Post by Rumrunner on Sept 10, 2022 18:36:21 GMT
Preface:
Welcome to the inaugural game of the CFA2, pitting two United Conference West Division foes, the Chicago Wolves and Houston Pride.
Preview:
Chicago’s possesses a well-balanced offense. The skill positions are geared for the big play. However, the defensive matchups show a distinct advantage in the run game. The passing game will rely on play action to keep Houston guessing.
Chicago will lean on their running attack to eat clock and chew up yardage behind RB Dean Fortner, a beast who is extremely strong, agile, with great speed, and soft hands.
Wolves’ QB Juan Chaney (6’2”, 220, 28yrs) is a well-oiled machine and plays virtually error free football. Chicago has a talented and deep stable of receivers led by WR Scott Freeman and TE Chris Gainey.
Chicago’s offense is pitted against Houston LBs José Franklin and David Hairston, who play the pass as well as they play the run. This duo are mirror images of one another covering sideline-to sideline. However, the talent may be spread too thin to be effective for the entire game.
Houston will not have a great deal of luck against the Wolves pass defense. QB George Johnson will have to lean on the run game due to lack of top-line talent on the wings. TE Robert Price has the size, speed, and mitts to give Johnson a great safety valve option
Houston will have to hope their running game can win the time-of-possession. Houston RB David Ratliff, may be only 5’10” and 176 lb., but he is pound-for-pound perhaps the strongest player on the Pride’s squad. Intelligent with great vision and uncanny lateral ability, he can run by you or through you. Chicago counters with run-stoppers in LB James Lessard and SS Elmo Jenkins, both thumpers. Advantage: Houston.
Chicago has a significant edge in the kicking game with PK Karl Sasser.
Analysis:
Chicago will attempt to dominate by establishing the run game, complemented by the passing game for balance. Houston will have issues against the Wolves’ pass defense and will be relegated to make advances on the ground which may bog down the offense.
The big play ability of Chicago may be too much to overcome and Houston will have to play error free football and come up with some turnovers.
Line:
Hou +4.5
O/U 48
Prediction:
Chicago – 30
Houston - 17
Warren Pease - OSN contributing writer.
Welcome to the inaugural game of the CFA2, pitting two United Conference West Division foes, the Chicago Wolves and Houston Pride.
Preview:
Chicago’s possesses a well-balanced offense. The skill positions are geared for the big play. However, the defensive matchups show a distinct advantage in the run game. The passing game will rely on play action to keep Houston guessing.
Chicago will lean on their running attack to eat clock and chew up yardage behind RB Dean Fortner, a beast who is extremely strong, agile, with great speed, and soft hands.
Wolves’ QB Juan Chaney (6’2”, 220, 28yrs) is a well-oiled machine and plays virtually error free football. Chicago has a talented and deep stable of receivers led by WR Scott Freeman and TE Chris Gainey.
Chicago’s offense is pitted against Houston LBs José Franklin and David Hairston, who play the pass as well as they play the run. This duo are mirror images of one another covering sideline-to sideline. However, the talent may be spread too thin to be effective for the entire game.
Houston will not have a great deal of luck against the Wolves pass defense. QB George Johnson will have to lean on the run game due to lack of top-line talent on the wings. TE Robert Price has the size, speed, and mitts to give Johnson a great safety valve option
Houston will have to hope their running game can win the time-of-possession. Houston RB David Ratliff, may be only 5’10” and 176 lb., but he is pound-for-pound perhaps the strongest player on the Pride’s squad. Intelligent with great vision and uncanny lateral ability, he can run by you or through you. Chicago counters with run-stoppers in LB James Lessard and SS Elmo Jenkins, both thumpers. Advantage: Houston.
Chicago has a significant edge in the kicking game with PK Karl Sasser.
Analysis:
Chicago will attempt to dominate by establishing the run game, complemented by the passing game for balance. Houston will have issues against the Wolves’ pass defense and will be relegated to make advances on the ground which may bog down the offense.
The big play ability of Chicago may be too much to overcome and Houston will have to play error free football and come up with some turnovers.
Line:
Hou +4.5
O/U 48
Prediction:
Chicago – 30
Houston - 17
Warren Pease - OSN contributing writer.
