October 19, 2016
Ryan Rutherford
Communications Director
rutherford@sasquatches.com
Game Recap
The Baltimore Bayhawks annihilated the Sacramento Sasquatches in a matchup where the Sacramento offense just could never get going. After a tough outing for Ryan Tannehill last week scoring only 9.64 points, Sacramento decided to make a switch at quarterback and go with Ryan Fitzpatrick. He did even worse, scoring only 6.16 points, and the Sasquatches will make another quarterback change for next week. Baltimore had two positions account for 0 points but they could have had just Odell Beckham and Cam Newton and won. Beckham had one of the best games of his career scoring 47.20 points from 222 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. Newton accumulated 34.98 points through 3 touchdowns and over 300 passing yards. The Sasquatches were one of the only teams who did not eclipse 100 points last week, so look for the offense to come out fired up next week.
Matchup Preview
-Next week will be a matchup of the two teams at the bottom of the standings who have scored the least amount of points.
-The Memphis Monsters are still looking for their first win on the season.
-Sacramento is projected to win in a close game, 130.62-125.06.
-All eyes will be on Collin Kaepernick as he makes his first start for the Sasquatches.
-The Monsters are making an interesting choice at running back, starting Mike Davis who is only owned in 0.2% of fantasy leagues but could see a lot of action due to Carlos Hyde’s injury.
-Melvin Gordon is projected to have the best game with 22.70 points.
-A win for Sacramento could move them up in the standings as they are currently tied with the Orlando Blooms, Richmond Renegades, and Oklahoma City Orioles at 2-4.
Sacramento Sasquatches Season Notes
-Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has been dropped after his poor performance last week.
-Jordan Matthews was limited at practice on Wednesday but should be good to go come game time.
-Eddie Royal has been sitting out of practice this week with a toe injury, his status for Sunday is undecided at the moment.
-The Sacramento Kings are looking to buy properties around the city to develop and improve a disadvantaged part of the city.
–City approves $83.4 million update to Community Center Theatre, an aging performing arts venue.
-Authorities have identified Jerod Watson as the primary suspect in the triple homicide of a local pastor and her grandsons.