The production of Tee Higgins played a key factor, as Maybe Next Time got a victory over Michael 144.66 to 105.68. Higgins exploded for 40.10 points in a 38.98-point win for Maybe Next Time. He scored three touchdowns as part of his big outing (131 Rec Yds, 3 TD). He also recorded the highest point total in the league this week. With 144.66 points, Maybe Next Time had their top total of the season.
With 12 targets this week for Higgins, it means that his targets have now increased in three consecutive games.
For the winning team, a few players have been postseason stars, most notably Higgins and Cameron Dicker. During the playoffs, that duo has topped their season scoring averages by 160% and 41%, respectively. Conversely, Maybe Next Time has a player heading in the opposite direction. Rhamondre Stevenson has fallen significantly short of his year-to-date average in the postseason by 47%. Despite the loss, Michael had several players performing their best in the playoffs, including the Buffalo Bills DEF and Keenan Allen. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 13.50 and 18.30 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 73% and 58%. On the other hand, the losers had a couple of players who struggled in the playoff spotlight: Brian Robinson and Josh Allen.
Maybe Next Time wrapped up the regular season in eighth place with a record of 6-9. When considering points per game, they ranked slightly better (seventh with 109.31). In their only other postseason game on their trek to a consolation title, Maybe Next Time defeated gochaaargersgo, 131.42 to 105.70. Michael concluded the regular season with a record of 7-8, good for seventh place. From a points per game perspective, they ranked slightly worse (eighth with 111.04). In their only other postseason game of the season, Michael took down Deimon Devil Bats, 116.56 to 89.64.