On Saturday, January 14th, the Motor City V8's defeated the Denver Nightwings 26-17 at home in the first game of the SFL (Simulation Football League) 20th Season. V8's Quarterback #15 Ibrahim Krieta was named MVP (Most Valuable Player) of Saturday's game. Krieta completed 26 of 33 passing attempts for 270 yards, and 2 touchdowns.
The V8's defense recorded 6 interceptions on Saturday against rookie Quarterback #10 Gene Struthers. V8's Cornerback #27 King Rashid accumulated 3 interceptions. V8's Wide Receiver #86 Guy Clawson contributed 91 receiving yards, and 1 touchdown. Guy Clawson played Tight End for the Motor City V8's last season. V8's Kicker #17 Caleb Richards converted all four of his field goal attempts on Saturday.
The Motor City V8's are currently in 1st place in the SFL North Division standings with an overall record of 1-0. The V8's offensive line, and rush defense will have to improve if Motor City wants to be better than they were last season (4-8). V8's Running Back #47 Christopher Dean only rushed for 62 yards on Saturday, and the Motor City offensive line allowed Ibrahim Krieta to be sacked 5 times. Denver Nightwings Running Back #30 Baylee O'Shaughnessy rushed for 164 yards, and 1 touchdown on Saturday.
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- SFL games can be seen on the simulationfl YouTube channel.
- The SFL was also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
- The Motor City V8' play their home games at Bank Michigan Stadium located in a simulated downtown Detroit.
- The Motor City V8's will be on the road for their next game against the Canton Classics.
- The SFL North Division also features the Canton Classics, the London Knights, and the Queen City Corsairs. All three teams are currently 0-1.
- Motor City V8's Kicker #17 Caleb Richards has made 23 field goals in a row dating back to last season.
- Andrew O'Reilly is the Head Coach of the Motor City V8's.
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