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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Iowa Barnstormers
5-3 307.6
313.94
 
VS
proj
Nebraska Corn Bores
243.95 5-3
285.61

Iowa Barnstormers beat Nebraska Corn Bores for third straight win, 307.60-243.95

Iowa Barnstormers extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over Nebraska Corn Bores, securing a 307.60-243.95 win. Nebraska Corn Bores earned a 12.5-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but Iowa Barnstormers held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Aaron Rodgers, who passed for 305 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 29 yards for 67.65 points, and the New England Patriots defense, who allowed only 13 points, surrendered 310 yards, and forced 3 turnovers (44 points). Deshaun Watson (71.05 points) and the New Orleans Saints defense (28.4) did everything they could for Nebraska Corn Bores in the loss. This marks the first time this season Iowa Barnstormers have taken down Nebraska Corn Bores, after falling 340.4-263.8 in their last matchup. Iowa Barnstormers (5-3) will look to earn another win against Grapevine Gunslinger, while Nebraska Corn Bores (5-3) will try to get back in the win column against Memphis Showboats.

Matchup Timeline

  Iowa Barnstormers   Nebraska Corn Bores

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Chark Jr. overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 25.4 points against his 17.42-point projection. In a 29-15 win over the Jets, he caught 6 passes for 79 yards and a touchdown. Chark Jr. ranks #31 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Texans next week.
DJ Chark Jr.

Top Player Comparison

Iowa Barnstormers
Points
% of total points 307.6
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
67.65
49.2
22%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
44
39.65
14.3%
3
Tom Brady
QB
42.95
50.84
14%
4
Devonta Freeman
RB
26.7
24.73
8.7%
Nebraska Corn Bores
Points
% of total points 243.95
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
71.05
55.09
29.1%
2
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
28.4
40.19
11.6%
3
George Kittle
TE
21.6
17.4
8.9%
4
Royce Freeman
RB
20.5
17.47
8.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Matt Prater had a 52-yard field goal for Nebraska Corn Bores, helping the team to a 98.40-85.90 lead.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Nebraska Corn Bores who took the lead, 229.15-215.95. For Iowa Barnstormers, Tom Brady had a 59-yard pass. Deshaun Watson made the highlight reel for Nebraska Corn Bores with a 46-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 67-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass for Iowa Barnstormers, contributing to a 283.60-243.95 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Iowa Barnstormers   Nebraska Corn Bores

Game Notes

Only five of the 12 starters on Iowa Barnstormers scored higher than their projected point totals.
Nebraska Corn Bores had only five of their 12 starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
The matchup's 63.65-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
Not only did Iowa Barnstormers win, but they also easily covered the 28.33-point predicted margin of victory.
For Nebraska Corn Bores, Deshaun Watson (71.05 points) recorded the league's top overall score this week.

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