Week 14 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

Posted Dec 12, 2023

Teams Performances

League Highlights

Rio Claro Farmers won this week, even without starting a top-30 scoring WR.

Limeira Jetsons continues defying the pundits, and has beaten their projected score three weeks in a row.

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

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

Rio Claro Farmers has now snuck past their opponents two straight close matchups.

So far this season, teams have won only 40.0% of the time when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (4-6 overall).

Teams have won 52.2% of the time this season when they throw no picks in a week.

Indaiatuba Riders is on a five-game winning streak.

London Knights is on a four-game winning streak.

Evan Engram was left on Limeira Dead Rabbits’s bench this week. His 32.50 points would have been the second-highest individual amount in the league.

Sorocaba Steelers is on a three-game winning streak.

London Knights was favored by the widest margin in the league this week (37.95 points) and delivered with a 49.96-point victory.

The 168.12 points scored by Barao Butchers were the most this week and the third-highest overall in the league this season.

Teams are now 2-5 overall when facing an opponent they previously lost to.

Points left on bench

Team Strengths and Weakness

Matchups Recap

Sorocaba Wild Mules Smashes Paulinia Robots to Bring Series Record to 2-0

Sorocaba Wild Mules demolished Paulinia Robots 145.34 to 87.72, making it two wins in as many head-to-head matchups. They go to 9-5, while Paulinia Robots drops to 6-8. Breece Hall (40 Rsh Yds, 86 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the way this week, getting 26.60 points for Sorocaba Wild Mules. After his phenomenal outing, the New York Jets RB has become a top-10 running back this year, averaging 14.46 points per game.

There was a player on both teams that had plenty of chances but left some points out on the field. On the winning side, Zack Moss got 17 touches but only tallied 56 total yards, while Josh Jacobs managed just 50 yards on 15 touches for Paulinia Robots.

While Dak Prescott led Sorocaba Wild Mules in Week 13 with 28.26 points, Hall paved the way this week with 26.60.

Sorocaba Wild Mules is playoff-bound next week.

Sorocaba Wild Mules

Paulinia Robots

Indaiatuba Riders Rallies Against Indaiatuba Pats, Makes It Five in a Row

Indaiatuba Riders beat Indaiatuba Pats 130.34 to 123.52 for their second win in as many head-to-head matchups. The two teams now have the same overall record, sitting at 9-5. Indaiatuba Pats has been a tough matchup for Indaiatuba Riders, whose a 6.70-point average margin of victory against Indaiatuba Pats is way less than their season-average margin of victory. Ezekiel Elliott (68 Rsh Yds, 72 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) was the difference this week, picking up 27.00 points for Indaiatuba Riders. That’s a little less than Brandon Aiyuk, who earned the top score with 32.90 points the last time these teams met.

There was one player on Indaiatuba Pats who wasn’t fully in tune with his QB. Despite being targeted nine times, Amon-Ra St. Brown could manage just three catches. A position where Indaiatuba Pats made a blunder is quarterback. Matthew Stafford could have started in place of Joshua Dobbs, and that point difference would’ve been enough to win.

While Tony Pollard led Indaiatuba Riders with 17.30 points last week, Elliott paced the squad this week with 27.00. Additionally, with 27 touches this week for Rachaad White, it means that his touches have now increased in three consecutive games.

Both Indaiatuba Riders and Indaiatuba Pats made the playoffs, which begin next week.

Indaiatuba Pats

Indaiatuba Riders

Barao Butchers Pulverizes Amparo Bikers and Stays Undefeated in the Series

Barao Butchers clinches a spot in the playoffs after taking down Amparo Bikers again, this time by a final score of 168.12 to 115.14. Their record improves to 8-6, while Amparo Bikers falls to 6-8. Deebo Samuel scored two touchdowns and led the effort this week, putting up 34.00 points. Samuel has turned out to be an excellent second-round pick for Barao Butchers, averaging 17.18 points per game.

Amparo Bikers had one significant player that failed to capitalize on opportunites. Despite being targeted 13 times, Calvin Ridley could only manage four catches.

Samuel has now led Barao Butchers in scoring in back-to-back weeks. Also, with 28 touches this week for Kyren Williams, it means that his touches have now increased in four consecutive games.

As the regular season comes to a close, Barao Butchers can now set their sights on a playoff run.

Barao Butchers

Amparo Bikers

Sorocaba Steelers Wins Against Limeira Dead Rabbits for 3rd Straight Win

Limeira Dead Rabbits could not get off the starting blocks this week and fell to Sorocaba Steelers 86.84 to 59.72. Sorocaba Steelers took a 5.90-point lead on Thursday and never looked back. Sorocaba Steelers gets revenge for a Week 1 loss (113.84 to 90.98) and improves to 1-1 this season against Limeira Dead Rabbits. Jerome Ford and Cole Kmet (both acquired via free agency in Week 2) have been key additions for Sorocaba Steelers. Ford is ranked 17th among running backs over the last four weeks and Kmet is ranked 15th among tight ends. To make matters worse, Limeira Dead Rabbits had a starter score zero points (Rhamondre Stevenson). Sorocaba Steelers (5-9, 1,476.98 points) remains in 11th place and Limeira Dead Rabbits (3-11, 1,262.48 points) stays in 13th place.

Based on their production, Miles Sanders and Latavius Murray probably deserved to get the ball more, as they logged an impressive 104 total yards between them on just 14 combined touches for Limeira Dead Rabbits.

Since Hopkins was the leading point-getter for Sorocaba Steelers, it means a different player has now topped the team in each of the past five weeks. With 17.26 points, Kyler Murray paced the squad in Week 10, while Davante Adams put up 21.20 points to lead the way in Week 11. C.J. Stroud (30.86 points) was tops in Week 12 and DeVonta Smith (24.60 points) led last week.

Next week, Sorocaba Steelers gets Indaiatuba Blues (3-11, 1,333.16), while Limeira Dead Rabbits matches up with Goncalves Miners (4-10, 1,185.96).

Limeira Dead Rabbits

Sorocaba Steelers

Rio Claro Farmers Squeaks Past Campinas Giants, Knocking Them from 1st Place

Rio Claro Farmers took one from Campinas Giants 104.70 to 102.64 for their second win in as many head-to-head matchups. The two teams now have the same overall record, sitting at 9-5. Campinas Giants isn’t an easy win for Rio Claro Farmers, who now has an average margin of victory of 3.98 points in the series, thinner than their season average. Jake Browning (275 Pas Yds, 2 Pas TD/1 Int, 1 Rsh TD) was the key difference this week, getting 23.70 points. The last time these teams met, the Dallas Cowboys DEF led the way with 35.00. With Noah Brown delivering zero points for Rio Claro Farmers, the result might have been even worse.

There was one starter on Rio Claro Farmers that missed out on opportunities. Despite being targeted 11 times, Chris Godwin could manage just five catches.

Since Browning was the top point-getter for Rio Claro Farmers, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four weeks. With 22.54 points, Tommy DeVito paced the squad in Week 11, while Christian McCaffrey (30.90 points) was tops in Week 12 and Joe Mixon (29.70 points) in Week 13.

As the regular season comes to a close, both Rio Claro Farmers and Campinas Giants can now set their sights on a playoff run.

Campinas Giants

Rio Claro Farmers

London Knights Gets Victory Against Goncalves Miners to Claim League’s Top Spot

London Knights (10-4, 1,561.30 points) takes over first place after beating Goncalves Miners (12th place, 4-10, 1,185.96 points) 93.18 to 43.22. Goncalves Miners struggled out of the gate, finishing 14th in points this week. London Knights took a 6.00-point lead on Thursday and maintained an advantage throughout the matchup. London Knights gets revenge for a Week 1 pasting (111.58 to 48.50) and improves to 1-1 this season against Goncalves Miners. Adding insult to injury, Goncalves Miners had several starters score zero points.

There was one player on Goncalves Miners that missed out on opportunities. Despite being targeted 14 times, Zay Jones could manage just five catches.

While Jalen Hurts led London Knights in Week 12 (with 34.50 points) and Nico Collins last week (34.10 points), Moore has now been the team’s leading point-getter twice in the last four matches.

As the regular season comes to a close, London Knights can now set their sights on a playoff run.

Goncalves Miners

London Knights

Limeira Jetsons Gets Win Against Indaiatuba Blues to Bring Series Record to 2-0

Limeira Jetsons beat Indaiatuba Blues 114.98 to 99.80 to remain undefeated against them, and in the process, clinch a playoff spot. Their overall record goes to 8-6, while Indaiatuba Blues drops to 3-11. David Njoku scored two touchdowns and was the reason for the win, putting up 27.10 points. The Cleveland TE has had a surprisingly good year for Limeira Jetsons, scoring an average of 10.85 points per game. Each team left something on the table as Limeira Jetsons had one starter turn in zero points and Indaiatuba Blues also had one.

There were two players that failed to capitalize on opportunities for Limeira Jetsons. Even though Diontae Johnson and Stefon Diggs saw a total of 18 combined targets, they were able to reel in just seven catches between them.

Since Njoku was the top point-getter for Limeira Jetsons, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four weeks. With 21.50 points, Jahmyr Gibbs paced the squad in Week 11, while Trevor Lawrence (24.56 points) was tops in Week 12 and Sam Howell (19.18 points) last week.

Limeira Jetsons is playoff-bound next week.