Week 16 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

Posted Dec 24, 2024

Teams Performances

League Highlights

London Knights continues defying the pundits, and has beaten their projected score 13 weeks in a row.

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

Limeira Jetsons has now beaten their projected score three weeks in a row.

Teams that started a top-5 scoring QB went a perfect 3-0 overall this week.

Paulinia Robots is on a seven-game winning streak.

Teams have won 54.1% of the time this season when they throw no interceptions in a week.

No surprise here: teams have won 71.4% of the time this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (10-4 overall).

Limeira Jetsons was tough to beat with the league’s top-scoring QB (Daniels with 34.42 points) and the top-scoring WR (Jefferson with 36.40) this week.

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

Limeira Dead Rabbits has now fallen short of their projected score for three weeks in a row.

Barao Butchers is on a three-game winning streak.

Rio Claro Farmers was favored by the widest margin in the league this week (23.30 points) and delivered with a 59.20-point victory.

Teams are now 7-12 overall when facing an opponent they previously lost to.

Weekly Trophies

🏆 Top Player

player	name	pos	team	points	fantasy
	Jonathan Taylor	RB	IND	39.8

💣 Top Bench

player	name	pos	team	points	fantasy
	Jameson Williams	WR	DET	26

🚀 Best Duo

player	name	pos	team	points	total	fantasy
	Justin Jefferson	WR	MIN	36.40	70.82
	Jayden Daniels	QB	WAS	34.42	70.82

Team Strengths and Weakness

Matchups Recap

Paulinia Robots Tops Indaiatuba Blues, Moves on to Championship

Paulinia Robots beat Indaiatuba Blues 135.18 to 115.46 for their second win in as many head-to-head matchups. Their overall record goes to 12-4, while Indaiatuba Blues drops to 9-7. The historical series between these two teams has been a constant battle with Paulinia Robots owning the 2-1 lead over Indaiatuba Blues. The Atlanta Falcons DEF (7 PA, 2 TD, 3 Sack, 2 Int, 1 Fum) was the difference this week, getting 25.00 points. That’s a bit of a drop-off from Nico Collins, who earned the top score with 33.10 points the last time these teams met.

Despite the loss, Indaiatuba Blues had a few players performing their best in the playoffs, most notably Davante Adams and James Cook. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 31.30 and 26.95 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 80% and 60%. Conversely, the losers had a pair of players who struggled in the playoff spotlight: Zach Ertz and Derrick Henry.

Next week, the league championship will be decided when Paulinia Robots faces No. 2-seeded Rio Claro Farmers. These teams most recently battled in Week 5, with Paulinia Robots winning, 144.42 to 120.66. Indaiatuba Blues ended the regular season in fourth place with a record of 8-6. They also ranked fourth in the league with 111.49 points per game. In their only other postseason game of the season, Indaiatuba Blues took down Indaiatuba Pats, 141.18 to 125.00.

Paulinia Robots

Indaiatuba Blues

Limeira Jetsons Smashes Sorocaba Wild Mules, Yet to Lose in Series

Limeira Jetsons crushed Sorocaba Wild Mules 167.02 to 114.38, making it two wins in as many head-to-head matchups. Both teams are now sitting at 8-8 on the year. Sorocaba Wild Mules is still winless against Limeira Jetsons, who pushed their career unbeaten streak to three games. Limeira Jetsons averages 144.02 points in the series, which is much higher than their season average. They put it to their opponent, scoring the highest point total in the league this season. Justin Jefferson scored two touchdowns and led the effort this week, putting up 36.40 points for Limeira Jetsons. After his phenomenal outing, the Minnesota WR is now a top-10 fantasy player this season, producing 19.46 points per game.

Dowdle had plenty of opportunities for Sorocaba Wild Mules, but could only manage 51 total yards on 16 touches.

For the winning side, a few players have been late-season stars, most notably the Cincinnati Bengals DEF and Jalen McMillan. During the playoffs, that duo has topped their season scoring averages by 255% and 129%, respectively. On the other hand, Limeira Jetsons has a pair of players heading in the opposite direction. Kyle Pitts and Zach Charbonnet have both fallen significantly short of their year-to-date averages during the postseason.

Next week, Limeira Jetsons goes up against Indaiatuba Pats. These teams last met in Week 9, with Indaiatuba Pats winning, 117.90 to 104.64.

Sorocaba Wild Mules

Limeira Jetsons

Sorocaba Steelers Pounds Limeira Dead Rabbits, Moves on to Consolation Championship

Sorocaba Steelers destroyed Limeira Dead Rabbits 125.78 to 84.06, making it two wins in as many head-to-head matchups. They go to 8-7, while Limeira Dead Rabbits drops to 5-11. Sorocaba Steelers got the best of Limeira Dead Rabbits again in the playoffs. In the teams’ previous postseason tilt, Sorocaba Steelers reigned supreme in 2023. Jerome Ford (92 Rsh Yds, 39 Rec Yds, 1 TD) was the team leader this week, getting 24.10 points. This was a bit of a drop-off from the 30.20 points he got the last time these teams played. Adding insult to injury, Limeira Dead Rabbits had a starter score zero points (Chris Olave).

Robinson had plenty of opportunities for Limeira Dead Rabbits, but could only manage 41 total yards on 12 touches.

For the winners, a pair of players have been playing their best at the right time: Ford and David Moore. Over the past four weeks, that duo has surpassed their season scoring averages by 60% and 40%, respectively. On the other hand, Sorocaba Steelers has a player moving in the wrong direction. Joe Mixon has substantially underperformed his year-to-date average recently.

Next week, the league consolation championship will be decided when Sorocaba Steelers faces No. 5-seeded Barao Butchers. These teams last met in Week 8, with Barao Butchers winning, 131.80 to 111.02. Limeira Dead Rabbits ended the regular season in 14th place with a record of 4-10. In terms of scoring average, they ranked slightly better (12th with 92.28). In their only other postseason game of the season, Limeira Dead Rabbits took down Amparo Bikers, 88.44 to 72.34.

Limeira Dead Rabbits

Sorocaba Steelers

Rio Claro Farmers Throat-Punches London Knights, Will Play for Championship

Rio Claro Farmers crushed London Knights 149.64 to 90.44, making it two wins in as many head-to-head matchups. They go to 11-5, while London Knights drops to 8-8. The historical series between these two teams has been a constant battle with Rio Claro Farmers owning the 2-1 lead over London Knights. Rio Claro Farmers usually does well when they face London Knights, who now have a 44.29-point average margin of victory against. In fact, this particular blowout ranks eighth overall in the league this season. Chuba Hubbard rushed for 152 yards and was the team leader this week, putting up 32.50 points for Rio Claro Farmers. Hubbard continues to be a marvelous late-round pickup for Rio Claro Farmers, averaging 16.11 points per game.

Each side had a player that left points out on the field. For Rio Claro Farmers, Hunter Henry saw a total of nine targets, but was able to reel in just four catches. Dontayvion Wicks put on a similar showing for London Knights, as he was able to snag three passes on seven targets.

For the winners, several players have been late-season stars, most notably James Conner and Hubbard. During the playoffs, that duo has bettered their season scoring averages by 79% and 39%, respectively. Conversely, Rio Claro Farmers has a player heading in the opposite direction. The Detroit Lions DEF has substantially underperformed their year-to-date average in the postseason by 80%. Despite the playoff loss, Chad Ryland was playing well in the postseason for London Knights. During that stretch, he has averaged 13.00 points, exceeding his year-to-date number by 48%. On the other hand, the losers had a player who fell flat on the biggest stage. Averaging 9.45 points on the season, Michael Pittman tallied 6.85 per game in the playoffs.

Next week, the league championship will be decided when Rio Claro Farmers battles top-seeded Paulinia Robots. Paulinia Robots is the highest-scoring team this season, averaging 127.73 points per game. London Knights ended the regular season in sixth place with a record of 7-7. Perhaps benefiting from some good fortune, they ranked just 11th in the league in scoring average at 99.55 points per game. In their only other postseason game of the season, London Knights took down Sorocaba Wild Mules, 148.56 to 104.36.

London Knights

Rio Claro Farmers

With Their Stars Coming Up Big, Indaiatuba Pats Squashes Holambra Dutch

The trio of Jonathan Taylor, Keenan Allen, and Jason Sanders led the way, as Indaiatuba Pats overpowered Holambra Dutch 151.14 to 104.78. That threesome combined to score 87.90 points, winning the battle against the top scorers from Holambra Dutch (Saquon Barkley, Zay Flowers, and Jordan Addison), who totaled 56.80 points. Taylor rushed for 218 yards, accumulating 39.80 points (218 Rsh Yds, 3 TD). Sanders delivered five field goals to contribute 19.00 points, while Allen helped out with 29.10 points (141 Rec Yds, 1 TD). Taylor also recorded the highest point total in the league this week, with Allen tallying his highest point total of the season. With 151.14 points, Indaiatuba Pats had the sixth-highest total in the league this season.

For the winners, several players have been heating up in the postseason, most notably the Chicago WR and the Green Bay Packers DEF. During the playoffs, that duo has exceeded their season scoring averages by 105% and 88%, respectively. On the other hand, Indaiatuba Pats has a few players moving in the wrong direction. Jakobi Meyers and Mike Gesicki have both substantially underperformed their year-to-date averages during the postseason. Kenneth Walker III was cold in the playoffs for Holambra Dutch. After registering 16.73 points per game on the season, he recorded 6.95 per game in the postseason.

Next week, Indaiatuba Pats battles Limeira Jetsons. These teams last met in Week 9, with Indaiatuba Pats winning, 117.90 to 104.64.

Holambra Dutch

Indaiatuba Pats

Barao Butchers Picks Up Victory over Campinas Giants to Get Shot at Consolation Championship

Barao Butchers picked up 23.70 points from Patrick Mahomes (260 Pas Yds, 33 Rsh Yds, 1 Pas TD, 1 Rsh TD) and 19.00 from Amon-Ra St. Brown (70 Rec Yds, 1 TD) to beat Campinas Giants 122.90 to 104.88. Barao Butchers took a 42.00-point lead on Thursday and never looked back. This win was revenge for a loss to Campinas Giants in their last meeting a season ago. De’Von Achane led Campinas Giants with 31.00 points (120 Rsh Yds, 70 Rec Yds, 1 TD) while Joe Burrow racked up 21.98 (252 Pas Yds, 3 TD).

There was a player on both teams that had plenty of chances but left some points out on the field. On the winning side, Isiah Pacheco got 10 touches but only tallied 26 total yards, while Travis Etienne managed just 37 yards on 11 touches for Campinas Giants.

For the winners, a couple of players have been getting hot in the playoffs: the Kansas City Chiefs DEF and Brown. During the playoffs, that duo has surpassed their season scoring averages by 123% and 50%, respectively. Conversely, Barao Butchers has a player trending in the wrong direction. Courtland Sutton has fallen well beneath his year-to-date average in the postseason by 25%. Campinas Giants had a player who was cooling off at the wrong time. The Minnesota Vikings DEF has fallen short of their yearly average by 36% over the past month.

Next week, the league consolation championship will be decided when Barao Butchers faces No. 2-seeded Sorocaba Steelers. These teams most recently battled in Week 8, with Barao Butchers winning, 131.80 to 111.02. Campinas Giants concluded the regular season in ninth place with a record of 7-7. When considering points per game, they ranked slightly better (seventh with 113.24). Campinas Giants dropped their first playoff game following an opening-round bye.