Week 9 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

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Teams Performances

League Highlights

Sorocaba Wild Mules and London Knights both won this week, even though neither had a top-15 scoring QB.

Paulinia Robots has started the season off on the right foot with a nine-game winning streak.

London Knights has now increased their score each of the past three weeks.

Brock Bowers was left on Niners BH’s bench this week. His 43.30 points would have been the highest individual amount in the league.

No surprise here: teams have won 66.7% of the time this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (4-2 overall).

Sorocaba Wild Mules is on a five-game winning streak.

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

Sorocaba Steelers has now fallen short of their projected score for three weeks in a row.

Unfortunately, Niners BH fell short of their projected score for the third straight week.

Teams have won only 33.3% of the time this season (9-18) when they fail to throw a Pass TD.

Indaiatuba Blues beat their projections by a higher percentage than anyone else in the league this week. They put up 132.80 points when they were only projected 67.55.

Paulinia Robots was projected to win by the widest margin this week (52.50 points) but only ended up beating Holambra Dutch by 16.34 points.

The 139.34 points scored by Amparo Bikers were the most this week and the 13th-highest overall in the league this season.

The average projected score for Week 9 was 99.90 points.

Weekly Trophies

🏆 Top Player

player name pos team points fantasy
Drake London Drake London WR ATL 38.8 Amparo Bikers

💣 Top Bench

player name pos team points fantasy
Brock Bowers Brock Bowers TE LV 43.3 Niners BH

🚀 Best Duo

player name pos team points total fantasy
Caleb Williams Caleb Williams QB CHI 38.7 71.8 Indaiatuba Blues
Tee Higgins Tee Higgins WR CIN 33.1 71.8 Indaiatuba Blues

Points left on bench

Team Strengths and Weakness

Matchups Recap

Paulinia Robots Gets Win over Holambra Dutch, Notches 9th in a Row

Josh Allen scored two touchdowns (28.82 points) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba added 22.00 points as Paulinia Robots got past Holambra Dutch 116.32 to 99.98. This matchup included three lead changes, with the largest lead being 50.74 points after Sunday night. With Paulinia Robots undefeated and Holambra Dutch winless, it appears that they have found different fortunes this season. Rashee Rice (acquired via free agency in Week 1) made a big impact, posting 18.60 points. Both teams could have scored more points as Paulinia Robots had one starter turn in zero points and Holambra Dutch also had one. Paulinia Robots (9-0, 1,146.60 points) remains in first place and Holambra Dutch (0-9, 748.38 points) stays locked in last place.

RJ Harvey probably deserved more touches for Holambra Dutch, as he put up a whopping 56 total yards on just seven touches.

Since Allen was the top point-getter for Paulinia Robots, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four weeks. With 30.20 points, Jaxon Smith-Njigba paced the squad in Week 6, while Jahmyr Gibbs (36.80 points) was tops in Week 7 and Rashee Rice (25.50 points) in Week 8.

Paulinia Robots gets Campinas Giants (8-1, 1,055.06) next week, while Holambra Dutch faces Niners BH (1-8, 842.36).

Paulinia Robots

Holambra Dutch

Sorocaba Wild Mules Beats Indaiatuba Riders, Makes It Five in a Row

Indaiatuba Riders had trouble scoring points this week and fell to Sorocaba Wild Mules 91.18 to 53.20. Sorocaba Wild Mules took a 16.60-point lead on Thursday and remained in front for the rest of the matchup. Indaiatuba Riders just cannot match up against Sorocaba Wild Mules, who extended their career unbeaten streak to four games in the series. Daniel Jones (acquired via free agency in Week 1) has been a key addition for Sorocaba Wild Mules, ranking seventh among quarterbacks over the last four weeks. On top of the loss, Indaiatuba Riders had two starters score zero points (Andy Dalton and Rhamondre Stevenson). Indaiatuba Riders (1-8, 820.88 points) drops to 14th place and Sorocaba Wild Mules (6-3, 1,018.32 points) remains in sixth place.

Chubb had plenty of opportunities for Indaiatuba Riders, but could only manage 34 total yards on 11 touches.

While Daniel Jones led Sorocaba Wild Mules last week with 23.18 points, Achane paved the way this week with 16.60.

Sorocaba Wild Mules plays Sorocaba Steelers (3-6, 860.40) next week, while Indaiatuba Riders gets Amparo Bikers (3-6, 1,067.60).

Sorocaba Wild Mules

Indaiatuba Riders

Amparo Bikers Wins Against BroncosLoucura, Grabs 11th Place

A primetime comeback on Sunday Night Football (37.82 points, 36% of their total score) wasn’t enough for BroncosLoucura, as Amparo Bikers got the 139.34 to 103.72 victory. The late-match efforts were somewhat unexpected, considering their original Sunday night projection was only 23.88 points. Amparo Bikers was led by Drake London this week (118 Rec Yds, 3 TD). London scored three touchdowns and provided 38.80 points to the cause. Matthew Stafford also helped the cause with 26.84 points on four passing touchdowns (281 Pas Yds, 4 TD). The 139.34 points represented the highest total in the league this week. Amparo Bikers (3-6, 1,067.60 points) climbs into 11th place, while BroncosLoucura (4-5, 993.02 points) drops to ninth place.

While Javonte Williams led Amparo Bikers in Week 7 (with 18.80 points) and the Buccaneers Defense last week (26.00 points), London has now been the team’s top point-getter twice in the past four matches.

Amparo Bikers gets Indaiatuba Riders (1-8, 820.88) next week, while BroncosLoucura faces Rio Claro Farmers (7-2, 1,017.42).

BroncosLoucura

Amparo Bikers

Indaiatuba Pats Waxes Sorocaba Steelers to Move into 2nd Place

Indaiatuba Pats picked up 34.30 points from Christian McCaffrey (106 Rsh Yds, 67 Rec Yds, 1 Rsh TD, 1 Rec TD) and 23.00 from Davante Adams (60 Rec Yds, 2 TD) to destroy Sorocaba Steelers 130.76 to 87.66. Sorocaba Steelers just doesn’t have what it takes to beat Indaiatuba Pats, who extended their career unbeaten streak to three games in the series. Lamar Jackson led Sorocaba Steelers with 25.56 points (204 Pas Yds, 4 TD) while CeeDee Lamb brought in 15.50 (85 Rec Yds). Indaiatuba Pats (8-1, 1,085.72 points) climbs into second place and Sorocaba Steelers (3-6, 860.40 points) drops to 12th place.

While Josh Jacobs led Indaiatuba Pats in Week 6 (with 32.00 points) and Christian McCaffrey in Week 7 (39.10 points), McCaffrey has now been the team’s high scorer in three of the last five matches.

Indaiatuba Pats gets London Knights (5-4, 908.04) next week, while Sorocaba Steelers faces Sorocaba Wild Mules (6-3, 1,018.32).

Indaiatuba Pats

Sorocaba Steelers

Rio Claro Farmers Beats Barao Butchers, Tacks On 4th Straight Win

Rio Claro Farmers picked up 27.24 points from Jaxson Dart (191 Pas Yds, 56 Rsh Yds, 2 Pas TD, 1 Rsh TD) and 20.50 from Michael Pittman (115 Rec Yds) to get the win over Barao Butchers 113.04 to 88.82. Barao Butchers just doesn’t have what it takes to beat Rio Claro Farmers, who extended their career unbeaten streak to four games in the series. Bo Nix led Barao Butchers with 18.52 points (173 Pas Yds, 36 Rsh Yds, 1 2PT, 2 TD/1 Int) while Derrick Henry brought in 13.10 (119 Rsh Yds). Adding insult to injury, Barao Butchers received no points from Jeremy McNichols. Rio Claro Farmers (7-2, 1,017.42 points) remains in fourth place and Barao Butchers (1-8, 788.04 points) stays in 15th place.

Kimani Vidal had plenty of chances for Rio Claro Farmers, but he logged just 30 total yards on 12 touches.

While Jalen Hurts led Rio Claro Farmers with 25.36 points last week, Dart paced the squad this week with 27.24.

In Week 10, Rio Claro Farmers takes on BroncosLoucura (4-5, 993.02), while Barao Butchers gets Limeira Jetsons (4-5, 955.08).

Barao Butchers

Rio Claro Farmers

London Knights Comes Back on Limeira Dead Rabbits to Move into 8th Place

London Knights got 19.20 points from Chase Brown (37 Rsh Yds, 75 Rec Yds) and 17.50 from Alec Pierce (115 Rec Yds), defeating Limeira Dead Rabbits 103.62 to 94.50. London Knights came into the Monday night game facing a 2.88-point deficit, but scored 12.00 for the comeback victory. This was a back-and-forth battle that saw the lead change hands three times, with the largest lead being 9.62 points after Sunday afternoon. This shocker was revenge for a loss to Limeira Dead Rabbits in their last meeting a season ago. If Limeira Dead Rabbits didn’t have both Rome Odunze and Travis Hunter put up zeroes, the outcome might have been different. London Knights (5-4, 908.04 points) climbs into eighth place and Limeira Dead Rabbits (6-3, 1,069.00 points) stays in fifth place.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt had plenty of chances for London Knights, but he logged just 41 total yards on 13 touches.

Since Brown was the high scorer for London Knights, it means that a different player has now led the team in each of the past six weeks. With 27.50 points, Omarion Hampton paced the squad in Week 4, while Emeka Egbuka (31.30 points) was team-leader in Week 5 and Tyler Warren (18.30 points) led the way in Week 6. A.J. Brown (28.10 points) was tops in Week 7 and Jordan Love (28.30 points) led last week. Also, with 19 touches this week for Chase Brown, it means that his touches have now increased in three consecutive games.

London Knights gets a challenge in Week 10 when they go up against Indaiatuba Pats (8-1, 1,085.72), who averages a solid 120.64 points per game. Limeira Dead Rabbits will square off against Indaiatuba Blues (6-3, 956.74).

Limeira Dead Rabbits

London Knights

Limeira Jetsons Gets Win Against Niners BH Who Drops 8th in a Row

With the combo of Puka Nacua and Marvin Harrison Jr. leading the charge, Limeira Jetsons got a victory over Niners BH 126.50 to 94.50. That tandem joined forces to score 45.40 points, significantly outperforming Ashton Jeanty and Parker Washington (36.90 combined points), the top two on Niners BH. Nacua (95 Rec Yds, 1 TD) delivered 22.80 points, while Jr. (96 Rec Yds, 1 TD) also tacked on 22.60 for the victors. Limeira Jetsons took a 15.00-point lead on Thursday and remained in front for the rest of the matchup. After dropping their last eight matchups, Niners BH should be looking toward next year. Niners BH (1-8, 842.36 points) steps into 13th place and Limeira Jetsons (4-5, 955.08 points) remains in 10th place.

To go along with the fantasy victory, Limeira Jetsons was keen enough to select winners in real life, as well. Each of their starters played on an NFL team that won in Week 9. Since Nacua was the leading point-getter for Limeira Jetsons, it means a different player has now topped the team in each of the past five weeks. With 31.10 points, Kyren Williams paced the squad in Week 5, while Tetairoa McMillan put up 17.90 points to lead the way in Week 6. Trevor Lawrence (17.64 points) was tops in Week 7 and Troy Franklin (26.90 points) led last week.

Limeira Jetsons meets Barao Butchers (1-8, 788.04) next week. Niners BH takes on Holambra Dutch (0-9, 748.38), who sits in last place.

Niners BH

Limeira Jetsons

Big Three Is More Than Enough, as Indaiatuba Blues Slaps Campinas Giants

With the triple threat of Caleb Williams, Tee Higgins, and the Pittsburgh Steelers DEF leading the way, Indaiatuba Blues overwhelmed Campinas Giants 132.80 to 77.24. Combining for 89.80 points, that threesome alone beat the total of Campinas Giants. Williams passed for three touchdowns, accounting for 38.70 points (280 Pas Yds, 53 Rsh Yds, 3 Pas TD, 1 Rec TD). Higgins delivered two touchdowns to contribute 33.10 points (121 Rec Yds, 2 TD), while the Steelers D helped out with 18.00 points (20 PA, 5 Sack, 3 Int, 3 Fum). Williams also recorded the third-highest point total in the league this week, with Higgins tallying his highest point total of the season. With 132.80 points, Indaiatuba Blues had their top total of the season. The margin could have been bigger as Indaiatuba Blues had a starter score zero points (Cam Skattebo). Campinas Giants (8-1, 1,055.06 points) drops to third place, while Indaiatuba Blues (6-3, 956.74 points) remains in seventh place.

Woody Marks had plenty of chances for Indaiatuba Blues, but he logged just 27 total yards on 10 touches.

Since Williams was the high scorer for Indaiatuba Blues, it means that a different player has now led the team in each of the last six weeks. With 22.60 points, Justin Jefferson paced the squad in Week 4, while Sam Darnold (27.64 points) was team-leader in Week 5 and Cam Skattebo (31.00 points) led the way in Week 6. Tee Higgins (21.60 points) was tops in Week 7 and Breece Hall (32.86 points) led in Week 8. Also, with 28 touches this week for James Cook, it means that his touches have now increased in three consecutive games.

Indaiatuba Blues has a tough one in Week 10 when they go up against Limeira Dead Rabbits (6-3, 1,069.00), who averages a stout 118.78 points per game. Campinas Giants takes on top-ranked Paulinia Robots (9-0, 1,146.60).

Campinas Giants

Indaiatuba Blues