FUSE TV - 'LFL' Game 13 Recap: Are We Upon An LA Revival, Temptation Playoff Bound

The Las Vegas Sin have made the playoffs once in their previous three Legends Football League seasons, which was during their expansion year in 2011-2012 when they finished the regular season unbeaten, but were defeated in the Western Conference Championship by the Los Angeles Temptation 27-18, who went on to win their third Legends Cup title that season. Since then, the Sin have only won two games, both against the Green Bay Chill, once in 2013 and again in 2014. After an 0-2 start this season, the Sin needed to win out the rest of their three games for a playoff berth. However, the Los Angeles Temptation put an end to any hopes of a miracle run for Vegas after they defeated the Sin 28-14 on Saturday night.

With the return of legendary coaches David ‘Biz’ Bizub and Tui Suiaunoa back in LA, the Temptation started the season with high expectations of getting back to their championship winning ways, when they won the first three LFL titles in league history. Saturday night, the Temptation looked primed for the playoffs with their performance against the talented Las Vegas Sin, as their victory sealed them a spot in the Western Conference Championship. A playoff run will be a true test this season for LA, as getting past their conference rival Seattle will be a difficult task and both Eastern Conference opponents would be a tough match-up in the Legends Cup. With the veteran talent and leadership on LA, many fans agree it’s hard to doubt the Temptation’s chances of winning their fourth Legends Cup this season.

Saturday’s game featured some of the top rookies in this season’s class and all have had a big impact so far this season. Naja Christmas and Kimm Chase of LA have become two important pieces of Tui Suianunoa’s defense. Their defensive line play has put pressure on both opposing quarterbacks KK Matheny and Sindy Cummings, and has helped LA defend the run. Both have the size and physical ability to become two of the top defensive-ends in the league. Las Vegas also features one of the top performing rookies with their running-back Dominique Maloy, who has impressed many across the league with her agility, speed and elusiveness.