October 13, 2016
Samantha Bywaters
Director of Communications
sbywaters@armadillos.com
Week 4 Game Recap
The Armadillos ended their two-game losing streak by narrowly defeating the Sacramento Sasquatches by a score of 136.16-131.04, bringing their record to 3-2 on the season. Leading the charge for the Armadillos were running back David Johnson and tight end Martellus Bennett. Together the two got a combined 64.2 points. Johnson rushed for 157 yards and had two touchdowns with 27 carries, while also collecting three catches for 28 yards. Bennett had 67 yards receiving and three touchdowns. The Sasquatches were led by receiver T.Y. Hilton who had 171 yards receiving and one touchdown. These achievements brought Hilton’s total for the week to 34.1 points, making him the lead scorer. This win moved the Armadillos up to fourth place in the league, while the Sasquatches dropped to eleventh place in the league.
Matchup preview
- Next week the Armadillos will be facing the 4-1 Honolulu Megalodons, who have scored 724.5 points this season.
- The Megalodons have outscored the Armadillos by a score of 724.5-674.08.
- A win this week would secure at least a second place ranking, as no team in the league is undefeated.
- David Johnson looks to keep up the stellar performance, as he has scored 23 points or more three times this season
- Wide receiver Jarvis Landry looks to bounce back from his 7.2- point performance with a strong showing against the Megalodons.
Austin Armadillo Season Notes
- Tight end Martellus Bennett’s ankle was restricted during Wednesday’s practice
- Quarterback Carson Palmer played an entire practice on Wednesday
- Austin man used social media to help brother escape flood in NC
- Thirteen-year- old Austin native recently died from West Nile Virus
- 90% of Travis County eligible voters registered to vote