2005 Arena Season Week 1 Review, Week 2 Preview

Orlando at Arizona

The Predators won a close game against the Crush in the Jungle. The Rattlers lost starting QB Shedrick Bonner for four weeks. Orlando should go 2-0 heading into the War on I-4.

New Orleans at Nashville

New Orleans lost a close game to division rival Georgia. VooDoo hopes to rebound against the expansion Kats. Kats beat Columbus in its first game for its first victory, making the Kats the Central Division leaders. New Orleans should win this game.

Georgia at Los Angeles

Georgia gets a surprise win over the VooDoo; Los Angeles upended by the Gladiators in Las Vegas. Look for each team to be 1-1 after this contest as LA celebrates its home opener.

Grand Rapids at Colorado

Both teams are coming off losses. Colorado lost when a potential game-tying field goal hit the right post of the upright and failed. Grand Rapids was defeated at home by the Rattlers. The Mile High edge goes to the Crush in this one.

Las Vegas at San Jose

Las Vegas can prove last week's win over the Avengers was no fluke-and take a firm early lead in the Western Division race. My money is on San Jose to rebound from a spanking at the hands of the Storm.

Austin at Tampa Bay

Tim Marcum didn't like opening against the defending champion SaberCats. Will he complain about not having any competition this week? Tampa Bay should head into the War on I-4 2-0.

Philadelphia at Chicago

Chicago will want revenge on its one-point loss at Dallas last week. Graziani threw three picks against the Wranglers. The Rush defense is better and Chicago should rush to its first win.

Dallas at New York

The Desperadoes seek to build on the momentum of their week 1 win over the Chicago Rush. New York wants to begin defense of its Eastern Division crown and a shot at the playoffs. In Long Island the Dragons will prevail.

Bye: Columbus

Columbus seeks to regroup after losing to an expansion team. Next week's game at Dallas isn't likely to help.

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