Orlando Octopi vs. Louisville Lions: Game Note #4

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Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Orlando Octopi Game Notes 

Craig Douglas

Media Relations Director

Email: douglajc@dukes.jmu.edu

Game Recap:

The Orlando Octopi was able to top the Louisville Lions 90.38- 47.90. After an early lead Sunday, the Octopi never looked back despite hitting lower than their projection of 106.83 points. Quarterback Andy Dalton led the team with 27.16 points while running back Dion Lewis performed with a strong 21.50 points. Wide Receiver A.J. Green also looked strong as his 14 targets mean his targets have increased in three consecutive games. To further help the Octopi, the Lions had several starters score zero points. With the crucial win, Orlando climbed to ninth place (5-2 for the season) and the Louisville dropped to sixth place (5-2 for the season).

Match Up Preview: (Orlando Octopi vs. Austin Rockets)

  • Orlando Octopi will take on the Austin Rockets (5-3) for the first time this season
  • Octopi are projected to beat the Rockets 98.19- 95.47
  • Rockets quarterback Matt Ryan has a bye this week
  • Key running back for the Octopi, Dion Lewis, has a bye this week so the Octopi must find a way to work around his absence
  • Orlando wide receivers A.J. Green and Stefon Diggs are projected a total of 31.66 points to outscore Rockets wide receivers Jermaine Kearse and Michael Thomas who are projected a combined score of 29.63

Season Notes: