Commandos Stumble as Raiders Secure Shocking Victory in High-Scoring Clash
By Skye Walburg, Alaska Dispatch
In a Week 4 matchup that promised fireworks and high-scoring action, the Anchorage Commandos found themselves on the wrong side of a surprising result. The Commandos, who entered the week as the second-ranked team in the NAFC with a solid 2-1 record, were favored by 12.9 points against the visiting Des Moines Raiders. However, the outcome was far from what most had anticipated, as the Raiders pulled off a stunning 171.5-148.3 victory.
This game turned out to be the league’s highest-scoring showdown of the week, yet despite the offensive fireworks, it was clear from the start that the Raiders had control of the game. The Commandos’ defense struggled to contain the Raiders’ onslaught, with wide receiver AJ Brown and running back D’Andre Swift leading the charge in the early games. However, it was the dynamic Christian McCaffrey who put the final nail in the Commandos’ coffin with a remarkable performance, scoring four touchdowns and accumulating a league-high 54.7 fantasy points. The Commandos simply had no answer for the Raiders’ relentless running game.
Following the surprising loss, Commandos’ spokesperson, Peter Stevens stepped up to answer questions about the team’s performance. “It was definitely a tough loss, especially considering Christian McCaffrey’s fantastic showing,” Stevens admitted. “But we still managed to put up a good score this week, our second-highest of the year. We’ve shown that we can score points. We’ll move forward, keep doing what we’re doing, and stay focused on our goal of winning the division by season’s end.”
Stevens then shifted his attention to the upcoming Week 5 clash against the Los Angeles team. “USMC appears to be a formidable opponent on paper this week, but we believe we are well-prepared for the matchup.” Despite some bye-week fill-ins, the Commandos are still projected to score over 130 points, providing some optimism. However, Stevens expressed hope that the bye week would do wide receiver Mike Evans some good. Evans left Week 4 early with a hamstring injury, raising concerns about his availability moving forward.
The Anchorage Commandos may have stumbled in Week 4, but their resilience and confidence in their ability to compete at a high level are unwavering. As they look to bounce back in Week 5, the Commandos are undoubtedly a team to watch in the NAFC, and fans can expect them to come back even stronger in the games ahead.
