Despite top scorer Kamara, Axel fall to MangoKid, 225.30-174.72
Axel had the highest scorer in the matchup with RB Alvin Kamara accumulating 33.6 points, the second-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome MangoKid, who earned a 225.30-174.72 win. Axel took a 5.00-point lead on Thursday, but MangoKid held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Kareem Hunt (91 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 50 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and James White (31 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 72 Rec Yds). Alvin Kamara (82 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 34 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and O.J. Howard (4 Rec, 53 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) carried the flag for Axel in the loss. This marks the first time this season MangoKid have taken down Axel, after falling 210.48-184.46 in their last matchup. MangoKid (6-3) will look to keep it rolling against jbml, while Axel (5-4) will attempt to get back on track against BALLSWIN.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, after which MangoKid had a 139.20-67.90 lead. Matt Ryan had a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 39-yard touchdown pass for MangoKid, while Kareem Hunt had a 50-yard touchdown catch. Calvin Ridley made the highlight reel for Axel with a 40-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was MangoKid who took the lead, 192.00-165.72. For MangoKid, Melvin Gordon III had a 34-yard touchdown run. Cooper Kupp had a 41-yard touchdown catch for Axel, while Mike Williams had a 30-yard touchdown catch.
MangoKid
Listen, MangoKid, we do appreciate the confidence. Playing not one, but TWO starters with zero points (D.J. Swearinger Sr. and Khalil Mack), while still earning the win... that's borderline cocky. Try that type of flashy, show-off stuff next week against jbml and we're sure to be toast!
Axel
Fortunately, Axel, Week 9's problem isn't exactly a brain teaser. Going with Myles Jack in a tough fantasy matchup... let's do a little research beforehand in Week 10.