From jaw-dropping trades to unstoppable playoff performances, these five players put up the kind of fantasy points that win championships and spark legendary trash talk. Dive into the biggest fantasy football explosions from the past two seasons and relive the moments that changed everything.
Top 5 Fantasy Explosions: The Highest-Scoring Players from the Last 2 Years
Every now and then, a player puts on a performance so dominant that it leaves the rest of the league in disbelief—and their fantasy manager celebrating all week. Over the last two seasons, we’ve witnessed some truly monster performances that swung matchups and changed the course of fantasy seasons. Let’s take a look back at the top 5 highest-scoring individual performances in our league from 2022 and 2023, and how those players left their mark on fantasy history.
1. Joe Mixon (2022) – 53.10 Points
The Trade That Haunted Cuka
Joe Mixon’s 53.10-point game not only set the league record for most points in a single week, but it came with one of the biggest “what if” moments in league history. Just a week before this explosion, Cuka traded Mixon to Brandon, unknowingly setting up a performance for the ages. In Week 9 of 2022, Mixon absolutely torched the Carolina Panthers, scoring 5 total touchdowns and piling up 211 total yards. It was the kind of performance that can single-handedly win a matchup—and it did. Brandon coasted to victory, while Cuka was left to wonder what could have been.
2. Amari Cooper (2023) – 46 Points
Cooper’s Championship Week Magic
When you need a big performance in the playoffs, Amari Cooper is your guy—at least he was for Adam Essler in Week 16 of 2023. In a game where the stakes were high, Cooper delivered one of the most dominant WR performances in recent memory. With 11 catches, 265 yards, and 2 touchdowns, Cooper racked up 46 fantasy points and helped Adam seal his spot in the championship. Cooper was unguardable that week, and Adam’s opponents didn’t stand a chance. That kind of showing from a wide receiver in the playoffs is exactly what fantasy legends are made of.
3. Josh Jacobs (2022) – 45.30 Points
Brandon’s 303-Yard Hero
In Week 12 of 2022, Josh Jacobs gave Brandon’s team a fantasy win that still stings for the rest of us. Jacobs ran all over the Seattle Seahawks, racking up 303 total yards, including a walk-off 86-yard touchdown run in overtime. The result? A monstrous 45.30 points. That OT touchdown alone was worth 14.6 points, which sealed the victory for Brandon in dramatic fashion. The performance was a fantasy dream come true, and Jacobs’ big day became one of the defining moments of the 2022 season.
4. Christian McCaffrey (2023) – 45.20 Points
CMC Delivers for Aaron Jenny
Christian McCaffrey has long been a fantasy beast, but his Week 5 performance in 2023 took things to another level. On Aaron Jenny’s team, McCaffrey put on an absolute clinic, racking up 177 total yards and scoring 4 touchdowns. With 45.20 fantasy points, McCaffrey dominated both on the ground and through the air, delivering a critical win for Aaron. McCaffrey’s ability to score from anywhere on the field reminded everyone why he’s a fantasy favorite, especially when he’s healthy.
5. DJ Moore (2023) – 45 Points
The Post-Trade Payoff for Tyrone
After Brandon traded DJ Moore to Tyrone, Moore exploded in Week 5 of 2023 with a 45-point performance that left Brandon reeling. Moore was an unstoppable force, catching everything thrown his way and turning opportunities into big plays. He racked up yardage and touchdowns, giving Tyrone a huge advantage in his matchup. It was the ultimate post-trade revenge game, as Tyrone coasted to victory with the help of his newly acquired star receiver. For Brandon, it was a tough pill to swallow, watching Moore light up the scoreboard for someone else.
Final Thoughts:
These five players not only dominated on the field but also left a lasting impact on our fantasy football league. Whether it was Mixon’s record-breaking game post-trade or DJ Moore’s revenge performance after being dealt, these moments are why we love fantasy football. You never know when your player will put up a historic number, and that unpredictability is what makes it all so much fun. As we head into the next season, who will be the next player to break the 50-point barrier?
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