Thursday, Oct. 5
Director of Public Relations Ryan Cross
Crossrw@Chattanooga.chickadees.org
@ChatChicks
Game Recap
The Chattanooga Chickadees picked up their first win of the season this Sunday, recording a season-high 148.66 points against the Madison Moose. The most dominate mismatch took place in the first running back position where Lamar Miller accounted for 75 yards rushing, 56 yards receiving, and two touchdowns (one through the air and one on the ground) accounting for 29 points. Miller cast a large shadow against his Moose counterpart, who was generated less than one point for Madison. Jameis Winston continues to improve and has put up back-to-back 30+ point games. This week Winston accumulated 332 yards and three touchdowns on 22 completions. Another staple of the Chickadee offense, Leonard Fournette, put up season-high numbers, rushing for 86 yards and tacking on 59 more through the air topped off with an appearance in the end zone. Sammy Watkins underperformed this week, coming off of a 29-point game the week before, the defense was prepared for him as a weapon and held Watkins to only 17 yards receiving.
Matchup Preview
- After missing a field goal in three consecutive games, the Chickadees release K Will Lutz.
- Fresno QB Marcus Mariota is a big question mark going into Sunday’s matchup. Mariota suffered a hamstring injury in week 4.
- Another big week is expected out of WR & QB combo Jameis Winston and Mike Evans who will face a less than stellar pass defense.
- The Chickadees will be the first to face RB Doug Martin who is coming off a 4-week suspension, however, his role on the team is unclear.
- Chickadee TE Zach Ertz consistently puts up double-digit numbers and will face off against Flames TE Jason Witten who is coming off two consecutive weeks under two points.
Chattanooga Chickadee’s Season Notes
- Picked up Jets Defense to replace Ravens Defense.
- Picked up K Harrison Butker to replace K Will Lutz
- Leonard Fournette did not practice this week and is listed as questionable for this week’s matchup.
- Chattanooga City Council opens the door for urban farming.
- 21-year-old Chattanooga entrepreneur launches his newest venture “Young and Hungry” to help young people start and sustain businesses.
- Chattanooga Police attempt to bridge the gap with citizens with National Night Out.