proehl, a 17‑season NFL veteran who once led the St. Louis Rams in receiving yards per game, took the helm of the Battlehawks and celebrated his first win as head coach in the UFL's home stadium, the America’s Center.

The UFL power rankings now place the Battlehawks at the top, followed by the Houston Gamblers and Louisville Kings, as the league heads into its nine‑week regular season.

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