Scenes from the Tampa Bay Vipers first XFL home game
The Vipers played before the home crowd at Raymond James Stadium for the first time Saturday. What it looked like before, during and after Tampa Bay's 34-27 loss to the Houston Roughnecks.
Published Feb. 23, 2020
Tampa Bay Vipers quarterback Taylor Cornelius (4) settles into the pocket on a pass play during the fourth quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Marc Trestman, head coach and general manager of the Tampa Bay Vipers, center, leaves the field after Tampa Bay's 34-27 loss to Houston Saturday.. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers quarterback Quinton Flowers (9) charges for yards during the second quarter. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers quarterback Quinton Flowers (9) marches into the Houston end zone for the Vipers' first touchdown ever during the second quarter. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Raymond James Stadium will be opening for a February football game today as the XFL's Tampa Bay Vipers play their first home game. EDUARDO A. ENCINA | Tampa Bay Times
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The Vipers' defense swarms Houston on a running play late in the fourth quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Houston Roughnecks linebacker DeMarquis Gates (47), left, and Houston Roughnecks cornerback Ajene Harris (27) celebrate Gates interception on Tampa Bay Vipers quarterback Taylor Cornelius (4) late in the fourth quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Houston Roughnecks cornerback Ajene Harris (27) works to tackle Tampa Bay Vipers wide receiver Jalen Tolliver (17) during the fourth quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers quarterback Taylor Cornelius (4) is tackled by Houston Roughnecks linebacker Kaelin Burnett (50) on a pass play during the fourth quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers offensive guard Jerald Foster (67) center, joins team mates at mid filed during a time out during the fourth quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Vipers defensive tackle Nikita Whitlock (49), center, and Tampa Bay Vipers linebacker Terrance Plummer (41) work to tackle Houston Roughnecks running back Andre Williams (44) during the fourth quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers linebacker Emmanuel Beal (43) congratulates Houston Roughnecks safety Marqueston Huff (20) at the conclusion of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers free safety Micah Hannemann (27) nearly picks off a pass intended for Houston Roughnecks wide receiver Sammie Coates (10) during the fourth quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Houston Roughnecks linebacker DeMarquis Gates (47) seals the victory with an interception on Tampa Bay Vipers quarterback Taylor Cornelius (4) late in the fourth quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers tight end DeAndre Goolsby (80) is tackled by Houston Roughnecks safety Cody Brown (25) during the second quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Vipers g/t Isaiah Williams (71) works to incite the crowd during the second quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
A pass intended for Houston Roughnecks wide receiver Cam Phillips (14) is disrupted by Tampa Bay Vipers cornerback Tarvarus McFadden (20) during the first half of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Referess step in to separate Houston Roughnecks safety Cody Brown (25), left, and Tampa Bay Vipers running back De'Veon Smith (24) during the second quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers and fans on the sideline before the start of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Viper' Shane Bowman (94) pursues Houston Roughnecks running back Nick Holley (33) during the second quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Vipers linebacker Lucas Wacha (45) emerges through smoke onto the field before the start of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers free safety Micah Hannemann (27) emerges through smoke onto the field before the start of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers fans Trevor Irish, left, puts a viper bite on friend Brandon Taylor, (both) of St. Petersburg, from the stands during the second quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers long snapper Nick Moore (42) celebrates a tackled during the first half of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers running back De'Veon Smith (24) celebrates a running play within inches of a touchdown during the second quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Vipers quarterback Taylor Cornelius (4) loads up for a pass play during the first quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Fans walk onto the filed during before the first half of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers running back De'Veon Smith (24) charges through the Houston defense during the first half of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers running back De'Veon Smith (24) completes a critical first down during the second quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers defensive tackle Nikita Whitlock (49) joins team mates on the sideline before the start of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Houston Roughnecks wide receiver Sam Mobley (3) is tackled by Tampa Bay Vipers long snapper Nick Moore (42) during the first half of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Jerry Glanville, defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Vipers, gives instructions to Tampa Bay Vipers cornerback Rannell Hall (22) during the first half of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers wide receiver Reece Horn (18) leads a group of players onto the field before the start of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers t/g Martez Ivey (73) leaves the field with his team mates at the end of the second quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers g/c John Yarbrough (50) leaves the field with his team mates at the end of the second quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Vipers cornerback Rannell Hall (22) charges for yards during the first quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Frome left: Tampa Bay Vipers wide receiver Donteea Dye (13), Tampa Bay Vipers cornerback Rannell Hall (22), Tampa Bay Vipers punter Jake Schum (10), and Tampa Bay Vipers linebacker Reggie Northrup (52) celebrate a tackle during the second quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers free safety Marcelis Branch (35) emerges through smoke onto the field before the start of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers qb/rb Quinton Flowers (9) loads up a pass play during the second quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Jerry Glanville, defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Vipers, gives instructions to the defense from the sideline during the first half of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Viper' S.J. Green (1) on the sidelines during the second quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers tight end Colin Thompson (86) left, and Tampa Bay Vipers t/g Martez Ivey (73) celebrate a Tampa touchdown during the first half of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tony Karban, of Spring Hill, joins fans of the Tampa Bay Vipers in signing a team poster outside Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, while attending the Vipers' XFL home opener vs. the Houston Roughnecks in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers fans Don "Skully" Bradshaw, of Land O' Lakes, left, and Allie Goodman, of Naples, visit outside Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, while attending the Vipers' XFL home opener vs. the Houston Roughnecks in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Vipers fans, from left, Allie Goodman, of Naples, Don "Skully" Bradshaw, of Land O' Lakes, and Bill Downing, of New Port Richey, visit outside Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, while attending the Vipers' XFL home opener vs. the Houston Roughnecks in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Vipers fan Cory Harvey, Jr., prepares to enter Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, while attending the Vipers' XFL home opener vs. the Houston Roughnecks in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Chris Thibodeaux (left), David Kalieux (middle) and Ryan Uhrig (right) bought their Vipers-themed onesies about a week ago for the home-opener. They're hoping to make their TV debut at Raymond James against the Houston Roughnecks. MARI FAIELLO | Mari Faiello
Karen and Kelly McCabe, of Springhill, bought their Vipers season tickets in October and have anxiously waited for the home opener at Raymond James Stadium. They said the NFL could take a couple of notes from how the XFL has done things, referring to the rules and transparency with the replay booth. MARI FAIELLO | Mari Faiello
Veronica Mace (middle) and her husband Jarrold Mace made custom corn hole boards for their Vipers tailgate at the home-opener. The New Port Richey residents bought most of their Vipers gear in December for Christmas. MARI FAIELLO | Mari Faiello
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/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/UKKST2LOXRF33FE2FKP4Y5JKYU.JPG "Houston Roughnecks cornerback Ajene Harris (27) works to tackle Tampa Bay Vipers wide receiver Jalen Tolliver (17) during the fourth quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/UOVL2BNMOBETXDQ2PSEDN4TXVQ.JPG "Tampa Bay Vipers quarterback Taylor Cornelius (4) is tackled by Houston Roughnecks linebacker Kaelin Burnett (50) on a pass play during the fourth quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
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/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/PQLWSL6GSRFT3DUNYD2TU2SHBE.JPG "Tampa Bay Vipers defensive tackle Nikita Whitlock (49), center, and Tampa Bay Vipers linebacker Terrance Plummer (41) work to tackle Houston Roughnecks running back Andre Williams (44) during the fourth quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/7TJLPLQX6BFAJJF3K5O6YVG5G4.JPG "Tampa Bay Vipers linebacker Emmanuel Beal (43) congratulates Houston Roughnecks safety Marqueston Huff (20) at the conclusion of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/ULLIRHV43VHRHODUGUP7WDQOZ4.JPG "Tampa Bay Vipers free safety Micah Hannemann (27) nearly picks off a pass intended for Houston Roughnecks wide receiver Sammie Coates (10) during the fourth quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/BX4G2BYRSBGWJAQXEL2R7MONVU.JPG "Houston Roughnecks linebacker DeMarquis Gates (47) seals the victory with an interception on Tampa Bay Vipers quarterback Taylor Cornelius (4) late in the fourth quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/756XYMSZRVFAFD6YUZ2IZVY3HE.JPG "Tampa Bay Vipers tight end DeAndre Goolsby (80) is tackled by Houston Roughnecks safety Cody Brown (25) during the second quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
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/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/3FHRH3O4JVFMLCGD45542H4SAM.JPG "Referess step in to separate Houston Roughnecks safety Cody Brown (25), left, and Tampa Bay Vipers running back De'Veon Smith (24) during the second quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/STXRXMXJTJDFNOGA756Q4BNEM4.JPG "Tampa Bay Vipers and fans on the sideline before the start of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
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/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/Z4QWJEEWAJA5BEVETZ5A75Q2EA.JPG "Tampa Bay Vipers linebacker Lucas Wacha (45) emerges through smoke onto the field before the start of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/LTQI7PWBZBDLHEZB3PQ6BHYHJI.JPG "Tampa Bay Vipers free safety Micah Hannemann (27) emerges through smoke onto the field before the start of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/TYFEDLCF6RDUXN3TP7E34VTFZU.JPG "Tampa Bay Vipers fans Trevor Irish, left, puts a viper bite on friend Brandon Taylor, (both) of St. Petersburg, from the stands during the second quarter of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/CCSD5ZEVZBBVZIRI4HPHOMVHFM.JPG "Tampa Bay Vipers long snapper Nick Moore (42) celebrates a tackled during the first half of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
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/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/AQGBI4XPGRAIBLD7DRRFUI6ZIM.JPG "Tampa Bay Vipers wide receiver Reece Horn (18) leads a group of players onto the field before the start of the XFL home opener between the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.")
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