Delta Blues beat Washington Senators in Semifinal at Delta Blues Stadium, finishing Washington Senators 24, Delta Blues 31. Tariq Varnado tied the DFL single-game receptions record with 18.
Garrett Halverson supplied 257 combined yards. Delta Blues: 11-3-0 before, 11-3-0 after; league #2, conference #2, point differential 39, streak W5.
Delta Blues advances to the Championship to face Denver Summit. Tariq Varnado tied the single-game receptions record with 18.
Game Summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Season | Season 6 |
| Round | Semifinal |
| Venue | Delta Blues Stadium |
| Final | Washington Senators 24 – 31 Delta Blues |
| Simulation | standard |
| Eligible players | WAS 13; TDB 9 |
| Attendance | 5,000 / 5,000 |
Complete Drive Log
| # | Offense | Result | Points | Score after drive | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TDB | PUNT | 0 | WAS 0–0 TDB | Drive 1: TDB PUNT for 23y on 8 plays. QB 2/4 13y, RB 4-10y. |
| 2 | WAS | TD | 7 | WAS 7–0 TDB | Drive 2: WAS TD for 84y on 12 plays. QB 5/7 59y, RB 5-25y. pass TD. |
| 3 | TDB | TD | 7 | WAS 7–7 TDB | Drive 3: TDB TD for 88y on 12 plays. QB 4/6 56y, RB 6-32y. rush TD. |
| 4 | WAS | TD | 7 | WAS 14–7 TDB | Drive 4: WAS TD for 58y on 10 plays. QB 4/6 41y, RB 4-17y. pass TD. |
| 5 | TDB | TD | 7 | WAS 14–14 TDB | Drive 5: TDB TD for 67y on 14 plays. QB 4/7 40y, RB 7-27y. rush TD. |
| 6 | WAS | FG | 3 | WAS 17–14 TDB | Drive 6: WAS FG for 52y on 9 plays. QB 3/5 34y, RB 4-18y. |
| 7 | TDB | TD | 7 | WAS 17–21 TDB | Drive 7: TDB TD for 83y on 9 plays. QB 3/5 55y, RB 4-28y. rush TD. |
| 8 | WAS | PUNT | 0 | WAS 17–21 TDB | Drive 8: WAS PUNT for 18y on 8 plays. QB 3/5 13y, RB 3-5y. |
| 9 | TDB | FG | 3 | WAS 17–24 TDB | Drive 9: TDB FG for 41y on 10 plays. QB 3/5 25y, RB 5-16y. |
| 10 | WAS | TD | 7 | WAS 24–24 TDB | Drive 10: WAS TD for 69y on 10 plays. QB 4/6 49y, RB 4-20y. pass TD. |
| 11 | TDB | PUNT | 0 | WAS 24–24 TDB | Drive 11: TDB PUNT for 13y on 7 plays. QB 2/4 8y, RB 3-5y. |
| 12 | WAS | TURNOVER | 0 | WAS 24–24 TDB | Drive 12: WAS TURNOVER for 19y on 7 plays. QB 3/4 14y, RB 3-5y. fumble. |
| 13 | TDB | TD | 7 | WAS 24–31 TDB | Overtime possession 1: TDB TD for 89y on 11 plays. QB 4/6 60y, RB 5-29y. rush TD. |
| 14 | WAS | PUNT | 0 | WAS 24–31 TDB | Overtime possession 2: WAS PUNT for 35y on 10 plays. QB 4/6 25y, RB 4-10y. |
Complete Player Box Score
| Team | Player | Pos | Cmp/Att | Pass Yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec/Tgt | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | Joaquin Carranza | RB | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 100 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| WAS | Juan Serrano | QB | 26/39 | 235 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| WAS | Marcus Leandro | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8/15 | 95 | 2 |
| WAS | Tariq Varnado | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18/24 | 140 | 1 |
| TDB | Devin Chapa | RB | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 147 | 4 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| TDB | Devin Holloway | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8/15 | 102 | 0 |
| TDB | Garrett Halverson | QB | 22/37 | 257 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| TDB | Stellan Rhodes | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14/22 | 155 | 0 |
Updated DFL Standings
These standings are recalculated from final regular-season games immediately after this result.
| Lg | Conf | Team | W | L | T | PF | PA | Diff | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Conference #1 | Denver Summit | 11 | 3 | 0 | 269 | 150 | +119 | W3 |
| 2 | National Conference #2 | Delta Blues | 11 | 3 | 0 | 209 | 170 | +39 | W5 |
| 3 | Commonwealth Conference #1 | Washington Senators | 10 | 3 | 1 | 241 | 148 | +93 | W3 |
| 4 | National Conference #3 | Louisville Colonels | 9 | 4 | 1 | 201 | 161 | +40 | L1 |
| 5 | Commonwealth Conference #2 | Charlotte Monarchs | 7 | 6 | 1 | 266 | 185 | +81 | W2 |
| 6 | Commonwealth Conference #3 | Richmond Capitols | 5 | 7 | 2 | 225 | 231 | -6 | L1 |
| 7 | Commonwealth Conference #4 | Miami Beach Breakers | 5 | 7 | 2 | 160 | 183 | -23 | W1 |
| 8 | Commonwealth Conference #5 | Charleston Admirals | 5 | 7 | 2 | 196 | 226 | -30 | L1 |
| 9 | National Conference #4 | Atlanta Fire | 6 | 8 | 0 | 173 | 221 | -48 | W1 |
| 10 | Commonwealth Conference #6 | Tampa Bay Storm | 5 | 8 | 1 | 187 | 201 | -14 | L2 |
| 11 | National Conference #5 | San Antonio Coyotes | 5 | 9 | 0 | 193 | 216 | -23 | L3 |
| 12 | National Conference #6 | Dallas Iron Horse | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 228 | -228 | L14 |
Latest Published Power Rankings
Power rankings reflect the latest previously published Gridiron Standard edition and may predate this final.
Latest published snapshot: Sep 4, 2026, 10:30 AM ET.
| Rank | Team | Record | Diff | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver Summit | 10-3-0 | +106 | W2 |
| 2 | Delta Blues | 10-3-0 | +31 | W4 |
| 3 | Washington Senators | 9-3-1 | +76 | W2 |
| 4 | Louisville Colonels | 9-3-1 | +48 | W5 |
| 5 | Charlotte Monarchs | 6-6-1 | +60 | W1 |
| 6 | Richmond Capitols | 5-6-2 | +11 | T1 |
| 7 | Charleston Admirals | 5-6-2 | -9 | T1 |
| 8 | Tampa Bay Storm | 5-7-1 | -7 | L1 |
| 9 | San Antonio Coyotes | 5-8-0 | -22 | L2 |
| 10 | Miami Beach Breakers | 4-7-2 | -30 | L2 |
| 11 | Atlanta Fire | 5-8-0 | -49 | L3 |
| 12 | Dallas Iron Horse | 0-13-0 | -215 | L13 |
Postseason Bracket
Delta Blues advances to the Championship to face Denver Summit.
Relevant History and Records
Delta Blues lead the series 3–1.
- Tariq Varnado tied the DFL single-game receptions record at 18 (previous mark: 18).
Public Statements
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