Chickadees extinguish Fuegos’ win streak – Week #6 Game Note #2

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10/11/17

Ryan Abbott

Media Relations Coordinator

rabbott@fresnofuegos.com

 

Game Recap

The Fresno Fuegos lost to the Chattanooga Chickadees by a score of 186.22-105.62. The leading scorer on the Fuegos was Tom Brady who put up 32.68 points, while throwing for 303 yards and one touchdown. Brady has now scored 30 or more points in 4 consecutive games. Both of the Fuegos’ running backs contributed with Doug Martin scoring 15.2 and Kareem Hunt totaling 15.6 points. Martin returned to the field after missing the first four games due to suspension. Furthermore, Marcus Mariota was sidelined due to a hamstring injury and scored zero points as a result. Unfortunately, Fresno’s star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. broke his ankle Sunday. This week he underwent surgery and will miss the remainder of the season. Ultimately, big performances by Chattanooga’s Leonard Fournette (35.40 pts.) and Carson Wentz (46.26 pts.) overpowered the Fuegos.

 

Matchup Preview

  • Fresno Fuegos (3-2) face off against the Virginia Beach Neptunes (3-2).
  • Fresno quarterback Marcus Mariota expressed confidence on Wednesday that he will be able to play in the upcoming game.
  • Odell Beckham Jr. underwent surgery earlier this week and will miss the remainder of the Fuegos’ season.
  • The Fuegos acquired running back Adrian Peterson to replace Beckham Jr. on the active roster.
  • Star quarterback Tom Brady did not participate in practice Wednesday. The Fresno QB is dealing with a shoulder injury. Brady’s status for Sunday remains unclear.
  • Both teams have a 3-2 record meaning the game will have important implications on the standings.
  • The Netunes’ biggest threat is quarterback Aaron Rodgers who has scored 171.98 points this season.
  • Netunes’ wide receiver Stefon Diggs did not practice on Wednesday due to a groin injury suffered during last week’s game.
  • Ty Montgomery who missed last week’s game for Virginia Beach due to a rib injury practiced fully on Wednesday.

 

Fresno Fuegos Season Notes