The three-headed monster of Baker Mayfield, Trey McBride, and Amon-Ra St. Brown led the way, as Dallas214 defeated Matthew 134.86 to 99.42. That threesome combined to tally 84.86 points, significantly outperforming the top scorers from Matthew (Mike Evans, Garrett Wilson, and Cam Akers), who totaled 58.60 points. Mayfield passed for five touchdowns, adding 34.56 points (359 Pas Yds, 5 TD). McBride also delivered 30.30 points (123 Rec Yds, 1 TD), while Brown chipped in 20.00 points (60 Rec Yds, 1 TD). Mayfield also recorded his highest point total of the season, with McBride tallying his highest point total of the season.
For the victorious side, several players have been getting hot in the playoffs, including Keenan Allen and Mayfield. During the playoffs, that duo has topped their season scoring averages by 58% and 38%, respectively. Conversely, Dallas214 has a player heading in the opposite direction. Rachaad White has fallen significantly short of his year-to-date average in the postseason by 41%. Despite the loss, Matthew had a few players performing their best in the playoffs, most notably Michael Penix Jr. and Evans. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 8.80 and 20.80 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 1,571% and 62%. On the other hand, the losers had a player who was sputtering under the brightest lights. Averaging 11.80 points on the season, Khalil Shakir mustered just 4.85 per game in the playoffs.