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AFL week six Friday injury report

March 3, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release


NEW YORK - Only five AFL teams in the past 10 years have held opponents below 37 points-per-game, and none have done it since 1999 when teams still played a 14-game schedule. But through the first five weeks of this season, the Nashville Kats defense, which ranks second in the League overall, is holding its opponents to just 35.6 points-per-contest.

The Kats also have held four of their five 2006 opponents under 40 points. The record for holding the most opponents under 40 in a single year is 10, set by the Detroit Drive in 1988. Two teams have held their opponents below 40 nine times since the AFL went to a 14-game schedule in 1996 (Orlando in 1997 and Tampa Bay in 1999).

The AFL record for fewest average points allowed per game is held by the 1989 Detroit Drive, who limited opponents to just 21.0 points-per-game in what was only a four-game schedule.

Following is a list of teams that have limited opponents to 37 points-or-less per game in a season since the league went to a 14-game schedule in 1996.

TOP 5 SINGLE-SEASON OPPONENT SCORING AVERAGES
YEAR TEAM AVG. PTS ALLOWED
1999 Tampa Bay Storm 34.9
2006 Nashville Kats* 35.6
1996 Tampa Bay Storm 36.0
1996 Anaheim Piranhas 36.1
1997 Orlando Predators 36.1
*through five games

WEEK 6 FRIDAY INJURY REPORT

***AS REPORTED TO THE LEAGUE OFFICE BY NOON ET ON FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2006***

COLUMBUS DESTROYERS (2-3) AT NEW YORK DRAGONS (3-2) - Friday, 7:30 p.m. ET TV: None

Columbus OUT: FB/LB Chris Browning (Hamstring) DOUBTFUL: OS Henry Douglas (Ankle); WR/DB Ira Gooch (Knee); OL/DL Brad Greetis (L Hip); DS Brandon Hefflin (Ankle); WR/DB Carlos Johnson (L Knee); K Mark Lewis (Foot); OL/DL Hardy Mitchell (Back); FB/LB Harold Wells (Shoulder)

New York OUT: WR/DB Angel Estrada (L Shoulder); QB Aaron Garcia (Leg); OL/DL Steve Scifres (R Shoulder) PROBABLE: FB/LB Richard McClesky (R Hip) QUESTIONABLE: WR/LB Latrez Harrison (Concussion)

AUSTIN WRANGLERS (4-1) AT GEORGIA FORCE (3-2) - Saturday, 12:00 p.m. ET TV: None

Austin OUT: WR/LB Darrin Chiaverini (Abdomen); OL/DL Angelo Rubio (Knee) QUESTIONABLE: OL/DL Aaron Humphrey (Knee)

Georgia OUT: WR/DB Rob Carey (Thigh); OL/DL Dary Myricks (Hip Flexor); OS Earthwind Moreland (Ankle); WR/LB Carl Morris (Ankle); OL/DL Prentice Purnell (Knee) DOUBTFUL: FB/LB Kevin Aldridge (Knee); OS Chris Jackson (Hamstring)

SAN JOSE SABERCATS (1-4) AT UTAH BLAZE (2-3) - Saturday, 9:00 p.m. ET TV: WB San Jose, FSN Utah

San Jose OUT: OL/DL Albrey Battle (Ankle Tendonitis); DS Rufus Brown (Wrist Sprain); WR/LB Fred Coleman (Ankle); WR/DB Jason Geathers (Hip Flexor Strain); OL/DL Alan Harper (Illness); OS Atnaf Harris (5th MT Stress Fracture); FB/LB Jajuan Huddlestein (Finger); QB Chris Lewis (Lower Back); WR/LB Ben Nelson (R Ankle); OL/DL Jeff Ruffin (Cervical Strain); OL/DL Fitu Tu'ua (Finger); WR/DB Barry Wagner (Hamstring Strain); WR/DB Rodney Wright (Foot) PROBABLE: OS Calvin Schexnayder (Ankle Sprain)

Utah OUT: WR/LB Sale Key (Ankle); OS Troy Mason (Ankle); DS Kevin Moffett (Hamstring)

NASHVILLE KATS (4-1) AT ARIZONA RATTLERS (1-4) - Saturday, 9:00 p.m. ET TV: AFL Net

Nashville OUT: DS Chris Angel (L Knee); OL/DL Tyrone Hopson (Knee); DS Reggie Stephens (Knee) QUESTIONABLE: WR/LB Cory Fleming (Concussion); WR/DB Jarrick Hillery (R Elbow); OL/DL Ronald Jones (Elbow) PROBABLE: OL/DL Carey Clayton (Concussion); OL/DL Charlie Morris (Concussion)

Arizona OUT: OL/DL Sebastian Barrie (L Shoulder); DS Wendall Davis (R Quad); DS Corey Johnson (L Knee); OL/DL Steve Mascorro (L Calf); WR/DB Jeremiah Pope (Finger); WR/LB Wilson Thomas (L Ankle); FB/LB Frank Trentadue (L Shoulder); FB/LB Steve Warren (L Bicep) DOUBTFUL: OL/DL Wendall Gaines (Chest); DS Clarence Lawson (L Hamstring); OL/DL Mark Tucker (R Hamstring) PROBABLE: WR/LB Cosmo DeMatteo (R Shoulder)

DALLAS DESPERADOS (4-1) AT CHICAGO RUSH (3-2)- Sunday, 12:00 p.m. ET TV: NBC

Dallas OUT: OL/DL Norris McCleary (Knee); DS Hamin Milligan (Ankle); FB/LB Merrill Robertson (Back); WR/LB Jason Shelley (Calf) PROBABLE: FB/LB Jason Ferguson (Calf); WR/DB Bobby Perry (Ankle)

Chicago OUT: FB/LB Levelle Brown (R Shoulder); OL/DL Curtis Eason (R Shoulder); K Keith Gispert (Groin); DS Tony Lukins (L Hamstring/R Ankle); DS Marcus Moore (L Groin) QUESTIONABLE: WR/LB Etu Molden (L Shoulder)

AT LOS ANGELES AVENGERS (1-4) AT ORLANDO PREDATORS (3-2) - Sunday, 12:00 p.m. ET TV: NBC

Los Angeles OUT:FB/LB Josh Jeffries (L Ankle); OL/DL Reggie Rhodes (R Ankle); FB/LB Michale Spicer (R Knee); WR/LB Rob Turner (L Knee) DOUBTFUL: OL/DL Jason Stewart (R Foot) QUESTIONABLE: WR/LB Antoine Burns (L Hamstring); WR/DB Anthony Derricks (L Shoulder); Charles Howard (L Shoulder); OS Kareem Kelly (R Quad); DS Antuan Simmons (R Ankle)

Orlando OUT: WR/LB Cliff Dell (L Knee); OL/DL Kevin Johnson (Knee); DS Jermaine Mays (R Hamstring); WR/DB DeAndrew Rubin (L Ankle) QUESTIONABLE: WR/LB Lamont Moore (R Hamstring); OL/DL Greg White (R Shoulder) PROBABLE: OS Jimmy Fryzel (R Knee)

GRAND RAPIDS RAMPAGE (2-3) AT COLORADO CRUSH (4-1) - Sunday, 3:00 p.m. ET TV: None

Grand Rapids OUT: OS Aaron Bailey (Neck); WR/DB Chris Brown (Hamstring); OL/DL Mike Lawson (Groin); DS Jo Jo Polk (Neck/Head); FB/LB Chris Ryan (Hamstring); OL/DL Yusuf Scott (Achilles Tendon); DS Chuck Wesley (Groin) DOUBFTUL: OL/DL Teto Simpson (Calf) PROBABLE: WR/DB Josh Bush (Shoulder); QB Jose Davis (Shoulder); DS Johnnie Harris (Groin)

Colorado DOUBTFUL: WR/DB Even Hlavacek (Ankle); OL/DL Aaron Johnson (Back); FB/LB Saul Patu (L Knee) QUESTIONABLE: OL/DL Craig Heimberger (L Thumb/Concussion); OL/DL Aaron Johnson (Back); K Clay Rush (R Ankle); OL/DL Seante Williams (L Knee); FB/LB Rich Young (L Knee) PROBABLE: OL/DL Dustin Barno (L Thigh); QB John Dutton (R Knee/Shoulder); DS Rashad Floyd (L Wrist/Calf); OS Damian Harrell (L Hamstring); WR/DB Ahmad Hawkins (R Hamstring); WR/LB Andy McCullough (R Ankle); FB/LB John Peaua (L Ankle); OL/DL Chris Watton (R Hip)

TAMPA BAY STORM (3-2) AT KANSAS CITY BRIGADE (1-4) - Sunday, 4:00 p.m. ET TV: WB Kansas City/Metro Sports, AFL Net

Tampa Bay OUT: OL/DL Thaddeus Bullard (Back); OL/DL Kevin Dogins (Hip Flexor); OL/DL Aaron Hunt (L Elbow); OL/DL DeMarcus Johnson (L Knee); DS Tramain Jones (Neck); WR/DB Alphonzo Roundtree (R Hamstring); OS Freddie Solomon (R Foot) QUESTIONABLE: OL/DL Nyle Wiren (R Ankle) PROBABLE: FB/LB Jarrod Penright (Ribs); OL/DL A.J. Ricker (Finger)

Kansas City OUT: WR/LB Nathan Black (Hamstring); DS Cliff Green (Achilles); OL/DL John Hillard (Lumbar); OL/DL John McCall (Knee); WR/LB Tremaine Neal (Knee); OL/DL Chad Pegues (Knee); DS Alvin Porter (Elbow) DOUBTFUL: FB/LB Jeremy Beutler (Shoulder) QUESTIONABLE: WR/LB Jordan James (Knee); OL/DL Abdul-Salam Noah (Lumbar); WR/DB Calvin Spears (Hamstring) PROBABLE: OL/DL Mike Landry (Ankle); FB/LB Dawan Moss (Quad); DS Denario Smalls (Elbow); OS Steve Smith (Shoulder)

PHILADELPHIA SOUL (3-2) AT LAS VEGAS GLADIATORS (1-4) - Sunday, 6:00 p.m. ET TV: OLN, CSN West (tape delay at 11 p.m.)

Philadelphia OUT: FB/LB Wes Ours (Knee) DOUBTFUL: WR/LB Aaron Boone (Hamstring); OL/DL Cecil Caldwell (Knee); OL/DL Dan Koons (Back); OS Marcus Knight (Foot);

Las Vegas OUT: FB/LB Marlion Jackson (Ankle); FB/LB Matt Kinsinger (Hamstring); OL/DL Bryan Ray (Ankle) QUESTIONABLE: OL/DL Steven Konopka (Ankle Sprain) PROBABLE: OL/DL Wilky Bazile (Finger); WR/DB T.J. Hill (Quad)

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