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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Iowa Barnstormers
7-8 292.65
295.27
 
VS
proj
Memphis Showboats
290.15 9-6
313.84

Despite top scorer Goff, Memphis Showboats fall to Iowa Barnstormers in 292.65-290.15 battle

Memphis Showboats had the top scorer in the matchup with QB Jared Goff accumulating 55.4 points, the eighth-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Iowa Barnstormers, who rallied to earn a 292.65-290.15 win. Iowa Barnstormers trailed 290.15-282.65 heading into Monday night, but the unit rallied behind Wil Lutz (10 points). Jared Goff (55.4 points) and Josh Allen (38.75) led the charge for Memphis Showboats in the loss. This marks the first time this season Iowa Barnstormers have knocked off Memphis Showboats, after falling 347.1-346.1 in their last matchup. Iowa Barnstormers improve to 7-8 for the season, while Memphis Showboats fall to 9-6.

Matchup Timeline

  Iowa Barnstormers   Memphis Showboats

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 8 passes for 114 yards and a touchdown against the Texans, Brown recorded 35.4 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 15.36-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Brown ranks #74 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
A.J. Brown

Top Player Comparison

Iowa Barnstormers
Points
% of total points 292.65
1
Baker Mayfield
QB
54.45
51.74
18.6%
2
Carlos Hyde
RB
37.4
21.36
12.8%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
35.4
15.36
12.1%
4
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
33.6
39.7
11.5%
Memphis Showboats
Points
% of total points 290.15
1
Jared Goff
QB
55.4
47.98
19.1%
2
Josh Allen
QB
38.75
47.29
13.4%
3
Davante Adams
WR
29.3
22.94
10.1%
4
Devin Singletary
RB
26.4
23.63
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Iowa Barnstormers owned a 134.10-112.10 lead. A.J. Brown had a 60-yard catch for Iowa Barnstormers, while Tom Brady had a 23-yard touchdown pass. Davante Adams made the highlight reel for Memphis Showboats with a 29-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Josh Allen had a 40-yard pass for Memphis Showboats, contributing to a 290.15-282.65 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Iowa Barnstormers   Memphis Showboats

StatSmack

Iowa Barnstormers don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Memphis Showboats (1 vs 2).
By position, Iowa Barnstormers have outscored Memphis Showboats at QB, K, and DEF this season.
Hey Memphis Showboats, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Iowa Barnstormers
I just can't overstate how critical tight victories like this are for the locker room. Persevering through trials and tribulations, and succeeding in the face of adversity... expect the Iowa Barnstormers team chemistry to be stronger than ever entering Week 16.
Memphis Showboats
Welp, we can't really gripe about a shortage of opportunities this week, can we? Our pass-catching corps (three WR and one TE) were targeted a healthy 36 times in Week 15. Those players should participate in some additional timing drills with their QBs, considering they reeled in just 21 balls.