Quarterbacks with a combined total of 1,594 passing TDs take centerstage on ESPN2

May 23, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release

NEW YORK - The Mitsubishi Motors Drive to ArenaBowl XXI New Orleans gains momentum as the New Orleans VooDoo (4-7) host the New York Dragons (4-7) on Russell Athletic ESPN Arena Football Monday, May 28, at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2 & ESPN360.com).

Led by Week 11 and 12 Offensive Player of the Week, QB AARON GARCIA (1,061 YDs, 29 TDs), the Dragons have won three of their last four contests with all five remaining contests against conference opponents.

Since Garcia's return, the Dragons offense has posted its top two scoring games of the season and can move closer to the sixth and final National Conference playoff position with a win.

New Orleans looks to bounce back from their 78-34 loss to Philadelphia on Monday. The VooDoo is 6-2 all-time at home after losing on the road.

The Dallas Desperados (10-1) return from their bye week and travel to Nationwide Arena to face the Columbus Destroyers (6-5) in a Mitsubishi Motors Eastern Division matchup on Saturday, May 26 at 7 p.m. ET (Columbus Sports Net - Live, AFL NET).

With consistent play from its key contributors, the Destroyers are currently on their second-longest home winning streak in franchise history at five games. The Desperados, No. 1 in this week's Schutt Sports Poll, have the best road record in the League (4-1).

Dallas holds a 3-0 record all-time in Columbus and overcame a 30-point deficit to defeat the Destroyers, 53-51, on a 16-yard field goal by K TODD SIEVERS as time expired in their first meeting on April 5 in Dallas.

QB CLINT DOLEZEL (3,104 YDs, 72 TDs) and the Desperados can clinch the Eastern Division title and a first-round bye for the second consecutive season while recording the team's second consecutive 11-win season with a victory.

The Georgia Force (9-2) welcomes the Tampa Bay Storm (5-6) to Philips Arena on Saturday, May 26 at 7 p.m. ET (Catch 47 Tampa & Bright House 21 - Live, CSS - NDD, 5/27, 1 p.m. ET, SIRIUS Radio - Channel 119).

QB CHRIS GREISEN (3,458 YDs, 84 TDs) led Georgia's offense in scoring drives on seven of nine total possessions while completing 22-of-26 passes for 242 yards and seven touchdowns in a 61-47 victory during their first meeting on March 17.

Tampa, No. 10, has won five of their last eight contests since the loss to Georgia, and is led on offense by QB BRETT DIETZ (1,040 YDs, 20 TDs), who has guided the Storm to a 4-0 record since taking the field midway through the teams' April 29 contest against Columbus.

Tampa is 3-2 all-time against Georgia on the road and has not lost to the Force in Georgia since 2004.

The Force can clinch a playoff berth, and the franchise's second 10-win season with a victory.

The Kansas City Brigade (6-5) looks to bounce back from their 62-56, loss to the New York Dragons as they host the Los Angeles Avengers (6-5) at Kemper Arena on Saturday, May 26 at 6 p.m. ET.

Kansas City QB CHRIS SANDERS completed 26-of-32 passes for 265 yards and seven touchdowns as the Brigade defeated Los Angeles, 62-45, in Kansas City during Week 11 of the 2006 season.

Now led by QB RAYMOND PHILYAW (3,174 YDs, 57 TDs), the Brigade, No. 9, have won five of their last eight contests and are tied with the Avengers for fourth place in the American Conference playoff standings.

Los Angeles QB SONNY CUMBIE (3,059 YDs, 59 TDs) has guided the Avengers to wins in three of their last four contests with all five of their remaining games against conference opponents.

This week's games also include: Utah at Orlando on Friday (SIRIUS Radio - Channel 119); San Jose at Nashville on Friday (FSN Bay Area - Live, AFL NET); Colorado at Grand Rapids on Saturday (AFL NET); Chicago at Arizona on Saturday (CSN Chicago - Live, FSN Arizona - Live); and Philadelphia at Austin on Sunday (CSN Philadelphia - Live, FSN Southwest - SDD, 5/28, 12 a.m. ET).

The Following are all postseason-clinching scenarios for Week 13:

The Georgia Force can clinch a National Conference playoff spot with a: Georgia win or a Columbus loss or a Philadelphia loss or a New York loss.

The Chicago Rush can clinch an American Conference playoff spot with a: Chicago win + Nashville loss or Chicago win + Utah loss.

The Colorado Crush can clinch an American Conference playoff spot with a: Colorado win + Nashville loss or Colorado win + Utah loss.

The San Jose SaberCats can clinch an American Conference playoff spot with a: San Jose win.

SCHUTT SPORTS TOP 12 POLL

(As selected by the AFLWA)

RANKING TEAM RECORD POINTS 1 Dallas Desperados (17) 10-1 215

2 Georgia Force (1) 9-2 187

3 San Jose SaberCats 8-3 181

4 Chicago Rush 8-3 158

5 Colorado Crush 8-4 146

6 Orlando Predators 7-4 125

7 Los Angeles Avengers 6-5 101

8 Columbus Destroyers 6-5 75

9 Kansas City Brigade 6-5 74

10 Tampa Bay Storm 5-6 53

11 Philadelphia Soul 5-6 36

12 Nashville Kats 5-7 22

Also receiving votes: Utah Blaze 15, New York Dragons 8, New Orleans VooDoo 6, Austin Wranglers 2.

Dropped Out: Utah Blaze (10), New Orleans VooDoo (12).

As a reminder, TV stations can download a satellite feed of game highlights every Friday and Saturday from 10:30-10:45 p.m. (ET) at Galaxy 25/14 (Formally IA 5/14), Downlink frequency 3980 Horizontal (C-Band). On Sundays, TV stations can download all the Sunday action plus top plays of the week and a preview of the Monday game, if applicable, from 8-8:30 p.m. on Galaxy 25/13 (Formally IA 5/13), Downlink frequency 3980 Horizontal (C-Band).

UTAH BLAZE (5-7) AT ORLANDO PREDATORS (7-4)

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 7:30 P.M. E.T.

SIRIUS RADIO - CHANNEL 119

Inaugural meeting between teams

BLAZE: Offense leads League in yards per game (341.9), and first downs (22.8). Offense ranks third in points per game (61.9)...Offense ranks fifth in third down pc. (53.4)...QB JOE GERMAINE leads AFL in completions (332), yards (4,043), and touchdowns (85). Ranks second in passer rating (126.2), and third-down passer rating (118.4). Ranks third in fourth-quarter passer-rating (125.7). Ranks fifth in completion percentage (68.9)...WR SIAHA BURLEY ranks first in receptions (124), yards (1,646), and third-down receptions (19). Ranks second in scoring (222 points)...Offense leads League in kickoff return average (20.6)... Defense ranks fourth in field goal percentage (33.3)... K STEVE VIDETICH ranks first in touchbacks (32). Ranks fifth among kickers in scoring (101 points- 86 PATs, 5 FGs)...WR TOM PACE ranks fifth in kickoff-return average (21.7)... PREDATORS: Orlando looking to secure 14th straight season with .500 or better record...QB SHANE STAFFORD ranks third in third-down passer-rating (115.6)...Defense leads League in scoring (42.7), and red zone pct. (64.3) Defense tied for second in sacks (17), and net turnover differential (+13)...Defense ranks third in field goal percentage (31.8)...Defense tied for third in interceptions (16)...DL GREG WHITE leads AFL in sacks (10.5). Ranks second in tackles for loss (11.5). Tied for third in forced fumbles (4)...DB LIN-J SHELL ranks second in tackles (79.0)...DB RAYSHUN REED ranks second among rookies in interceptions (5). Tied for second among rookies in forced fumbles (3)...Ranks fourth among rookies in tackles (52.0)...Rank third in average start of field position after kickoff for defense (10.3)...Defense ranks fourth in kickoff return average (16.4)... K JAY TAYLOR ranks third in touchbacks (28)...DB MICHEAUX ROBINSON tied for first in special-teams tackles (18.0).

2007 LEADERS BLAZE PREDATORS

SERIES LEADER FIRST MEETING

LAST FIVE GAMES 0-5 4-1

LAST GAME Lost vs. Las Vegas: 53-54 Won at Austin: 46-45

2007 LEADERS BLAZE PREDATORS

PASSING Germaine: 332-482-4043-85-9 Stafford: 250-381-2876-52-6

RECEIVING Burley: 124-1646-37 Dudley: 75-1061-22

RUSHING Robinson: 10-53-1 Nagle: 35-124-1

TACKLES Lawson: 52.5 Shell: 79.0

SACKS Janek/Smith: 3 White: 10.5

INTERCEPTIONS Bryant: 3 Bowers/Reed: 5

KICKING Videtich: 86-99 PAT; 5-12 FG: 101 PTS Taylor: 65-70 PAT; 7-14 FG; 86 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 61.9 PPG (3rd); 341.9 YPG (1st) 48.4 PPG (16th); 282.6 YPG (14th)

TEAM DEFENSE 62.5 PPG (18th); 298.8 YPG (11th) 42.7 PPG (1st); 287.4 YPG (8th)

SAN JOSE SABERCATS (8-3) AT NASHVILLE KATS (5-7)

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 8:00 P.M. E.T.

FSN BAY AREA - LIVE

AFL NET

SABERCATS: Leads Western Division...Offense ranks second in first down (22.7), third down completion percentage (55.6), and scoring (63.3)...QB MARK GRIEB ranks second in completions (294), completion percentage (71.0), and fourth-quarter passer-rating (126.7). Tied for third in touchdowns (74). Ranks fourth in yards (3,454). Ranks fifth in passer-rating (124.5)...WR BEN NELSON ranks fifth in receptions (96)...WR JAMES ROE tied for third in third-down receptions (15)...Defense ranks third in third down completion percentage (41.0) and fourth down comp. pct. (42.3)... Defense ranks fourth in rushing yards (14.0), net turnover differential (+8), and red zone pct. (69.1%)...Defense ranks fifth in yards (280.2)... FB/LB PHIL GLOVER tied for first in forced fumbles (5)...DL RONALD JONES tied for fourth in sacks (6.0)...Offense ranks fourth in kickoff return average (19.5)...K A.J. HAGLUND leads kickers in scoring (114 points) and touchbacks (18)...DB TRESTIN GEORGE leads AFL in kickoff-return average (23.8)...KATS: Offense ranks third in rushing yards (25.3), and red zone pct. (81.4%)...QB JEFF SMOKER leads rookies in completions (203), yards (2,769), touchdowns (46), and passer rating (104.6)...WR KENNY HIGGINS ranks second among rookies in touchdowns (21), and yards (1,137), and third-down receptions (13). Ranks fourth among rookies in receptions (77)...FB DAN ALEXANDER ranks first in rushing touchdowns (31), attempts (117) and yards (283)...Defense ranks second in total yards per game (270.3)...Defense tied for third in interceptions (16)... DB AHMAD HAWKINS leads League in interceptions (11)...DB LIAM EZEKIEL ranks second among rookies in tackles (59.0). Tied for fourth among rookies in tackles for loss (3.0)...DB KEON RAYMOND ranks second in tackles for loss (4.0). Tied for third among rookies in interceptions (3). Ranks fifth among rookies in tackles (50.0).

2007 LEADERS SABERCATS KATS

SERIES LEADER LEADS 4-2

LAST FIVE GAMES 5-0 2-3

LAST GAME Won vs. Grand Rapids: 69-44 Won at Chicago: 44-27

2007 LEADERS SABERCATS KATS

PASSING Grieb: 294-414-3454-74-11 Smoker: 203-337-2769-46-13

RECEIVING Nelson: 96-1208-25 Higgins: 77-1137-21

RUSHING Johnson: 35-82-7 Alexander: 117-283-31

TACKLES Smith: 62.5 Ezekiel: 59.0

SACKS Jones: 6 Baron/McConnell: 2.5

INTERCEPTIONS Thomas: 5 Hawkins: 11

KICKING Haglund: 87-94 PAT; 7-11 FG: 114 PTS Witczak: 76-84 PAT; 2-10 FG: 82 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 63.3 PPG (2nd); 322.7 YPG (4th) 52.8 PPG (10th); 288.9 YPG (12th)

TEAM DEFENSE 50.4 PPG (7th); 280.2 YPG (5th) 55.0 PPG (12th); 270.3 YPG (2nd)

LOS ANGELES AVENGERS (6-5) AT KANSAS CITY BRIGADE (6-5)

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 6:00 P.M. E.T.

AVENGERS: Made playoffs last time started season 6-5 (2005)...Offense ranks fourth in first downs (22.0)... QB SONNY CUMBIE leads AFL in third-down passer-rating (126.5)...FB LONNIE FORD ranks fifth in rushing yards (63)...Defense ranks third in rushing yards (13.5), and red zone pct. (67.9%)...Defense tied for fourth in sacks (14)...Defense ranks fifth in third-down pct. (45.7)...DL SILAS DEMARY tied for fourth in sacks (6.0)...DL JASON STEWART tied for third in defensive fumble recoveries (3.0)...WR/DB EDDIE CANONICO ranks fifth in tackles (73.5)...DB DAMEN WHEELER tied for third in forced fumbles (4). Ranks fifth in passes defensed (16)...K REMY HAMILTON ranks fourth among kickers in scoring (103 points- 70 PATs, 11 FGs)...Canonico tied for first in special-teams tackles (18.0)...BRIGADE: Kansas City 3-0 at home against Western Division ...Offense ranks second in rushing yards (27.1)... Offense ranks third in rushing touchdowns (22), third-down comp. pct. (55.4), and fourth down comp. pct. (66.7)...Offensive ranks fourth in sacks allowed (4)...Offense ranks fifth in total yards (315.5)...Offense tied for fifth in first downs (21.9)...QB RAYMOND PHILYAW ranks third in completion percentage (70.5). Ranks fourth in passer-rating (124.9)...WR/DB CHARLES FREDERICK ranks first among rookies in rushing yards (113). Ranks third among rookies in receptions (81), and third-down receptions (10). Tied for third among rookies in touchdown receptions (18). Ranks fourth among rookies in yards (1,004)...WR BOO WILLIAMS is fifth among rookies in touchdowns (15)...Defense leads League in total yards per game (264.5)...Defense ranks third in points per game (47.5), passing touchdowns allowed (4.545), and net turnover differential (+9)... DB KENNY MCENTYRE tied for fifth in interceptions (6)...DB ISIAH TRUFANT third among rookies in tackles (53.0). Tied for third in defensive fumble recoveries (3.0), passes defensed (17)...DL B.J. COHEN tied for third in forced fumbles (4)...Defense tied for fifth in kickoff return average (16.7).

2007 LEADERS AVENGERS BRIGADE

SERIES LEADER LEADS 1-0

LAST FIVE GAMES 3-2 2-3

LAST GAME Won vs. Georgia: 57-51 Lost at New York: 56-62

2007 LEADERS AVENGERS BRIGADE

PASSING Cumbie: 261-410-3059-59-7 Philyaw: 270-383-3174-57-7

RECEIVING Ingram: 95-1059-23 Frederick: 81-1005-18

RUSHING Ford: 63-155-13 Moss: 38-142-5

TACKLES Canonico: 73.5 Trufant: 53.0

SACKS Demary: 6 Cohen: 4

INTERCEPTIONS Wheeler: 4 McEntyre: 6

KICKING Hamilton: 70-80 PAT; 11-22 FG: 103 PTS Kral: 14-16 PAT; 0-0 FG: 14 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 53.2 PPG (9th); 296.5 YPG (8th) 52.5 PPG (11th); 315.5 YPG (5th)

TEAM DEFENSE 54.4 PPG (11th); 312.0 YPG (16th) 47.5 PPG (3rd); 264.5 YPG (1st)

COLORADO CRUSH (8-4) AT GRAND RAPIDS RAMPAGE (3-8)

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 7:00 P.M. E.T.

AFL NET

CRUSH: Colorado has had a 3-game winning streak past 2 years following game against Columbus...Offensive line ranks fifth in fewest sacks allowed (6)...QB JOHN DUTTON ranks third in completions (290). Ranks fifth in yards (3,209). Thrown 0 interceptions in 103 passing attempts...WR DAMIAN HARRELL tied for third in scoring (210 points- 35 TDs). Tied for fifth in third-down receptions (14)...WR BRAD PYATT ranks second among rookies in receptions (81). Ranks third among rookies in yards (1,005). Tied for third among rookies in touchdown receptions (18). Ranks fifth among rookies in third-down receptions (8) ... FB ROBERT THOMAS is 3-3 on third-and-one attempts...Defense tied for first in interceptions (18)...Defense tied for fourth in sacks (14)...Defense ranks fourth in passing touchdowns allowed per game (5.083)...Defense ranks fifth in field goal percentage (42.9)... DB RASHAD FLOYD leads AFL in tackles (127.0). Tied for third in interceptions (7)...DB CHRIS ANGEL tied for third in interceptions (7)...DL ANTHONY DUNN tied for third in defensive fumble recoveries (3.0)...DB JASON HARMON tied for fifth among rookies in interceptions (2)...K JASON BALL ranks first in field goals (14). Ranks second among kickers in scoring (112 points- 70 PATs, 14 FGs)...Floyd tied for third in special-teams tackles (14.0)...RAMPAGE: QB CHAD SALISBURY leads team passing 178 completions, for 1,865 yards, and 40 touchdowns...FB CHRIS RYAN is 5-7 on third-and-one attempts...WR/DB CHUCK WESLEY leads team in tackles (55.0)...DB TREY BELL tied for second among rookies in forced fumbles (3)...WR TIMON MASHALL ranks first in all-purpose-yards (2,642), kickoff-return yards (1,644). Ranks fifth in scoring (198 points- 33 TDs)...Ranks second in kickoff return average (20.4).

2007 LEADERS CRUSH RAMPAGE

SERIES LEADER LEADS 5-3

LAST FIVE GAMES 4-1 1-4

LAST GAME Won vs. Columbus: 58-40 Lost at San Jose: 44-69

2007 LEADERS CRUSH RAMPAGE

PASSING Dutton: 290-472-3209-66-11 Salisbury: 178-278-1865-40-10

RECEIVING Harrell: 95-1118-35 Marshall: 87-983-23

RUSHING Thomas: 24-26-7 Ryan: 59-127-12

TACKLES Floyd: 127.0 Wesley: 59.0

SACKS Barno/Dunn/Patu: 3.5 Balous: 3

INTERCEPTIONS Angel/Floyd: 7 Harris: 4

KICKING Ball: 70-81 PAT; 14-24 FG: 112 PTS Gowins: 67-77 PAT; 11-19 FG: 100 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 50.7 PPG (13th); 278.2 YPG (15th) 54.4 PPG (7th); 264.3 YPG (17th)

TEAM DEFENSE 50.5 PPG (8th); 290.3 YPG (10th) 64.6 PPG (19th); 318.3 YPG (18th)

DALLAS DESPERADOS (10-1) AT COLUMBUS DESTROYERS (6-5)

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 7:00 P.M. E.T.

COLUMBUS SPORTS NET - LIVE

AFL NET

DESPERADOS: Leads Eastern Division...Five-game winning streak against Columbus...8-2 in last 10 games against division opponents...Can clinch Division title and first-round bye with win...Offense leads League in third-down comp. pct. (60.3) and red zone pct. (84.6%)...Offensive leads League in sacks allowed (2)...Offense ranks fourth in rushing yards (23.7) and scoring (61.5)...QB CLINT DOLEZEL ranks third in passer-rating (125.3). Ranks fourth in comp. pct. (69.6). Ranks fifth in touchdowns (72)...WR/DB WILL PETTIS ranks second in all-purpose-yards (1,897)...FB JOSH WHITE ranks second in rushing yards (227)...Defense ranks second in third-down comp. pct. (40.7) and fourth-down comp. pct. (37.0)...Defense ranks fourth in total yards (275.7)...Defense ranks fifth in rushing yards (14.1) and net turnover differential (+5)...Defense tied for fifth in interceptions (15)... DL COLSTON WEATHERINGTON tied for first in forced fumbles (5). Ranks third in sacks (8.0). Ranks fourth in tackles for loss (8.5)...LB DUKE PETTIJOHN tied for third in defensive fumble recoveries (3.0)...DB BOBBY KEYES leads rookies in INTs (6)...DB JERMAINE JONES ranks second is passes defensed (18)... DESTROYERS: Currently on franchise second-best five-game home winning streak... Offense ranks fourth in red zone pct. (80.8%)...Offense ranks fifth in rushing yards (21.9), and fourth-down pc. (65.0)...QB MATT NAGY leads team in passing with 2,321 yards and 49 touchdowns...WR DAMIEN GROCE ranks fifth in all-purpose yards (1,767)...Defense ranks fourth in scoring (48.8)...Defense tied for fourth in rushing touchdowns (1.364)...Defense tied for fifth in passing touchdowns (5.182)... DL KEN JONES ranks first in tackles for loss (12.0). Ranks second in sacks (8.5)...Offense ranks third in kickoff return average (20.3).

2007 LEADERS DESPERADOS DESTROYERS

SERIES LEADER LEADS 6-1

LAST FIVE GAMES 4-1 3-2

LAST GAME Won vs. Chicago: 52-48 (Week 11) Lost at Colorado: 40-58

2007 LEADERS DESPERADOS DESTROYERS

PASSING Dolezel: 261-375-3104-72-8 Nagy: 210-338-2321-49-8

RECEIVING Pettis: 85-878-26 Groce: 87-1017-21

RUSHING White: 65-227-9 Wells: 54-133-9

TACKLES Jones: 63.0 Hefflin: 73.0

SACKS Weatherington: 8 Jones: 8.5

INTERCEPTIONS Keyes: 6 Brown: 5

KICKING Sievers: 71-73 PAT; 5-8 FG: 86 PTS Martinez: 57-69 PAT; 10-17 FG: 87 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 61.5 PPG (4th); 309.3 YPG (6th) 51.0 PPG (12th); 252.7 YPG (19th)

TEAM DEFENSE 50.3 PPG (6th); 275.7 YPG (4th) 48.8 PPG (4th); 288.6 YPG (9th)

TAMPA BAY STORM (5-6) AT GEORGIA FORCE (9-2)

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 7:00 P.M. E.T.

CATCH 47 & BRIGHT HOUSE - LIVE

CSS - NDD, 5/27 AT 1:00 P.M. E.T.

SIRIUS RADIO - CHANNEL 119

STORM: Going for first five-game winning streak since 2004...Offense ranks second in rushing touchdowns (24)...QB BRETT DIETZ leads AFL in fourth-quarter passer rating (142.8)...Defense ranks fifth in red zone pct. (69.8%)... Defense ranks fourth in third-down comp. pct. (41.3)...Defense tied for fifth in interceptions (15)... DB JEROID JOHNSON tied for fifth in interceptions (6)...DB KHALID NAZIRUDDIN tied for fifth among rookies in interceptions (2)...DL MARK WORD tied for fourth among rookies in tackles for loss (3.0)...K SETH MARLER ranks second among rookies in touchbacks (17). Ranks third among rookie kickers in scoring (84 points- 57 PATs, 9 FGs)...FORCE: Leads Southern Division...Highest scoring team in AFL (63.4)...Offense ranks second in total yards (334.4) and red zone pct. (82.0%)...Offensive tied for second in sacks allowed (3)...Offense tied for fifth in first downs (21.9)... QB CHRIS GREISEN leads League in passer rating (133.0) and comp. pct. (73.9). Ranks second in touchdowns (84). Ranks third in yards (3,458). Tied for fourth in completions (275)...WR CHRIS JACKSON ranks second in receptions (100). Ranks third in yards (1,319). Tied for third in scoring (210 points)...WR TROY BERGERON ranks fifth in yards (1,231)...Defense leads League in sacks (20)...Defense ranks second in rushing yards per game (12.8)...DB HAMIM MILLIGAN leads team in tackles (67.0)...FB/LB UMAR MUHAMMAD ranks fifth in tackles for loss (8.0).

2007 LEADERS STORM FORCE

SERIES LEADER LEADS 7-4

LAST FIVE GAMES 4-1 4-1

LAST GAME Won vs. Arizona: 59-50 Lost at Los Angeles: 51-57

2007 LEADERS STORM FORCE

PASSING Dietz: 89-132-1040-20-2 Greisen: 275-372-3458-84-8

RECEIVING Toliver: 90-1109-17 Jackson: 100-1319-32

RUSHING Filer: 27-96-9 Huebner: 23-89-4

TACKLES Johnson: 71.0 Milligan: 67.0

SACKS Briggs: 5 Smith: 5.5

INTERCEPTIONS Johnson: 6 Milligan: 3

KICKING Marler: 57-60 PAT; 9-11 FG; 84 PTS Martinez: 13-14 PAT; 1-2 FG: 16 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 47.0 PPG (18th); 291.2 YPG (11th) 63.4 PPG (1st); 334.4 YPG (2nd)

TEAM DEFENSE 51.6 PPG (9th); 285.0 YPG (6th) 55.9 PPG (14th); 309.5 YPG (15th)

CHICAGO RUSH (8-3) AT ARIZONA RATTLERS (3-9)

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 10:00 P.M. E.T.

CSN CHICAGO - LIVE

FSN ARIZONA - LIVE

RUSH: Leads Central Division...3-0 all-time following games against Nashville...Offense tied for third in fourth down percentage (66.7)...Offense tied for fourth in rushing touchdowns (21)...Offense tied for fifth in red zone pct. (80.4%)...QB MATT D'ORAZIO leads quarterbacks in rushing touchdowns (10), and attempts (44)...WR BOBBY SIPPIO leads AFL in scoring (246 points- 41 TDs). Ranks second in yards (1,356). Ranks third in third-down receptions (15). Ranks fourth in receptions (97)...Defense holds highest net turnover differential (+20), and take-aways (34)...Defense tied for first in interceptions (18) ...Defense ranks second in scoring (46.5)... DB DEJUAN ALFONZO leads AFL in defensive fumble recoveries (5)...DB DENNISON ROBINSON tied for third in tackles (78.5), and defensive fumble recoveries (3.0)...DL E.J. BURT tied for third in forced fumbles (4)...K DAN FRANTZ ranks fourth in touchbacks (27)...RATTLERS: 3-0 all-time at home against Chicago...Offense tied for League lead in fourth-down comp. pct. (70.6)...Offensive tied for second in sacks allowed (3)...Offense ranks third in yards per game (325.5) and first downs (22.3)...Offense ranks fifth in scoring (56.7). Offense tied for fifth in red zone pct. (80.4%)...QB SHERDRICK BONNER ranks second in AFL in yards (3,548). Tied for third in touchdowns (74). Ranks fourth in third-down passer rating (106.1)...WR TRANDON HARVEY ranks leads all rookies in receptions (84), yards (1,226) and touchdowns (27). Ranks second in AFL in third-down receptions (16)...FB BO KELLY ranks third in rushing yards (196)...Defense leads League in rushing yards allowed per game (8.6)... Defense ranks second in red zone pct. (67.4%)....Defense ranks third in rushing touchdowns allowed per game (1.0)... LB GRANT STEEN tied for third among rookies in INTs (3)...DB KEYUO CRAVER tied for third in tackles (78.5), and forced fumbles (3).

2007 LEADERS RUSH RATTLERS

SERIES LEADER LEADS 4-0

LAST FIVE GAMES 3-2 2-3

LAST GAME Lost vs. Nashville: 27-44 Lost at Tampa Bay: 50-59

2007 LEADERS RUSH RATTLERS

PASSING D'Orazio: 240-360-2671-55-8 Bonner: 275-433-3548-74-12

RECEIVING Sippio: 97-1356-41 Harvey: 84-1226-27

RUSHING D'Orazio: 44-81-10 Kelly: 75-196-12

TACKLES Robinson: 78.5 Craver: 78.5

SACKS Burt: 5 Gaines: 3

INTERCEPTIONS Unertl: 5 Steen: 3

KICKING Frantz: 73-81 PAT; 7-19 FG: 94 PTS Rush: 5-7 PAT; 1-3 FG: 8 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 54.5 PPG (6th); 255.3 YPG (18th) 56.7 PPG (5th); 325.5 YPG (3rd)

TEAM DEFENSE 46.5 PPG (2nd); 286.4 YPG (7th) 60.1 PPG (16th); 325.6 YPG (19th)

PHILADELPHIA SOUL (5-6) AT AUSTIN WRANGLERS (3-8)

SUNDAY, MAY 27, 4:00 P.M.

CSN PHILADELPHIA - LIVE

FSN SOUTHWEST - SDD, 5/28 AT 12:00 A.M. E.T.

SOUL: Offense ranks fourth in third-down comp. pct. (53.7)...QB TONY GRAZIANI ranks third in percentage of completions that are touchdowns (17.9)...WR CHARLES PAULEY ranks fourth in all-purpose-yards (1,790). Tied for fifth in third-down receptions (14)...Defense leads League in third down comp. pct. (38.5)... Defense ranks second in field goal pct. (31.3) and take-aways (29)...Defense tied for second in sacks (17)...Defense ranks fifth in scoring (49.0)...Defense tied for fifth in passing touchdowns (5.182)...DB EDDIE MOTEN ranks first in passes defensed (21). Ranks second in interceptions (8)...DL DWAYNE MISSOURI ranks second in defensive fumble recoveries (4). Tied for third in forced fumbles (4). Tied for fourth in sacks (6.0)...DL BRYAN SAVE leads rookies in tackles for loss (4.5) and sacks (4.0). Tied for second in forced fumbles among rookies (3)...Ranks second in average start of field position after kickoff for defense (9.1)...Defense ranks second in kickoff return average (15.3)... K TODD FRANCE ranks second in touchbacks (29)...WRANGLERS: Offense leads League in rushing yards per game (34.0)... QB LANG CAMPBELL leads team with 569 passing yards and seven TDs in two starts...FB OTIS AMEY ranks fourth among rookies in third-down receptions (9), 6 of which were touchdown receptions. Ranks fifth among rookies in rushing yards (38), receptions (50), and receiving yards (614)...Defense ranks fifth in rushing yard allowed per game (2.1)...DL ROB SCHROEDER ranks second among rookies in sacks (3.5)... K MARK LEWIS ranks third among kickers in scoring (109 points, 70 PATs, 13 FGs).

2007 LEADERS SOUL WRANGLERS

SERIES LEADER LEADS 2-1

LAST FIVE GAMES 1-4 1-4

LAST GAME Won vs. New Orleans: 78-34 Lost vs. Orlando: 45-46

2007 LEADERS SOUL WRANGLERS

PASSING Graziani: 108-179-1433-32-4 Campbell: 53-81-569-42-10

RECEIVING Pauley: 74-1104-19 D. Lewis: 87-1162-22

RUSHING Ours: 22-67-5 Robinson: 15-62-5

TACKLES Moten: 62.5 Coggins: 64.5

SACKS Missouri: 6 Schroeder: 3.5

INTERCEPTIONS Moten: 8 Damond, Mason: 2

KICKING France: 73-82 PAT; 5-11 FG: 88 PTS M. Lewis: 70-73 PAT; 13-21 FG: 109 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 53.6 PPG (8th); 267.1 YPG (16th) 50.5 PPG (14th); 292.1 YPG (10th)

TEAM DEFENSE 49.0 PPG (5th); 307.3 YPG (14th) 56.2 PPG (15th); 307.2 YPG (13th)

NEW YORK DRAGONS (4-7) AT NEW ORLEANS VOODOO (4-7)

MONDAY, MAY 28, 8:00 P.M. E.T.

ESPN2 & ESPN360.COM

ANNOUNCERS: TREY WINGO & MARK SCHLERETH

Inaugural meeting between teams

DRAGONS: Averaging 60 points in last four contests...3-1 since QB AARON GARCIAS return...Garcia is only player with consecutive Offensive Player of the Week honors this season (Week's 11 & 12)...WR MIKE HORACEK ranks fourth AFL in receiving yards (1,276). Ranks second on team in rushing yards (39)...WR KEVIN SWAYNE ranks third on team in receptions (52), yards (561) and touchdowns (14)...WR/DB DASHANE DENNIS leads team in kickoff returns (27), yards (584) and touchdowns (3)...Defense ranks second in rushing touchdowns (9)...Defense ranks fifth in fourth-down comp. pct. (47.1)...Defense tied for fifth in INTs (15)...DL KEVIN CARBERRY tied for third among rookies in sacks (2.0). Tied for fourth among rookies in tackles for loss (3.0)...DL JOHN NIX tied for third among rookies in sacks (2.0). Tied for fourth among rookies in tackles for loss (3.0)...DB BILLY PARKER tied for third in passes defensed (17)...K CARTER WARLEY ranks third among rookies in touchbacks (16). Ranks fourth among rookie kickers in scoring (80 points- 65 PATs, 5 FGs)...VOODOO: 6-1 all-time against Eastern Division opponents...QB ANDY KELLY ranks fifth in third-down passer-rating (101.9)...FB/LB DAN CURRAN leads team in rushing attempts (27) and yards (60)...WR/DB TYRONNE JONES leads team in kickoff return yards (539), and overall touchdowns (18). Ranks second in receiving yards (634)...Defense ranks third in total yards per game (275.6)...Defense ranks fourth in fourth-down comp. pct. (46.2)...Defense tied for fourth in passing touchdowns (57)...WR/LB TREMAINE NEAL ranks second in INTs (2). Ranks fourth in tackles (27.5)...DB WILLIAM HAITH leads team in INTs (3). Ranks second on team in tackles (44.5)...DL HENRY TAYLOR ranks third in tackles for loss (9.0). Tied for fourth in sacks (6.0)...Defense leads League in kickoff return average (13.3).

2007 LEADERS DRAGONS VOODOO

SERIES LEADER FIRST MEETING

LAST FIVE GAMES 3-2 1-4

LAST GAME Won vs. Kansas City: 62-56 Lost at Philadelphia: 34-78

2007 LEADERS DRAGONS VOODOO

PASSING Garcia: 92-141-1061-29-3 Kelly: 257-383-2520-41-9

RECEIVING Horacek: 87-1276-27 Jordan: 61-574-9

RUSHING Toombs: 27-90-9 Curran: 27-60-3

TACKLES Dennis: 58.5 Brown: 65.5

SACKS Carberry/Nix: 2 Taylor: 6

INTERCEPTIONS Holder/Parker: 4 Haith: 3

KICKING Warley: 65-74 PAT; 5-13 FG: 80 PTS Houle: 58-71 PAT; 10-20 FG: 88 PTS

TEAM OFFENSE 50.4 PPG (15th); 283.5 YPG (13th) 48.0 PPG (17th); 292.3 YPG (9th)

TEAM DEFENSE 55.1 PPG (13th); 304.6 YPG (12th) 53.5 PPG (10th); 275.6 YPG (3rd)

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