Week 03 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

Posted Sep 26, 2023

Teams Performances

League Highlights

Paulinia Robots, Indaiatuba Pats, and Barao Butchers all got wins this week despite not starting a top-15 scoring QB.

So far this season, teams have won only 33.3% of the time when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (1-2 overall).

Teams have won only 33.3% of the time this season (3-6) when they fail to throw a Pass TD.

Rio Claro Farmers was projected to win by the widest margin this week (26.75 points) but only ended up beating Sorocaba Wild Mules by 9.22 points.

The 150.14 points scored by Barao Butchers were the most this week and the second-highest overall in the league this season.

First-round draft choices proved their worth this week by averaging 17.01 points, while players chosen in the second round averaged 11.67 and third-rounders 11.07.

The average projected score for Week 3 was 100.88 points.

Points left on bench

Team Strengths and Weakness

Matchups Recap

Paulinia Robots Slaps Amparo Bikers to Grab 3rd Place

With the trio of Kenneth Walker III, Tank Dell, and Travis Kelce leading the charge, Paulinia Robots humiliated Amparo Bikers 141.46 to 91.58. That threesome combined to register 76.00 points, substantially more than the top scorers from Amparo Bikers (Lamar Jackson, DK Metcalf, and Jakobi Meyers), who totaled 60.88 points. III scored two touchdowns, accounting for 30.60 points (97 Rsh Yds, 59 Rec Yds, 2 TD). Dell also delivered 25.50 points (145 Rec Yds, 1 TD), while Kelce chipped in 19.90 points (69 Rec Yds, 1 TD). It was a legendary beating, with the 49.88-point margin being the third-highest recorded in the league this season. Paulinia Robots (2-1, 360.78 points) climbs into third place and Amparo Bikers (1-2, 286.02 points) drops to ninth place.

Along with being the one defense to earn a negative score, the Jacksonville Jaguars DEF (on Amparo Bikers) represented the lone starter in the whole league in negative territory. Additionally, both teams had a player that missed out on some opportunities. On Paulinia Robots, Tee Higgins was only able to make two catches, despite being targeted eight times. For Amparo Bikers, Kyren Williams also only caught two balls (on seven targets).

Next week, Paulinia Robots will face Sorocaba Steelers (0-3, 334.36). Amparo Bikers will square off against Rio Claro Farmers (3-0, 374.30), who is averaging a solid 124.77 points per game.

Paulinia Robots

Amparo Bikers

Rio Claro Farmers Gets Win Against Sorocaba Wild Mules for 3rd in a Row

Kirk Cousins passed for 367 yards (25.68 points) and Amari Cooper added 24.60 points as Rio Claro Farmers beat Sorocaba Wild Mules 134.88 to 125.66. Rio Claro Farmers took a 14.90-point lead on Thursday and never looked back. Still undefeated, Rio Claro Farmers is starting the season strong. Sorocaba Wild Mules actually averages more per game in losses (110.13) than wins (94.86). Sorocaba Wild Mules (1-2, 315.12 points) drops to 10th place and Rio Claro Farmers (3-0, 374.30 points) remains in first place.

Miller had plenty of opportunities for Sorocaba Wild Mules, but could only manage 34 total yards on 10 touches.

Next week, Rio Claro Farmers plays Amparo Bikers (1-2, 286.02), while Sorocaba Wild Mules gets Limeira Jetsons (1-2, 314.28).

Rio Claro Farmers

Sorocaba Wild Mules

Indaiatuba Riders Comes from Behind to Squeak By Sorocaba Steelers to Move into 4th Place

Indaiatuba Riders (2-1, 344.52 points) edged Sorocaba Steelers (0-3, 334.36 points) 124.38 to 124.20 in a nail-biter. They were led by Adam Thielen (145 Rec Yds, 1 TD), who had 31.50 points as well as Patrick Mahomes (272 Pas Yds, 28 Rsh Yds, 3 TD), who scored 25.68. Indaiatuba Riders was first to put points on the board and went into Sunday with a 16.00 to 0.00 lead. That advantage evaporated by the end of the early Sunday games and they trailed by 8.70. After the Sunday late-afternoon games, the lead swung back the other way to 76.68. The lead changed direction again after Davante Adams scored 42.20 points during the Steelers/Raiders game on Sunday night and Sorocaba Steelers had a 117.40 to 109.38 edge. After all of the lead changes, Indaiatuba Riders closed it out with a Monday night comeback, thanks to 10.00 points from Brett Maher during the Rams/Bengals game.

Dalvin Cook had plenty of chances for Indaiatuba Riders, but he logged just 29 total yards on 11 touches.

Indaiatuba Riders takes on London Knights (1-2, 282.20) in Week 4, while Sorocaba Steelers gets Paulinia Robots (2-1, 360.78).

Sorocaba Steelers

Indaiatuba Riders

Indaiatuba Pats Brings Down London Knights to Capture 5th Place

Both teams put on a show in prime time in what turned out to be a 118.02 to 109.08 Indaiatuba Pats win. Indaiatuba Pats and London Knights each put up a great Monday night, as Indaiatuba Pats got 42.86 points on MNF (36% of their total score) while London Knights earned 60.78 (56% of their score). While the late-match fireworks were impressive for both teams, London Knights actually outperformed expectations a bit. They were originally projected to score 44.56 points on Monday night. Indaiatuba Pats was led by Keenan Allen (215 Rec Yds, 1 Pas TD). The Los Angeles Chargers WR racked up 215 yards and added 45.46 points to the effort. Indaiatuba Pats (2-1, 378.72 points) climbs into fifth place, while London Knights (1-2, 282.20 points) drops to 12th place.

Dillon had plenty of opportunities for London Knights, but could only manage 33 total yards on 11 touches.

Indaiatuba Pats squares off against Indaiatuba Blues (0-3, 259.56) next week, while London Knights gets Indaiatuba Riders (2-1, 344.52).

London Knights

Indaiatuba Pats

Barao Butchers Pounds Limeira Jetsons

Barao Butchers recorded the second-highest score of the season to bulldoze Limeira Jetsons 150.14 to 88.08. Barao Butchers took a 26.12-point lead on Thursday and remained in front for the rest of the matchup. This was a story for the grandchildren, with the 62.06-point margin being the second-highest recorded in the league this season. Barao Butchers (2-1, 341.42 points) falls to sixth place and Limeira Jetsons (1-2, 314.28 points) stays in 11th place.

Najee Harris and Joshua Kelley had plenty of chances for Barao Butchers, but they logged just 82 total yards on 31 combined touches between them.

Barao Butchers takes on Goncalves Miners (2-1, 281.02) in Week 4, while Limeira Jetsons faces Sorocaba Wild Mules (1-2, 315.12).

Limeira Jetsons

Barao Butchers

Limeira Dead Rabbits Beats Indaiatuba Blues, Claims 7th Place

Tyreek Hill racked up 157 yards (30.70 points) and Josh Allen added 21.32 points as Limeira Dead Rabbits got past Indaiatuba Blues 126.42 to 89.66. Limeira Dead Rabbits took a 56.76-point lead on Sunday afternoon and maintained that advantage for the rest of the matchup. Indaiatuba Blues has stumbled in the early part of the season, and doesn’t have a win yet. Limeira Dead Rabbits (2-1, 334.82 points) climbs into seventh place and Indaiatuba Blues (0-3, 259.56 points) stays in last place.

Rhamondre Stevenson had plenty of chances for Limeira Dead Rabbits, but he logged just 62 total yards on 20 touches.

Limeira Dead Rabbits matches up against Campinas Giants (2-1, 370.36) in Week 4. Indaiatuba Blues takes on Indaiatuba Pats (2-1, 378.72), who is averaging a league-leading 126.24 points per game.

Indaiatuba Blues

Limeira Dead Rabbits

Campinas Giants Smashes Goncalves Miners, Climbs to 2nd Place

Campinas Giants picked up 29.30 points from Justin Herbert (405 Pas Yds, 3 TD) and 19.60 from James Conner (98 Rsh Yds, 1 TD), stomping Goncalves Miners 124.60 to 86.46. Campinas Giants took a 41.70-point lead on Sunday afternoon and never looked back. This was a truly solid beating, with the 38.14-point margin being the fourth-highest recorded in the league this season. These two teams are tied for second place with 2-1 records, but Campinas Giants has a clear lead in points, 370.36 to 281.02. To make matters worse, Goncalves Miners had two starters score zero points (Zay Jones and Aaron Jones).

Brian Robinson ultimately deserved more touches for Campinas Giants, as he put up a whopping 70 total yards on just 10 touches.

In Week 4, Campinas Giants takes on Limeira Dead Rabbits (2-1, 334.82), while Goncalves Miners matches up against Barao Butchers (2-1, 341.42).