The Indoor Football League (IFL) is proud to announce the Vidswap.com Players of the Week for Week 4 of the 2019 IFL season.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Quinton Pedroza (WR, Quad City Steamwheelers)
The Quad City Steamwheelers moved to 2-1 on the season after moving past local rival Cedar Rapids River Kings 58-36 in Week 4. Steamwheelers WR Quinton Pedroza displayed one of the most impressive performances in the IFL this season as he scored six total touchdowns in the Steamwheelers victory. The River Kings had no answer for Pedroza as he caught six passes for 105 yards and four touchdowns. His four receiving touchdowns are the most scored in the IFL this season. In addition, Pedroza also added two rushing touchdowns. The explosive wide receiver ended his night scoring 36 points for the Steamwheelers, tied for the most in the IFL this season. Pedroza and the Steamwheelers travel to face the undefeated Sioux Falls Storm in Week 5.
Honorable Mention: Jabre Lolley (RB, Arizona Rattlers), Marquel Wade (WR, Cedar Rapids River Kings), E.J Hillard (QB, Quad City Steamwheelers), Brandon Sheperd (WR, Sioux Falls Storm), Mike Jones (RB, Tucson Sugar Skulls)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Matt McKoy (DB, Sioux Falls Storm)
The Sioux Falls Storm continue to be undefeated this season as the team dismantled the Bismarck Bucks 52-18 in Week 4. Late in the first quarter DB Matt McKoy helped set the tone for the Storm's dominant defensive performance. As Bismarck was driving down the field, McKoy intercepted a pass by Bucks QB John Gibbs and returned it 36 yards for a touchdown. McKoy's pick six was the second in the IFL this season. McKoy helped lock down the Bucks' wide receivers and finished the game with five tackles and a tackle for loss. The Sioux Falls Storm host the Quad City Steamwheelers in the team's home openers in Week 5.
Honorable Mention: Allen Chapman (DB, Arizona Rattlers), Nicholas D'Vanzo (DL, Arizona Rattlers), Joseph Blount Jr. (DB, Bismarck Bucks), Danzel McDaniel (DB, Quad City Steamwheelers), Zachary Allen (LB, Tucson Sugar Skulls)
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Mike Tatum (KR, Bismarck Bucks)
Mike Tatum, the IFL's all-time leader in career all-purpose yards, continued to add to his legacy in Week 4 during the Bismarck Bucks 52-18 loss to the Sioux Falls Storm. Tatum returned a Storm kickoff 50 yards for a touchdown to start the second half against Sioux Falls. Tatum's kick return for a touchdown was Bismarck's lone touchdowns until late in the fourth quarter. A strong offensive weapon for the Bucks, Tatum finished the game with five receptions for 68 yards, 80 kick return yards and 146 all-purpose yards. Tatum and the Bucks have a bye week in Week 5 before returning to host the Nebraska Danger in Week 6.
Honorable Mention: Jimmy Camacho (K, Arizona Rattlers), Henry Nell (K, Cedar Rapids River Kings), KR Marquel Wade (KR, Cedar Rapids River Kings), Kenneth Rowe (K, Quad City Steamwheelers), Miles Bergner (K, Sioux Falls Storm)