Neck Infection took down Delicioso 142.86 to 112.78 and registered the second-highest score this week. This was a back-and-forth battle that saw the lead change hands three times, with the largest lead being 30.08 points after Monday night. Neck Infection goes to 2-1 this season against Delicioso, avenging a Week 13 shellacking (164.36 to 105.26) the last time the teams met. Mike Evans led Delicioso with 29.70 points (97 Rec Yds, 2 TD) while Brian Thomas Jr. racked up 23.90 (91 Rec Yds, 1 TD).
For the victors, a few players have been heating up in the postseason, including Adam Thielen and T.J. Hockenson. During the playoffs, that duo has outperformed their season scoring averages by 218% and 72%, respectively. Despite the loss, Delicioso also had several players performing their best in the playoffs, most notably Jake Elliott and Evans. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 14.00 and 20.80 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 84% and 62%. Conversely, the losers had several players who struggled in the playoff spotlight, including Aaron Rodgers and Joe Mixon.