Two Teams Look To Clinch Playoff Spots This Week
Published on May 9, 2007 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK - The Dallas Desperados (9-1) and Georgia Force (8-1) can become the first two teams to claim playoff berths as the Drive to ArenaBowl XXI New Orleans kicks into high gear for Week 11.
Dallas, who was the top seed in the 2006 playoffs but lost in the National Conference Championship game to the Orlando Predators, is undefeated at home this season and is 9-1 in their last 10 home contests. The Dallas Desperados host the Chicago Rush on Russell Athletic ESPN Arena Football Monday on May 14, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN360.com.
Georgia can clinch a playoff berth while on its bye week.
Following is each team's postseason-clinching scenario for Week 11:
The DALLAS DESPERADOS clinch a National Conference playoff spot with the following scenario:
1) Dallas win
The GEORGIA FORCE clinch a National Conference playoff spot with the following scenario:
1) New Orleans VooDoo loss + Tampa Bay Storm loss + New York Dragons loss + Austin Wranglers loss + Dallas Desperados win
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