Week 01 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

Posted Sep 14, 2021

Teams Performances

League Highlights

Paulinia Robots, Amparo Bikers, and two others all won this week, even though none of them had a top-15 scoring QB.

First-round draft choices only averaged 15.36 points this week. Second-rounders put up an average of 16.75 points, while those chosen in the third round produced a whopping 19.43 points per player.

Campinas Giants was projected to win by the widest margin this week (12.45 points) but only ended up beating Rio Claro Farmers by 4.34 points.

Limeira Dead Rabbits beat their projections by a higher percentage than anyone else in the league this week. They put up 149.96 points when they were only projected 109.92.

Paulinia Robots scored 161.48 points, the highest mark in the league this week.

There were 1,559.16 total points projected to be scored this week, for an average of 111.37 per team.

Weekly Trophies

Trophies

Matchups Recap

Paulinia Robots Obliterates Sorocaba Wild Mules, Seizes Career Series Lead 5-2

With the two-man wrecking crew of Tyreek Hill and Tyler Lockett leading the charge, Paulinia Robots tore apart Sorocaba Wild Mules 161.48 to 101.78. That tandem joined forces to tally 63.10 points, clearly outperforming DeAndre Hopkins and T.J. Hockenson (52.00 combined points), the top two on Sorocaba Wild Mules. Hill racked up 197 yards, adding 37.10 points (197 Rec Yds, 1 TD). Lockett also recorded two touchdowns on his way to 26.00 points (100 Rec Yds, 2 TD). This beating was revenge for a loss to Sorocaba Wild Mules in their last meeting a season ago. Sorocaba Wild Mules first-round draft pick Aaron Jones was brutal in this game, getting 4.20 points this week. To make matters worse, Sorocaba Wild Mules had a starter score zero points (the Chicago Bears DEF). Paulinia Robots starts off the campaign in first place. Sorocaba Wild Mules debuts in 11th place.

On Sorocaba Wild Mules, Ronald Jones was one of two total league starters to post a negative score (and the only RB in the negatives).

Paulinia Robots takes on Indaiatuba Riders (1-0, 136.18) next week, while Sorocaba Wild Mules faces Amparo Bikers (1-0, 140.40).

Paulinia Robots

Sorocaba Wild Mules

Indaiatuba Riders Brings Down Indaiatuba Pats

Patrick Mahomes passed for 337 yards (33.28 points) and Antonio Brown added 23.70 points as Indaiatuba Riders defeated Indaiatuba Pats 136.18 to 102.60. Indaiatuba Riders took a 9.44-point lead on Thursday and remained in front for the rest of the matchup. Indaiatuba Pats was led by Tom Brady with 27.16 points (379 Pas Yds, 4 TD/2 Int) and Travis Kelce, who scored 25.60 (76 Rec Yds, 2 TD). Indaiatuba Riders got a surprise lift from 11th-round draft pick Marquise Brown, who scored 19.40 points. Adding insult to injury, Indaiatuba Pats had a starter score zero points (Russell Gage). Indaiatuba Riders starts off the campaign in fifth place. Indaiatuba Pats debuts in 10th place.

On Indaiatuba Pats, the Green Bay Packers DEF represented one of two total league starters to earn a negative score (and the only defense in the red ). James Robinson really deserved more touches for Indaiatuba Pats, as he put up an efficient 54 all-purpose yards on just eight total touches.

Indaiatuba Riders squares off against Paulinia Robots (1-0, 161.48) next week, while Indaiatuba Pats faces Sorocaba Steelers (0-1, 91.42).

Indaiatuba Riders

Indaiatuba Pats

Amparo Bikers Overwhelms Barao Butchers, Remains Undefeated Against Them

With the duo of Deebo Samuel and Darren Waller leading the way, Amparo Bikers overwhelmed Barao Butchers 140.40 to 92.36. That tandem combined to score 58.40 points, substantially more than Kyler Murray and Diontae Johnson (48.16 combined points), the top two on Barao Butchers. Samuel racked up 189 yards, adding 31.90 points (189 Rec Yds, 1 TD). Waller also chipped in 26.50 points (105 Rec Yds, 1 TD) for the winners. Amparo Bikers took a 5.90-point lead on Thursday and never looked back. Barao Butchers is not on the same level as Amparo Bikers, who extended their career unbeaten streak to two games in the series. Barao Butchers fifth-round draft pick Raheem Mostert would have been better off on the bench, getting 2.00 points this week. With the Titans Defense delivering zero points for Amparo Bikers, the gap could have been wider. Amparo Bikers kicks off the season in fourth place, while Barao Butchers starts out in 12th place.

There was a player on both teams that had plenty of chances but left some points out on the field. On the winning side, Ezekiel Elliott got 13 touches but only tallied 39 total yards, while Najee Harris managed just 49 yards on 17 touches for Barao Butchers.

In Week 2, Amparo Bikers gets Sorocaba Wild Mules (0-1, 101.78), while Barao Butchers goes up against Rio Claro Farmers (0-1, 88.26).

Amparo Bikers

Barao Butchers

Powered by Stars, Limeira Dead Rabbits Spanks Sorocaba Steelers

The trio of Rob Gronkowski, Jalen Hurts, and CeeDee Lamb led the charge, as Limeira Dead Rabbits overwhelmed Sorocaba Steelers 149.96 to 91.42. That threesome combined to register 81.16 points, winning the battle against the top scorers from Sorocaba Steelers (Zach Wilson, Tee Higgins, and Robert Woods), who totaled 46.52 points. Gronkowski scored two touchdowns, adding 29.00 points (90 Rec Yds, 2 TD). Hurts put up three passing touchdowns to contribute 28.76 points (264 Pas Yds, 62 Rsh Yds, 3 TD), while Lamb tacked on 23.40 points (104 Rec Yds, 1 TD). Also, Gronkowski recorded the highest point total of the week at his position. Adding insult to injury, Sorocaba Steelers had a starter score zero points (Mike Gesicki). Limeira Dead Rabbits (1-0) kicks off the campaign in second place, while Sorocaba Steelers (0-1) opens in 13th place.

Barkley had plenty of opportunities for Sorocaba Steelers, but could only manage 27 total yards on 11 touches.

Next week, Limeira Dead Rabbits gets London Knights (0-1, 129.54), while Sorocaba Steelers matches up against Indaiatuba Pats (0-1, 102.60).

Sorocaba Steelers

Limeira Dead Rabbits

Campinas Giants Gets Late Win over Rio Claro Farmers

Campinas Giants took advantage of 18.10 points from Alvin Kamara (83 Rsh Yds, 1 Rec TD) and 18.00 from Lamar Jackson (235 Pas Yds, 86 Rsh Yds, 1 TD) to defeat Rio Claro Farmers 92.60 to 88.26. Campinas Giants came into the Monday night game facing a 17.66-point deficit, but scored 22.00 for the comeback victory. Both sides fell short of expectations, but Campinas Giants scored 85.4% of a projected 108.43 points to pick up the win. Melvin Gordon led Rio Claro Farmers with 20.80 points (101 Rsh Yds, 1 TD) while DK Metcalf brought in 16.00 (60 Rec Yds, 1 TD). Rio Claro Farmers got zero points from Marlon Mack, which might have made the difference in the outcome. Campinas Giants starts the season in seventh place. Rio Claro Farmers opens in 14th place.

Campinas Giants gets Limeira Jetsons (1-0, 118.42) next week, while Rio Claro Farmers battles Barao Butchers (0-1, 92.36).

Rio Claro Farmers

Campinas Giants

Goncalves Miners Beats London Knights

Adam Thielen scored two touchdowns (30.20 points) and Christian McCaffrey added 27.70 points as Goncalves Miners beat London Knights 147.56 to 129.54. London Knights just cannot match up against Goncalves Miners, who extended their career unbeaten streak to three games in the series. London Knights was led by Matthew Stafford with 24.34 points (321 Pas Yds, 3 TD) and Nick Chubb, who scored 22.10 (83 Rsh Yds, 2 TD). Sixth-round draft pick Mark Andrews was unimpressive for London Knights, putting up 5.00 points. Goncalves Miners starts the season in third place, while London Knights debuts in eighth place.

Goncalves Miners squares off against Indaiatuba Blues (0-1, 108.72) next week, while London Knights gets Limeira Dead Rabbits (1-0, 149.96).

London Knights

Goncalves Miners

Limeira Jetsons Gets Victory over Indaiatuba Blues

Limeira Jetsons picked up the highest player points this week from Amari Cooper with 38.90 points (139 Rec Yds, 2 TD), taking down Indaiatuba Blues 118.42 to 108.72. Limeira Jetsons took an 18.48-point lead on Thursday and remained in front for the rest of the matchup. Limeira Jetsons finally captures a win over Indaiatuba Blues after losing the first three games of the series. Indaiatuba Blues got zero points from Trey Sermon, which might have made the difference in the outcome. Limeira Jetsons starts off the campaign in sixth place. Indaiatuba Blues starts out in ninth place.

Next week, Limeira Jetsons plays Campinas Giants (1-0, 92.60), while Indaiatuba Blues matches up against Goncalves Miners (1-0, 147.56).