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*Breaking Down the Box Score - AZ/BER and NOLA/SJS Week 2 - midknight - 07-18-2024
ARIZONA OUTLAWS VS BERLIN FIRE SALAMANDERS
This game was extremely close, going to OT in a 27-30 shootout and leading in a stunning upset as Berlin drove down the field and scored the field goal. Arizona seemed to have won by a sizeable margin in the first half, with 2 TDs and 2 FGs in comparison to Berlin’s singular FG, but Berlin put up a 4th QTR masterclass with 3 TDs tying up the game and sending it to OT.
OFFENSE
Passing:
Outlaws:
P. O’Duck - 20/29, 69% (nice) completion percentage, 226 yards, 3 TDs and 0 INTs, 2 Sacks taken, and a 126.5 rating
Salamanders:
T. TurnDaBallOva - 37/59, 62.7% completion percentage, 376 yards, 2 TDs and 0 INTs, 5 Sacks taken, and a 92.2 rating
Takeaways:
Honestly, a solid game for both players. The Outlaws seemed to not rely on their passing game as much as the Salamanders, with 150 less yards through the air. The Outlaws were significantly more efficient however, with 17 less completions over 30 less attempts, 1 extra TD, and 3 less sacks taken. O’Duck had a solid game, putting up reliable numbers that secured a lead early while TurnDaBallOva had to magic in a late game comeback, possibly leading to the difference in emphasis of stats, as the Outlaws could chill and run the ball while being up 14, while the Salamanders had to push the ball downfield and attack the Outlaws through the air to gain yards quicker. Both QBs played well, and were net positives for their team, as shown by their high ratings.
Rushing:
Outlaws:
B. Mannering-Phipps - 15 touches for 70 yards, 4.7 YPC
P. Mediocre - 13 touches for 107 yards, 8.2 YPC
P. O’Duck - 2 touches for 6 yards, 3 YPC
Salamanders:
W. Swaggert - 7 touches for 55 yards, 7.9 YPC, and 1 TD
A. Dream - 6 touches for 25 yards, 4.2 YPC
Takeaways:
The Salamanders’ running backs were extremely efficient, posting 7.9 and 4.2 YPC on 7 and 6 touches respectively. For the Outlaws, Mannering-Phipps put up a solid performance as a plodder, with Mediocre having a strong outing as the explosive back, with a backfield duo not dissimilar to the current Lions backfield with Monty and Gibbs. However, the gap in usage was very significant, with the Salamanders running the ball as much as the Outlaws handed it off to their #2 back. The Outlaws put up 183 yards on 30 touches, while the Salamanders put up 80 yards on 13 touches, both posting around 6.1 YPC. This significant gap in usage can be attributed to the gamescript, as the Outlaws got ahead early and stayed ahead (until the 4th quarter), while the Salamanders were playing catchup half the game and required big chunks.
Receiving
Outlaws:
B. Aguilera - 6/9 for 62 yards
J. Bamford - 4/7 for 79 yards and 1 TD
P. Mediocre - 4/4 for 48 yards
B. Mannering-Phipps - 3/4 for 21 yards and 1 TD
S. Turnbull - 3/6 for 19 yards and 1 TD
Salamanders:
P. Patter - 9/17 for 141 yards
W. Swaggert - 8/15 for 60 yards and 1 TD
A. Dream - 7/9 for 45 yards and 1 TD
K. Wagner - 7/8 for 47 yards
M. Stickyhands-McGee - 6/8 for 83 yards
Takeaways:
The Salamanders struggled with receptions, with their two leading receivers be slightly over 50% in completion rate, and not much of an excuse of pass deflections due to the Outlaws only having about 6 PDs. This leaves 14 incompletions, with 8 and 7 from their leading receivers respectively. This is a huge problem that needs to get cleaned up, as these incompletions, whether the fault of the WR or the QB, were the reason they got behind early and had to clutch up later. However, other than that issue, their passing game was electric posting 376 yards and 2 TDs while still spreading the ball around a fair bit. While these stats can be attributed to needing to chuck the ball downfield, the context shouldn’t take away from their excellent stats.
The Outlaws had an extremely solid day, with only two incompletions that weren’t PDs. They were reliable in moving the chains and getting the yards necessary, and were instrumental in their early game lead, with 3 TDs coming through the air. They posted 226 yards in a solid but not spectacular day, with Bamford being a fantasy sensation (or so I hear) and supporting their rookie QB through their first two games. The RBs also contributed immensely in the passing game, with them putting up a combined 7/8 for 69 (nice) yards and 1 TD.
Blocking
Outlaws:
P. Pew (BOT) - 4 pancakes
F. Fridge - 3 pancakes
D. Winters III - 3 pancakes and 1 sack allowed
B. Aguilera - 1 pancake
B. Yoshi Jr. - 8 pancakes
J. Bamford - 1 pancake
B. Mannering-Phipps - 2 pancakes
P. Mediocre - 5 pancakes
S. Turnbull - 1 pancake
G. Jr. - 5 pancakes
Salamanders:
M. Stickyhands-McGee - 4 pancakes
S. Sparrow - 3 pancakes
W. Swaggert - 2 pancakes
P. Patter - 5 pancakes
K. von Reinherz - 12 pancakes
A. Dream - 2 pancakes
A. Bohemius - 2 pancakes
L. McQueen (Bot) - 6 pancakes
K. Wagner - 4 pancakes
C. Craig Jr. Jr. - 1 pancake and 1 sack allowed
Takeaways:
Not much to be discussed here other than HOLY SH*T YOSHI AND VON REINHERZ ARE BEASTS. 8 AND 12 PANCAKES RESPECTIVELY, these OL sure are protecting their QBs. Honorable mentions to Lightning McQueen who had 6, G. Jr who had 5, and P. Mediocre who had 5. Honestly, is there anything this RB can’t do? He’s an explosive runner, and reliable pass catcher, and a spectacular blocker.
DEFENSE
So uh there’s a whole lot of stats for this, so I’m going to break it down into team stats and note down some important players and what stats they got
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Outlaws:
52 Tackles, 0 TFLs, 5 Sacks, 1FF/1FR, 6 passes deflected, and 0 INTs
Standout players (including but not limited to) -
B. Duvernay, T. Sutha, P. Dosza, I. Outlaw, S. Blue Jr.
Salamanders:
49 Tackles, 4 TFLs, 2 Sacks, 1FF/1FR, 7 passes deflected, and 0 INTs
Standout players (including but not limited to) -
H. Salvator, C. Mustache, M. Gesicki, D. Jones, R. Mephistopholes
Big Takeaways:
Both teams honestly seem pretty evenly matched based on box score results. They both had weaker pass Ds, with only 6/7 PDs and 0 INTs, they both had stout D-Lines, with the Outlaws gaining 5 sacks and the Salamanders getting 2 sacks and 4 TFLs, and they both were strong through the middle of the field, with both gaining around 50 tackles. They each got torched different ways, as the Outlaws heavily dominated the run game and the Salamanders had more than 1.5x the yards of the Outlaws, but both were similarly efficient, with around 6.1 YPC in the run game and around 10-11 yards per catch in the pass game. Neither of the defenses let down the team, however they each were strong during different parts of the game, with the Outlaws dominating the early portions but crumbling during the 4th QTR, and the Salamanders getting run over in the first two QTRs but consistently holding back the Outlaws during their 4th QTR comeback.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicking:
Outlaws:
W. Jenkins - 3/3 XPs, 1/1 from under 20 yards, 1/1 from above 50 yards
Salamanders:
G. Foote - 3/3 XPs, 1/2 from 20-29 yards, 1/1 from 30-39 yards, and 1/1 from above 50 yards
Punting:
Outlaws:
W. Jenkins - 4 punts for 177 yards, with an average of 44.2 yards per punt and 1 punt landing inside the 20 yard line
Salamanders:
G. Foote - 4 punts for 194 yards, with an average of 48.5 yards per punt
Takeaways:
WYNN JENKINS! But other than seeing a former buccaneer kill it in the pro league, both the kickers were solid, going 100% on XPs and only missing a singular kick out of 6 in total. They were reliable (except what was that one from 20-29 yards Foote?) They were also solid for punts, with 4 punts each and Foote having a better average but only by like 4 yards and didn’t have any land inside the 20 yard line.
Kick Returns:
Outlaws:
S. Turnbull - 2 returns for 48 yards (one was 34 yards)
B. Aguilera - 1 return for 14 yards
Salamanders:
W. Swaggert - 2 returns for 48 yards (one was 34 yards)
Punt Returns:
Outlaws:
S. Turnbull - 1 return for -2 yards
Salamanders:
W. Swaggert - 3 returns for 19 yards (one return was 20 yards)
Takeaways:
I have no clue why Swaggert and Turnbull had the same amount on their returns, but I think it’d be better for Turnbull to return the kicks rather than Aguilera, seems to have been better. However he was atrocious on punt returns and Aguilera should’ve been allowed a few tries. Swaggert also did similarly, with other than one return having a net negative. In general the punt returns were meh to bad
Final Notes:
This was an exciting game that many pronounced boring after the first half, but turned out to be an exciting 4th quarter comeback and upset. It will be extremely exciting to see where these teams go in the future, as London looks to build on the momentum and Arizona looks to bounce back from a close loss.
SAN JOSE SABERCATS VS NEW ORLEANS SECOND LINE
Well this was certainly a game of all time. Not expected to be nearly this close, SJS tried their best at the end to upset the reigning champs but failed, ending the game a glose 25-27 win for NOLA. While this game should not have been this close, maybe this is a sign of a Sabercats resurgence for the season? Either way, I wouldn’t count out either team.
OFFENSE
Passing:
SaberCats:
J. Patterson - 34/54, 63% completion percentage, 371 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT, 5 sacks taken, and a 81.6 rating
Secondline:
O. Speedings - 19/28, 67.9% completion percentage, 151 yards, 2 TDs and 1 INT, 2 sacks taken, and a 90 rating
Takeaways:
Honestly, a solid day for both QBs but nothing spectacular. Patterson had a LOT more volume based stats, but he also had almost double the volume of Speedings. He had more than double the yards with almost double the attempts, but a lower completion percentage, one less TD, and 3 more sacks taken. There were also different approaches to the game, with NOLA being a more run heavy team and the SaberCats relying a lot on the passing game, which could be a statement about their team compositions and strategies.
Rushing:
SaberCats:
K. Fisto - 9 touches for 44 yards, 4.9 YPC
M. Dogwood - 2 touches for 7 yards, 3.5 YPC
J. Patterson - 1 touch for -2 yards
Secondline:
K. Crane - 24 touches for 107 yards, 4.5 YPC
W. Nuck - 2 touches for 6 yards, 3 YPC
O. Speedings - 1 touch for 0 yards
Takeaways:
Very different usage of the run game, while NOLA leaned heavily on the run game, the SaberCats barely used it. Fisto got 9 touches in comparison to Crane’s 24 touches, and was relatively similar in efficiency, with only a 0.4 YPC difference. However, they were extremely similar with the approach of a lead back gaining the majority of carriers, with their #2 backs getting 2 touches each and QBs getting one each.
Receiving
SaberCats:
K. Calhoun - 9/19 for 126 yards and 1 TD
K. Fisto - 7/12 for 68 yards
O. Julius - 6/8 for 68 yards
K. Szymorski - 4/4 for 17 yards
M. Dogwood - 4/7 for 65 yards
F. Man - 4/5 for 27 yards
Secondline:
H. Mardukas - 7/8 for 56 yards and 1 TD
T. Passarelli - 6/9 for 53 yards
A. Matic - 4/6 for 16 yards and 1 TD
K. Crane - 1/2 for 16 yards
W. Nuck - 1/1 for 10 yards
Takeaways:
The SaberCats were rough today, dropping a lot of balls and not being in connection with the QB. While the Secondline was a good pass defense, they only had 5 pass deflections, and there were lots of incomplete balls thrown. They did put up good numbers however, with Calhoun having 9 catches for 126 yards and a TD, their RB Fisto having 7 catches for 68 yards, and being generally productive throughout the air.
The Secondline were alright, but not special, securing the ball but they weren’t efficient or explosive, with their leading receivers having 56 and 53 yards respectively, and then a huge fall off to 16, 16, and 10 yards. Auto Matic has been doing extremely well for a rookie, scoring twice across two games and earning 6 targets. Other than him though, Mardukas and Passarelli (are they italian?) were surprisingly disappointing, being held to a combined 109 yards, and they’ll be looking for a bounce back game.
Blocking
SaberCats:
B. Bot (Bot) - 3 pancakes
K. Calhoun - 1 pancake
M. Dogwood - 1 pancake
S. Stack - 5 pancakes
L. Farquaads - 3 pancakes, 1 sack allowed
K. Szymborski - 2 pancakes
B. Talis - 5 pancakes
T. Craicte - 1 pancake
O. Julius - 1 pancake
K. Fisto - 2 pancakes
F. Man - 1 pancake
Secondline:
A. Benn - 1 pancake
K. Crane - 2 pancakes
H. Mardukas - 2 pancakes
T. Passarelli - 1 pancake
K. Verwae - 2 pancakes
B. Fast - 2 pancakes
O. Volarus - 4 pancakes
M. McDropsen - 4 pancakes
A. Ford - 3 pancakes
W. Nuck - 1 pancake
A. Jäger - 4 pancakes
Takeaways:
Honestly, not much, no spectacular play but not many sacks allowed across the board, solid play.
DEFENSE
So uh there’s a whole lot of stats for this, so I’m going to break it down into team stats and note down some important players and what stats they got
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SaberCats:
46 Tackles, 3 TFLs, 2 Sacks, 2FF/2FR, 3 PDs, 1 INT, and 1 Defensive TD
Standout players (including but not limited to) -
D. Maclean, D. Beard, B. Andre, K. Pizza, C. de Ville
Secondline:
49 Tackles, 3 TFLs, 5 Sacks, 1FF/1FR, 5 PDs, 1 INT, and 1 Defensive TD
Standout players (including but not limited to) -
J. Gibson, A. Adebam, D. Wevis, E. Azazel, S. Wall
(Honorable mention to my amazing GM, D. Who)
Big Takeaways:
Both teams were solid, with > 45 tackles, 3 TFLs, >2 sacks, > 3 PDs, an INT and a defensive TD. However the Secondline were simply better, with more tackles, more sacks, one less forced fumble, and more passes deflected. The Secondline was a stout run defense, only allowing 49 yards, but the SaberCats were cooked on the ground, giving up 113 yards. However, the Secondline was cooked through the air, giving up 371 yards in comparison to the SaberCats’ 151. One interesting thing I found that you don’t see everyday is both teams also scored a pick 6! All in all both defenses had their strengths and weaknesses, and they both still put up stats for the statsheet.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicking:
SaberCats:
B. McGavin - 1/1 on XPs, 0/1 from under 20 yards, 2/2 from 20-29 yards, 2/2 from 40-49 yards
Secondline:
J. Sloth - 3/3 on XPs, 1/1 from under 20 yards, 1/1 from 40-49 yards
Punting:
SaberCats:
B. McGavin - 4 punts for 174 yards, with an average of 43.5 yards per punt and 1 falling inside the 20 yard line
Secondline:
J. Sloth - 5 punts for 219 yards, with an average of 43.8 yards per punt and 3 falling inside the 20 yard line
Takeaways:
I’m sorry, what? How do you miss the kick from under 20 yards? Sim gonna sim I guess, but other than that one miss McGavin was lockdown, going 1/1 on XPs, 2/2 from 20-29, and 2/2 from 40-49. He was also a solid punter, averaging a normal amounts of yard per punt with one falling inside the 20 yard line. Sloth was truly lockdown though, 3/3 on XPs, 1/1 from under 20 yards, and 1/1 from 40-49 yards. He was a similar caliber punter to McGavin, with only 0.3 more yards per punt, but usually punted from a better field position with 3 landing inside the 20 yard line. This legitimately could just be a stat that is biased towards better offenses, however often they don’t end up using their punters.
Kick Returns:
SaberCats:
K. Calhoun - 2 returns for 59 yards
B. Piggott - 2 returns for 48 yards (one was 33 yards)
Secondline:
H. Mardukas - 2 returns for 70 yards
T. Passarelli - 2 returns for 48 yards
Punt Returns:
SaberCats:
K. Calhoun - 1 return for 17 yards
Secondline:
H. Mardukas - 2 returns for 8 yards (one was 10 yards)
Takeaways:
For the SaberCats, Calhoun was more consistent, with around 30 yard returns both times in comparison to Piggott who got 33 yards once and then 15 yards the other time. In punt returns he was average, but not spectacular. For the Secondline however both players were efficient, with Mardukas being the clear winner, but Passarelli not being bad either. Also, as a punt returner Mardukas got negative yards once, but balanced it out with a 10 yard return the other time.
Final Notes:
This was a game well played, with San Jose showing up, and creating an extremely competitive and fun to watch game. While they are an old team, they should be looking forward for the next few games, looking to build on the momentum of this past game, not dissimilar to the Lions last year. However, on the other hand, fans (and members) of NOLA should be a little bit concerned that the game got this close. The team will be looking to rebound with their next game, and hoping that this just ends up like the Chiefs repeat.
RE: Breaking Down the Box Score - AZ/BER and NOLA/SJS Week 2 - JoeSteel - 07-19-2024
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