Week 09 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

Posted Nov 5, 2024

Teams Performances

League Highlights

Rio Claro Farmers has now beaten their projected score seven weeks in a row.

Paulinia Robots continues defying the pundits, and has beaten their projected score seven weeks in a row.

Holambra Dutch and Sorocaba Steelers both won this week, even though neither had a top-15 scoring QB.

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.

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

No surprise here: teams have won 62.5% of the time this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (5-3 overall).

Indaiatuba Pats is on a three-game winning streak.

Teams have won only 28.0% of the time this season (7-18) when they fail to throw a Pass TD.

Holambra Dutch was projected to win by the widest margin in the league this week (17.11 points) and they topped it with a 19.10-point victory.

Barao Butchers beat their projections by a higher percentage than anyone else in the league this week. They put up 131.82 points when they were only projected 95.39.

The average projected score was 99.50 points this week.

Weekly Trophies

🏆 Top Player

player	name	pos	team	points	fantasy
	Jaxon Smith-Njigba	WR	SEA	37

💣 Top Bench

player	name	pos	team	points	fantasy
	Daniel Jones	QB	NYG	24.36

🚀 Best Duo

name	pos	team	points	total
Derrick Henry	RB	BAL	26.3	70.5
Josh Allen	QB	BUF	22.1	70.5
Davante Adams	WR	NYJ	22.1	70.5

Points left on bench

Team Strengths and Weakness

Matchups Recap

Sorocaba Steelers Beats Paulinia Robots, Finally Beats Them

In a shootout between the first- and third-highest-scoring teams of the week, Sorocaba Steelers took down Paulinia Robots 133.20 to 125.40. This is the fifth-most a team has scored this season without getting the victory. Paulinia Robots falls to 8th (5-4) in the standings. Sorocaba Steelers (5-4) has the second-highest points per game average at 116.99. However, the score from Sorocaba Steelers was a bit surprising given that they were only expected to score 97.23 points. Paulinia Robots scored 122.5% of their projected 102.36. DeAndre Hopkins (86 Rec Yds, 2 TD) put up 28.60 points and Cedric Tillman (75 Rec Yds, 1 TD) scored 19.50 points, exceeding their projections by 159.3% and 89.0%, respectively. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (180 Rec Yds, 2 TD) registered the fifth-highest score on the season (37.00) and Lamar Jackson scored 23.60 points for Paulinia Robots.

There was one player on Paulinia Robots that failed to capitalize on opportunites. Despite being targeted 10 times, Dalton Kincaid could manage just four catches. A position where Paulinia Robots wishes they could go back and change the past is wide receiver. Ladd McConkey could have started in place of Puka Nacua, and that point difference would’ve ultimately changed the outcome.

While Joe Mixon led Sorocaba Steelers with 23.40 points last week, Hopkins paced the squad this week with 28.60.

In Week 10, Sorocaba Steelers meets Rio Claro Farmers (6-3, 1,026.68). Paulinia Robots plays Limeira Jetsons (6-3, 1,045.98), who sits in first place.

Sorocaba Steelers

Paulinia Robots

Behind a Sizzling Showing from Courtland Sutton, Barao Butchers Gets Comeback over Sorocaba Wild Mules

With the contribution from Courtland Sutton paving the way, Barao Butchers snatched a win from Sorocaba Wild Mules 131.82 to 109.06. The Denver WR exploded for 24.54 points in a 22.76-point victory for Barao Butchers. In addition to Sutton (122 Rec Yds, 1 Pas TD), Patrick Mahomes (291 Pas Yds, 3 TD) led the way with 24.54 points. Sutton also recorded his highest point total of the season. Sorocaba Wild Mules (4-5, 938.48 points) drops to 10th place, while Barao Butchers (3-6, 957.42 points) remains in 13th place.

While George Kittle led Barao Butchers with 24.80 points in Week 8, Mahomes paced the squad this week with 24.54.

Barao Butchers

Sorocaba Wild Mules

Led by a Big Game from De’Von Achane, Campinas Giants Tops Indaiatuba Riders

With the contribution from De’Von Achane playing an integral role, Campinas Giants defeated Indaiatuba Riders 112.44 to 86.76. Achane exploded for 32.10 points in a 25.68-point win for Campinas Giants. He scored two touchdowns as part of his signature performance (63 Rsh Yds, 58 Rec Yds, 1 Rsh TD, 1 Rec TD). He also recorded the third-highest point total in the league this week. Adding insult to injury, Indaiatuba Riders had a starter score zero points (Tee Higgins). Campinas Giants (3-6, 914.36 points) remains in 12th place, while Indaiatuba Riders (2-7, 851.30 points) is still looking up at everyone from last place.

For Campinas Giants, Xavier Worthy was one of two total starters in the league to earn a negative score (and the lone wideout in the negatives).

Achane has now led Campinas Giants in scoring in back-to-back weeks.

Next week, Campinas Giants matches up against Barao Butchers (3-6, 957.42). Indaiatuba Riders squares off against London Knights (4-5, 919.40).

Campinas Giants

Indaiatuba Riders

Led by a Big Game from Saquon Barkley, Holambra Dutch Wins Against Amparo Bikers

With the output from Saquon Barkley leading the way, Holambra Dutch got a victory over Amparo Bikers 119.12 to 100.02. In the 19.10-point victory for Holambra Dutch, Barkley went off for 32.90 points. He rushed for 159 yards as part of his huge game (159 Rsh Yds, 40 Rec Yds, 1 Rsh TD, 1 Rec TD). He also recorded the second-highest point total in the league this week. Holambra Dutch (5-4, 1,039.88 points) climbs into fourth place, while Amparo Bikers (5-4, 990.10 points) drops to sixth place.

For Holambra Dutch, the Broncos Defense was one of two starters league-wide to post a negative score (and the lone defense in the negatives).

While Zay Flowers led Holambra Dutch matches (with 18.50 points), Barkley has now been the team’s top scorer in two of the past three weeks.

Holambra Dutch will face Indaiatuba Pats (5-4, 1,000.20) next week. Amparo Bikers will take on Indaiatuba Blues (6-3, 1,001.94).

Holambra Dutch

Amparo Bikers

Led by a Big Game from Garrett Wilson, Rio Claro Farmers Rallies Late to Beat London Knights

The contribution of Garrett Wilson led the way, as Rio Claro Farmers came back to defeat London Knights 123.20 to 93.82. In the 29.38-point triumph for Rio Claro Farmers, Wilson blew up for 30.00 points. He scored two touchdowns as part of his big outing (90 Rec Yds, 2 TD). He also recorded his highest point total of the season. Both sides missed scoring opportunities as Rio Claro Farmers had one starter turn in zero points and London Knights had two. Rio Claro Farmers (6-3, 1,026.68 points) climbs into second place, while London Knights (4-5, 919.40 points) stays in 11th place.

Aaron Jones had plenty of chances for Rio Claro Farmers, but he logged just 82 total yards on 25 touches.

Wilson has now led Rio Claro Farmers in scoring in back-to-back weeks, and for three of the last four.

Next week, Rio Claro Farmers goes up against Sorocaba Steelers (5-4, 1,052.92), who puts up an impressive 116.99 points per game. London Knights will square off against last-place Indaiatuba Riders (2-7, 851.30).

London Knights

Rio Claro Farmers

Indaiatuba Pats Gets Late Rally on Limeira Jetsons for 3rd Consecutive Win

Indaiatuba Pats (5-4, 1,000.20 points) defeated Limeira Jetsons (6-3, 1,045.98 points) 117.90 to 104.64 in a back-and-forth struggle. They were led by Jalen Hurts (230 Pas Yds, 67 Rsh Yds, 2 Pas TD, 1 Rsh TD), who had 29.90 points and Cade Otton (77 Rec Yds, 1 TD), who had 21.70. Limeira Jetsons ended the first batch of Sunday games with the lead, going up 49.76 to 30.50. They gave up that lead after the late Sunday games and were behind 87.30 to 83.06. Hurts provided a jolt for Indaiatuba Pats during those games, with an outstanding performance. The lead changed direction again after the Colts/Vikings game on Sunday night, and Limeira Jetsons had a 104.64 to 96.20 edge. Indaiatuba Pats then secured the victory with a comeback on Monday evening.

There was one starter on Indaiatuba Pats who wasn’t fully in tune with his QB. Even though DJ Moore saw a total of nine targets, he reeled in just four catches.

Hurts has now led Indaiatuba Pats in scoring for three straight weeks.

Indaiatuba Pats will match up against Holambra Dutch (5-4, 1,039.88) next week. Limeira Jetsons takes on Paulinia Robots (5-4, 1,088.46), who has averaged a league-leading 120.94 points this season.

Indaiatuba Pats

Limeira Jetsons

Indaiatuba Blues Brings Down Limeira Dead Rabbits, Moves Up to 3rd Place

Derrick Henry scored two touchdowns (26.30 points) and Josh Allen threw for three touchdowns (22.10 points) as Indaiatuba Blues beat Limeira Dead Rabbits 111.00 to 97.54. Indaiatuba Blues took a 22.66-point lead on Thursday and never looked back. This win was revenge for a loss to Limeira Dead Rabbits in their last meeting a season ago. Indaiatuba Blues started two players with zero points while Limeira Dead Rabbits served up one goose egg, meaning each team left something on the table. Indaiatuba Blues (6-3, 1,001.94 points) climbs into third place and Limeira Dead Rabbits (4-5, 936.06 points) stays in ninth place.

While James Cook led Indaiatuba Blues in Weeks 5 and 8, Henry has now been the team’s leading scorer in four of the past six matches.