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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
Jersey Boyz
7-3 302.4
318.73
 
VS
proj
Iowa Barnstormers
215.75 5-5
287.62

Back-and-forth battle ends with Jersey Boyz coming back to defeat Iowa Barnstormers, 302.40-215.75

What a battle! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Jersey Boyz earned a come-from-behind victory over Iowa Barnstormers, rallying to earn a 302.40-215.75 win. Jersey Boyz trailed 215.75-199.30 heading into Monday night, but the team roared back behind Russell Wilson (44.9 points) and Jimmy Garoppolo (39.5). Baker Mayfield (238 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Aaron Rodgers (233 Pass Yds) were the leaders for Iowa Barnstormers in defeat. Jersey Boyz (7-3) will look to sustain their winning ways against So.Cal Surfer Dudes, while Iowa Barnstormers (5-5) will face off against Rhode Island Reds in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Jersey Boyz   Iowa Barnstormers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Thomas caught 13 passes for 152 yards as the Saints lost to the Falcons 26-9. In doing so, he put up 40.2 points and scored 43.9% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on Jersey Boyz this week. Thomas will square off against the Buccaneers in Week 11.
Michael Thomas

Top Player Comparison

Jersey Boyz
Points
% of total points 302.4
1
Russell Wilson
QB
44.9
46.87
14.8%
2
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
44
37.97
14.6%
3
Michael Thomas
WR
40.2
27.93
13.3%
4
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
39.5
52.18
13.1%
Iowa Barnstormers
Points
% of total points 215.75
1
Baker Mayfield
QB
50
44.63
23.2%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
32.35
49.98
15%
3
Marquise Brown
WR
23
11.28
10.7%
4
The New York Giants defense
DEF
19.4
33.34
9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Jersey Boyz owned a 168.40-163.10 lead. Chris Godwin had a 49-yard catch for Jersey Boyz, while Kenny Golladay had a 47-yard touchdown catch. Marquise Brown made the highlight reel for Iowa Barnstormers with a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Aaron Rodgers had a 48-yard pass for Iowa Barnstormers to contribute to a 215.75-188.40 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Jersey Boyz   Iowa Barnstormers

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Jersey Boyz are doing a better job of that, averaging 313.55 versus Iowa Barnstormers's 292.41.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Jersey Boyz (7-3) have a better record than Iowa Barnstormers (5-5).
Once Jersey Boyz put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Iowa Barnstormers (1 vs 0).
Jersey Boyz are clutch masters, with more close wins than Iowa Barnstormers (2 vs 1).
Jersey Boyz should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Iowa Barnstormers (6 vs 4).
By position, Jersey Boyz have outscored Iowa Barnstormers at WR, TE, and IDP this season.
Jersey Boyz don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 30 points, second-highest in the league.
Time to rest the starters for Jersey Boyz. They've clinched a playoff spot while Iowa Barnstormers are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey Iowa Barnstormers, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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