Week 3 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances
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Teams Performances
League Highlights
BroncosLoucura, Indaiatuba Pats, and Campinas Giants all got wins this week despite not starting a top-15 scoring QB.
Limeira Dead Rabbits has now blown out their opponents two weeks in a row.
Teams are now 3-0 this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week.
Tre Tucker was left on Indaiatuba Riders’s bench this week. His 40.90 points would have been the highest individual amount in the league.
First-round draft picks averaged 14.41 points this week, but actually underperformed when compared to their second-round counterparts (who averaged 15.31).
Campinas Giants was favored by the widest margin in the league this week (28.17 points) and delivered with a 30.08-point victory.
Paulinia Robots scored 161.52 points this week, which is now the highest mark in the league this season.
Rio Claro Farmers beat their projections by a higher percentage than anyone else in the league this week. They put up 146.44 points when they were only projected 100.69.
Teams have won 75.0% of the time this season when they throw for three or more Pass TDs in a week.
The average projected score was 105.83 points this week.
Weekly Trophies
🏆 Top Player
| player | name | pos | team | points | fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jonathan Taylor | RB | IND | 32.8 |  |
💣 Top Bench
| player | name | pos | team | points | fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tre Tucker | WR | LV | 40.9 |  |
🚀 Best Duo
| player | name | pos | team | points | total | fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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David Montgomery | RB | DET | 29.4 | 56.3 |  |
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Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | DET | 26.9 | 56.3 | |
Points left on bench
Team Strengths and Weakness
Matchups Recap
Paulinia Robots Comes From Behind to Wax Amparo Bikers to Take 1st Place
Paulinia Robots was clutch with 62.30 points on Monday Night Football (39% of their total score) to soundly defeat Amparo Bikers 161.52 to 104.12. The late heroics were a little unexpected, since they were originally projected to have 42.29 points on Monday night. Paulinia Robots was led by David Montgomery this week (151 Rsh Yds, 2 TD). Montgomery rushed for 151 yards and added 29.40 points in the blowout. Jahmyr Gibbs also pitched in with 26.90 points with two touchdowns (67 Rsh Yds, 32 Rec Yds, 2 TD). Additionally, the 161.52 points for Paulinia Robots represented the highest overall total in the league this season. Paulinia Robots (3-0, 409.40 points) climbs into first place, while Amparo Bikers (0-3, 324.80 points) drops to 13th place.
Paulinia Robots was on another level in the backfield, as they started two of the league’s top-10 overall RBs this week (including Montgomery, who was in the top five). In addition to the fantasy victory, Paulinia Robots was savvy enough to choose winners in real life, as well. Among all of their starters, Tyler Loop was the only one that played on a losing NFL team in Week 3.
Paulinia Robots takes on Sorocaba Steelers (3-0, 323.68) next week, while Amparo Bikers faces Rio Claro Farmers (2-1, 353.06).
Paulinia Robots
Amparo Bikers
With Their Stars Coming Up Big, Rio Claro Farmers Gets Win over Sorocaba Wild Mules
The triumvirate of Jalen Hurts, Mark Andrews, and Garrett Wilson carried the team, as Rio Claro Farmers beat Sorocaba Wild Mules 146.44 to 102.72. That threesome combined to register 80.54 points, clearly outperforming the top scorers from Sorocaba Wild Mules (George Pickens, De’Von Achane, and Daniel Jones), who totaled 49.72 points. Hurts passed for three touchdowns, registering 29.04 points (226 Pas Yds, 40 Rsh Yds, 3 Pas TD, 1 Rsh TD). Andrews put up two touchdowns to contribute 27.10 points (91 Rec Yds, 2 TD), while Wilson chipped in 24.40 points (84 Rec Yds, 1 TD). Andrews also recorded the second-highest point total of the season at his position. Sorocaba Wild Mules (1-2, 303.20 points) drops to 12th place, while Rio Claro Farmers (2-1, 353.06 points) remains in sixth place.
Tony Pollard had plenty of chances for Rio Claro Farmers, but he logged just 59 total yards on 18 touches.
Rio Claro Farmers squares off against Amparo Bikers (0-3, 324.80) in Week 4, while Sorocaba Wild Mules battles Limeira Jetsons (0-3, 279.18).
Rio Claro Farmers
Sorocaba Wild Mules
Sorocaba Steelers Pulls Off Comeback over Indaiatuba Riders, Tacks On 3rd Straight Win
Sorocaba Steelers picked up 27.02 points from Lamar Jackson (288 Pas Yds, 35 Rsh Yds, 3 TD) to sneak by Indaiatuba Riders 110.42 to 107.76. Sorocaba Steelers came into the Monday night game facing a 24.36-point deficit, but scored 27.02 for the comeback victory. This was a back-and-forth battle that saw the lead change hands four times, with the largest lead being 32.56 points after Sunday evening. Sorocaba Steelers is having a strong start and remains undefeated. With CeeDee Lamb delivering zero points for Sorocaba Steelers, the margin could have been larger. Indaiatuba Riders (1-2, 309.88 points) steps into eighth place and Sorocaba Steelers (3-0, 323.68 points) remains in fourth place.
There were a few players in this matchup that had plenty of chances but missed out on opportunities. On the losing side, Bucky Irving and Nick Chubb got 41 total touches but only tallied 139 all-purpose yards between them. For Sorocaba Steelers, Alvin Kamara managed just 56 yards on 19 touches.
Sorocaba Steelers gets a challenge next week when they go up against Paulinia Robots (3-0, 409.40), who averages a league-leading 136.47 points per game. Indaiatuba Riders gets London Knights (1-2, 306.32).
Sorocaba Steelers
Indaiatuba Riders
BroncosLoucura Gets Past London Knights, Moves Up to 10th Place
BroncosLoucura got 23.80 points from Courtland Sutton (118 Rec Yds, 1 TD) and 19.70 from Ricky Pearsall (117 Rec Yds), edging London Knights 97.30 to 97.12. It was a matchup that could have gone either way, with the 0.18-point margin being the smallest recorded in the league this season. Omarion Hampton led London Knights with 24.90 points (70 Rsh Yds, 59 Rec Yds, 1 TD) while A.J. Brown brought in 22.90 (109 Rec Yds, 1 TD). With Kaleb Johnson delivering zero points for BroncosLoucura, the margin could have been bigger. BroncosLoucura (1-2, 290.62 points) climbs into 10th place and London Knights (1-2, 306.32 points) drops to 11th place.
For BroncosLoucura, Anthony Richardson was one of two total starters in the league to tally a negative score (and the lone quarterback in the negatives). There was a player on both teams that had plenty of chances but left some points out on the field. On the winning side, Saquon Barkley got 22 touches but only tallied 55 total yards, while Chase Brown had an even weaker average, managing just 20 yards on 14 touches for London Knights.
BroncosLoucura plays Indaiatuba Blues (3-0, 285.60) in Week 4, while London Knights matches up against Indaiatuba Riders (1-2, 309.88).
London Knights
BroncosLoucura
Indaiatuba Pats Gets Win over Limeira Jetsons, Makes It Three in a Row
Indaiatuba Pats benefited from 24.00 points from Christian McCaffrey (52 Rsh Yds, 88 Rec Yds) and 14.60 from Davante Adams (56 Rec Yds, 1 TD) to beat Limeira Jetsons 115.88 to 82.28. Indaiatuba Pats has been dominating this matchup as of late, winning three straight against Limeira Jetsons. Puka Nacua led Limeira Jetsons with 22.80 points (112 Rec Yds) while Kyren Williams racked up 19.20 (94 Rsh Yds, 1 Rec TD). Indaiatuba Pats (3-0, 365.34 points) falls to third place and Limeira Jetsons (0-3, 279.18 points) drops to 14th place.
Unfortunately for Limeira Jetsons, the Bengals Defense was the lone D to tally a negative score (one of only two starters league-wide in negative territory ). In addition, each side had a starter who wasn’t fully in tune with his QB. Interestingly enough, Davante Adams (on Indaiatuba Pats) and Tetairoa McMillan (Limeira Jetsons) were able to match each other’s futility. They each saw eight targets, yet could reel in just three catches apiece.
In Week 4, Indaiatuba Pats takes on Holambra Dutch (0-3, 247.70), while Limeira Jetsons faces Sorocaba Wild Mules (1-2, 303.20).
Limeira Jetsons
Indaiatuba Pats
Indaiatuba Blues Steals One from Barao Butchers, Notches 3rd in a Row
Indaiatuba Blues had an excellent primetime showing with 24.10 points on Sunday Night Football and 24.60 on Monday (a combined 43% of their total score) to steal the victory from Barao Butchers 114.02 to 83.18. The late heroics were a bit unexpected, since they were projected to score just 12.43 points on Sunday night and only 21.19 on Monday. Indaiatuba Blues was led by Caleb Williams (298 Pas Yds, 4 TD). Williams passed for four touchdowns and provided 29.12 points to the final tally. Indaiatuba Blues (3-0, 285.60 points) remains in fifth place, while Barao Butchers (0-3, 229.00 points) stays in last place.
Next week, Indaiatuba Blues faces BroncosLoucura (1-2, 290.62). Barao Butchers gets Campinas Giants (3-0, 382.32), who has averaged an impressive 127.44 points this season.
Indaiatuba Blues
Barao Butchers
Limeira Dead Rabbits Smashes Holambra Dutch, Moves Up to 7th Place
Limeira Dead Rabbits got the second-highest player score this week from Jonathan Taylor with 32.80 points (102 Rsh Yds, 3 TD), demolishing Holambra Dutch 123.70 to 83.64. Limeira Dead Rabbits took a 2.00-point lead on Thursday and maintained an advantage throughout the matchup. Limeira Dead Rabbits finally gets their first win against Holambra Dutch after losing the first three games of the series. Limeira Dead Rabbits (2-1, 379.30 points) climbs into seventh place and Holambra Dutch (0-3, 247.70 points) stays in 15th place.
Holambra Dutch had one fairly noticeable player that failed to capitalize on opportunites. Despite being targeted seven times, Malik Nabers could only manage two catches.
In addition to the fantasy victory, Limeira Dead Rabbits was savvy enough to pick winners in real football, as well. Among all of their starters, TreVeyon Henderson is the only one that didn’t play on a winning NFL team this past week.
In Week 4, Limeira Dead Rabbits takes on Niners BH (1-2, 275.26), while Holambra Dutch faces Indaiatuba Pats (3-0, 365.34).
Holambra Dutch
Limeira Dead Rabbits
Campinas Giants Gets Win over Niners BH, Makes It Three in a Row
Niners BH struggled to put up points this week and lost to Campinas Giants 102.64 to 72.56. Campinas Giants took a 33.64-point lead on Thursday and remained in front for the rest of the matchup. Campinas Giants is having a strong start and remains undefeated. Campinas Giants (3-0, 382.32 points) falls to second place and Niners BH (1-2, 275.26 points) drops to ninth place.
Campinas Giants goes up against Barao Butchers (0-3, 229.00) in Week 4. Niners BH takes on Limeira Dead Rabbits (2-1, 379.30), who has averaged a strong 126.43 points this season.
Campinas Giants
Niners BH
