New York Dragons Game Notes
June 10, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
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New York Pass Offense vs. Dallas Pass Defense The New York pass offense is led by Aaron Garcia who in last week's game against New Orleans had a completion rate of 73.8%, throwing for 335 yards and five touchdowns. Garcia's 335 passing yards were his second highest on the season. In Week 14 against the Crush, the Dragons' scored a season high 73 points in the win. Much of the Dragons' success is through the use of one of the best receiving corps in the AFL in Kevin Swayne, Chris Anthony and Jason Willis. Last week against the VooDoo, Swayne tied his season high in receptions and touchdowns with 14 and four respectively. Swayne and Anthony both surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in the game against the New Orleans, with Anthony also passing 100 receptions on the year. The Dallas Desperados pass defense is led by Bobby Perry. Perry leads the team in total tackles with 71.5 and is tied for fifth in the league in interceptions with six. Perry also has nine pass breakups and two tackles for loss. The Desperados rank seventh in the league in pass defense and have allowed their opponents to accumulate 266.6 yards per game in the air and 73 touchdowns. Key Matchup: WR Kevin Swayne (NYD) vs. DB Bobby Perry (DAL) With everything clicking lately for New York's offense, they look to be unstoppable
Edge: New York
Dallas Pass Offense vs. New York Pass Defense
The Dragons' pass defense will be busy this week as they face Dallas quarterback Clint Dolezel who, in just ten games, has racked up 2,624 passing yards and 57 touchdowns. New York will have to be on the lookout for WR Marcus Nash who leads the Desperados in yards (1,134), yards per game (81.0), and touchdowns (29). New York's pass defense ranks second in the league, holding opponents to a 61.3% completion rate allowing only 72 touchdowns in 14 games, and is third in the AFL with 22 interceptions, returning three for touchdowns. The Dragons defensive backs are led by veterans Billy Parker and Monty Montgomery and rookie Levy Brown. Brown leads the team in total tackles with 79.0 and also has 12 pass breakups. In last week's victory over the VooDoo, Parker recorded 3.0 total tackles, three pass breakups and one interception. Key Matchup: WR Marcus Nash (DAL) vs. DB Billy Parker (NYD) The Dragons' defense was impressive in their last outing against New Orleans and will look to take the momentum into this week's matchup. It will be a battle as Dolezel is one of the best.
Edge: New York
Line of Scrimmage
New York's DL Henry Taylor is third in the league in sacks and is fourth in TFL with 8.5 and 9.0 respectively. Also, the Dragons as a team are tied for third in the AFL with 18 sacks. The New York offensive line had its struggles against New Orleans allowing three sacks. The Dallas D-line is led by Colston Weatherington who leads the league in sacks and is second in TFL with 9.5 and 10.0 respectively.
Key Matchup: DL Henry Taylor (NYD) vs. DL Colston Weatherington(DAL). Dallas has owned the line of scrimmage throughout the entire season Edge: Dallas
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