| Them | Joes Before Hoes | ||||
| QB |
Jordan Love QB - GB | vs MIN |
14.00 |
Joe Burrow QB - CIN | vs DEN |
36.98 | |
| RB |
Joe Mixon RB - HOU | vs BAL |
5.90 |
Alexander Mattison RB - LV | vs NO |
4.80 | |
| RB |
Bucky Irving RB - TB | vs CAR |
23.00 |
Jahmyr Gibbs RB - DET | vs SF |
26.30 | |
| WR |
Mike Evans WR - TB | vs CAR |
29.70 |
Ja'Marr Chase WR - CIN | vs DEN |
19.20 | |
| WR |
Brian Thomas Jr. WR - JAX | vs TEN |
23.90 |
Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR - SEA | vs CHI |
6.20 | |
| TE |
Zach Ertz TE - WAS | vs ATL |
25.20 |
Brock Bowers TE - LV | vs NO |
14.60 | |
| W/R |
Davante Adams WR - NYJ | vs BUF |
9.70 |
DeVonta Smith WR - PHI | vs DAL |
30.00 | |
| K |
Justin Tucker K - BAL | vs HOU |
9.00 |
Jason Sanders K - MIA | vs CLE |
10.00 | |
| DEF |
Green Bay Packers DEF - GB | vs MIN |
3.00 |
Philadelphia Eagles DEF - PHI | vs DAL |
19.00 | |
| Final Score 143.40 | 167.08 | ||||
Joes Before Hoes defeated Them 167.08 to 143.40 for their second win in as many head-to-head matchups. Their overall record goes to 14-3, while Them drops to 11-6. Joe Burrow passed for 412 yards and was the difference this week, putting up 36.98 points for Joes Before Hoes. The Cincinnati QB was a great mid-round selection for Joes Before Hoes and has played like a top-tier quarterback.
Alexander Mattison had plenty of chances for Joes Before Hoes, but he logged just 38 total yards on 11 touches.
In addition to the fantasy W, Joes Before Hoes was keen enough to select winners in real-life football, as well. Each start played on an NFL team that won this past week.
For the winners, several players have been getting hot in the playoffs, including the Philadelphia Eagles DEF and DeVonta Smith. During the playoffs, that duo has exceeded their season scoring averages by 82% and 82%, respectively. Despite the loss, Them had a few players performing their best in the playoffs, most notably Mike Evans and Brian Thomas Jr. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 20.80 and 26.05 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 62% and 61%. Conversely, the losers had a player who was sputtering under the brightest lights. Averaging 15.39 points on the season, Joe Mixon mustered just 7.00 per game in the playoffs.
Joes Before Hoes concluded the regular season in first place with a record of 12-3. They also ranked first in the league with 140.90 points per game. In their only other postseason game on their march to the title, Joes Before Hoes took down Jason, 170.08 to 142.24. They had the league's best average scoring margin this season, outpacing opponents by 23.27 points per game. Them ended the regular season in second place with a record of 10-5. Their record was a bit misleading, as they ranked just fifth in the league in scoring average at 116.69 points per game. In their only other postseason game of the season, Them defeated Voltron, 139.28 to 81.74.
Burrow went 39-49 for 412 yards and three TDs, the first time he's thrown for 400 yards since he had 428 against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10.
This week marked the third time this season Irving has rushed for at least 100 yards. He had 20 carries for 113 yards.
Chase made nine catches for 102 yards, the fifth time this season he's had at least 100 yards receiving.
The best score by a DEF this week was 19.00 points by the Eagles Defense (7 PA, 1 TD, 1 Sack, 2 Int, 2 Fum).
Gibbs rushed for 117 yards and a TD, giving him at least 100 rushing yards and a touchdown in each of his last two games.
Thomas pulled down seven catches this week for 91 yards and a TD. He now has at least 50 yards and a touchdown in each of his last three games.
