Charlotte Monarchs and Washington Senators completed their Week 7 meeting at Washington Senators Stadium, with the final score Charlotte Monarchs 23, Washington Senators 31.
12 drives were recorded. Juan Serrano totaled 235 passing, 0 rushing and 0 receiving yards; Matteo Juarez totaled 209 passing, 0 rushing and 0 receiving yards; Tariq Varnado totaled 0 passing, 0 rushing and 140 receiving yards.
Charlotte Monarchs: 3-3-0 before, 3-4-0 after; league #7, conference #3, point differential 21, streak L1. Washington Senators: 4-1-1 before, 5-1-1 after; league #2, conference #1, point differential 67, streak W2.
Juan Serrano tied the single-game passing touchdowns record with 4. Tariq Varnado tied the single-game receiving touchdowns record with 4.
Game Summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Season | Season 6 |
| Round | Week 7 |
| Venue | Washington Senators Stadium |
| Final | Charlotte Monarchs 23 – 31 Washington Senators |
| Simulation | standard |
| Eligible players | CAR 9; WAS 13 |
| Attendance | 4,063 / 5,000 |
Complete Drive Log
| # | Offense | Result | Points | Score after drive | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAR | FG | 3 | CAR 3–0 WAS | Drive 1: CAR FG for 46y on 11 plays. QB 4/6 31y, RB 5-15y. |
| 2 | WAS | TD | 7 | CAR 3–7 WAS | Drive 2: WAS TD for 81y on 11 plays. QB 4/6 53y, RB 5-28y. pass TD. |
| 3 | CAR | PUNT | 0 | CAR 3–7 WAS | Drive 3: CAR PUNT for 10y on 4 plays. QB 1/2 6y, RB 2-4y. |
| 4 | WAS | FG | 3 | CAR 3–10 WAS | Drive 4: WAS FG for 46y on 10 plays. QB 4/6 32y, RB 4-14y. |
| 5 | CAR | TD | 7 | CAR 10–10 WAS | Drive 5: CAR TD for 57y on 11 plays. QB 4/6 38y, RB 5-19y. pass TD. |
| 6 | WAS | TD | 7 | CAR 10–17 WAS | Drive 6: WAS TD for 60y on 11 plays. QB 4/6 39y, RB 5-21y. pass TD. |
| 7 | CAR | FG | 3 | CAR 13–17 WAS | Drive 7: CAR FG for 53y on 11 plays. QB 4/6 36y, RB 5-17y. |
| 8 | WAS | TD | 7 | CAR 13–24 WAS | Drive 8: WAS TD for 70y on 9 plays. QB 3/5 44y, RB 4-26y. pass TD. |
| 9 | CAR | FG | 3 | CAR 16–24 WAS | Drive 9: CAR FG for 62y on 9 plays. QB 3/5 41y, RB 4-21y. |
| 10 | WAS | PUNT | 0 | CAR 16–24 WAS | Drive 10: WAS PUNT for 17y on 6 plays. QB 2/3 10y, RB 3-7y. |
| 11 | CAR | TD | 7 | CAR 23–24 WAS | Drive 11: CAR TD for 87y on 8 plays. QB 3/4 57y, RB 4-30y. pass TD. |
| 12 | WAS | TD | 7 | CAR 23–31 WAS | Drive 12: WAS TD for 88y on 13 plays. QB 5/7 57y, RB 6-31y. pass TD. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | Connor Reeves | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5/11 | 82 | 2 |
| CAR | Jabari Osei | RB | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 106 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| CAR | Matteo Juarez | QB | 19/29 | 209 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| CAR | Tyler Bannerman | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14/18 | 127 | 0 |
| WAS | Joaquin Carranza | RB | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 127 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| WAS | Juan Serrano | QB | 22/33 | 235 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| WAS | Marcus Leandro | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7/12 | 95 | 0 |
| WAS | Tariq Varnado | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15/21 | 140 | 4 |
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 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 63 | +52 | W6 |
| 2 | Commonwealth Conference #1 | Washington Senators | 5 | 1 | 1 | 154 | 87 | +67 | W2 |
| 3 | National Conference #2 | Delta Blues | 4 | 2 | 0 | 84 | 96 | -12 | W1 |
| 4 | National Conference #3 | Louisville Colonels | 3 | 2 | 1 | 82 | 91 | -9 | L1 |
| 5 | Commonwealth Conference #2 | Tampa Bay Storm | 4 | 3 | 0 | 102 | 81 | +21 | W4 |
| 6 | National Conference #4 | Atlanta Fire | 3 | 3 | 0 | 89 | 96 | -7 | L1 |
| 7 | Commonwealth Conference #3 | Charlotte Monarchs | 3 | 4 | 0 | 137 | 116 | +21 | L1 |
| 8 | Commonwealth Conference #4 | Richmond Capitols | 3 | 4 | 0 | 143 | 138 | +5 | L2 |
| 9 | Commonwealth Conference #5 | Charleston Admirals | 2 | 3 | 1 | 85 | 95 | -10 | L1 |
| 10 | National Conference #5 | San Antonio Coyotes | 2 | 4 | 0 | 88 | 108 | -20 | W1 |
| 11 | Commonwealth Conference #6 | Miami Beach Breakers | 1 | 4 | 1 | 64 | 67 | -3 | L2 |
| 12 | National Conference #6 | Dallas Iron Horse | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 105 | -105 | L6 |
Latest Published Power Rankings
Power rankings reflect the latest previously published Gridiron Standard edition and may predate this final.
Latest published snapshot: Aug 10, 2026, 10:31 AM ET.
| Rank | Team | Record | Diff | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver Summit | 6-0-0 | +52 | W6 |
| 2 | Washington Senators | 4-1-1 | +59 | W1 |
| 3 | Delta Blues | 4-2-0 | -12 | W1 |
| 4 | Louisville Colonels | 3-2-1 | -9 | L1 |
| 5 | Charlotte Monarchs | 3-3-0 | +29 | W1 |
| 6 | Richmond Capitols | 3-3-0 | +14 | L1 |
| 7 | Tampa Bay Storm | 3-3-0 | +12 | W3 |
| 8 | Atlanta Fire | 3-3-0 | -7 | L1 |
| 9 | Charleston Admirals | 2-3-1 | -10 | L1 |
| 10 | San Antonio Coyotes | 2-4-0 | -20 | W1 |
| 11 | Miami Beach Breakers | 1-4-1 | -3 | L2 |
| 12 | Dallas Iron Horse | 0-6-0 | -105 | L6 |
Relevant History and Records
Charlotte Monarchs lead the series 2–1.
- Juan Serrano tied the DFL single-game passing touchdowns record at 4 (previous mark: 4).
- Tariq Varnado tied the DFL single-game receiving touchdowns record at 4 (previous mark: 4).
Public Statements
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