Former NFL journeyman A.J. McCarron went 26-of-34 passing for 222 yards and three touchdowns to lead the St. Louis Battlehawks past the host Houston Roughnecks 24-15 on Sunday afternoon.
McCarron connected with Darrius Shepherd, Hakeem Butler and Gary Jennings for touchdowns. Shepherd finished with seven receptions and 70 yards to lead St. Louis (5-2).
St. Louis running back Brian Hill lost two fumbles, one of which was recovered by Will Likely and returned 65 yards for a touchdown that cut the Roughnecks’ deficit to 17-15 with 10:44 to play. Houston failed to convert a 2-point attempt, and McCarron responded by guiding the Battlehawks on an 11-play, 73-yard touchdown drive ending in Shepherd’s catch.
Cole McDonald went 15 of 32 for just 106 yards, a touchdown pass to Deontay Burnett and one interception for Houston (4-3).
–Field Level Media
