Wheeler Nation! The sQUAD takes a trip to South Dakota to look for a much needed win vs. the Sioux Falls Storm in their second matchup this season. Early lines have the O/U set at 91.5 and the Steamwheelers as .5 point underdogs. 

This game will be broadcasted on Caffine TV as well as the IFL YouTube channel, kickoff will be at 7:05 pm CST.
 

About the Steamwheelers

The last outing for the sQUAD was a tough loss where the Steamwheelers mounted a 28-point comeback late in the 4th quarter, but fell short at the end. The Wheelers are currently 2-4 after the 55-53 loss to the Iowa Barnstormers who picked up their first win of the season. With a win this week, Quad City would be poised to get themselves in the playoff picture. 

Judd Erickson made sure everybody ate when it came to the receivers, all Steamwheelers receivers that touched the field scored a touchdown. Veteran receiver Jarrod Harrington tallied 3 touchdowns on the evening. Iowa defense kept the run game in check a majority of the game, which proved detrimental as RB Edward Vander had been the Steamwheelers' bread and butter this season. 
 

About the Storm

Sioux Falls is coming off of their first win in 279 days, as well as their first of the season after they took down the Green Bay Blizzard. It was a back and forth battle between the two teams until the end of the game with 11 lead changes occurring throughout the contest. They were led to victory by their rushing with all six touchdowns scored being taken into the endzone on the ground. RB Bryson Denly is looking to gash a Wheelers defense that is looking to have a statement game. 
 

Last Time Out

The last time the Sioux Falls Storm and the Quad City Steamwheelers faced off was in the Wheelers' first game of the season. It was a thriller full of intensity and energy, players and fans alike full of emotion. It was a huge 38-32 overtime win with DB Trey Smith nabbing a game sealing INT for the sQUAD. Quad CIty is looking to have the same results this time around, as well as snapping this two game skid. The Storm will be looking for revenge for the loss that was the catalyst of their 5 game losing streak, with newfound confidence from their last win they'll be looking to put the Wheelers in the dirt and stand tall with a win.
 

Players to Watch For

Offense

    Mike Irwin - QB // QCS - After missing some time with a concussion, Irwin returned to the field in the Wheelers last game against the Iowa Barnstormers. In a short time on the field he put up 55 passing yards and 2 passing touchdowns to help with the comeback that was ensuing for Quad Cities. Keep an eye out for Irwin to build off that and be a explosive leader for the Steamwheeler offense.

    Lorenzo Brown Jr. - QB // SFS - The veteran quarterback for the Storm made his presence known with his legs instead of his arm in their last outing, he picked up 28 rushing yards along with pocketing 3 touchdowns himself. Definitely watch out for Brown Jr. to run the ball when the Storm is within scoring range.

 

Defense

    Darreon Jackson - DB // QCS - Jackson aka "D Jack" made his return to the field after a shoulder injury in game #2 vs the Green Bay Blizzard. He tallied 5 total tackles, including 4 solo tackles and one assisted tackle. The defensive pitbull also picked up a tackle for loss and a fumble recovery on the night, be on the lookout for him to strike and make an impact for the Wheeler defense.

    Elijah Reed - DB // SFS - Reed is a DB with NFL and XFL experience on his resume and his last game numbers reflect that. He nabbed 7 total tackles including 6 solo tackles and one assisted tackle. Reed also picked up a fumble and fumble recovery, along with an interception on the evening.