The Memphis Showboats (0-3) are on the road Friday for a UFL Week 4 clash with the Michigan Panthers (2-1), at Ford Field in Detroit. Memphis lost to the Houston Roughnecks last Saturday and is winless through three games. Michigan beat the San Antonio Brahmas 26-23 last Sunday, and the Panthers are 2-1, which is tied for first in the USFL division, while the Showboats are last. Memphis will play without WR Dee Anderson, RB Jacob Kibodi, WR Eli Stove, and QB Dresser Winn. Michigan will play without RB Matthew Colburn, QB Rocky Lombardi, and RB Toa Taua. Make sure to read this in-depth Memphis Showboats vs Michigan Panthers prediction. Feel the rush of UFL action! Check out our top picks for Memphis Showboats vs. Michigan Panthers prediction and seize victory. Do you need a boost in your handicapping? Try our UFL Betting Picks!
Memphis struggles on offense while its defense is below average
The Memphis Showboats are fifth in scoring, averaging just 13.7 points per game. Memphis averages 81.3 yards rushing and 187.0 yards passing for 268.3 yards of total offense, which is fifth in the UFL. Memphis allows an average of 108.7 yards rushing and 150.0 yards passing for 258.7 yards per game, which is fifth in the league.
Memphis quarterback EJ Perry has thrown for 429 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions. The top rusher for Memphis is Deneric Prince, who has rushed for 98 yards. Memphis has only two touchdowns on the ground. The top receiver for Memphis is Jonathan Adams, with 263 yards and one touchdown reception. Steelel Chambers is the leading tackler for Memphis, with 27, including 15 solo and 12 assisted. Memphis has just two quarterback sacks.
(edit: Ken Whisenhunt resigned as head coach on Thursday and will be replaced by OL coach Jim Turner)
Michigan's offense is above average, but its defense must improve
The Michigan Panthers score an average of 21.3 points per game, which is second-best in the UFL. Michigan averages 110.0 yards rushing and 172.3 yards passing for 282.3 yards of total offense per game, which is fourth best. Michigan's defense allows an average of 18.7 points per game, which is 5th in the UFL. The Panthers allow an average of 87.7 yards rushing and 170.7 yards passing for a total of 258.3 yards per game, which is fourth.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Perkins has thrown for 488 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Michigan's leading rusher is Nate McCrary, with 101 yards. Perkins has rushed for three touchdowns. The top receiver for Michigan is Siaosi Mariner, with 133 yards. The leading tackler for Michigan is Frank Ginda, with 25, including 13 solo and 12 assisted. Kai Nacua is second with 17, including 12 solo and five assisted. Michigan has five quarterback sacks.
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The Michigan Panthers are too tough on both sides of the line of scrimmage for the Memphis Showboats to keep pace in this UFL matchup. Michigan scores an average of 21.3 points per game on 282.3 yards of total offense, while Memphis is averaging just 13.7 points per game on 268.3 yards of total offense. Michigan's defense is allowing an average of 18.7 points per game, while Memphis is allowing an average of 20.3 points per game. The Panthers allow 258.3 yards per game, and Memphis allows 258.7 yards per game. The defense is similar for both, but a difference may be in quarterback pressure as Memphis has just 2.0 quarterback sacks and Michigan has 5.0. On offense, Michigan is averaging nearly eight points more per game than Memphis and has a balanced attack with 110.0 yards rushing and 172.3 yards passing per game, which will keep the Memphis defense on its heels.
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Both defenses are below average, with Memphis allowing 20.3 points per game and Michigan allowing an average of 18.7 points per game. Michigan's offense is strong enough that the Panthers will score above their season average and help push the total over.
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