NLFA Week 1 Recap: Lumberjacks Edge Roughnecks in Overtime Defensive Showdown

Week 1 of the NLFA season kicked off with an absolute battle between the Roughnecks and the Lumberjacks, setting the tone for what promises to be a hard-fought season. In a game dominated by defensive grit and physical play, the Lumberjacks came out on top in overtime with a 15-6 victory.

The Lumberjacks struck first and held onto the lead through three quarters. The Roughnecks, led by a determined rookie squad, fought back late in the 4th quarter to tie the game and send it into overtime. But in the extra period, the Lumberjacks capitalized on their opening possession with a clutch score. The Roughnecks were unable to answer on their turn, sealing the 15-6 win for the Lumberjacks.

Roughnecks Standouts

Offense:

#23 Jeremy Calloway (Rookie) – Made key plays on both sides of the ball, showing versatility and athleticism.

#13 KJ Williams (Rookie) – Displayed poise in his debut with several crucial catches and first-down conversions.

Defense:

#23 Jeremy Calloway (Rookie) – Proved to be a two-way threat with lockdown coverage and explosive pursuit.

#6 Kyler Hively (Rookie) – Anchored the defense with solid tackling and smart reads in critical moments.

Lumberjacks Standouts

Offense:

#1 Derrick Banks Jr – Steered the offense with a composed performance, including a key overtime touchdown pass.

#4 Alonzo Combs – Contributed on both sides of the ball, finding the end zone and making big plays throughout.

Defense:

#4 Alonzo Combs – A true game-changer, Combs was relentless on defense, making impact plays across all four quarters.

#51 Jeremiah Holland – Dominated the line of scrimmage, consistently disrupting the Roughneck backfield.

Both teams left everything on the field in a game that highlighted the NLFA’s intensity and talent. The Roughnecks will look to bounce back next week, while the Lumberjacks aim to keep their momentum rolling.

Stay tuned for more action in Week 2!