Week 13 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

Posted Dec 5, 2023

Teams Performances

League Highlights

Indaiatuba Riders and Rio Claro Farmers each got wins this week despite not starting a top-15 scoring QB.

Rio Claro Farmers continues defying the pundits, and has beaten their projected score four weeks in a row.

Amparo Bikers has now increased their score each of the past three weeks.

Sorocaba Steelers has now beaten their projected score three weeks in a row.

Indaiatuba Pats is on a five-game winning streak.

Free Agents Geno Smith and Alec Pierce combined to score more points than all of the starters on Limeira Dead Rabbits this week.

Teams have won 44.4% of the time this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (4-5 overall).

DK Metcalf was left on Amparo Bikers’s bench this week. His 37.40 points would have been the highest individual amount in the league.

Indaiatuba Riders is on a four-game winning streak.

London Knights is on a three-game winning streak.

Indaiatuba Riders was projected to win by the widest margin in the league this week (42.74 points) and they topped it with a 61.60-point victory.

Teams have won a mere 34.2% of the time this season (13-25) when they fail to throw a Pass TD.

The 145.56 points scored by Barao Butchers were the most this week and the seventh-highest overall in the league this season.

The average projected score was 94.39 points this week.

Points left on bench

Team Strengths and Weakness

Matchups Recap

Indaiatuba Pats Rips Apart Paulinia Robots, Streak Now at Five

Indaiatuba Pats took advantage of 32.60 points from CeeDee Lamb (116 Rec Yds, 30 Rsh Yds, 1 TD) and 22.96 from Matthew Stafford (279 Pas Yds, 3 TD) to put a thrashing on Paulinia Robots 127.06 to 79.10. Indaiatuba Pats took a 35.80-point lead on Thursday and never looked back. With the win, Indaiatuba Pats secures a spot in the playoffs. Indaiatuba Pats has won their last five matchups. Adding insult to injury, Paulinia Robots received no points from Tank Dell. Paulinia Robots (6-7, 1,454.92 points) drops to ninth place and Indaiatuba Pats (9-4, 1,603.66 points) remains in second place.

While Keenan Allen led Indaiatuba Pats in Week 12 with 22.60 points, Lamb paved the way this week with 32.60.

In Week 14, Indaiatuba Pats will meet Indaiatuba Riders (8-5, 1,439.34). Paulinia Robots will take on Sorocaba Wild Mules (8-5, 1,518.06), who is averaging a stout 116.77 points per game.

Paulinia Robots

Indaiatuba Pats

Led by a Pair of San Francisco 49ers, Barao Butchers Tops Sorocaba Wild Mules

A dynamic duo of San Francisco 49ers (Deebo Samuel and Brock Purdy) came through with stellar outings, as Barao Butchers got a victory over Sorocaba Wild Mules 145.56 to 111.36. That tandem teamed up to score 65.26 points in the win. Samuel scored three touchdowns (116 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TD, 1 Rsh TD), adding 35.80 points. Purdy recorded four passing touchdowns (314 Pas Yds, 4 TD) to pitch in 29.46 points. Samuel also recorded the second-highest point total in the league this week, with Purdy tallying his highest point total of the season. With 145.56 points, Barao Butchers had the seventh-highest total in the league this season. Barao Butchers (7-6, 1,388.76 points) climbs into seventh place, while Sorocaba Wild Mules (8-5, 1,518.06 points) drops to fourth place.

There was one fairly noticeable starter on Barao Butchers that let some chances slip away. Even though Courtland Sutton saw a total of seven targets, he only reeled in two catches.

While Raheem Mostert led Barao Butchers last week with 21.40 points, Samuel paved the way this week with 35.80.

Next week, Barao Butchers faces Amparo Bikers (6-7, 1,338.66). Sorocaba Wild Mules will square off against Paulinia Robots (6-7, 1,454.92).

Sorocaba Wild Mules

Barao Butchers

Indaiatuba Riders Brings Down Limeira Dead Rabbits for 4th in a Row

Limeira Dead Rabbits could not get off the starting blocks this week and fell to Indaiatuba Riders 103.90 to 42.30. Indaiatuba Riders took a 17.30-point lead on Thursday and maintained an advantage throughout the matchup. With the win, Indaiatuba Riders clinches a spot in the playoffs. After losing their sixth straight, Limeira Dead Rabbits is on the verge of a forgettable season. Ezekiel Elliott (acquired via free agency in Week 10) made a big impact, posting 13.20 points. On top of the loss, Limeira Dead Rabbits had two starters score zero points (Latavius Murray and Josh Allen). Indaiatuba Riders (8-5, 1,439.34 points) falls to sixth place and Limeira Dead Rabbits (3-10, 1,202.76 points) drops to 13th place.

David Montgomery had plenty of chances for Indaiatuba Riders, but he logged just 56 total yards on 19 touches.

Pollard has now led Indaiatuba Riders in scoring in back-to-back weeks. Tony Pollard (23 touches this week) has now received an increase in touches for three consecutive games, while David Montgomery (19 touches this week) is on an even longer streak, seeing more touches in four straight games.

Next week, Indaiatuba Riders matches up against Indaiatuba Pats (9-4, 1,603.66), who puts up a league-leading 123.36 points per game. Limeira Dead Rabbits gets Sorocaba Steelers (4-9, 1,390.14).

Indaiatuba Riders

Limeira Dead Rabbits

Amparo Bikers Gets Victory over Campinas Giants

Amparo Bikers beat Campinas Giants 133.38 to 123.58 and put up the second-highest score of the week. Each team met their expectations, but Amparo Bikers scored 22.1% more than their projected 109.25 points to get the win. This is the third consecutive week Amparo Bikers has improved upon their previous week’s point total. They got 98.06 points two weeks ago, 108.98 last week, and 133.38 this week. Amparo Bikers (6-7, 1,338.66 points) remains in 10th place. Campinas Giants, despite the loss, clinches a playoff spot this week (first place, 9-4, 1,507.96 points).

Brian Robinson ultimately deserved more touches for Campinas Giants, as he put up a whopping 53 total yards on just seven touches.

Since LaPorta was the leading point-getter for Amparo Bikers, it means a different player has now led the team in each of the past eight matches.

Amparo Bikers will face Barao Butchers (7-6, 1,388.76) in Week 14. Campinas Giants plays Rio Claro Farmers (8-5, 1,467.14).

Amparo Bikers

Campinas Giants

Sorocaba Steelers Smokes Goncalves Miners, Moves Up to 11th Place

Sorocaba Steelers picked up 24.60 points from DeVonta Smith (96 Rec Yds, 1 TD) and 21.30 from Isiah Pacheco (110 Rsh Yds, 1 TD) to put a drubbing on Goncalves Miners 115.66 to 66.88. After dropping their last three matchups, Goncalves Miners has had a bad run. These two teams are tied for 11th place with 4-9 records, but Sorocaba Steelers has a clear lead in points, 1,390.14 to 1,142.74. C.J. Stroud (acquired via free agency in Week 2) and Jerome Ford (acquired via free agency in Week 2) made a big impact, posting 16.06 and 14.20 points, respectively. Sorocaba Steelers started one player with zero points while Goncalves Miners served up three goose eggs, meaning both sides missed scoring opportunities.

There was one player on Sorocaba Steelers that missed out on some opportunities. Even though DeAndre Hopkins saw a total of 12 targets, he reeled in just five catches.

Since Smith was the top point-getter for Sorocaba Steelers, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four weeks. With 17.26 points, Kyler Murray paced the squad in Week 10, while Davante Adams (21.20 points) was tops in Week 11 and C.J. Stroud (30.86 points) in Week 12.

In Week 14, Sorocaba Steelers goes up against Limeira Dead Rabbits (3-10, 1,202.76). Goncalves Miners gets London Knights (9-4, 1,468.12).

Sorocaba Steelers

Goncalves Miners

Rio Claro Farmers Wins Comeback Nailbiter over Indaiatuba Blues to Grab 5th Place

Rio Claro Farmers was clutch under the lights with 18.20 points on Sunday Night Football and 33.30 on Monday (a combined 53% of their total score) to slip by Indaiatuba Blues 97.08 to 95.80. Rio Claro Farmers was led by Joe Mixon (68 Rsh Yds, 49 Rec Yds, 2 TD). Mixon scored two touchdowns and added 29.70 points in the tight matchup. If Indaiatuba Blues didn’t have both Justin Tucker and Dalton Schultz put up zeroes, the outcome could have gone the other way. The 1.28-point win represented the third-tightest in the league this year, as well. Rio Claro Farmers (8-5, 1,467.14 points) climbs into fifth place, while Indaiatuba Blues (3-10, 1,233.36 points) sinks into the cellar.

There was one player on Rio Claro Farmers that failed to capitalize on opportunites. Despite being targeted nine times, Tyler Conklin could manage just three catches.

While Christian McCaffrey led Rio Claro Farmers with 30.90 points last week, Mixon paced the squad this week with 29.70. Additionally, with 25 touches this week for Chuba Hubbard, it means that his touches have now increased in three consecutive games.

Rio Claro Farmers goes up against top-ranked Campinas Giants (9-4, 1,507.96) next week. Indaiatuba Blues gets Limeira Jetsons (7-6, 1,425.20).

Rio Claro Farmers

Indaiatuba Blues

Powered by a Signature Performance from Nico Collins, London Knights Beats Limeira Jetsons

With the contribution from Nico Collins paving the way, London Knights defeated Limeira Jetsons 106.04 to 86.98. In the 19.06-point win for London Knights, Collins heated up for 34.10 points. He racked up 191 yards as part of his big outing (191 Rec Yds, 1 TD). He also recorded the third-highest point total in the league this week. Both teams left points off the scoreboard as London Knights had one starter turn in zero points and Limeira Jetsons also had one. With the win, London Knights moves to 9-4 (1,468.12) and clinches a playoff spot. London Knights (9-4, 1,468.12 points) climbs into third place, while Limeira Jetsons (7-6, 1,425.20 points) drops to eighth place.

Jahmyr Gibbs probably deserved more touches for Limeira Jetsons, as he put up a whopping 60 total yards on just nine touches.

London Knights was on a different level with their wideouts, as they started two of the league’s top-10 overall WRs this week (including Collins, who was third-best overall). Since Collins was the top point-getter for London Knights, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four weeks. With 23.40 points, Ja’Marr Chase paced the squad in Week 10, while DJ Moore (22.60 points) was tops in Week 11 and Jalen Hurts (34.50 points) last week.

London Knights will meet Goncalves Miners (4-9, 1,142.74) next week. Limeira Jetsons gets last-place Indaiatuba Blues (3-10, 1,233.36).