Week 15 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

Posted Dec 17, 2024

Teams Performances

League Highlights

London Knights continues defying the pundits, and has beaten their projected score 12 weeks in a row.

Rio Claro Farmers and Limeira Dead Rabbits both won this week, even though neither had a top-15 scoring QB.

Sorocaba Wild Mules was projected to win by the widest margin this week (35.46 points). Not only did they lose to London Knights, but they lost by a bigger margin (44.20 points) than they were projected to win by.

Indaiatuba Blues has now beaten their projected score five weeks in a row.

Paulinia Robots is on a six-game winning streak.

Indaiatuba Blues was tough to beat with the league’s top-scoring QB (Allen with 41.28 points) and the top-scoring WR (Adams with 42.80) this week.

No surprise here: teams have won 69.2% of the time this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (9-4 overall).

Rio Claro Farmers is on a three-game winning streak.

Holambra Dutch has now decreased their score each of the past three weeks.

Teams have won only 25.6% of the time this season (11-32) when they fail to throw a Pass TD.

Teams in this league are 5-8 overall when facing an opponent they previously lost to.

Weekly Trophies

🏆 Top Player

player	name	pos	team	points	fantasy
	Davante Adams	WR	NYJ	42.8

💣 Top Bench

player	name	pos	team	points	fantasy
	Baker Mayfield	QB	TB	28.02

🚀 Best Duo

player	name	pos	team	points	total	fantasy
	Davante Adams	WR	NYJ	42.80	84.08
	Josh Allen	QB	BUF	41.28	84.08

Team Strengths and Weakness

Matchups Recap

Paulinia Robots Gets Win over Holambra Dutch, Streak Now at Six

Paulinia Robots beat Holambra Dutch 122.90 to 98.46 for their second win in as many head-to-head matchups. Their overall record goes to 11-4, while Holambra Dutch drops to 7-8. Paulinia Robots got the best of Holambra Dutch again in the playoffs. In the teams’ previous postseason tilt, Paulinia Robots reigned supreme in the consolation semifinals in 2023. Lamar Jackson (290 Pas Yds, 65 Rsh Yds, 5 TD) put up 36.10 points, which was more than his 25.38 points in the last matchup with Holambra Dutch.

Despite the playoff loss, the Denver Broncos DEF was playing well during the stretch run for Holambra Dutch. Over the last four games, they have averaged 16.25 points, exceeding their year-to-date number by 59%. On the other hand, the losers had a player who was tailing off at the end of the year. DK Metcalf has fallen short of his yearly average by 35% over the past month.

Paulinia Robots rolled into the playoffs following a steadily superb regular season. They move on to the semifinals where they face No. 4-seeded Indaiatuba Blues. These teams last met in Week 4, with Paulinia Robots winning, 139.44 to 118.50. Holambra Dutch ended the regular season in eighth place with a record of 7-7. Catching some unlucky breaks, they ranked second in the league in points per game with 115.11. Holambra Dutch was bounced early this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

Paulinia Robots

Holambra Dutch

London Knights Gets Victory Against Sorocaba Wild Mules, Advances to Semifinals

London Knights put up the sixth-highest point total of the season to take down Sorocaba Wild Mules 148.56 to 104.36. London Knights took a 45.70-point lead on Sunday afternoon and held the lead throughout the matchup. London Knights exacted a bit of postseason revenge against Sorocaba Wild Mules with this victory. In the teams’ last playoff matchup, London Knights lost in 2023. London Knights, already one of the highest-scoring teams in the league this season, beat their 102.82 per game average by 44%.

Justice Hill probably deserved more touches for London Knights, as he put up a whopping 68 total yards on just seven touches.

For the victorious side, a few players have been hitting their strides at the right time, including Chase Brown and Justice Hill. Over the past four weeks, that duo has topped their season scoring averages by 43% and 41%, respectively. On the other hand, London Knights has a player moving in the wrong direction. The Chicago Bears DEF has fallen significantly short of their year-to-date average recently.

In spite of a second-half slide, London Knights entered the playoffs as the No. 6 seed. They march on to the semifinals where they face No. 2-seeded Rio Claro Farmers. These teams last met in Week 9, with Rio Claro Farmers winning, 123.20 to 93.82. Sorocaba Wild Mules concluded the regular season in third place with a record of 8-6. With a scoring average of 111.54, they also placed fifth in the league in that metric. Sorocaba Wild Mules was one-and-done this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup. They dished out their fair share of epic beatdowns this year, as they registered four blowout victories on the season.

Sorocaba Wild Mules

London Knights

Barao Butchers Picks Up Victory over Indaiatuba Riders to Advance to Consolation Semifinals

Barao Butchers (6-9, 1,615.36 points) got the win against Indaiatuba Riders (5-10, 1,503.18 points) 125.56 to 97.58. They were led by Amon-Ra St. Brown with 37.30 points off of 193 receiving yards and the Kansas City Chiefs DEF (7 PA, 5 Sack, 4 Int, 2 Fum), who scored 21.00. Barao Butchers came into the Sunday games already in front 10.10 to 3.98. That advantage slipped away after the early Sunday games and they trailed by 14.72. However, following the late Sunday games, Barao Butchers reclaimed the lead and took home the victory. Barao Butchers exacted a bit of postseason revenge against Indaiatuba Riders with this victory. In the teams’ last playoff matchup, Barao Butchers lost in 2023.

Alvin Kamara really deserved more touches for Indaiatuba Riders, as he put up a whopping 70 total yards on just nine touches.

With 14 targets this week for Brian Thomas Jr., it means that his targets have now increased in four consecutive games.

For the winning side, the Chiefs D is warming up at the right time. Over the past four fantasy matchups, they have bettered their season scoring average by 60%. Conversely, Barao Butchers has a player heading in the opposite direction, as Rhamondre Stevenson has fallen significantly short of his year-to-date average recently. Despite the loss, Indaiatuba Riders had a few players peaking for the postseason, most notably the Tennessee Titans DEF and Jr. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 6.75 and 20.35 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 54% and 45%. On the other hand, the losers had two players who were fading down the stretch: Brock Purdy and Cooper Kupp.

Barao Butchers advances to the consolation semifinals where they go up against top-seeded Campinas Giants, who is coming off a bye week. These teams last met in Week 4, with Campinas Giants winning, 95.08 to 87.08. Indaiatuba Riders wrapped up the regular season in 12th place with a record of 5-9. When considering points per game, they ranked slightly better (11th with 100.40). Indaiatuba Riders was bounced early this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

Indaiatuba Riders

Barao Butchers

Limeira Dead Rabbits Beats Amparo Bikers to Advance to Consolation Semifinals

Limeira Dead Rabbits beat Amparo Bikers 88.44 to 72.34 for their second win in as many head-to-head matchups. Their overall record goes to 5-10, while Amparo Bikers drops to 6-9. Amparo Bikers still cannot manage a victory against Limeira Dead Rabbits, who pushed their career unbeaten streak to three games. Malik Nabers (82 Rec Yds, 1 TD) was the difference this week, getting 24.20 points. The New York Giants WR has been a quality fourth-round pick for Limeira Dead Rabbits and has played like a top-tier wide receiver. With Chris Olave delivering zero points for Limeira Dead Rabbits, the gap could have been wider.

Amparo Bikers had one important player that missed out on opportunities. Even though Jauan Jennings saw a total of nine targets, he only reeled in two catches.

Limeira Dead Rabbits has several players trending in the wrong direction, including the New Orleans WR and Jayden Reed. Over the past four fantasy matchups, that duo has dropped 100% and 30% beneath their respective year-to-date scoring averages. Despite the playoff loss, Josh Jacobs was playing well during the stretch run for Amparo Bikers. Over the last four games, he has averaged 24.12 points, exceeding his year-to-date number by 37%. On the other hand, the losers had a player who was tailing off at the end of the year. Deebo Samuel Sr. has fallen short of his yearly average by 54% over the past month.

Limeira Dead Rabbits marches on to the consolation semifinals where they will meet No. 2-seeded Sorocaba Steelers, who is coming off a bye week. These teams most recently clashed in Week 13, with Sorocaba Steelers winning, 145.76 to 112.08. Amparo Bikers concluded the regular season in 11th place with a record of 6-8. When considering points per game, they ranked slightly better (eighth with 111.44). Amparo Bikers was one-and-done this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

Amparo Bikers

Limeira Dead Rabbits

Rio Claro Farmers Pulls Off Comeback over Limeira Jetsons, Tacks On 3rd Straight Win

Rio Claro Farmers continues to escape Limeira Jetsons, and this time they just squeak by 138.94 to 138.44. They improve to 10-5, while Limeira Jetsons slips to 7-8. The historical series between these two teams has been pretty even with Rio Claro Farmers owning the 2-1 lead over Limeira Jetsons. Limeira Jetsons has been a tough matchup for Rio Claro Farmers, whose a 10.18-point average margin of victory against Limeira Jetsons is half of their typical margin of victory. James Conner scored two touchdowns and was the key difference this week, grabbing 30.80 points. Backed by the incredible game, Conner has become a top-10 running back to this point, averaging 16.03 points per game. Things could have been different had Limeira Jetsons not had a starter score zero points (Amari Cooper).

Zach Charbonnet ultimately deserved more touches for Limeira Jetsons, as he put up a whopping 66 total yards on just nine touches.

Despite the loss, Limeira Jetsons had a couple of players peaking for the postseason: the Cincinnati Bengals DEF and Zach Charbonnet. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 9.00 and 16.55 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 117% and 43%. Conversely, the losers had two players who were fading down the stretch: Kyle Pitts and Cooper.

Rio Claro Farmers marches on to the semifinals where they meet No. 6-seeded London Knights. These teams most recently battled in Week 9, with Rio Claro Farmers winning, 123.20 to 93.82. Limeira Jetsons finished the regular season in seventh place with a record of 7-7. They also ranked seventh in the league with 106.76 points per game. Limeira Jetsons was one-and-done this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

Rio Claro Farmers

Limeira Jetsons

Indaiatuba Blues Picks Up Win Against Indaiatuba Pats to Move into Semifinals

Indaiatuba Blues beat Indaiatuba Pats 141.18 to 125.00 for their second win in as many head-to-head matchups. Their overall record goes to 9-6, while Indaiatuba Pats drops to 8-7. The historical series between these two teams has been pretty even with Indaiatuba Blues owning the 2-1 lead over Indaiatuba Pats. Indaiatuba Pats has become a favorite target for Indaiatuba Blues, who now has an average margin of victory of 32.93 points in the season series, larger than their season average. Furthermore, Indaiatuba Blues has a 143.30-point average score in the series, much more than their total season average. Davante Adams racked up 198 yards and was the difference this week, picking up 42.80 points for Indaiatuba Blues. Adams has turned out to be an excellent second-round pick for Indaiatuba Blues, averaging 17.36 points per game.

There was one starter on Indaiatuba Pats that let some chances slip through his hands. Even though Keenan Allen saw a total of 13 targets, he reeled in just six catches.

For the victors, a pair of players have been peaking at the right time: Adams and Josh Allen. Over the past four fantasy matchups, that duo has surpassed their season scoring averages by 68% and 56%, respectively. Conversely, Indaiatuba Blues has a couple of players heading in the opposite direction. The San Francisco 49ers DEF and Derrick Henry have both fallen significantly short of their year-to-date averages recently. Despite the loss, Indaiatuba Pats had a few players peaking for the postseason, including Keenan Allen and DJ Moore. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 18.52 and 19.12 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 64% and 42%. On the other hand, the losers had two players who were fading down the stretch: Cade Otton and Jonathan Taylor.

Indaiatuba Blues advances to the semifinals where they face top-seeded Paulinia Robots. Paulinia Robots is the highest-scoring team this season, averaging 127.23 points per game. Indaiatuba Pats ended the regular season with a record of 8-6, good for fifth place. When considering points per game, they ranked slightly worse (sixth with 109.84). Indaiatuba Pats was sent home quickly this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.