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Columbus 35 at Atlantic City 42
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Columbus Destroyers Columbus Destroyers 13701535
Atlantic City Blackjacks Atlantic City Blackjacks 71471442

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Post Game Articles

Columbus Shows Improvements, But Falls Short to Atlantic City
Joe Couch, ArenaFan.com

As Columbus fans, we did not know what to expect going into week two. Week one was a little shaky, so we could only hope things got better. Things did drastically improve as the team put up one heck of a fight in Atlantic City, but ended up on the short end, 42 to 35.

Party on the Boardwalk! Blackjacks turn up AC in Home Opener
Harrison Brown, ArenaFan.com

With the Arena Football League’s emphasis on incorporating sports betting into their business plan and the state of New Jersey’s decision to legalize it as well, Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City became the perfect venue for a new team.

Blackjacks are all aces at home versus Destroyers
Cliffy D. Pine, ArenaFan.com

There's one common rule at any of the numerous casinos that adorn the shores of Atlantic City; the house always wins. The Atlantic City Blackjacks have taken that idea to heart.

Destroyers Fall Just Short in Atlantic City, 42-35
Columbus Destroyers Press Release

The Columbus Destroyers, presented by GermainCars.com, fell just short to the Atlantic City Blackjacks on Saturday afternoon, 42-35, at the Boardwalk Hall. With the loss, the Destroyers drop to 0-2 on the season.

Blackjacks Secure First Win in Franchise History
Atlantic City Blackjacks Press Release

Atlantic City welcomed their new team with open arms on Saturday afternoon. The start of the game was not something the Blackjacks hoped for; the kickoff bounced off the upright which resulted in a scramble to recover the fumble.

Week 2 Game Preview - Blackjacks vs Destroyers
Atlantic City Blackjacks Press Release

The Atlantic City Blackjacks look to get into the win column in Week Two against the League’s other expansion team, the Columbus Destroyers. Like the Blackjacks, the Destroyers also fell short in their season opener.

 
Between the Pads
Most Passing Yards
211 yards, Russell, Columbus
Most Receiving Yards
76 yards, Stoshak, Columbus
Most Rushing Yards
11 yards, Mauia, Atlantic City
Most Passing TDs
5 TDs, Russell, Columbus
Most Receiving TDs
3 TDs, Guerra, Columbus
Most Rushing TDs
1 TDs, Grant, Atlantic City
Longest TD Pass
11 yards, Russell to Stoshak, Columbus
Longest TD Run
9 yards, Grant, Atlantic City
Most INTs Thrown
1 INTs, Russell, Columbus