With the Chicago Rush holding a half game advantage over San Jose for the fourth playoff spot in the National Conference going into this game at Allstate Arena, it was critical for both teams to come out with a win.
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Like in week one, the first quarter was their downfall. It seemed to take a few passes before quarterback JJ Raterink and the receivers got it right. Passes were overthrown; receivers were close, just not quite there. The Command started finding their groove again and were within a touchdown by half time.
After the first quarter, it appeared that the Washington Valor were primed to upset the Albany Empire. In the following quarters, that hope was shattered.