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Farnham Fast Lane Knights @ Coventry Cassidy Jets

The Knights go into the into their final game of the regular season against the defending BritBowl champ. After last weeks defeat to the London Blitz the Knights will be looking to finish the season on a high. This game is likely to be a bruising in counter after the Jets shutout the Sussex Thunder last week.

Look for the Knights to attack through the air, with the arm of quarterback Tim Spaull and the running power of Apples and Kingsley Ejiogu. Knowing that the Jets kept a clean sheet last week does put pressure on the Knights offence. On the defensive side of the ball the Knights will need big games from leading tacklers Owen Thomas (34 tackles) and Jez McLees (26 tackles).

The Jets running attack is lead by running back Tony Perkins who so far has clocked nearly 300 yards on 67 carries this season. Perkins will be hoping for a good day at the office against the Knights defence. Perkins will not be alone in his attack of the Knights, at wide receiver he will be helped by Mark Cohen, Dale Hawes, Courtney Pope and Jeremy Simms. Jeremy Simms leads the Coventry Cassidy Jets receivers with 33 catches for 395 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Against the Thunder last week the Jets defence was lead by Liam Smith with 8 total tackles. Linebacker Smith will be looking for another strong game on Sunday as the Jets look for a second shut out in a row.

After last weekend I have to side with the Jets to win this game. The Knight will need to play up to their full potential if they are to come away with anything from Coventry.

Bristol Aztecs @ Sussex Thunder

This weekend the Bristol Aztecs visit the Sussex Thunder after having a week off, last weekend. While the Thunder struggled against the Jets the Aztecs took a rest after their victory against the Farnham Fast Lane Knights on August 9th.

The Thunder will be lead on the field by quarterback Paul Robinson. Robinson has passed for over 1300 yards this season after the Thunder gained promotion. The Thunder coaches will be looking for Robinson to manage the game with the help of running back Lance Nutley. Lance Nutley leads the Thunder running backs with over 500 yards on 118 attempts.

On the defensive side of the ball the Thunder are lead by Christopher Percival and Andre Clarke. Percival and Clarke each have 3.5 sacks to their name this season. Both will need to be on top form to stop an Aztecs offence that has scored 160 points this season.

I have to go with a Bristol victory. But fingers crossed for Sussex to get something from the game.

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