Last week we were joined by Minnesota Monsters Assistant General Manager Jaysen Howard following the franchise’s first-ever AF1 playoff victory. The Monsters defeated the Washington Wolfpack 48-32 to advance to the AF1 Semifinals, where they’ll face the Albany Firebirds. We discuss Minnesota’s playoff breakthrough, the keys to the win over Washington, preparations for Albany, and…
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Fan Zone Live! Pregame with Zach Keilman
Fan Zone Live! returns this week with a special pregame edition ahead of Arsenal at Monsters. Zach Keilman steps in for Tim Capper as we break down all the action leading up to kickoff. We’ll cover the biggest games of the week so far, key storylines around the league, and all the latest AF1 news…
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! Minnesota Monsters First Win Breakdown with Jacob Lambert
Minnesota is in the win column for the first time in franchise history, and we’re breaking it all down on Fan Zone Live! This week, Minnesota Monsters owner Jacob Lambert joins the show following the Monsters’ 45-25 win over Michigan. We’ll talk about what the win means for the new franchise, how the team is…
Standard Holds: Albany Opens Title Defense with Commanding Win Over Minnesota
ALBANY, N.Y. — The standard in Arena Football One looked unchanged Saturday night. Defending champion Albany opened its 2026 season by overwhelming the Minnesota Monsters 50-23, using a dominant second half to turn a competitive game into a runaway at MVP Arena. Albany led just 21-17 at halftime before seizing control after the break. Quarterback Joshua…
Three Champions. One Crown. AF1 2026 Begins
by Howie Hanson Arena Football One opens its 2026 season next weekend with four games that highlight a league led by a clear favorite and a group of challengers still taking shape. Defending champion Albany hosts Minnesota on Saturday in a matchup that serves as an early benchmark. The Firebirds finished 12-0 in 2025 and…
Champions Collide Early: Albany, Minnesota Bring Titles and Tension Into Week 1
by Howie Hanson In a league that survives on noise as much as numbers, the first real collision of the AF1 season may have arrived two weeks early. Not on turf. Not under lights. But in the words. Albany Firebirds head coach Damon Ware heard them — the chatter, the edge, the not-so-subtle tone coming…
Claude Davis an ultra-elite Minnesota Monsters player to watch
by Howie Hanson “I want to be the greatest D lineman to play arena football. So that’s why I’m still out here crafting and getting better every day because that’s my goal, to be the best ever.” — AF1 veteran defensive end Claude Davis Minnesota Monsters defensive end Claude Davis is usually the loudest voice…
Fan Zone Live! – Building the Minnesota Monsters with Daron Clark Jr.
Streamed live on 3 Nov 2025 New Minnesota Monsters head coach Daron Clark Jr joins Fan Zone Live! this week. The episode focuses on his vision for the team and upcoming plans as he injects new energy. Viewers are encouraged not to miss this significant event marking a new era for the Monsters.
Fan Zone Live! with Minnesota Monsters owner Jake Lambert
Scott and Tim host Jake Lambert, owner of the Minnesota Monsters, the latest franchise in AF1. They discuss the team’s vision, expectations for fans, and how this expansion aligns with the rapidly growing AF1 landscape, providing insights into the future of the franchise and its impact in Minnesota.