Week 09 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

Posted Nov 9, 2021

Teams Performances

League Highlights

Indaiatuba Riders and Barao Butchers both won this week, even though neither had a top-15 scoring QB.

Barao Butchers has now beaten their projected score three weeks in a row.

No surprise here: teams have won 66.7% of the time this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (6-3 overall).

Limeira Jetsons is on a four-game winning streak.

Sorocaba Wild Mules is on a three-game winning streak.

Campinas Giants is on a three-game winning streak.

Rio Claro Farmers is on a three-game winning streak.

Limeira Dead Rabbits has now decreased their score each of the past three weeks.

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

Limeira Jetsons was favored by the widest margin in the league this week (19.66 points) and delivered with a 23.12-point victory.

Teams have won only 38.1% of the time this season (8-13) when they fail to throw a Pass TD.

The average projected score was 102.57 points this week.

Weekly Trophies

Trophies

Matchups Recap

Goncalves Miners Beats Paulinia Robots, Claims 12th Place

Goncalves Miners beat Paulinia Robots, who labored to score points this week, 87.40 to 83.30. This win was revenge for a loss to Paulinia Robots in their last meeting a season ago. Nyheim Hines led Paulinia Robots with 20.80 points (74 Rsh Yds, 34 Rec Yds, 1 TD) while Brandin Cooks brought in 11.60 (56 Rec Yds). The result might have been even worse as Goncalves Miners had a starter score zero points (Robert Tonyan). Goncalves Miners (2-7, 928.90 points) climbs into 12th place and Paulinia Robots (4-5, 1,103.66 points) drops to 10th place.

There was one fairly noticeable player on Goncalves Miners that let some chances slip through his hands. Despite being targeted seven times, Adam Thielen could only manage two catches.

While Adam Thielen led Goncalves Miners last week with 19.80 points, Cousins paved the way this week with 21.58.

Next week, Goncalves Miners plays Limeira Dead Rabbits (7-2, 1,043.76), while Paulinia Robots faces Campinas Giants (5-4, 982.14).

Paulinia Robots

Goncalves Miners

Sorocaba Wild Mules Pulverizes Sorocaba Steelers, Tacks On 3rd Consecutive Win

Sorocaba Wild Mules logged the highest score of the week to crush Sorocaba Steelers 132.34 to 88.46. Sorocaba Wild Mules took a 9.74-point lead on Sunday afternoon and never looked back. This beatdown was revenge for a loss to Sorocaba Steelers in their last meeting a season ago. Sorocaba Steelers actually averages more per game in losses (98.94) than wins (93.44). Devonta Freeman (acquired via free agency in Week 9) and Devontae Booker (acquired via free agency in Week 9) made a big impact, posting 16.30 and 15.20 points, respectively. Sorocaba Wild Mules (5-4, 1,101.24 points) climbs into sixth place and Sorocaba Steelers (1-8, 884.94 points) stays mired in last place.

Along with being the one D to earn a negative score, the Cincinnati Bengals DEF (on Sorocaba Steelers) represented the lone starter in the whole league to do so.

Since Herbert 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 21.00 points, Aaron Jones paced the squad in Week 6, while Joe Burrow (26.64 points) was tops in Week 7 and Chris Godwin (28.00 points) in Week 8. Also, with 10 targets this week for Robert Woods, it means that his targets have now increased in three consecutive games.

Sorocaba Wild Mules takes on London Knights (2-7, 1,093.14) in Week 10, while Sorocaba Steelers gets Amparo Bikers (5-4, 1,022.10).

Sorocaba Wild Mules

Sorocaba Steelers

Led by a Big Game from Marquise Brown, Indaiatuba Riders Gets Win Against Amparo Bikers

With the output from Marquise Brown playing an integral role, Indaiatuba Riders defeated Amparo Bikers 111.34 to 92.16. The Baltimore WR exploded for 20.60 points in a 19.18-point win for Indaiatuba Riders. In addition to Brown (116 Rec Yds), the Cleveland Browns DEF (16 PA, 1 TD, 5 Sack, 2 Int, 1 Fum) pitched in with 18.00 points. Indaiatuba Riders (6-3, 1,033.26 points) remains in third place, while Amparo Bikers (5-4, 1,022.10 points) stays in fifth place.

Since Brown was the top point-getter for Indaiatuba Riders, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four weeks. With 30.70 points, Leonard Fournette paced the squad in Week 6, while the Buccaneers Defense (21.00 points) was tops in Week 7 and Patrick Mahomes (14.00 points) last week.

In Week 10, Indaiatuba Riders meets Rio Claro Farmers (5-4, 1,102.30). Amparo Bikers takes on Sorocaba Steelers (1-8, 884.94), who sits in last place.

Indaiatuba Riders

Amparo Bikers

Rio Claro Farmers Grinds Out Win Against Indaiatuba Pats, Makes It Three in a Row

Rio Claro Farmers picked up 24.18 points from Carson Wentz (272 Pas Yds, 3 TD) and 17.50 from Melvin Gordon (80 Rsh Yds, 1 TD) to edge Indaiatuba Pats 97.38 to 93.84. Rio Claro Farmers took a 24.18-point lead on Thursday and maintained an advantage throughout the matchup. Rio Claro Farmers is on a three-game winning streak, while Indaiatuba Pats is headed in a different direction, having blown their last three. Indaiatuba Pats (4-5, 994.48 points) drops to 11th place and Rio Claro Farmers (5-4, 1,102.30 points) remains in eighth place.

Kenyan Drake ultimately deserved more touches for Indaiatuba Pats, as he put up a whopping 100 total yards on just 10 touches.

Rio Claro Farmers got pretty lucky that Indaiatuba Pats’s top QB had the week off, since Jimmy Garoppolo only managed 19.34 points. If Tom Brady (25.24 points per game this year) had suited up and hit his average, Rio Claro Farmers would’ve been beaten by 2.36 points. While Mike Evans led Rio Claro Farmers in Week 7 (with 31.60 points) and DK Metcalf last week (22.30 points), Wentz has now been the team’s top point-getter twice in the last four matches.

Rio Claro Farmers will meet Indaiatuba Riders (6-3, 1,033.26) next week. Indaiatuba Pats takes on Limeira Jetsons (7-2, 981.20), who sits in first place.

Indaiatuba Pats

Rio Claro Farmers

Barao Butchers Pulls Off Comeback over London Knights to Grab 7th Place

This week’s second- and third-highest-scoring teams met in a shootout as Barao Butchers overcame a 16.82-point deficit on Monday night to slip by London Knights 124.64 to 119.96. London Knights falls to 2-7 (13th place), pushing their losing streak to three. London Knights actually finished with more total yards (856 to 719), despite coming up short on the scoreboard. James Conner (96 Rsh Yds, 77 Rec Yds, 2 Rsh TD, 1 Rec TD) accumulated the highest point total in the league this week (40.30) and Hunter Renfrow scored 17.90 points to lead Barao Butchers. Jonathan Taylor (172 Rsh Yds, 28 Rec Yds, 2 TD) amassed the second-highest score of the week (34.00) and Nick Chubb scored 30.30 points for London Knights.

Najee Harris had plenty of chances for Barao Butchers, but he logged just 78 total yards on 25 touches.

It wasn’t all bad news for London Knights, as they did start two of the league’s top-five overall RBs this week. Since Conner was the top point-getter for Barao Butchers, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four weeks. With 24.70 points, Najee Harris paced the squad in Week 6, while Derek Carr (19.02 points) was tops in Week 7 and Ryan Tannehill (21.20 points) in Week 8.

Barao Butchers gets a challenge in Week 10 when they go up against Indaiatuba Blues (5-4, 1,125.32), who averages a league-leading 125.04 points per game. London Knights gets Sorocaba Wild Mules (5-4, 1,101.24).

Barao Butchers

London Knights

Powered by a Signature Performance from Joe Mixon, Limeira Jetsons Beats Limeira Dead Rabbits

With the contribution from Joe Mixon leading the way, Limeira Jetsons picked up a win against Limeira Dead Rabbits 95.92 to 72.80. Mixon went off for 28.00 points in a 23.12-point win for Limeira Jetsons. He scored two touchdowns as part of his huge game (64 Rsh Yds, 46 Rec Yds, 2 TD). He also recorded his highest point total of the season. Adding insult to injury, Limeira Dead Rabbits had a starter score zero points (Tua Tagovailoa). Limeira Jetsons (7-2, 981.20 points) climbs into first place, while Limeira Dead Rabbits (7-2, 1,043.76 points) drops to second place.

Limeira Dead Rabbits had one glaring player that let some chances slip away. Even though CeeDee Lamb saw a total of nine targets, he only reeled in two catches.

While Aaron Rodgers led Limeira Jetsons in Week 7 (with 24.66 points) and Amari Cooper in Week 8 (26.20 points), Mixon has now been the team’s leading point-getter twice in the last four matches.

In Week 10, Limeira Jetsons takes on Indaiatuba Pats (4-5, 994.48), while Limeira Dead Rabbits faces Goncalves Miners (2-7, 928.90).

Limeira Dead Rabbits

Limeira Jetsons

Campinas Giants Brings Down Indaiatuba Blues for 3rd Straight Win

A primetime rally on Sunday Night Football (29.70 points, 35% of their total score) wasn’t enough for Indaiatuba Blues, as Campinas Giants pulled out the 115.84 to 83.88 victory. The late efforts were ultimately a little underwhelming, as their original Sunday night projection was 39.25 points. Campinas Giants was led by Lamar Jackson (266 Pas Yds, 120 Rsh Yds, 3 TD/2 Int). The Baltimore QB passed for three touchdowns and contributed 30.64 points to the effort. Campinas Giants (5-4, 982.14 points) climbs into fourth place, while Indaiatuba Blues (5-4, 1,125.32 points) drops to ninth place.

There was one starter on Indaiatuba Blues that missed out on some opportunities. Even though A.J. Brown saw a total of 11 targets, he reeled in just five catches.

Since Jackson 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 19.50 points, Mike Gesicki paced the squad in Week 6, while Alvin Kamara (33.90 points) was tops in Week 7 and Michael Pittman (30.60 points) in Week 8.

In Week 10, Campinas Giants faces Paulinia Robots (4-5, 1,103.66), who puts up a strong 122.63 points per game. Indaiatuba Blues plays Barao Butchers (5-4, 1,029.46).