The Chicago Rush beat the Los Angeles Avengers 52-20 in the second round of the AFL playoffs. The Rush will go on to play the San Jose Sabercats in the Conference Championship. The Chicago defense was able to hold Los Angeles to zero points in the second half, a rarity in Arena Football. Jeremy Unertl gave Chicago a 7-0 lead in the first quarter by returning an interception for a touchdown and giving the Rush momentum for the rest of the game.