Week 15 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

Posted Dec 22, 2021

Teams Performances

League Highlights

Paulinia Robots has now beaten their projected score eight weeks in a row.

Paulinia Robots, Barao Butchers, and Indaiatuba Pats all won this week, even though none of them had a top-15 scoring QB.

No surprise here: teams have won 64.3% of the time this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (9-5 overall).

London Knights is on a five-game winning streak.

Barao Butchers is on a three-game winning streak.

London Knights was favored by the widest margin in the league this week (20.75 points) and delivered with a 57.08-point victory.

Teams have won 40.5% of the time this season (15-22) when they fail to throw a Pass TD.

Teams are now 6-5 overall when facing an opponent they previously lost to.

Weekly Trophies

Trophies

Matchups Recap

With Their Stars Coming Up Big, Paulinia Robots Moves to Semifinals

Carried by the triple threat of Tyreek Hill, Brandin Cooks, and Antonio Gibson, Paulinia Robots overwhelmed Limeira Jetsons 138.48 to 88.32. That threesome combined to tally 80.50 points, clearly outperforming Aaron Rodgers, Sony Michel, and Stefon Diggs (50.82 combined points), the top three on Limeira Jetsons. Cooks scored two touchdowns, accumulating 29.20 points (102 Rec Yds, 2 TD). Hill also came through with 32.80 points (148 Rec Yds, 1 TD), while Gibson helped out with 18.50 points (26 Rsh Yds, 39 Rec Yds, 1 TD). With 138.48 points, Paulinia Robots had the best total in the league this week. Adding insult to injury, Limeira Jetsons got zero points from Zane Gonzalez.

There was a player on both teams that had plenty of chances but left some points out on the field. On the winning side, Antonio Gibson got 21 touches but only tallied 65 total yards, while Joe Mixon managed just 60 yards on 18 touches for Limeira Jetsons.

Paulinia Robots was ahead of the curve with their wideouts, as they started two of the league’s top-10 overall WRs this week (including Hill, who was in the top five).

For the winning side, a couple of players have been getting hot at the right time: the Miami Dolphins DEF and D’Onta Foreman. Over the past four fantasy matchups, that duo has outperformed their season scoring averages by 47% and 33%, respectively. On the other hand, Paulinia Robots has a player moving in the wrong direction. Kyler Murray has substantially underperformed his year-to-date average recently. Despite the loss, Limeira Jetsons had several players peaking for the postseason, including Michel and Zach Ertz. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 11.70 and 13.35 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 74% and 36%. Conversely, the losers had a player who was fading down the stretch. Amari Cooper has dipped below his yearly average by 56% over the past month.

Going hand-in-hand with a rough patch to end the regular season, Paulinia Robots snuck into the final playoff spot. They advance to the semifinals where they will face No. 2-seeded Limeira Dead Rabbits, who is coming off a bye week. These teams last met in Week 11, with Limeira Dead Rabbits winning, 140.72 to 99.88. Limeira Jetsons finished the regular season in third place with a record of 9-5. Perhaps benefiting from some good fortune, they ranked just seventh in the league in scoring average at 109.06 points per game. Limeira Jetsons was sent home quickly this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

Limeira Jetsons

Paulinia Robots

Barao Butchers Snatches One from Sorocaba Wild Mules for 3rd in a Row

Barao Butchers remains unbeaten on the year in two matchups against Sorocaba Wild Mules with a 96.34 to 91.64 win. Their overall record goes to 9-6, while Sorocaba Wild Mules falls to 8-7. The historical series between these two teams has been relatively tight with Barao Butchers owning the 2-1 lead over Sorocaba Wild Mules. Russell Gage (91 Rec Yds, 1 TD) was the difference this week, putting up 23.10 points for Barao Butchers. This was a little less than the 30.50 points he got the last time these teams played.

James Conner probably deserved more touches for Barao Butchers, as he put up a whopping 70 total yards on just 10 touches.

For the victors, two players have been getting hot at the right time: Gage and Dallas Goedert. Over the past four weeks, that duo has exceeded their season scoring averages by 69% and 45%, respectively. On the other hand, Barao Butchers has a pair of players heading in the opposite direction. The Buffalo Bills DEF and Najee Harris have both substantially underperformed their year-to-date averages recently. Sorocaba Wild Mules had several players who were fading down the stretch, including DeVonta Smith and DeVante Parker. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 6.20 and 7.00 points, respectively, falling short of their season-long marks by 44% and 44%.

After a consistent campaign, Barao Butchers qualified for the playoffs as the No. 4 seed. They advance to the semifinals where they will meet top-seeded Indaiatuba Riders, who is coming off a bye week. These teams most recently clashed in Week 7, with Indaiatuba Riders winning, 115.74 to 94.62. Sorocaba Wild Mules concluded the regular season in fifth place with a record of 8-6. When considering points per game, they ranked slightly better (third with 117.67). Sorocaba Wild Mules was one-and-done this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup. They had the league’s best average scoring margin this season, outperforming opponents by 9.59 points per game.

Barao Butchers

Sorocaba Wild Mules

London Knights Rocks Indaiatuba Blues for 5th Straight Win

London Knights got the second-highest score of the week, annihilating Indaiatuba Blues 126.26 to 69.18. London Knights exacted a bit of postseason revenge against Indaiatuba Blues with this victory. In the teams’ last playoff matchup, London Knights lost in 2020. Cooper Kupp led Indaiatuba Blues with 34.70 points (136 Rec Yds, 2 TD) while Dak Prescott brought in 10.58 (217 Pas Yds, 1 TD). London Knights started one player with zero points while Indaiatuba Blues also served up one goose egg, meaning both teams left points off the scoreboard.

Ingram had plenty of opportunities for Indaiatuba Blues, but could only manage 18 total yards on 11 touches.

For the winning side, Mark Andrews is warming up at the right time. Over the past four weeks, he has outperformed his season scoring average by 40%. Conversely, London Knights has a player trending in the wrong direction, as Ja’Marr Chase has fallen significantly short of his year-to-date average recently. Indaiatuba Blues had a few players who were fading down the stretch, most notably Mark Ingram and Terry McLaurin. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 1.85 and 5.35 points, respectively, falling short of their season-long marks by 78% and 60%.

London Knights marches on to the consolation semifinals where they face No. 2-seeded Amparo Bikers, who is coming off a bye week. These teams last met in Week 11, with London Knights winning, 141.34 to 99.26. Indaiatuba Blues finished the regular season in ninth place with a record of 6-8. Better than their record indicated, they ranked fifth in the league in points per game with 115.58. Indaiatuba Blues was bounced early this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

Indaiatuba Blues

London Knights

Indaiatuba Pats Picks Up Victory over Campinas Giants, Moves to Consolation Semifinals

Indaiatuba Pats remains undefeated in two matchups against Campinas Giants with a 92.96 to 82.54 win. Their overall record goes to 7-8, while Campinas Giants falls to 6-9. Campinas Giants isn’t a guaranteed win for Indaiatuba Pats, whose an 8.24-point average margin of victory against Campinas Giants is half of their typical margin of victory. Travis Kelce racked up 191 yards and was the difference this week, picking up 41.10 points. The Kansas City TE has turned out to be a nice first-round selection for Indaiatuba Pats, averaging 16.86 points per game. The margin could have been larger as Indaiatuba Pats had a starter score zero points (the Green Bay Packers DEF).

Kamara had plenty of opportunities for Campinas Giants, but could only manage 31 total yards on 13 touches.

Indaiatuba Pats has a couple of players trending the wrong way: James Robinson and Marvin Jones. Over the past four games, that duo has dropped 36% and 32% beneath their respective year-to-date scoring averages.

Indaiatuba Pats marches on to the consolation semifinals where they will meet top-seeded Rio Claro Farmers, who is coming off a bye week. These teams last met in Week 9, with Rio Claro Farmers winning, 97.38 to 93.84. Campinas Giants wrapped up the regular season in 11th place with a record of 6-8. In terms of scoring average, they ranked slightly better (eighth with 99.83). Campinas Giants was bounced early this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.