Rattlers take top spot in AFL Power Rankings
May 6, 2013, 8:47 PM | Updated: 8:59 pm
After defeating the previously unbeaten Jacksonville Sharks 58-48 May 3, the Arizona Rattlers have regained the top spot in the Arena Football vPower Rankings.
Nick Davila threw for 251 yards and six touchdowns — including four to receiver Rod Windsor — in the Rattlers’ ten-point win.
The win was the third straight for Arizona, who now stand at 6-1 on the season. Until the loss, Jacksonville (6-1) topped the vPower Rankings, that were introduced prior to week Week 7.
The Rattlers will look to extend their winning streak to four in a row when they host the Utah Blaze at Ak-Chin Field at US Airways Center Saturday. Arizona defeated Utah 77-49 in Salt Lake City in Week 2 of the season behind a strong defensive effort. The Rattlers intercepted Utah quarterbacks six times, returning three for touchdowns.
Week 8 AFL vPower Rankings
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arizona Rattlers | 6-1 |
| 2. | Jacksonville Sharks | 6-1 |
| 3. | Tampa Bay Storm | 5-2 |
| 4. | San Jose Sabercats | 4-2 |
| 5. | Spokane Shock | 5-2 |
| 6. | Utah Blaze | 3-3 |
| 7. | Philadelphia Soul | 3-3 |
| 8. | Chicago Rush | 4-3 |
| 9. | Iowa Barnstormers | 3-4 |
| 10. | San Antonio Talons | 2-4 |
| 11. | Orlando Predators | 1-5 |
| 12. | Cleveland Gladiators | 1-5 |
| 13. | New Orleans VooDoo | 1-5 |
| 14. | Pittsburgh Power | 1-5 |
