BULLDOGS TOP CRUSADERS 26-13 IN SEASON OPENER!

Philadelphia, PA:  A crowd of 18,300 packed Talen Energy Stadium Friday night and we're not disappointed as the Philadelphia Bulldogs topped the Sacramento Crusaders 26-13 to open the 2017 ASFL season.

Bulldog quarterback Drew Willy threw for 254 yards and 2 touchdowns, while completing 24 of 33 passes. He was sacked once.
Brandon Whitaker ran for 58 yards on 10 carries. John Crockett ran for a score, while also catching 7 passes for 88 yards.
D'Haquille Williams caught 5 passes for 73 yards and a touchdown. Fred Stamps also had a touchdown reception for the Bulldogs.

Sacramento quarterback Erik Meyer completed 15 of 33 passes for 201 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception to lead Sacramento. He was sacked once.
Terron Ward ran for 60 yards on 8 carries, plus caught 4 passes for 81 yards. Kenny Still had a touchdown reception, catching 3 passes for 40 yards. DeMarco Sam had 5 catches for 47 yards.

Danny Treavathan led the Bulldogs defense with 8 tackles. Andrew Hudson recorded 5 tackles, 1 sack, 2 stuffs and an interception.

Sacramento DE Michael Sam recorded 5 tackles, 1 stuff and 3 hurries. Josh Johnson led the Crusaders defense with 8 tackles.

The Bulldogs  ( 1-0 ) stay home next week as division and in state rival Pittsburgh Forge come to Talen Energy Stadium.

Sacramento  ( 0-1 ) go home next week to host the Portland Pioneers in a Pacific Division contest.