9/24/2018
Paige Corry, Senior Director of Athletic Communications
Email:corrypm@dukes.jmu.edu
Twitter: paigecorry
Game Recaps
The Orlando Octopi now holds the record of 1-2 placing them currently at 10th in the league. Deshaun Watson as starting quarterback this week had a total of 385 passing yards securing him 34.0 points that also includes his 36 rushing yards throughout the game. He outplayed Honolulu’s QB Sam Bradford who finished the game with only 157 passing yards and one fumble earning him only 13.28 points. Rounding out the first quarter of the game Orlando’s wide receiver AJ Green catches a 31-yard pass and is able to remain in bounds after the pressure from the Honolulu defense and scores a touchdown for Orlando. In the second half Charles Clay tight end was able to give Orlando 18 receiving yards giving his team an additional 3.80 points. However, it was running back Dion Lewis that was able to accomplish 28 rushing yards and 14 receiving yards that placed Orlando in key positions on the field. In addition, another key player in this week for Orlando was the kicker Wil Lutz with a total of six kicks made this game. He is showing to be a strong and reliable member for the Octopi. Although Orlando did not win this game the team does have strong talent that is to be brought against the Predators next week.
Match-up Preview
- Game four will be held at Nike Stadium in Portland, Oregon.
- Orlando Octopi are projected to lose 110.6 to 114.62
- A Dalton quarterback is expected to have 16.88 points against Honolulu’s quarterback S.Darnold only projected to gain 12.71 points for his team.
- Orlando’s defense is projected on receiving 5.67 points next game holding close to Honolulu’s 6.45 points.
- W. Lutz Orlando’s kicker is projected to only gain 7.93 points but after his strong performance week 3 Orlando is hoping that his intensity and ability to play under pressure continues.
- D. Watson quarterback is projected to have a strong game. With his current skills on and off the field during practice, Orlando is expecting him to be a key player.
- Still awaiting A.J Green’s injury clearance, however, it is looking like the injury was no major medical issue.
- Honolulu’s Evan Engram is out currently due to a knee injury after an MCL sprain.
- Orlando’s wide receiver Stefon Diggs will be facing off against Honolulu’s T.Y Hilton, however, projected that Hilton will have a stronger game he is having medical issues due to chest and hamstring injury in their last game.
Orlando Octopi Season Notes
- Waiting to see on AJ Green’s injury report which comes out on Thursday to see if he will be able to play next week. He stated that he will be ready but a report from medical is still needed to be carried out.
- Even though Wil Lutz missed a 44-yard kick his talents are still strong for Orlando.
- Leonard Fournette did not put in much practice time and is being considered for a trade due to lack of performance.
- Diggs had the lowest yardage but is expected to turn around in the games to come.
- Watson bounced back in second half with the determination to throw meaningful passes to Orlando.
- For running back position Javorius Allen is expected to replace Lenorad Fournette because he is showing great talent in practice.
- NFL Orlando Octopus included will be donating 1 million dollars to those affected by the hurricane.
- Local football team wins by 17 points first home game after school shooting.
- Still many repairs to surrounding areas due to hurricane Irma.
- Senate election for District 12 November 8, 2018.
- Large hail storms across central Florida.