Week 08 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

Posted Nov 2, 2021

Teams Performances

League Highlights

Amparo Bikers has now beaten their projected score six weeks in a row.

Campinas Giants continues defying the pundits, and has beaten their projected score four weeks in a row.

Teams that started a top-5 scoring TE were a perfect 2-0 overall this week.

Rio Claro Farmers has now blown out their opponents two weeks in a row.

No surprise here: teams have won 62.5% of the time this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (5-3 overall).

Teams have won 47.3% of the time this season when they throw no picks in a week.

Indaiatuba Blues played their cards right this week with the league’s top-scoring RB (Carter with 32.20 points) and the top-scoring WR (Brown with 31.50).

London Knights has now decreased their score each of the past three weeks.

Indaiatuba Pats has now decreased their score each of the past three weeks.

Limeira Jetsons is on a three-game winning streak.

Indaiatuba Blues is on a three-game winning streak.

Limeira Jetsons was projected to win by the widest margin in the league this week (17.15 points) and they topped it with a 22.60-point victory.

The average projected score was 108.89 points this week.

Weekly Trophies

Trophies

Matchups Recap

Indaiatuba Blues Gets Victory over Paulinia Robots for 3rd Straight Win

In an epic battle between this week’s two highest-scoring teams, Indaiatuba Blues defeated Paulinia Robots 139.60 to 127.96. This is the four loss in recent years where Paulinia Robots has lost despite a high score. The loss drops Paulinia Robots to 4-4 (7th place) and extends their losing streak to four. Indaiatuba Blues (5-3) is in fourth place and has the highest points per game average at 130.18. However, the score from Indaiatuba Blues was tough to predict given that they were only projected to score 103.27 points. Paulinia Robots scored 110.2% of their expected 116.11. Michael Carter (77 Rsh Yds, 95 Rec Yds, 1 TD) logged the highest score of the week (32.20) and A.J. Brown scored 31.50 points to lead Indaiatuba Blues. Tyreek Hill (94 Rec Yds, 1 TD) put up 27.40 points for Paulinia Robots.

There was a player on both teams that had plenty of chances but left some points out on the field. On the winning side, Derrick Henry got 28 touches but only tallied 68 total yards, while D’Andre Swift managed just 51 yards on 17 touches for Paulinia Robots.

There were some positive notes for Paulinia Robots, as they did start two of the league’s top-10 overall WRs this week. While Cooper Kupp led Indaiatuba Blues last week with 37.60 points, Carter paved the way this week with 32.20.

Next week, Indaiatuba Blues squares off against Campinas Giants (4-4, 866.30), while Paulinia Robots battles Goncalves Miners (1-7, 841.50).

Indaiatuba Blues

Paulinia Robots

Sorocaba Wild Mules Pounds Indaiatuba Riders, Takes Revenge

Sorocaba Wild Mules took advantage of 28.00 points from Chris Godwin (140 Rec Yds, 1 TD) and 24.00 from Aaron Jones (59 Rsh Yds, 51 Rec Yds, 1 TD), stomping Indaiatuba Riders 125.32 to 50.70. Sorocaba Wild Mules took a 32.60-point lead on Thursday and maintained an advantage throughout the matchup. Sorocaba Wild Mules has been dominating this matchup as of late, winning three straight against Indaiatuba Riders. On top of the loss, Indaiatuba Riders had three starters put up zeroes. Indaiatuba Riders (5-3, 921.92 points) drops to third place and Sorocaba Wild Mules (4-4, 968.90 points) remains in 11th place.

On Sorocaba Wild Mules, the Chicago Bears DEF wasn’t just the one DEF to earn a negative score; they represented the only fantasy starter throughout the entire league to do so.

Since Godwin was the top point-getter for Sorocaba Wild Mules, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four weeks. With 42.82 points, Justin Herbert paced the squad in Week 5, while Aaron Jones (21.00 points) was tops in Week 6 and Joe Burrow (26.64 points) in Week 7.

In Week 9, Sorocaba Wild Mules will match up against Sorocaba Steelers (1-7, 796.52), the last-place team in the league. Indaiatuba Riders plays Amparo Bikers (5-3, 929.94).

Indaiatuba Riders

Sorocaba Wild Mules

Amparo Bikers Drops the Hammer on Indaiatuba Pats, Moves to 5th Place

Amparo Bikers took advantage of 29.46 points from Josh Allen (249 Pas Yds, 55 Rsh Yds, 2 Pas TD, 1 Rsh TD) and 23.10 from Deebo Samuel (171 Rec Yds), clobbering Indaiatuba Pats 114.66 to 73.40. The beating was the second blowout of the year for Amparo Bikers. This is the third straight week Indaiatuba Pats has scored less than their previous week’s point total. They got 122.58 points two weeks ago, 102.44 last week, and 73.40 points this week. The result might have been even worse as Amparo Bikers had a starter score zero points (Mo Alie-Cox). Amparo Bikers (5-3, 929.94 points) climbs into fifth place and Indaiatuba Pats (4-4, 900.74 points) stays in sixth place.

James Robinson ultimately deserved more touches for Indaiatuba Pats, as he put up a whopping 39 total yards on just five touches.

While Deebo Samuel led Amparo Bikers in Weeks 4 and 7, Allen has now been the team’s leading scorer in four of the last six matches. Finally, even though he failed to catch five of the targets that came his way, the fact that Jakobi Meyers got nine looks means that his targets have now increased in three straight games.

Next week, Amparo Bikers takes on Indaiatuba Riders (5-3, 921.92), while Indaiatuba Pats matches up with Rio Claro Farmers (4-4, 1,004.92).

Amparo Bikers

Indaiatuba Pats

Barao Butchers Gets Win over Sorocaba Steelers, Extends Undefeated Record Versus Them to 2-0

Ryan Tannehill passed for three touchdowns (21.20 points) and Najee Harris added 21.00 points as Barao Butchers got past Sorocaba Steelers 125.60 to 102.12. Barao Butchers took a 33.10-point lead on Thursday and maintained an advantage throughout the matchup. Sorocaba Steelers just cannot match up against Barao Butchers, who extended their career unbeaten streak to two games in the series. Sorocaba Steelers actually averages more per game in losses (100.44) than wins (93.44). Barao Butchers (4-4, 904.82 points) falls to ninth place and Sorocaba Steelers (1-7, 796.52 points) stays mired in last place.

Sorocaba Steelers had one notable starter that let some chances slip through his hands. Despite being targeted seven times, Dalton Schultz could only manage two catches.

While Derek Carr led Barao Butchers with 19.02 points last week, Tannehill paced the squad this week with 21.20.

Barao Butchers takes on London Knights (2-6, 973.18) in Week 9, while Sorocaba Steelers faces Sorocaba Wild Mules (4-4, 968.90).

Sorocaba Steelers

Barao Butchers

Rio Claro Farmers Smokes Limeira Dead Rabbits, Rises to 8th Place

Rio Claro Farmers picked up 22.30 points from DK Metcalf (43 Rec Yds, 2 TD) and 19.74 from Tyler Boyd (69 Rec Yds, 1 TD), stomping Limeira Dead Rabbits 126.18 to 87.42. Rio Claro Farmers took a 4.66-point lead on Sunday afternoon and never looked back. Limeira Dead Rabbits is not on the same level as Rio Claro Farmers, who extended their career unbeaten streak to two games in the series. Eli Mitchell (acquired via free agency in Week 2) made a big impact, posting 19.70 points. To make matters worse, Limeira Dead Rabbits received no points from Rob Gronkowski. Rio Claro Farmers (4-4, 1,004.92 points) climbs into eighth place and Limeira Dead Rabbits (7-1, 970.96 points) stays in first place.

Harris had plenty of opportunities for Limeira Dead Rabbits, but could only manage 80 total yards on 23 touches.

Since Metcalf was the leading point-getter for Rio Claro Farmers, it means a different player has now topped the team in each of the past five weeks. With 29.02 points, Matt Ryan paced the squad in Week 4, while Davante Adams put up 37.60 points to lead the way in Week 5. Carson Wentz (17.02 points) was tops in Week 6 and Mike Evans (31.60 points) led last week.

Rio Claro Farmers plays Indaiatuba Pats (4-4, 900.74) in Week 9, while Limeira Dead Rabbits battles Limeira Jetsons (6-2, 885.28).

Rio Claro Farmers

Limeira Dead Rabbits

Campinas Giants Steals One from London Knights

Campinas Giants (4-4, 866.30 points) beat London Knights (2-6, 973.18 points) 109.98 to 96.50 in a matchup with three lead changes. Their top player was Michael Pittman (86 Rec Yds, 2 TD), who had the 46th-highest player score for the season. Campinas Giants took command of the matchup first with a 10.00 to 6.00 lead heading into Sunday. That advantage evaporated by the end of the early Sunday games and they trailed by 26.20. However, Campinas Giants recovered for the win on Monday night, with Daniel Jones scoring 16.08 points during the Giants/Chiefs game.

There were a few players in this matchup that had plenty of chances but left some points out on the field. On the winning side, Alvin Kamara and Khalil Herbert got 47 total touches but only tallied 148 all-purpose yards between them. For London Knights, Kenneth Gainwell managed just 27 yards on 13 touches. A spot where London Knights really made a regrettable choice is RB. Darrell Henderson could have started in place of Kenneth Gainwell, and that point difference would have been enough to secure the victory.

Since Pittman was the top point-getter for Campinas Giants, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four weeks. With 41.88 points, Lamar Jackson paced the squad in Week 5, while Mike Gesicki (19.50 points) was tops in Week 6 and Alvin Kamara (33.90 points) last week. Also, with 25 touches this week for Khalil Herbert, it means that his touches have now increased in five consecutive games.

Next week, Campinas Giants battles Indaiatuba Blues (5-3, 1,041.44), who puts up a league-leading 130.18 points per game. London Knights gets Barao Butchers (4-4, 904.82).

London Knights

Campinas Giants

Limeira Jetsons Gets Victory over Goncalves Miners for 3rd Straight Win

A primetime rally on Sunday Night Football (34.96 points, 42% of their total score) wasn’t enough for Goncalves Miners, as Limeira Jetsons got the 104.96 to 82.36 victory. Limeira Jetsons was led by Amari Cooper this week, who provided 26.20 points (122 Rec Yds, 1 TD). Joe Mixon also pitched in with 25.10 points on two touchdowns (33 Rsh Yds, 58 Rec Yds, 1 Rsh TD, 1 Rec TD). To make matters worse, Goncalves Miners got zero points from Justin Tucker. Limeira Jetsons (6-2, 885.28 points) climbs into second place, while Goncalves Miners (1-7, 841.50 points) stays in 13th place.

Jeremy McNichols probably deserved more touches for Limeira Jetsons, as he put up a whopping 33 total yards on just three touches.

Since Cooper was the top point-getter for Limeira Jetsons, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four weeks. With 36.50 points, Mike Williams paced the squad in Week 5, while Joe Mixon (26.30 points) was tops in Week 6 and Aaron Rodgers (24.66 points) last week.

In Week 9, Limeira Jetsons goes up against first-place Limeira Dead Rabbits (7-1, 970.96). Goncalves Miners will take on Paulinia Robots (4-4, 1,020.36), who is averaging a strong 127.55 points per game.