Friday, Oct. 23 · Week 8 · at Rahway, NJ
The line Rahway by 33.4Strength Index 46.87 vs 80.32
Edison 2%98% Rahway
Rahway wins about 98 times in 100.
What’s on the line
Each team’s biggest open goal, from this week’s run of the season: a playoff spot, then a home playoff game (top 8), then a No. 1 seed (top 2).
The margin
How the final score moves each team’s Strength Index. Rahway is expected to win by 33.4, so it gains only by winning by more than that. Edison gains with any win.
| Final | Edison | Rahway |
|---|---|---|
| Rahway by 28 | +1.09 | −1.09 |
| Rahway by 14 | +3.89 | −3.89 |
| Rahway by 7 | +5.29 | −5.29 |
| Edison by 7 | +8.09 | −8.09 |
| Edison by 14 | +9.49 | −9.49 |
Tale of the tape
| Edison | Rahway | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-6 | Record | 7-1 |
| 10.8 | Points per game | 32.0 |
| 24.4 | Allowed per game | 15.9 |
| 46.87 · No. 260 in NJ | Strength Index | 80.32 · No. 40 in NJ |
| No. 23 in South Group 5 | Playoff rank | No. 4 in North Group 4 |
| Not in the field today | If it ended today | No. 3 seed, hosts Mount Olive |
Common opponent: Woodbridge. Edison lost 14–8 against Woodbridge (Sep 4). Rahway won 42–21 against Woodbridge (Sep 11).
Common opponent: Summit. Edison lost 20–0 at Summit (Sep 24). Rahway won 21–10 against Summit (Sep 4).
Season so far
Edison
- Aug 27vs UnionL0–35
- Sep 4vs WoodbridgeL8–14
- Sep 11vs SayrevilleL6–41
- Sep 18vs North BrunswickW34–24
- Sep 24at SummitL0–20
- Oct 2vs East BrunswickW31–0
- Oct 9at FranklinL7–14
- Oct 16vs St. Thomas AquinasL0–47
Rahway
- Aug 27at WillingboroW30–28
- Sep 4vs SummitW21–10
- Sep 11vs WoodbridgeW42–21
- Sep 18at LindenW42–14
- Sep 25vs CranfordL7–14
- Oct 1vs South BrunswickW38–20
- Oct 9at PlainfieldW35–6
- Oct 16at ColoniaW41–14
For coaches
Rahway · likely first-round opponent
- Montgomery40%
- Mount Olive17%
- Woodbridge14%
Once the game kicks off, the live score and the reporters’ and schools’ posts take over this page.