Megladons swim past Orioles to record breaking win. Week 3 Game Note 2

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Max Barefoot, Assistant Director of Communications, barefomc@dukes.jmu.edu, @mfoot320

 

 

Game Recap

The Honolulu Megladons blew by the Oklahoma City Orioles by a lopsided score of 147.52 to 74.78. The 72.74-point margin is the highest recorded in the league this season. Honolulu used standout performances by running back Devonta Freeman (32.70) and quarterback Joe Flacco (28.76) to put up the second most points for the week in the league. The Megladons got the lead Thursday night after the Patriots defense posted 18 points for causing three turnovers, and never surrendered it. Even though wide receivers Dez Bryant and Mohamed Sanu under-performed their projections, quarterback Derek Carr continued his dominant start to the season with a solid 18.86 points Carr is still rated the second quarterback in fantasy thus far with a total of 100.18 points. The gap between these two teams could have been worse. The Megladons chose not to suit up wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. who had a league high 43.50 points this week. Jones had 205 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Matchup Preview

  • Honolulu is projected to lose to Richmond by a score of 91.46-110.34
  • The Richmond Renegades are lead by their two terrific quarterbacks Drew Bress and Andrew Luck. Bress is ranked the number one overall fantasy player so far this year, while Luck is ranked in the top five of quarterbacks.
  • Honolulu looks to continue their good luck, having surrendered the least amount of points to opponents in the league with 310.34 (103.43 points/game). Richmond averages 134.46 points each week.
  • Richmond will be missing star wide-out Jordy Nelson this week due to a bye week.
  • Arian Foster will miss his second straight game due to a hamstring injury.
  • Honolulu’s receiving core isn’t at full strength. Dez Bryant, Mohammed Sanu, and Sammy Watkins all have injuries and are in danger of missing this week’s matchup.
  • The Megladons are currently in fifth place in the league while Richmond is right behind at six.

 

Honolulu Megladons Season Notes

  • The Megladons dropped Shane Vereen due to a season ending Achilles injury, but have picked up fellow Giants running back Orleans Darkwa.
  • Arian Foster was removed from last Sunday game with a hamstring injury, and hasn’t practiced since. Foster is scheduled to miss his second straight game.
  • Honolulu decided to drop running Jerrick McKinnon and add quarterback Brian Hoyer. Hoyer is the Bears new started due to Jay Cutler’s thumb injury.
  • The Megladons recently declined a trade offer by the Austin Armadillos. Austin offered Charles Sims, DeSean Jackson, and Martellus Bennett for Jordan Reed and Marvin Jones Jr.
  • Honolulu will be electing its 19th mayor on November 8th. That being said, the first Mayoral Debate is scheduled for tonight September 29th.
  • Weather storm “Ulika” weakened into a tropical remnant and won’t be as forceful when it hits Hawaii next weak.
  • The Honolulu Firefighters Foundation hosts the 7th Annual Signature Chefs Food Festival.
  • Top chefs from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii, along with the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) firefighters, will serve their finest cuisine at The Royal Hawaiian. Proceeds from the event will benefit the HFF and its mission to promote, educate and support public safety.