The Neptunes Strike the Rocks in a Beat Down

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The Virginia Beach Neptunes snapped a two game losing streak with a win against the Harrisonburg Valley Bees and wanted to continue their win streak against the Honolulu Rocks. The ‘Tunes and Rocks first matchup was a season favorite as the ‘Tunes won by 1.5 points. The Honolulu Rocks were looking to take down the Neptunes after their first matchup didn’t go as planned. The Neptunes came out strong in a comfortable win over the Rocks 162.26 to 128.04. Their overall record goes to 6-4, while The Honolulu Rocks fall to 5-5. QB Kirk Cousins has led the ‘Tunes throughout this entire season and especially for this matchup. He was strutting the field with 327 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown, 1 interception, and 2 rushing touchdowns. His hard work earned a team high 35.58 points this week, although it was a not quite as high from his 50.80 points the last time these teams met.

Next week, Virginia Beach Neptunes will meet league-leader Las Vegas Spades (9-1, 1,582.96). The Honolulu Rocks takes on Harrisonburg Valley Bees (5-5, 1,262.90).

Matchup Preview

  • The Las Vegas Spades come into next Monday’s game with a 9-1-0 record dominating the SCOM FC in first place
  • The Virginia Beach Neptunes come into next Monday’s game with a 6-4-0 record, sitting one spot below the Spades in second place on the SCOM FC
  • Both QB’s for the ‘Tunes, Kirk Cousins has been stellar ranked in the top ten for all QB’s in the league.
  • Larry Fitzgerald WR and Mark Ingram RB both sit in the top ten for their respected positions
  • The Neptunes added WR T.Y. Hilton and dropped WR Nelson Agholor.
  • Las Vegas Spades QB’s Dak Prescott and Drew Brews have been true threats to the league and look to come on top Monday night against a Neptunes’ weak passing defense.
  • Las Vegas Spades #1 ranked WR Antonio Brown remains one of the biggest threats to the ‘Tunes as he looks to bounce back from a sub-par performance week 10
  • Las Vegas #1 ranked TE Travis Kelce has been nothing but perfect this season as he looks to put up his fifth 20 point performance of the season.

 

Virginia Beach Neptunes Season Notes

  • After RB Ty Montgomery suffered multiple rib injuries during week five, he has not been a strong player in the backfield for the ‘Tunes.
  • RB DeMarco Murray continues to battle his knee injury by receiving treatment
  • QB 2 Josh McNown will not be playing in the Spades matchup due to a bye