The Rocks Get Back to Rolling , Week 4 Game Notes

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October 4, 2017

David Kraft, Head of Multimedia Communications

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Game Recap

The Rocks responded to their first loss of the season with a commanding 160.48 to 93.76 over the Harrisonburg Valley Bees, Sunday afternoon. The Rocks were coming off a 1.44 setback against the Virginia Beach Neptunes and proved that they are still one of the top teams in the league. With Cam Newton resting on the bench, quarterback Alex Smith filled his role by throwing for 293 yards with both a passing and rushing touchdown as well as 56 rushing yards. Le’Veon Bell showed why he’s one of the top 5 running backs in the league with 144 yards on the ground and a pair of rushing scores as well as 56 receiving yards. Wide receiver Michael Thomas scored a touchdown for the second consecutive week with 89 yards on 8 receptions. Bees’ wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins proved the only challenge throughout the afternoon with 10 receptions for 107 yards and 1 touchdown.

Matchup Preview vs. Las Vegas Spades

  • Las Vegas has started the 2017 season at 4-0, the only undefeated team still remaining in the league
  • The Spades’ top scorer, Quarterback Drew Brees, will be on the bench due to a bye week
  • This matchup features the highest scoring offense, the Spades have scored 625.44 points and the 2nd strongest defense in the league, the Rocks have allowed 471.92 points
  • The Rocks have the 5th and 6th league leading running backs with Le’Veon Bell and Carlos Hyde, both averaging at least 80 yards a game while the Spades have the number 2 running back with Todd Gurley
  • Rocks’ Quarterback Alex Smith leads the league with a completion percentage of 76.0%
  • The Rocks will be starting both new additions Kai Forbath and Chris Hogan in the hopes of more points
  • If the Rocks can limit Antonio Brown’s receptions and Toddy Gurley on the ground, they can end the Spades’ undefeated season

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