Overview

• The Birmingham Stallions face the Michigan Panthers in Week 2, with head coach Skip Holtz considering a quarterback change after Alex McGough's struggles in Week 1.
• The Stallions are also focusing on reducing penalties, having committed 10 for 71 yards in their Week 1 loss to the DC Defenders.
• Ken Whisenhunt returns to coach the Memphis Showboats in their matchup against the Defenders after missing Week 1 due to personal reasons.
• The St. Louis Battlehawks' offensive line, nicknamed the 'Knights of Columbo,' was instrumental in their dominant Week 1 win, setting team records in rushing and total yards.
• The Arlington Renegades, heavily favored against the Houston Roughnecks, look to capitalize on Houston's ongoing struggles under head coach Curtis Johnson, who has a 6-15 record.