The top performances by a dynamic duo of Cincinnati Bengals (Tee Higgins and Joe Burrow) led the way for All my BENGALS. They beat Off The Grid 137.28 to 91.90. That tandem teamed up to tally 77.08 points in the win. Higgins scored three touchdowns (131 Rec Yds, 3 TD), adding 40.10 points. Burrow recorded 412 passing yards (412 Pas Yds, 25 Rsh Yds, 3 Pas TD, 1 Rsh TD) to chip in 36.98 points. Higgins also recorded the highest point total in the league this week, with Burrow tallying the second-highest point total in the league this week. The margin could have been larger as All my BENGALS won despite two starters scoring zero points.
Achane had plenty of opportunities for Off The Grid, but could only manage 38 total yards on 12 touches.
It wasn't all bad news for Off The Grid, as they did put together a team of real-life winners. Every starter except Rico Dowdle suited up for an NFL team that won in Week 17. Also, with 12 targets this week for Higgins, it means that his targets have now increased in three consecutive games.
For the winning team, several players have been heating up in the postseason, including Higgins and the Cincinnati Bengals DEF. During the playoffs, that duo has topped their season scoring averages by 160% and 81%, respectively. Conversely, All my BENGALS has a player heading in the opposite direction. Ka'imi Fairbairn has fallen significantly short of his year-to-date average in the postseason by 68%. Despite the loss, Off The Grid had a couple of players performing their best in the playoffs: Patrick Mahomes and A.J. Brown. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 24.85 and 18.15 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 45% and 33%. On the other hand, the losers had a pair of players who struggled in the playoff spotlight: Cooper Kupp and the Minnesota Vikings DEF.
All my BENGALS concluded the regular season in sixth place with a record of 7-8. From a points per game perspective, they ranked slightly better (fifth with 112.62). In their only other postseason game on their voyage to the consolation championship, All my BENGALS defeated Julz, 157.38 to 127.64. Off The Grid wrapped up the regular season in fifth place with a record of 8-7. In terms of scoring average, they ranked slightly better (third with 125.13). In their only other postseason game of the season, Off The Grid took down Chappers NZ Choppers, 148.80 to 125.08. They dished out their fair share of big losses this year, as they recorded four blowout victories on the season.