Burlington Boss Hogs Secure Convincing Victory Over El Paso Red Devils
Written by Norm Blake, The Burlington Free Press
In a Week 5 matchup featuring the Burlington Boss Hogs and the El Paso Red Devils, it was the Boss Hogs who emerged victorious with a convincing 115.5-85.2 win. This game showcased the stark difference in performance and aspirations between the two teams.
Entering the contest, the Boss Hogs had a respectable 2-2 record, while the Red Devils found themselves struggling at 1-3. It was a critical game for both teams, but the Boss Hogs managed to seize the upper hand with stellar performances from some key players.
Burlington’s success can be attributed to standout showings by their star players. Running back Josh Jacobs delivered an impressive 23.9 fantasy points, while Dallas Goedert, the tight end, was a force to be reckoned with, contributing 25.7 points. Gabe Davis also played a pivotal role, adding 22.0 points to the Boss Hogs’ score. Despite the absence of star quarterback Justin Herbert due to a bye week, the Boss Hogs showed their depth and resilience.
For the El Paso Red Devils, early-season struggles continued, and they were coming off a recent coaching change. Following their loss to the Rebels, the team decided to part ways with their coach, bringing in Henry Bankshaft with a single, clear mandate: win at all costs.
The Red Devils appeared to be on the right path with the news that star wide receiver Cooper Kupp would make his season debut. Kupp lived up to expectations, scoring 19.8 points with 8 receptions. However, the Red Devils’ chances of victory were dealt a severe blow when rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson was forced to exit the game prematurely for the second time this season.
“We can’t catch a f-ing break!” lamented Ben Pauli, the Red Devils’ owner, as their string of misfortunes continued.
With this victory, the Burlington Boss Hogs improved their record to 3-2, remaining within striking distance of the division-leading 5-0 Rebels. After the game, Jacob Lange, a key figure in the Boss Hogs organization, expressed his delight with the win and the return of Josh Jacobs. Lange stated, “It’s great to have Josh Jacobs back. He really stepped up as the team’s RB1. Hopefully, we will continue to improve over the next few weeks, and our injury woes are behind us.”
As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on their respective situations, with the Boss Hogs eyeing the division lead and the Red Devils striving to bounce back and fulfill their mandate to win under their new leadership.
