Game Notes: Austin Atmosphere vs. Harrisonburg Valley Bees

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GAME NOTES

Austin Atmospheres vs. Harrisonburg Valley Bees

Bridgeforth Stadium – Harrisonburg, Va.

2018 Austin Atmospheres Schedule

Date Opponent Location Time / Result TV Radio
9/11/18 Louisville Lions Louisville, Kentucky 11:45PM EST/ 120.70-166.90 (L) WXXA790, KXAN, KVUE KTXX, KVET, KZNX
9/18/18 Austin Rockets Austin, Texas 11:38PM EST/137.84-128.36 (W) KXAN, KVUE KRLD, KILT, KESN, KTCK
9/25/18 Orlando Sharks Orlando, Florida 2:23AM EST/ 151.28-81.42 (W) WFTV, WUCF, KXAN, KVUE WYGM, WDBO, WHOO, WAMT
10/3/18 Harrisonburg Valley Bees Harrisonburg, Virginia 11:48PM EST/ 134.78-112.18 (W) WHSV WSVA, W221CF
10/10/18 Memphis Suns Austin, Texas 8:20PM EST/ N/A KTXX

KVET

KZNX

 

 

 KTBC

KXAN

 

 
Other dates of Note
10/5/18 October is breast cancer awareness month! Every Friday, for the rest of the month, University of Texas at Austin representatives will be handing out free, pink “Fight Like a Longhorn” t-shirts.
10/15/18 Today is the second anniversary of the Austin Atmosphere becoming approved to be an official NFL team! We will be handing out free Kirk Cousins bobble heads to the first 7,000 people to enter the stadium.
10/28/18 Join David Johnson and Mike Evans as they dress up in their spookiest costumes pregame to celebrate Halloween! The fan with the most creative costume will win a chance to hang out in the Austin Atmosphere locker room before the game on Monday.

Game Recaps

Austin vs. Harrisonburg, 10.3.18 

The Austin Atmosphere took care of business Wednesday evening against the Harrisonburg Valley Bees, buzzing by their division rival, 134.78-112-18. Austin quarterback Kirk Cousins was the difference maker, as he exploded for 422 passing yards and 3 passing touchdowns for a total of 55.68. His performance gave him the third-highest point total in the league this week. Running back David Johnson also had a phenomenal afternoon, rushing for 71 yards and a touchdown, while also pulling in three receptions for 41 yards. He totaled17.20 points, his second best outing of the season to date. The Harrisonburg Valley Bees were carried by the steady play of their two premier signal callers. Quarterback Russell Wilson threw for 172 yards and ran for an additional 21, earning him 19.98 points on the day. Quarterback Dak Prescott also preformed admirably, tallying 255 passing yards and 2 passing touchdowns for 24.40 points. This was the Atmosphere’s third consecutive victory (3-1). They were able to hold their position of sixth place in the league and third place in the second section division. The Valley Bees were never able to take the lead away from the Atmosphere and their subpar performance dropped them to 1-3 on the season.

 

Match-up Preview vs. Memphis Suns 

Oct. 3, 2018; Harrisonburg, Va, USA; Austin Atmosphere running back David Johnson (31) against the Harrisonburg Valley Bees at Bridgeforth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
  • The Austin Atmosphere (3-1) are projected to lose their matchup against the Memphis Suns (1-3) during their game Wednesday. They are projected to score 112 points and the Suns are projected to score 122.66 points.
  • Both teams have seen solid play from their starting quarterbacks so far this season. Kirk Cousins is the sixth highest rated quarterback at the moment and Cam Newton checks in at 16th. Despite these numbers, Newton is projected to score 2.19 more points that Cousins.
  • The Austin Atmosphere are ranked 6th overall in their division, with a 3-1-0 record.
  • The Memphis Suns are ranked 11th overall in their division, with a 1-3-0 record.
  • Due to Eifert’s injury, TE Austin Hooper has been thrust into the starting role for the first time this season.
  • Atmosphere star WR Mike Evans will sit this week for rest. He is currently sixth in the league for receiving yards this season with 426 yards.
  • Due to an injury depleted receiving department, the Atmosphere have been rumored to be scouting the trade market for more receiving targets.

Austin Atmosphere Season Notes  

  • QB Kirk Cousins (172.58 total points) is currently the second highest scoring QB in the league behind Drew Brees (183.3 total points). This week he faces a Suns defense that is coming off their best game of the season, thanks to two fumble recoveries and a defensive touchdown.
  • Despite a 3-1 record, the Atmosphere are 10.66 point underdogs against the 1-3 Suns in the NFL sports odds.
  • The injury bug continues to decimate the Atmosphere, as star TE Tyler Eifert fractured his right ankle during Wednesday’s game. He has been benched while he recovers. This injury will likely end Eifert’s season.
  • Marlon Mack wont play Thursday against the Patriots due to his lingering hamstring injury. He will be sidelined for a third straight contest.
  • Starting Monday, Austin restaurants and food businesses have to come up with alternatives to tossing extra food in the trash. The city hopes businesses donate the extra food to those in need.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-restaurants-can-no-longer-throw-away-food/1490252822

  • The Texas Longhorns held off Kansas State 19-14 to snap their five-game road losing streak

https://cbsaustin.com/sports/college/texas-hold-off-kansas-state-19-14-to-snap-road-skid

  • A gas line break at a downtown Austin apartment complex prompted the evacuation of residents and closure of streets on Wednesday afternoon.

https://patch.com/texas/downtownaustin/gas-leak-prompts-evacuation-downtown-austin-apartments