Superbad come up short of expectations, still manage to defeat Mustangs, 85-71
Despite being unable to bring their A game and falling short of their projected point total, Superbad earned an 85-71 victory over Mustangs, who actually exceeded projections. Superbad jumped out to a 41-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 42 points from Rhamondre Stevenson (107 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Patrick Mahomes (259 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 25 Rush Yds) and never looked back. Davante Adams (11 Rec, 136 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Austin Ekeler (58 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 54 Rec Yds) led the way for Mustangs in the loss. This marks the second time this season Superbad have beaten Mustangs, after winning 105-75 in their last matchup. Superbad end the season at 10-6, while Mustangs finish the campaign at 8-7-1.
Stevenson overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 22 points against his 7.1-point projection. During a 50-10 win over the Jaguars, he ran for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Sunday Early
Patrick Mahomes had a 29-yard touchdown pass and a 53-yard pass for Superbad, helping the team to a 73-32 lead.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was Superbad who owned the lead, 80-52. For Superbad, A.J. Green had a 42-yard catch. Austin Ekeler made the highlight reel for Mustangs with a 40-yard catch.
Is it just us or did the end of the season come out of nowhere? Time flies when you're having fun. Before we look ahead to next year, we'd like to reflect back on this season one final time.
Superbad
Superbad ended the season averaging 93 points per game, best in the league, placing them 7th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
4569 Pass Yds, 35 Pass TDs, 327 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Derrick Henry
Best Drafted
937 Rush Yds, 10 Rush TDs, 154 Rec Yds
Rex Burkhead
Best Acquisition
403 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 144 Rec Yds
Mustangs
Mustangs completed the season averaging 81 points per game, 6th-best in the league, placing them 8th in the standings at the end of the regular season.
Important Players
2882 Pass Yds, 16 Pass TDs, 767 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Austin Ekeler
Best Drafted
847 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 612 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
Evan McPherson
Best Acquisition
28-33 FG, 58 long, 46-48 XP