Rush earns first AFL win at San Antonio

The Chicago Rush escaped from Texas with their first Arena Football League win of the season, defeating the San Antonio Talons 48–41.

Two defensive touchdowns helped the Rush (1-2) secure the Friday night road victory, with the first coming on the third drive of the game as Rush linebacker Kelvin Morris picked up a fumbled snap and scored from 11 yards out to give the Rush a 14-7 lead.

A 4-yard swing pass from Rush quarterback Carson Coffman to wide receiver Rodney Wright completed the first-half scoring for the Rush, which led 28-21 at the break.

The Rush added two more touchdowns in the third period with Coffman rushing for a score and defensive lineman Brian McNally scooping up a loose ball in the end zone for his first professional touchdown.

A pair of fourth-quarter TDs by the Talons (0-2) closed the gap to 42-41 with 7:16 to play, but Coffman hit J.J. Payne for a 13-yard TD reception to preserve the win with 1:35 to play.

Coffman finished the night going 16 of 38 passing for 199 yards and 3 touchdowns, and he added 2 touchdowns on the ground. On the defensive side, Joe Phinisee collected 9 tackles and 1 interception.