Week 17 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

Posted Dec 31, 2024

Teams Performances

League Highlights

Indaiatuba Riders continues defying the pundits, and has beaten their projected score 10 weeks in a row.

Indaiatuba Blues has now beaten their weekly score projection in each matchup this season.

London Knights has now beaten their weekly score projection in each matchup this season.

Sorocaba Wild Mules won this week, even without starting a top-15 scoring QB.

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

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

Paulinia Robots is on an eight-game winning streak.

No surprise here: teams have won 73.3% of the time this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (11-4 overall).

Barao Butchers is on a four-game winning streak.

Limeira Dead Rabbits probably wishes they had started Baker Mayfield. The 34.56 points he scored would have represented the fourth-highest individual score this week.

Teams have won a mere 25.0% of the time this season (12-36) when they fail to throw a Pass TD.

Campinas Giants was projected to win by the widest margin in the league this week (22.37 points) and they topped it with a 29.98-point victory.

Teams are now 10-16 overall when facing an opponent they previously lost to.

Weekly Trophies

🏆 Top Player

player	name	pos	team	points	fantasy
	Tee Higgins	WR	CIN	40.1

💣 Top Bench

player	name	pos	team	points	fantasy
	Baker Mayfield	QB	TB	34.56

🚀 Best Duo

player	name	pos	team	points	total	fantasy
	Tee Higgins	WR	CIN	40.10	70.38
	Brock Purdy	QB	SF	30.28	70.38

Team Strengths and Weakness

Matchups Recap

Paulinia Robots Waxes Rio Claro Farmers in League Championship

Paulinia Robots cranked it up in this one, with a 111.42 to 73.38 blowout to stay unbeaten on the year in two matchups against Rio Claro Farmers. Their record improves to 13-4, while Rio Claro Farmers falls to 11-6. Rio Claro Farmers is still winless against Paulinia Robots, who pushed their career unbeaten streak to three games. Lamar Jackson (168 Pas Yds, 87 Rsh Yds, 2 Pas TD, 1 Rsh TD) did the most damage this week, getting 29.42 points. Jackson continues to be a nice fourth-round pick for Paulinia Robots and has played like a top-tier quarterback. On top of the loss, Rio Claro Farmers had a starter score zero points (Hunter Henry).

On Paulinia Robots, the Indianapolis Colts DEF wasn’t just the one defense to tally a negative score; they represented the lone fantasy starter throughout the entire league in the negatives. Additionally, Rio Claro Farmers had a glaring player that let some chances slip through his hands. Terry McLaurin could only reel in a single catch, despite seeing a total of seven targets.

Henry was cold in the playoffs for Rio Claro Farmers. After registering 9.69 points per game on the season, he recorded 6.80 per game in the postseason.

Paulinia Robots ended the regular season in first place with a record of 10-4. They also ranked first in the league with 127.54 points per game. They played in a pair of previous postseason games this year on their voyage to the championship. In their last game, Paulinia Robots beat Indaiatuba Blues, 135.18 to 115.46. The week before, they defeated Holambra Dutch, 122.90 to 98.46. They had the league’s best average scoring margin this season, outpacing opponents by 19.80 points per game. Rio Claro Farmers concluded the regular season in second place with a record of 9-5. Perhaps benefiting from some good fortune, they ranked just ninth in the league in scoring average at 110.85 points per game. They played in a pair of previous postseason games this year. In their last game, Rio Claro Farmers walloped London Knights, 149.64 to 90.44. The week before, they edged Limeira Jetsons, 138.94 to 138.44.

Paulinia Robots

Rio Claro Farmers

Sorocaba Wild Mules Throat-Punches Holambra Dutch and Remains Unbeaten in Head-to-Head Play

Sorocaba Wild Mules destroyed Holambra Dutch for the second time this year 150.74 to 100.30. Their overall record moves to 9-8, while Holambra Dutch drops to 7-10. Holambra Dutch is still winless against Sorocaba Wild Mules, who pushed their career unbeaten streak to three games. Trey McBride (123 Rec Yds, 1 TD) led the team this week, getting 30.30 points for Sorocaba Wild Mules. McBride has turned out to be an excellent third-round pick for Sorocaba Wild Mules, scoring an average of 15.35 points per game. On top of the loss, Holambra Dutch got zero points from Kenneth Walker III.

With 33 touches this week for Saquon Barkley, it means that his touches have now increased in three consecutive games.

III was cold in the playoffs for Holambra Dutch. After registering 16.47 points per game on the season, he recorded 4.63 per game in the postseason.

Holambra Dutch

Sorocaba Wild Mules

Indaiatuba Riders Comes from Behind to Squeak By Amparo Bikers, Avenges Previous Loss

Indaiatuba Riders got the highest player score of the week from Tee Higgins with 40.10 points (131 Rec Yds, 3 TD) and erased a 3.96-point deficit on Monday night to edge Amparo Bikers 108.08 to 104.56. This matchup saw four lead changes, with the largest lead being 26.86 points after Thursday. This close call was revenge for a loss to Amparo Bikers in their last meeting a season ago. Bo Nix led Amparo Bikers with 21.86 points (219 Pas Yds, 31 Rsh Yds, 3 TD/1 Int) while Kyren Williams brought in 16.20 (56 Rsh Yds, 1 TD). Both teams left points off the scoreboard as Indaiatuba Riders had two starters turn in zero points and Amparo Bikers had one.

With 12 targets this week for Higgins, it means that his targets have now increased in three consecutive games.

For the victorious side, a couple of players have been late-season stars : Brian Thomas Jr. and Higgins. During the playoffs, that duo has exceeded their season scoring averages by 74% and 73%, respectively. On the other hand, Indaiatuba Riders has several players heading in the opposite direction. David Njoku and Cooper Kupp have both fallen well beneath their year-to-date averages during the postseason. Amparo Bikers also had a few players who were cooling off in the playoffs, most notably Javonte Williams and Ka’imi Fairbairn. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 3.15 and 4.00 points, respectively, falling short of their season-long marks by 67% and 63%.

Indaiatuba Riders

Amparo Bikers

Barao Butchers Surprises and Then Punishes Sorocaba Steelers and Wins League Consolation Championship

Barao Butchers turned up the heat this time around, with a 119.70 to 81.40 beatdown to remain undefeated on the year in two matchups against Sorocaba Steelers. Their record improves to 8-9, while Sorocaba Steelers falls to 8-8. The historical series between these two teams has been back and forth with Barao Butchers owning the 2-1 lead over Sorocaba Steelers. Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and was the team leader this week, picking up 26.00 points. Mahomes has turned out to be a nice third-round selection for Barao Butchers, scoring an average of 17.69 points per game.

For the winning side, a pair of players have been heating up in the postseason : the Kansas City Chiefs DEF and Amon-Ra St. Brown. During the playoffs, that duo has surpassed their season scoring averages by 116% and 35%, respectively. On the other hand, Barao Butchers has a player trending in the wrong direction. Rhamondre Stevenson has substantially underperformed his year-to-date average in the postseason by 42%.

Barao Butchers concluded the regular season in 13th place with a record of 5-9. In terms of scoring average, they ranked slightly better (10th with 106.41). They played in a pair of previous postseason games this year on their trail to the consolation title. In their last game, Barao Butchers took down Campinas Giants, 122.90 to 104.88. The week before, they defeated Indaiatuba Riders, 125.56 to 97.58. Sorocaba Steelers wrapped up the regular season in 10th place with a record of 7-7. Catching some unlucky breaks, they ranked fourth in the league in points per game with 115.51. Following an opening-round playoff bye, Sorocaba Steelers annihilated Limeira Dead Rabbits, 125.78 to 84.06. They delivered their fair share of epic beatdowns this year, as they tallied four blowout victories on the season.

Barao Butchers

Sorocaba Steelers

Indaiatuba Blues Tramples London Knights and Remains Unbeaten in Head-to-Head Play

Indaiatuba Blues dismantled London Knights 137.68 to 94.30, making it two wins in as many head-to-head matchups. They go to 10-7, while London Knights drops to 8-9. The historical series between these two teams has been pretty even with Indaiatuba Blues owning the 2-1 lead over London Knights. London Knights doesn’t hold up against Indaiatuba Blues, who now has an average margin of victory of 36.94 points in the season series, wider than their season average. Zach Ertz scored two touchdowns and was the team leader this week, putting up 25.20 points for Indaiatuba Blues. After his phenomenal outing, the Washington TE jumped into the top 10 for tight ends, averaging 10.12 points per game. To make matters worse, London Knights had a starter score zero points (Anthony Richardson).

For the winning team, Davante Adams appears to be peaking in the postseason. He has surpassed his season scoring average by 37% since the start of the playoffs. Despite the playoff loss, Michael Pittman was doing his best for London Knights. During the postseason, he has averaged 13.20 points, topping his year-to-date number by 46%.

Indaiatuba Blues

London Knights

Limeira Jetsons Gets Late Win over Indaiatuba Pats, Evens Up the Series

Limeira Jetsons was clutch in prime time with 46.18 points on Sunday Night Football and 26.30 on Monday (a combined 46% of their total score) to get the comeback win over Indaiatuba Pats 158.28 to 119.00. The late heroics were a bit unexpected, since they were projected to score just 25.99 points on Sunday night and only 21.23 on Monday. Limeira Jetsons was led by Jayden Daniels this week (227 Pas Yds, 127 Rsh Yds, 3 TD/1 Int). Daniels passed for three touchdowns and provided 31.78 points to the cause. DeVonta Smith also helped the cause with 30.00 points with two touchdowns (120 Rec Yds, 2 TD). To make matters worse, Indaiatuba Pats got zero points from Jalen Hurts. In addition to that, with 158.28 points, Limeira Jetsons had the fifth-highest total in the league this season. Limeira Jetsons exacted a bit of postseason revenge against Indaiatuba Pats with this victory. In the teams’ last playoff matchup, Limeira Jetsons lost in the semifinals in 2023.

For the victors, several players have been getting hot in the playoffs, most notably Jalen McMillan and the Cincinnati Bengals DEF. During the playoffs, that duo has exceeded their season scoring averages by 128% and 125%, respectively. Despite the loss, Indaiatuba Pats had a few players performing their best in the playoffs, including Jonathan Taylor and Keenan Allen. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 25.83 and 18.93 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 61% and 42%. On the other hand, the losers had a player who was sputtering under the brightest lights. Averaging 21.01 points on the season, Hurts mustered just 10.88 per game in the playoffs.

Indaiatuba Pats

Limeira Jetsons

Led by a Big Game from Joe Burrow, Campinas Giants Gets Victory over Limeira Dead Rabbits

With the output from Joe Burrow playing a key factor, Campinas Giants picked up a win against Limeira Dead Rabbits 132.38 to 102.40. Burrow heated up for 36.98 points in a 29.98-point win for Campinas Giants. He passed for 412 yards as part of his big outing (412 Pas Yds, 25 Rsh Yds, 3 Pas TD, 1 Rsh TD). He also recorded the second-highest point total in the league this week. Both teams left points off the scoreboard as Campinas Giants had one starter turn in zero points and Limeira Dead Rabbits also had one.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. and De’Von Achane had plenty of chances for Campinas Giants, but they logged just 111 total yards on 34 combined touches between them.

In addition to the fantasy victory, Campinas Giants was savvy enough to pick winners in real football, as well. Among all of their starters, Najee Harris was the only one that played on a losing NFL team this week.

For the winners, a pair of players have been postseason stars : Cameron Dicker and Burrow. During the playoffs, that duo has surpassed their season scoring averages by 41% and 37%, respectively. Conversely, Campinas Giants has two players trending the opposite way. The Minnesota Vikings DEF and Harris have both fallen well beneath their year-to-date averages during the postseason. Despite the loss, Limeira Dead Rabbits had a couple of players performing their best in the playoffs: Jake Elliott and Malik Nabers. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 12.33 and 24.70 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 62% and 46%. On the other hand, the losers had a few players who struggled in the playoff spotlight, including the Los Angeles Chargers DEF and Brian Robinson.