Washington Senators and Charlotte Monarchs completed their Week 12 meeting at Charlotte Monarchs Stadium, with the final score Washington Senators 16, Charlotte Monarchs 14.
12 drives were recorded. Juan Serrano totaled 209 passing, 0 rushing and 0 receiving yards; Matteo Juarez totaled 153 passing, 0 rushing and 0 receiving yards; Tariq Varnado totaled 0 passing, 0 rushing and 126 receiving yards.
Washington Senators: 7-3-1 before, 8-3-1 after; league #3, conference #1, point differential 72, streak W1. Charlotte Monarchs: 5-5-1 before, 5-6-1 after; league #5, conference #2, point differential 39, streak L1.
The series is tied 2–2. No DFL single-game or career record was tied or broken.
Game Summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Season | Season 6 |
| Round | Week 12 |
| Venue | Charlotte Monarchs Stadium |
| Final | Washington Senators 16 – 14 Charlotte Monarchs |
| Simulation | standard |
| Eligible players | WAS 13; CAR 9 |
| Attendance | 5,000 / 5,000 |
Complete Drive Log
| # | Offense | Result | Points | Score after drive | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WAS | PUNT | 0 | WAS 0–0 CAR | Drive 1: WAS PUNT for 28y on 7 plays. QB 2/4 17y, RB 3-11y. |
| 2 | CAR | PUNT | 0 | WAS 0–0 CAR | Drive 2: CAR PUNT for 11y on 6 plays. QB 2/3 7y, RB 3-4y. |
| 3 | WAS | FG | 3 | WAS 3–0 CAR | Drive 3: WAS FG for 55y on 8 plays. QB 3/5 38y, RB 3-17y. |
| 4 | CAR | PUNT | 0 | WAS 3–0 CAR | Drive 4: CAR PUNT for 38y on 10 plays. QB 3/6 25y, RB 4-13y. |
| 5 | WAS | FG | 3 | WAS 6–0 CAR | Drive 5: WAS FG for 66y on 11 plays. QB 4/6 43y, RB 5-23y. |
| 6 | CAR | TD | 7 | WAS 6–7 CAR | Drive 6: CAR TD for 63y on 10 plays. QB 4/6 45y, RB 4-18y. pass TD. |
| 7 | WAS | TURNOVER | 0 | WAS 6–7 CAR | Drive 7: WAS TURNOVER for 27y on 5 plays. QB 2/3 19y, RB 2-8y. INT. |
| 8 | CAR | PUNT | 0 | WAS 6–7 CAR | Drive 8: CAR PUNT for 27y on 7 plays. QB 2/4 17y, RB 3-10y. |
| 9 | WAS | TD | 7 | WAS 13–7 CAR | Drive 9: WAS TD for 70y on 13 plays. QB 5/7 46y, RB 6-24y. pass TD. |
| 10 | CAR | TD | 7 | WAS 13–14 CAR | Drive 10: CAR TD for 61y on 12 plays. QB 5/7 44y, RB 5-17y. pass TD. |
| 11 | WAS | FG | 3 | WAS 16–14 CAR | Drive 11: WAS FG for 67y on 8 plays. QB 3/5 46y, RB 3-21y. |
| 12 | CAR | PUNT | 0 | WAS 16–14 CAR | Drive 12: CAR PUNT for 23y on 9 plays. QB 3/5 15y, RB 4-8y. |
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 | 22 | 104 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| WAS | Juan Serrano | QB | 19/30 | 209 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| WAS | Marcus Leandro | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7/12 | 83 | 1 |
| WAS | Tariq Varnado | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12/18 | 126 | 0 |
| CAR | Connor Reeves | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7/12 | 62 | 2 |
| CAR | Jabari Osei | RB | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 70 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| CAR | Matteo Juarez | QB | 19/31 | 153 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| CAR | Tyler Bannerman | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12/19 | 91 | 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 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 191 | 126 | +65 | L2 |
| 2 | National Conference #2 | Delta Blues | 8 | 3 | 0 | 170 | 155 | +15 | W2 |
| 3 | Commonwealth Conference #1 | Washington Senators | 8 | 3 | 1 | 214 | 142 | +72 | W1 |
| 4 | National Conference #3 | Louisville Colonels | 7 | 3 | 1 | 154 | 127 | +27 | W3 |
| 5 | Commonwealth Conference #2 | Charlotte Monarchs | 5 | 6 | 1 | 221 | 182 | +39 | L1 |
| 6 | Commonwealth Conference #3 | Richmond Capitols | 5 | 6 | 1 | 201 | 190 | +11 | L1 |
| 7 | Commonwealth Conference #4 | Tampa Bay Storm | 5 | 6 | 1 | 172 | 175 | -3 | W1 |
| 8 | Commonwealth Conference #5 | Miami Beach Breakers | 4 | 5 | 2 | 138 | 133 | +5 | W1 |
| 9 | National Conference #4 | San Antonio Coyotes | 5 | 6 | 0 | 154 | 155 | -1 | W1 |
| 10 | National Conference #5 | Atlanta Fire | 5 | 6 | 0 | 140 | 164 | -24 | L1 |
| 11 | Commonwealth Conference #6 | Charleston Admirals | 4 | 6 | 1 | 155 | 178 | -23 | W1 |
| 12 | National Conference #6 | Dallas Iron Horse | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 183 | -183 | L11 |
Latest Published Power Rankings
Power rankings reflect the latest previously published Gridiron Standard edition and may predate this final.
Latest published snapshot: Aug 28, 2026, 10:31 AM ET.
| Rank | Team | Record | Diff | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver Summit | 8-3-0 | +65 | L2 |
| 2 | Delta Blues | 8-3-0 | +15 | W2 |
| 3 | Washington Senators | 7-3-1 | +70 | L1 |
| 4 | Louisville Colonels | 7-3-1 | +27 | W3 |
| 5 | Charlotte Monarchs | 5-5-1 | +41 | T1 |
| 6 | Richmond Capitols | 5-5-1 | +22 | T1 |
| 7 | Miami Beach Breakers | 4-5-2 | +5 | W1 |
| 8 | San Antonio Coyotes | 5-6-0 | -1 | W1 |
| 9 | Atlanta Fire | 5-6-0 | -24 | L1 |
| 10 | Tampa Bay Storm | 4-6-1 | -14 | L2 |
| 11 | Charleston Admirals | 4-6-1 | -23 | W1 |
| 12 | Dallas Iron Horse | 0-11-0 | -183 | L11 |
Relevant History and Records
The series is tied 2–2.
No league single-game or career record was tied or broken in this game.
Public Statements
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