Guatemalan Saints got past Michael 127.22 to 101.14 and registered the second-highest point total this week. A primetime rally during Monday Night Football (26.30 MNF points, 26% of their final score) wasn't meant to be for Michael. Guatemalan Saints took a 32.68-point lead on Thursday and remained in front for the rest of the matchup. Guatemalan Saints goes to 2-1 this season against Michael, including a Week 11 pasting (180.08 to 99.64). Jahmyr Gibbs led Michael with 26.30 points (117 Rsh Yds, 46 Rec Yds, 1 TD) while Bucky Irving brought in 23.00 (113 Rsh Yds, 77 Rec Yds). To make matters worse, Michael had two starters score zero points (Hunter Henry and Ka'imi Fairbairn).
There was one starter on Guatemalan Saints that let some chances slip through his hands. Despite being targeted seven times, Terry McLaurin could only reel in one catch.
With 33 touches this week for Saquon Barkley, it means that his touches have now increased in three consecutive games.
Guatemalan Saints has a pair of players cooling off at an inopportune time: Chris Boswell and Terry McLaurin. Since the playoffs have begun, that duo has dropped 52% and 44% below their respective season-to-date scoring averages. Despite the loss, Michael had two players performing their best in the playoffs: Irving and Gibbs. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 20.60 and 25.85 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 51% and 33%. On the other hand, the losers had a few players who struggled in the playoff spotlight, including Ka'imi Fairbairn and Cooper Kupp.
Guatemalan Saints concluded the regular season in first place with a record of 13-2. They also ranked first in the league with 151.67 points per game. In their only other postseason game on their voyage to the championship, Guatemalan Saints trashed Andrew, 177.08 to 112.82. They had the league's best average scoring margin this season, outpacing opponents by 38.76 points per game. Michael wrapped up the regular season in second place with a record of 12-3. They also ranked second in the league with 125.19 points per game. In their only other postseason game of the season, Michael bulldozed Paneendra babu, 130.44 to 83.60. They distributed their fair share of big losses this year, as they racked up four blowout victories on the season.