The Storm couldn't make the playoffs but it was not for lack of effort by Joe Hills.

Tampa Bay's rookie receiver Hills, who is from Palmetto, waas given AFL Playmaker of the Week honors for his outing in Spokane.

Hills had a huge night, collecting 215 receiving yards -- fourth most by anyone in the league this season.

Witih Tampa Bay's loss, the New Orleans Voo Doo instead go to the playoffs and will open against 15-3 Philadelphia this weekend. Jacksonville hosts Georgia in the other American Conference matchup.

The American Conference features top seed San Antonio hosting Utah, which at 12-6 is only the fourth seed, and a couple of other 12-win squads meeting up when San Jose visits Arizona.