Wayback Burger Bowl
THE BET
A meal from Wayback Burgers
Keeping Traditions
Head-to-head
Michael
Career stats — across every season, all opponents
MATCHUP STATS
Head-to-head only
Bailey
Career stats — across every season, all opponents
HISTORY
The Great Low-Scoring Grudge Match Where Mediocrity Reigns Supreme In the illustrious Elysian Hand-Egg League, one rivalry stands out for its relentless mediocrity: Michael vs. Bailey. This feud began with fireworks (for Bailey) and facepalms (for Michael) when Bailey won the inaugural game 102-79… despite starting two players on IR. That set the tone for a rivalry defined by narrow margins, low scores, and the kind of drama that could make a soap opera blush. Despite Michael’s higher career average points per game, this matchup seems to be his personal Bermuda Triangle, where his scoring potential mysteriously vanishes. With an all-time matchup average of just 77.80 points, Michael’s dreams are routinely derailed by Bailey’s injury-riddled, bye-week-battered roster pulling off nail-biting victories by no more than 10 points. This isn’t a battle for the league’s crown—it’s a scrap for the league’s cap. Call it the "Ground-and-Pound of the Pound-for-Pound Lows." For fans of underdog stories, questionable roster management, and heartbreaking 3-point losses, this rivalry is a must-watch.
MATCHUP HISTORY
| YEAR | WEEK | TYPE | Michael | Bailey | MARGIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | REG | 131 | 109 | +22 |
| 2024 | 4 | REG | 79 | 102 | +23 |
| 2023 | 9 | REG | 87 | 92 | +5 |
| 2022 | 16 | REG | 74 | 88 | +14 |
| 2022 | 5 | REG | 72 | 80 | +8 |
| 2019 | 8 | REG | 77 | 80 | +3 |