Week 17 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

Posted Jan 4, 2022

Teams Performances

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League Highlights

Sorocaba Wild Mules has now beaten their projected score 16 weeks in a row.

Paulinia Robots continues defying the pundits, and has beaten their projected score 10 weeks in a row.

London Knights continues defying the pundits, and has beaten their projected score nine weeks in a row.

Limeira Dead Rabbits and Barao Butchers both won this week, even though neither had a top-15 scoring QB.

Barao Butchers is on a five-game winning streak.

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).

Sorocaba Wild Mules probably wishes they had started Joe Burrow. The 34.84 points he scored would have represented the third-highest individual score this week.

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

Indaiatuba Pats is on a three-game winning streak.

Teams have won a mere 39.0% of the time this season (16-25) when they fail to throw a Pass TD.

Limeira Jetsons was projected to win by the widest margin this week (17.30 points) but only ended up beating Sorocaba Wild Mules by 6.24 points.

Teams are now 14-7 overall when facing an opponent they previously lost to.

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Matchups Recap

Barao Butchers Gets Late Win Against Paulinia Robots, Takes Championship

Barao Butchers was clutch with 57.30 points on Monday Night Football (44% of their total score) to steal the win from Paulinia Robots 130.70 to 111.62. The late heroics were a bit unexpected, since they were originally projected to put up 43.23 points on Monday night. Barao Butchers was led by Najee Harris (188 Rsh Yds, 1 TD). The Pittsburgh RB rushed for 188 yards and contributed 29.60 points to the effort.

A spot where Paulinia Robots really made a regrettable decision is wide receiver. Braxton Berrios could have started in place of A.J. Brown, and that point difference would’ve changed the outcome.

To go along with the fantasy victory, Barao Butchers was savvy enough to select winners in real life, as well. Among all of their starters, Donovan Peoples-Jones was the only one that suited up on a losing NFL team this past week.

Despite the loss, Paulinia Robots had a few players performing their best in the playoffs, most notably Rashaad Penny and the Philadelphia Eagles DEF. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 19.47 and 11.00 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 143% and 59%. Conversely, the losers had several players who struggled in the playoff spotlight, including D’Andre Swift and Tyler Lockett.

Barao Butchers wrapped up the regular season in fourth place with a record of 8-6. In terms of scoring average, they ranked slightly better (third with 116.98). They played in a pair of previous postseason games this year on their trail to the title. In their last game, Barao Butchers beat Indaiatuba Riders, 114.06 to 101.12. The week before, they took down Sorocaba Wild Mules, 96.34 to 91.64. Paulinia Robots ended the regular season in sixth place with a record of 7-7. Better than their record indicated, they ranked first in the league in points per game with 121.12. They played in a pair of previous postseason games this year. In their last game, Paulinia Robots leveled Limeira Dead Rabbits, 124.60 to 83.36. The week before, they annihilated Limeira Jetsons, 138.48 to 88.32. They distributed their fair share of beatdowns this year, as they racked up four blowout victories on the season.

Barao Butchers

Paulinia Robots

Limeira Jetsons Brings Down Sorocaba Wild Mules, Goes to 2-0 Against Them

Limeira Jetsons defeated Sorocaba Wild Mules 110.12 to 103.88 for their second win in as many head-to-head matchups. Their overall record goes to 10-6, while Sorocaba Wild Mules drops to 8-8. Limeira Jetsons improves their all-time playoff record against Sorocaba Wild Mules to 2-1. The teams’ last postseason matchup also resulted in a Limeira Jetsons win in the consolation semifinals in 2019. Noah Fant (92 Rec Yds, 1 TD) was the determining factor this week, picking up 21.20 points. Coming off his outstanding performance, Fant elevated into the top 10 for tight ends, averaging 10.43 points per game. With Zane Gonzalez delivering zero points for Limeira Jetsons, the margin could have been bigger.

Sorocaba Wild Mules had one glaring starter that missed out on opportunities. Despite being targeted 13 times, DeVante Parker could only manage four catches.

For the winners, two players have been heating up in the postseason : Fant and the Los Angeles Rams DEF. During the playoffs, that duo has exceeded their season scoring averages by 65% and 63%, respectively. Conversely, Limeira Jetsons has a few players trending the opposite way. Amari Cooper and Joe Mixon have both substantially underperformed their year-to-date averages during the postseason.

Sorocaba Wild Mules

Limeira Jetsons

Limeira Dead Rabbits Waxes Indaiatuba Riders, Gets Redemption

Limeira Dead Rabbits got 18.50 points from Rob Gronkowski (115 Rec Yds) and 17.70 from Damien Harris (35 Rsh Yds, 2 TD), bulldozing Indaiatuba Riders 115.46 to 74.36. Limeira Dead Rabbits took a 2.50-point lead on Sunday afternoon and never looked back. This beatdown was revenge for a loss to Indaiatuba Riders in their last meeting a season ago. This is the third straight week Indaiatuba Riders has scored less than their previous week’s point total. They got 126.92 points two weeks ago, 101.12 last week, and 74.36 points this week.

There were a few players in this matchup that had plenty of chances but left some points out on the field. On the losing side, Devontae Booker and Javonte Williams got 35 total touches but only tallied 78 all-purpose yards between them. For Limeira Dead Rabbits, Chuba Hubbard managed just 68 yards on 20 touches.

Indaiatuba Riders had a few players who were cooling off in the playoffs, most notably George Kittle and Marquise Brown. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 4.30 and 6.60 points, respectively, falling short of their season-long marks by 72% and 57%.

Indaiatuba Riders

Limeira Dead Rabbits

With Their Top Guns Doing the Heavy Lifting, Indaiatuba Pats Wins League Consolation Championship

The triumvirate of Amon-Ra St. Brown, Tom Brady, and Matt Prater carried the team, as Indaiatuba Pats humiliated Amparo Bikers 143.90 to 91.50. That threesome combined to register 76.80 points, clearly outperforming the top scorers from Amparo Bikers (A.J. Dillon, Josh Allen, and Deebo Samuel), who totaled 60.40 points. Brown scored two touchdowns, adding 35.40 points (111 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD, 1 Rsh TD). Brady recorded 410 passing yards to contribute 26.40 points (410 Pas Yds, 3 TD/1 Int), while Prater tacked on 15.00 points. Also, Brown recorded the second-highest point total in the league this week. On top of the loss, Amparo Bikers had a starter score zero points (Dawson Knox).

Elliott had plenty of opportunities for Amparo Bikers, but could only manage 30 total yards on 10 touches.

For the winning side, several players have been postseason stars, most notably Brown and Ameer Abdullah. During the playoffs, that duo has exceeded their season scoring averages by 139% and 127%, respectively. Conversely, Indaiatuba Pats has a player trending in the wrong direction. Brady has substantially underperformed his year-to-date average in the postseason by 30%.

Indaiatuba Pats finished the regular season with a record of 6-8, good for 10th place. In terms of scoring average, they ranked slightly worse (11th with 111.34). They played in a pair of previous postseason games this year on their trail to the consolation title. In their last game, Indaiatuba Pats slipped by Rio Claro Farmers, 113.08 to 110.24. The week before, they took down Campinas Giants, 92.96 to 82.54. Amparo Bikers concluded the regular season in eighth place with a record of 7-7. They also ranked eighth in the league with 113.85 points per game. Following an opening-round playoff bye, Amparo Bikers beat London Knights, 136.16 to 114.78. They handed out their fair share of epic beatdowns this year, as they recorded four blowout victories on the season.

Indaiatuba Pats

Amparo Bikers

London Knights Blasts Rio Claro Farmers, Goes to 2-0 Against Them

London Knights demolished Rio Claro Farmers for the second time this year 171.56 to 118.48. Their overall record moves to 8-9, while Rio Claro Farmers drops to 7-9. The historical series between these two teams has been mainly one-sided with London Knights owning the 6-3 lead over Rio Claro Farmers. Ja’Marr Chase racked up 266 yards and was the key player this week, garnering 55.60 points. Backed by the incredible game, the Cincinnati WR has leaped into the top five for wide receivers, putting up 18.75 points per game.

With 13 targets this week for Darnell Mooney, it means that his targets have now increased in three consecutive games.

For the victors, a few players have been postseason stars, most notably the Pittsburgh Steelers DEF and Chase. During the playoffs, that duo has outperformed their season scoring averages by 75% and 56%, respectively. Conversely, London Knights has a player moving in the wrong direction. Matthew Stafford has substantially underperformed his year-to-date average in the postseason by 39%. Despite the loss, Rio Claro Farmers had several players performing their best in the playoffs, including Justin Jackson and Davante Adams. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 21.65 and 32.00 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 246% and 48%. On the other hand, the losers had a couple of players who struggled in the playoff spotlight: the Arizona Cardinals DEF and Gabriel Davis.

Rio Claro Farmers

London Knights

Indaiatuba Blues Waxes Campinas Giants, Gets Redemption

Indaiatuba Blues put up the second-highest point total in the league this week to stomp Campinas Giants 146.14 to 68.28. Indaiatuba Blues took a 37.62-point lead on Sunday afternoon and maintained that advantage for the rest of the matchup. This beating was revenge for a loss to Campinas Giants in their last meeting a season ago. Campinas Giants was led by Alvin Kamara with 21.00 points (32 Rsh Yds, 68 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Brandon Aiyuk, who scored 13.40 (94 Rec Yds). On top of the loss, Campinas Giants received no points from David Johnson.

Along with being the one defense to earn a negative score, the Minnesota Vikings DEF (on Campinas Giants) represented the only starter in the whole league in negative territory. Duke Johnson ultimately deserved more touches for Campinas Giants, as he put up an efficient 65 all-purpose yards on just nine total touches.

For the winners, a couple of players have been late-season stars : the New Orleans Saints DEF and Allen Lazard. During the playoffs, that duo has bettered their season scoring averages by 113% and 46%, respectively. Conversely, Indaiatuba Blues has a few players trending the opposite way. Ryan Succop and Jamaal Williams have both fallen significantly short of their year-to-date averages during the postseason.