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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
Iowa Barnstormers
1-1 326.4
360.7
 
VS
proj
Rhode Island Reds
310.2 0-2
341.11

Despite top scorer Wentz, Rhode Island Reds fall to Iowa Barnstormers, 326.4-310.2

Rhode Island Reds had the premier scorer in the matchup with QB Carson Wentz racking up 83.65 points, the third-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Iowa Barnstormers, who earned a 326.4-310.2 victory. Rhode Island Reds grabbed a 36.9-point lead on Thursday, but Iowa Barnstormers held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Trevor Lawrence (235 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 11 Rush Yds) and Aaron Rodgers (234 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 10 Rush Yds). Carson Wentz (337 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 23 Rush Yds) and Kirk Cousins (221 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 20 Rush Yds) did their part for Rhode Island Reds in the loss. Iowa Barnstormers (1-1) will look to keep it rolling against Fort Worth Gunslingers, while Rhode Island Reds (0-2) attempt to get some positive momentum against Jersey Generals.

Matchup Timeline

  Iowa Barnstormers   Rhode Island Reds

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Chubb (87 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 26 Rec Yds) scored 46.8 points against the Jets in Week 2. His scoring output was 72.4% more than his 27.14-point projection. Chubb ranks #14 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Steelers next week.
Nick Chubb

Top Player Comparison

Iowa Barnstormers
Points
% of total points 326.4
1
Trevor Lawrence
QB
61.35
58.45
18.8%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
51.95
59.6
15.9%
3
Nick Chubb
RB
46.8
27.14
14.3%
4
James Robinson
RB
33.3
19.42
10.2%
Rhode Island Reds
Points
% of total points 310.2
1
Carson Wentz
QB
83.65
55.98
27%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
59.05
56.63
19%
3
Tony Pollard
RB
31.3
21.2
10.1%
4
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
23.8
20.88
7.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Iowa Barnstormers emerged with a 180.0-152.3 lead. For Iowa Barnstormers, James Robinson had a 37-yard touchdown run. Carson Wentz made the highlight reel for Rhode Island Reds with a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, after which Iowa Barnstormers owned a 260.8-244.4 lead. For Iowa Barnstormers, Deebo Samuel had a 51-yard run. Tony Pollard made the highlight reel for Rhode Island Reds with a 46-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 55-yard pass for Iowa Barnstormers, helping the team to a 312.8-244.4 lead.

Points By Position

  Iowa Barnstormers   Rhode Island Reds

What If

Iowa Barnstormers would have beaten three other teams besides Rhode Island Reds this week.
Rhode Island Reds would have lost to five other teams besides Iowa Barnstormers this week.
If they played Rhode Island Reds every week, Iowa Barnstormers would be 1-1 this season.
Last week, Rhode Island Reds would have been victorious over Iowa Barnstormers 363.15-298.6.
If Iowa Barnstormers had played every team in the league each week, they would be 5-13.
If they played every team every week, Rhode Island Reds would be 9-9.

Coach Talk

Iowa Barnstormers
Putting together a lineup that won by more than 16 points this past week... we consider that to be a job well done. Let's maintain this momentum as we head into what ought to be a winnable matchup in Week 3.
Rhode Island Reds
Trust me on this one (since I'm a coach who's constantly been on the hot seat)... If this "fantasy GM" thing doesn't work out, you can take comfort knowing that there's always that scrappy Graduate Assistant job available at the community college down the street!