The Washington Wolfpack are finally in the win column after a thrilling last-second touchdown gave them a 33-32 victory over the Beaumont Renegades. Now, Washington heads to Oregon for a rivalry showdown with the Lightning. This week on Fan Zone Live!, Wolfpack head coach JR Wells joins the show to talk about the dramatic win,…
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AF1 Week 5: Monsters Escape, Firebirds Dominate
by Howie Hanson Minnesota 31, Michigan 28 OT Aiden Johnson connected on a 29-yard field goal on the Monsters’ first possession in overtime at The Dow Event Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Minnesota quarterback Ja’Vonte Johnson threw two touchdown passes and completed 17 of 32 passes for 135 yards for Minnesota (3-1). Phoenix Sproles caught five passes for 56 yards and…
Rebound off the Net: Inside the AF1 w/Albany Firebirds MOATOS Jeff Levack
Joshua sits down with Albany Firebirds MOATOS (Manager of All the Other Stuff) Jeff Levack to talk Arena Football One, the Firebirds organization, and his long history in Albany arena football. From helping lead the Albany Empire to back-to-back championships to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in Capital Region sports media, Levack shares…
Monsters QB1 Johnson looking to stack strong offensive performances
by Howie Hanson There was a revealing moment after practice Wednesday morning when Minnesota Monsters quarterback Javonte Johnson evaluated his own play with the kind of blunt honesty players and coaches usually deliver behind closed doors. “Horrible, for sure,” Johnson said of his performance through three games, including a 7-of-24, 97-yard, three-touchdown effort in last…
Fan Zone Live! with HTN’s Darren Dupont – Inside AF1’s Broadcast Hub
Darren Dupont, Executive Producer for HomeTeam Network, joins Tim and Scott to break down how the league gets from the arena to your screen each week. Production, streaming, the full picture—we’re getting into it.
When the Metrics Start to Mean Something
AF1’s latest engagement numbers suggest a league moving from curiosity to consistency. by Howie Hanson There’s a number that makes sports executives puff out their chest and reach for a microphone. Then there’s the kind that makes you pause, squint a little, and admit something real might be happening. Arena Football One is walking into that…
AF1 Fan Zone Announces Past Episodes of Fan Zone Live! Now Available on Home Team Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AF1 Fan Zone is excited to announce that past episodes of Fan Zone Live! are now officially available for viewing on Home Team Network (HTN), expanding access for fans who want to catch up on interviews, analysis, and behind-the-scenes conversations from throughout the Arena Football One season. All available episodes can now…
When the Schedule Stops Being Polite: HTN’s First Real Test
by Howie Hanson There’s a moment in every season — usually right about now — when the schedule stops being polite and starts telling the truth. For Home Team Network, that moment lands Saturday. Four games. One day. First year on the Arena Football One contract. No easing into it anymore. Just go. “We’ve been circling this week…
AF1 Statistical Leaders: QB’s Drive Early-Season Race, But No Runaway MVP Entering Week 4
by Howie Hanson Through three weeks of the Arena Football One season, the numbers tell a familiar story: quarterbacks dominate the landscape, wide receivers finish the work, and no single player has fully separated from the pack. There is production everywhere. What there is not — at least not yet — is a clear, undisputed…
AF1 Fan Zone: Power Rankings – Week 3
Top Tier Holds Firm While Mid-Season Movement Comes From Statement Wins If there’s been one consistent theme through the AF1 season so far, it’s stability at the very top and volatility everywhere else. The top three teams in the rankings have now held their positions all season long, forming a clear and consistent elite tier….