Dallas Stars @ Orlando Intimidators

Recap

In a game that Orlando had to win to keep their playoff hopes alive not only did the Intimidators show up but they sent a message. Orlando’s explosive first half helped the Intimidators cruise to victory 42-17.

Dallas once again failed to clinch a playoff spot and lost their third game in the last four outings. Zach Parker’s career long 87-yard touchdown run expanded Orlando’s lead to 19. His 53-yard touchdown three minutes later put Orlando up 26-3. Parker finished with career-highs in rushing yards (186) and in yards per carry (7.4).

Dallas, who is known for their long drives and grind-it-out offensive style got beat at their own game Sunday. Orlando was on offense for 29:55 in the game, the most the team has possessed the ball this year. The Intimidators now lead the league in that catagory.

Defensive end Cheick Kongo had 2 sacks to go along with his 4 tackles and the Intimidator defense as a whole held Dallas to just 306 yards of total offense, Dallas’ second lowest output of the year.

Orlando, who lost their first two home games by 3 and 5 points, finished their home schedule with 2 straight wins. The Intimidators still have a shot at one more home game: the SFL Championship Game on Tuesday September 10. After winning opening weekend, Orlando lost four of their next 5 games before Sunday’s victory.

Dallas faces Oklahoma City next Saturday which could potentially decide both teams’ fates.