The playoff teams are all set. Chicago and Cleveland won their respective divisions, while Georgia, Orlando and Spokane clinched playoff berths. Jacksonville has dropped three straight and San Jose failed to reach the postseason for the first time since 1999. The defending champion Shock pulled off a miracle last-second play to sneak into the playoffs after starting the season 4-7. There's a lot to cover in the first Week 19 in AFL history so buckle up.
The Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League continue to benefit from the outstanding season quarterback Erik Meyer is putting together. The La Mirada, California native had another big day in Week 5, leading the Shock (4-0) to a 66-49 victory over the visiting Arizona Rattlers (3-1) in a battle for first place in the West Division of the National Conference.
The Arena Football League is two weeks into the season and some players, and teams, have already made statements with their performances. This is the first of a weekly series that will take a look at players and teams that are leading the way in the AFL.
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The weekend could not have come soon enough. While most arena football fans got to satisfy their craving last week after the reformation of the Arena Football League, Dallas Vigilantes fans had to call upon every bit of patience they had.