Week 05 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

Posted Oct 8, 2024

Teams Performances

League Highlights

Indaiatuba Blues and London Knights both won this week, even though neither had a top-15 scoring QB.

Amparo Bikers has now beaten their projected score four weeks in a row.

Holambra Dutch has now beaten their projected score four weeks in a row.

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

Teams have won 50.0% of the time this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (2-2 overall).

Limeira Jetsons probably wishes they had started Kirk Cousins. The 34.36 points he scored would have represented the second-highest individual score this week.

Unfortunately, Campinas Giants fell short of their projected score for the fourth straight week.

Paulinia Robots is on a three-game winning streak.

Limeira Jetsons is on a three-game winning streak.

Teams have won a mere 20.0% of the time this season (2-8) when they fail to throw a Pass TD.

Indaiatuba Blues was projected to win by the widest margin this week (25.21 points) but only ended up beating Barao Butchers by 0.90 points.

Indaiatuba Pats beat their projections by a higher percentage than anyone else in the league this week. They put up 128.36 points when they were only projected 88.83.

The average projected score was 97.21 points this week.

Weekly Trophies

🏆 Top Player

player	name	pos	team	points	fantasy
	JaMarr Chase	WR	CIN	41.3

💣 Top Bench

player	name	pos	team	points	fantasy
	Kirk Cousins	QB	ATL	34.36

🚀 Best Duo

player	name	pos	team	points	total	fantasy
	JaMarr Chase	WR	CIN	41.30	74.72
	Lamar Jackson	QB	BAL	33.42	74.72

Points left on bench

Team Strengths and Weakness

Matchups Recap

Behind a Sizzling Showing from Ja’Marr Chase, Paulinia Robots Gets Win Against Rio Claro Farmers

The production from Ja’Marr Chase decided the result, as Paulinia Robots picked up a win against Rio Claro Farmers 144.42 to 120.66. Chase went off for 41.30 points to outperform projections by 26.50, carrying Paulinia Robots to a 23.76-point win. He recorded 193 receiving yards as part of his huge game (193 Rec Yds, 2 TD). He also recorded the third-highest point total in the league this season. With 144.42 points, Paulinia Robots had the best total in the league this week. Paulinia Robots (4-1, 626.74 points) climbs into first place, while Rio Claro Farmers (3-2, 541.84 points) drops to sixth place.

Aaron Jones ultimately deserved more touches for Rio Claro Farmers, as he put up a whopping 53 total yards on just eight touches.

Paulinia Robots takes on Holambra Dutch (2-3, 582.80) next week, while Rio Claro Farmers gets Amparo Bikers (4-1, 563.66).

Rio Claro Farmers

Paulinia Robots

Limeira Jetsons Tops Sorocaba Wild Mules, Tacks On 3rd Straight Win

Darnell Mooney scored two touchdowns (31.50 points) and Jayden Daniels added 19.72 points as Limeira Jetsons beat Sorocaba Wild Mules 121.02 to 115.80. Limeira Jetsons took a 36.60-point lead on Thursday and never looked back. Sorocaba Wild Mules just doesn’t have what it takes to beat Limeira Jetsons, who extended their career unbeaten streak to two games in the series. Limeira Jetsons (4-1, 582.00 points) falls to second place and Sorocaba Wild Mules (2-3, 504.48 points) drops to 12th place.

There were two players that missed out on chances for Limeira Jetsons. Even though Justin Jefferson and Amari Cooper saw a total of 24 combined targets, they were able to reel in just 10 catches between them.

Next week, Limeira Jetsons takes on London Knights (3-2, 528.66), while Sorocaba Wild Mules faces Barao Butchers (1-4, 513.48).

Limeira Jetsons

Sorocaba Wild Mules

Amparo Bikers Beats Indaiatuba Riders, Rises to 3rd Place

Tucker Kraft scored two touchdowns (24.80 points) and Rashid Shaheed added 18.60 points as Amparo Bikers defeated Indaiatuba Riders 125.78 to 95.26. Indaiatuba Riders is not on the same level as Amparo Bikers, who extended their career unbeaten streak to two games in the series. Indaiatuba Riders was led by Tee Higgins with 29.30 points (83 Rec Yds, 2 TD) and Brian Thomas Jr., who scored 23.20 (122 Rec Yds, 1 TD). The margin could have been bigger as Amparo Bikers had a starter score zero points (the Indianapolis Colts DEF). Amparo Bikers (4-1, 563.66 points) climbs into third place and Indaiatuba Riders (0-5, 465.96 points) is still looking up at everyone from the cellar.

There was one player on Amparo Bikers that missed out on some chances. Even though Rashid Shaheed saw a total of nine targets, he reeled in just four catches.

Amparo Bikers plays Rio Claro Farmers (3-2, 541.84) in Week 6, while Indaiatuba Riders matches up with Campinas Giants (2-3, 517.90).

Indaiatuba Riders

Amparo Bikers

Indaiatuba Pats Brings Down Sorocaba Steelers, Moves Up to 9th Place

DJ Moore scored two touchdowns (27.50 points) and Caleb Williams threw for 304 yards (23.56 points) as Indaiatuba Pats beat Sorocaba Steelers 128.36 to 113.44. A primetime rally on Sunday Night Football (29.94 SNF points, 26% of their final score) wasn’t meant to be for Sorocaba Steelers. Sorocaba Steelers just cannot match up against Indaiatuba Pats, who extended their career unbeaten streak to two games in the series. Indaiatuba Pats (2-3, 546.46 points) climbs into ninth place and Sorocaba Steelers (2-3, 542.98 points) drops to 10th place.

There was one glaring starter on Indaiatuba Pats that missed out on some opportunities. Even though Marvin Harrison Jr. saw a total of seven targets, he only reeled in two catches.

Sorocaba Steelers

Indaiatuba Pats

London Knights Squeaks Past Campinas Giants, Rises to 7th Place

London Knights got 23.20 points from Mike Evans (62 Rec Yds, 2 TD) and 16.40 from Chase Brown (46 Rsh Yds, 1 2PT, 1 Rec TD), slipping by Campinas Giants 108.80 to 104.88. This matchup included three lead changes, with the largest lead being 23.20 points after Thursday. This close win was revenge for a loss to Campinas Giants in their last meeting a season ago. Campinas Giants actually averages more per game in losses (111.60) than wins (91.55). London Knights (3-2, 528.66 points) climbs into seventh place and Campinas Giants (2-3, 517.90 points) drops to 11th place.

There was one player on Campinas Giants that left points out on the field. Despite being targeted seven times, George Pickens could manage just three catches.

London Knights will meet Limeira Jetsons (4-1, 582.00) next week. Campinas Giants will take on last-place Indaiatuba Riders (0-5, 465.96).

Campinas Giants

London Knights

Indaiatuba Blues Grinds Out Win Against Barao Butchers to Move into 4th Place

Indaiatuba Blues picked up 17.90 points from James Cook (82 Rsh Yds, 1 TD) and 16.60 from Derrick Henry (92 Rsh Yds, 1 TD), slipping by Barao Butchers 100.14 to 99.24. Indaiatuba Blues took a 5.14-point lead on Sunday afternoon and maintained that advantage for the rest of the matchup. This close win was revenge for a loss to Barao Butchers in their last meeting a season ago. Demarcus Robinson (acquired via free agency in Week 0) made a big impact, posting 11.80 points. Indaiatuba Blues (3-2, 577.70 points) climbs into fourth place and Barao Butchers (1-4, 513.48 points) stays in 13th place.

There was one glaring player on Indaiatuba Blues that left points out on the field. Despite being targeted eight times, Zach Ertz could only manage two catches.

In Week 6, Indaiatuba Blues battles Limeira Dead Rabbits (3-2, 585.10), who puts up a strong 117.02 points per game. Barao Butchers takes on Sorocaba Wild Mules (2-3, 504.48).

Barao Butchers

Indaiatuba Blues

Holambra Dutch Lights Up Limeira Dead Rabbits, Moves Up to 8th Place

Holambra Dutch trashed Limeira Dead Rabbits 135.76 to 79.14 while putting up the second-highest score of the week. Holambra Dutch took a 49.40-point lead on Thursday and never looked back. Limeira Dead Rabbits still cannot beat Holambra Dutch, who extended their career unbeaten streak to three games in the series. Adding insult to injury, Limeira Dead Rabbits had two starters score zero points (the Los Angeles Chargers DEF and Malik Nabers). Holambra Dutch (2-3, 582.80 points) climbs into eighth place and Limeira Dead Rabbits (3-2, 585.10 points) drops to fifth place.

There was a player on both teams that had plenty of chances but didn’t capitalize on opportunities. On the winning side, Ty Chandler got 16 touches but only tallied 39 total yards, while Breece Hall managed just 37 yards on 12 touches for Limeira Dead Rabbits.

With 13 targets this week for Drake London, it means that his targets have now increased in four consecutive games.

Holambra Dutch faces top-ranked Paulinia Robots (4-1, 626.74) next week. Limeira Dead Rabbits gets Indaiatuba Blues (3-2, 577.70).