Week 08 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances
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Teams Performances
League Highlights
Paulinia Robots has now beaten their projected score six weeks in a row.
Indaiatuba Pats continues defying the pundits, and has beaten their projected score five weeks in a row.
Limeira Jetsons has now beaten their weekly score projection in each matchup this season.
Sorocaba Steelers has now beaten their weekly score projection in each matchup this season.
Limeira Dead Rabbits earned the win this week despite not starting a top-30 scoring RB.
Teams have won 57.1% of the time this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (4-3 overall).
Teams have won 59.7% of the time this season when they throw no picks in a week.
Indaiatuba Pats started the league’s top-scoring QB (Hurts with 35.14 points) and the top-scoring TE (Otton with 29.10) this week.
Ladd McConkey was left on Paulinia Robots’s bench this week. His 29.10 points would have been the fourth-highest individual amount in the league.
Limeira Dead Rabbits was projected to win by the widest margin in the league this week (19.74 points) and they topped it with a 22.18-point victory.
Amparo Bikers beat their projections by a higher percentage than anyone else in the league this week. They put up 135.26 points when they were only projected 97.36.
The average projected score was 102.03 points this week.
Weekly Trophies
🏆 Top Player
| player | name | pos | team | points | fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CeeDee Lamb | WR | DAL | 39.6 |  |
💣 Top Bench
| player | name | pos | team | points | fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ladd McConkey | WR | LAC | 29.1 |  |
🚀 Best Duo
| player | name | pos | team | points | total | fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jalen Hurts | QB | PHI | 35.14 | 64.24 |  |
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Cade Otton | TE | TB | 29.10 | 64.24 | |
Points left on bench
Team Strengths and Weakness
Matchups Recap
Powered by a Signature Performance from Jalen Hurts, Indaiatuba Pats Beats Paulinia Robots
With the output from Jalen Hurts playing a key factor, Indaiatuba Pats defeated Paulinia Robots 138.54 to 115.36. In the 23.18-point victory for Indaiatuba Pats, Hurts went off for 35.14 points. He scored three touchdowns as part of his big outing (236 Pas Yds, 37 Rsh Yds, 1 Pas TD, 3 Rsh TD). He also recorded the second-highest point total in the league this week. With 138.54 points, Indaiatuba Pats had the best total in the league this week. Indaiatuba Pats (4-4, 882.30 points) remains in 10th place, while Paulinia Robots (5-3, 963.06 points) stays in second place.
There was one noticeable starter on Indaiatuba Pats that let some chances slip away. Even though Keenan Allen saw a total of seven targets, he only reeled in two catches.
Hurts has now led Indaiatuba Pats in scoring in back-to-back weeks.
Indaiatuba Pats
Paulinia Robots
Sorocaba Wild Mules Picks Apart Holambra Dutch, Moves Up to 7th Place
Sorocaba Wild Mules got 23.60 points from Bijan Robinson (63 Rsh Yds, 43 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and 22.18 from Kyler Murray (307 Pas Yds, 2 TD), dismantling Holambra Dutch 128.38 to 77.94. Sorocaba Wild Mules took a 24.94-point lead on Sunday afternoon and held the lead throughout the matchup. Holambra Dutch is not on the same level as Sorocaba Wild Mules, who extended their career unbeaten streak to two games in the series. Even though these teams are tied for seventh place with matching 4-4 records, Holambra Dutch has a solid lead in points, 920.76 to 829.42. Sorocaba Wild Mules started one player with zero points while Holambra Dutch also served up one goose egg, meaning both sides missed scoring opportunities.
There was a player on both teams that had plenty of chances but didn’t capitalize on opportunities. On the winning side, J.K. Dobbins got 21 touches but only tallied 68 total yards, while Kenneth Walker III managed just 45 yards on 13 touches for Holambra Dutch.
Robinson has now led Sorocaba Wild Mules in scoring for three consecutive weeks.
Sorocaba Wild Mules will have to step up their game in Week 9 when they go up against Paulinia Robots (5-3, 963.06), who averages a league-leading 120.38 points per game. Holambra Dutch takes on top-ranked Limeira Jetsons (6-2, 941.34).
Holambra Dutch
Sorocaba Wild Mules
Indaiatuba Riders Comes Back to Beat Rio Claro Farmers
Facing an 18.38-point deficit on Sunday night, Indaiatuba Riders scored 26.00 to beat Rio Claro Farmers 108.60 to 100.98. They also put up the highest point total they’ve scored all season. This matchup saw three lead changes, with the largest lead being 18.38 points after Sunday evening. Rio Claro Farmers just cannot match up against Indaiatuba Riders, who extended their career unbeaten streak to two games in the series. With Tee Higgins delivering zero points for Indaiatuba Riders, the margin could have been bigger. Indaiatuba Riders (2-6, 764.54 points) remains mired in last place and Rio Claro Farmers (5-3, 903.48 points) stays in third place.
There was a player on both teams that had plenty of chances but didn’t capitalize on opportunities. On the winning side, Braelon Allen got 12 touches but only tallied 32 total yards, while James Conner managed just 69 yards on 22 touches for Rio Claro Farmers. One spot where Rio Claro Farmers is wishing they could get a do-over is QB. Sam Darnold could have started in place of Geno Smith, and that point difference would’ve ultimately changed the outcome.
While David Njoku led Indaiatuba Riders matches (with 23.60 points), Purdy has now been the team’s top scorer in two of the past three weeks.
Indaiatuba Riders faces London Knights (4-4, 825.58) next week. Rio Claro Farmers squares off against Sorocaba Steelers (4-4, 919.72).
Rio Claro Farmers
Indaiatuba Riders
Amparo Bikers Beats Limeira Jetsons, Moves Up to 5th Place
Amparo Bikers (5-3, 890.08 points) beat Limeira Jetsons (6-2, 941.34 points) 135.26 to 126.94 in a matchup with three lead changes. They also put up the second-highest point total in the league this week. Amparo Bikers came into the Sunday games already in front 25.40 to 19.50. That advantage evaporated by the end of the early Sunday games and they trailed by 18.70. However, following the late Sunday games, Amparo Bikers reclaimed the lead and took home the victory.
Unfortunately for Limeira Jetsons, the Bengals Defense wasn’t just the lone defense to tally a negative score; they represented the only fantasy starter throughout the whole league in negative territory. Javonte Williams got lots of opportunities for Amparo Bikers, but he only posted 52 total yards on 21 touches. One slot where Limeira Jetsons really made a painful call is wide receiver. Darnell Mooney could have started in place of Amari Cooper, and that point difference would’ve been enough to change the outcome.
Since Nix was the leading scorer for Amparo Bikers, it means a different player has now led the team in each of the last seven matches. In addition to the fantasy victory, Amparo Bikers was savvy enough to choose winners in real football, too. The New Orleans Saints DEF is the only starter that wasn’t part of a winning effort this past week.
In Week 9, Amparo Bikers will match up against Indaiatuba Blues (5-3, 890.94). Limeira Jetsons gets Holambra Dutch (4-4, 920.76).
Limeira Jetsons
Amparo Bikers
Barao Butchers Gets Victory Against Sorocaba Steelers, Gets First-Ever Win Over Them
A rally on Monday Night Football (42.82 points, 39% of their total score) wasn’t enough for Sorocaba Steelers, as Barao Butchers got the 131.80 to 111.02 victory. The late-match efforts were impressive, considering their pregame projections only called for 24.88 points on Monday night. Barao Butchers was led by George Kittle this week, who contributed 24.80 points (128 Rec Yds, 1 TD). Rhamondre Stevenson also chipped in 23.50 points on two touchdowns (48 Rsh Yds, 1 2PT, 2 TD). Sorocaba Steelers (4-4, 919.72 points) drops to sixth place, while Barao Butchers (2-6, 825.60 points) remains in 13th place.
One position where Sorocaba Steelers really made a regrettable decision is WR. Cedric Tillman could have started in place of DeAndre Hopkins, and that point difference would’ve ultimately changed the outcome.
While Amon-Ra St. Brown led Barao Butchers matches (with 25.20 points), Kittle has now been the team’s top scorer in two of the last three weeks. Additionally, with 29 touches this week for Joe Mixon, it means that his touches have now increased in three consecutive games.
Barao Butchers will meet Campinas Giants (2-6, 801.92) in Week 9. Sorocaba Steelers takes on Rio Claro Farmers (5-3, 903.48).
Barao Butchers
Sorocaba Steelers
Limeira Dead Rabbits Gets Victory over London Knights, Moves to 9th Place
A rally on Sunday Night Football (39.60 points, 40% of their total score) wasn’t enough for London Knights despite CeeDee Lamb’s best efforts (146 Rec Yds, 2 TD), as Limeira Dead Rabbits earned the 121.20 to 99.02 victory. The late-match efforts were impressive, considering their pregame projections only called for 18.17 points on Sunday night. Limeira Dead Rabbits was led by Travis Kelce, who added 25.00 points to the total (90 Rec Yds, 1 TD). Limeira Dead Rabbits (4-4, 838.52 points) climbs into ninth place, while London Knights (4-4, 825.58 points) drops to 11th place.
Brown had plenty of opportunities for London Knights, but could only manage 34 total yards on 14 touches.
Kelce has now led Limeira Dead Rabbits in scoring twice in the last four matches, joining Breece Hall, the team’s top scorer in Week 6 (with 21.90 points) and Week 7 (with 26.10 points). Also, with 17 targets this week for Lamb, it means that his targets have now increased in four consecutive games.
Limeira Dead Rabbits
London Knights
Indaiatuba Blues Beats Campinas Giants, Rises to 4th Place
James Cook scored two touchdowns (28.30 points) and Josh Allen added 19.82 points as Indaiatuba Blues beat Campinas Giants 119.22 to 113.06. Campinas Giants just doesn’t have what it takes to beat Indaiatuba Blues, who extended their career unbeaten streak to two games in the series. Campinas Giants actually averages more per game in losses (103.14) than wins (91.55). Zach Ertz (acquired via free agency in Week 4) made a big impact, posting 14.70 points. Indaiatuba Blues (5-3, 890.94 points) climbs into fourth place and Campinas Giants (2-6, 801.92 points) stays in 12th place.
Cook has now led Indaiatuba Blues in scoring twice in the past four matches, joining Derrick Henry, the team’s top scorer in Week 6 (with 25.20 points) and Week 7 (with 25.20 points).
In Week 9, Indaiatuba Blues will face Amparo Bikers (5-3, 890.08). Campinas Giants takes on Barao Butchers (2-6, 825.60).
Campinas Giants
Indaiatuba Blues
