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July 3, 2018 - Arena Football League (AFL) - Washington Valor News Release
Valor host Brigade in final game of regular season
The Washington Valor play their final game of the regular season next Saturday, July 7 at 3 p.m. at Capital One Arena, taking on the Baltimore Brigade. The game will be broadcast live on Monumental Sports Network, NBC Sports Washington, AFL Now and Facebook Watch.
Valor fall, 55-41, to Empire
The Washington Valor lost, 55-41, to the Albany Empire Friday night at Capital One Arena. Valor quarterback Arvell Nelson threw for 303 yards, accounted for six total touchdowns and was named Offensive Player of the Game. Empire quarterback Tommy Grady threw for seven touchdowns, earning the game's Most Valuable Player award.
Nelson looks to stay hot this weekend vs. Baltimore
With his 303 passing yards against Albany, Nelson became just the second quarterback to record multiple 300-yard games this season, joining Soul quarterback Shane Austin. Nelson's 345 yards against Philadelphia in Week 8 stands as the highest total in the AFL this season. Nelson threw for 223 yards and four touchdowns in his only matchup with the Brigade this season.
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IMPORTANT DATE:
Saturday, July 7: Valor welcome the Brigade to Capital One Arena Saturday afternoon for final game of regular season.
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