FinleyPacker put up the seventh-highest score of the season and got past Alex 165.32 to 116.16. FinleyPacker took a 38.24-point lead on Thursday and never looked back. FinleyPacker gets revenge for a Week 14 loss (168.00 to 139.32) and improves to 2-1 this season against Alex. Alex was led by Bo Nix with 21.86 points (219 Pas Yds, 31 Rsh Yds, 3 TD/1 Int) and Saquon Barkley, who scored 18.90 (167 Rsh Yds). On top of the loss, Alex had a starter score zero points (David Montgomery).
De'Von Achane had plenty of chances for FinleyPacker, but he logged just 38 total yards on 12 touches.
With 33 touches this week for Saquon Barkley, it means that his touches have now increased in three consecutive games.
For the winners, a few players have been getting hot in the playoffs, most notably the Philadelphia Eagles DEF and Ladd McConkey. During the playoffs, that duo has exceeded their season scoring averages by 82% and 70%, respectively. Despite the loss, Alex also had several players performing their best in the playoffs, including T.J. Hockenson and the Kansas City Chiefs DEF. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 8.25 and 10.00 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 72% and 58%. Conversely, the losers had a player who was sputtering under the brightest lights. Averaging 14.78 points on the season, David Montgomery mustered just 0.00 per game in the playoffs.
FinleyPacker wrapped up the regular season in first place with a record of 13-2. They also ranked first in the league with 140.24 points per game. In their only other postseason game on their path to the championship, FinleyPacker bulldozed Squatters, 175.94 to 118.72. They had the league's best average scoring margin this season, outpacing opponents by 28.20 points per game. Alex ended the regular season in third place with a record of 9-6. They also ranked third in the league with 123.33 points per game. In their only other postseason game of the season, Alex defeated Barnyard Breezerkers, 144.02 to 136.66.