Week 15 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

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Teams Performances

League Highlights

Indaiatuba Pats has now beaten their projected score nine weeks in a row.

Limeira Dead Rabbits, Holambra Dutch, and three others all got wins this week despite not starting a top-15 scoring QB.

Sorocaba Wild Mules is on an 11-game winning streak.

Paulinia Robots was projected to win by the widest margin this week (32.45 points). Not only did they lose to Limeira Jetsons, but they lost by a bigger margin (46.48 points) than they were projected to win by.

Campinas Giants has now increased their score each of the past three weeks.

No surprise here: teams have won 70.0% of the time this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (7-3 overall).

Sorocaba Steelers is on a three-game winning streak.

Unfortunately, Indaiatuba Riders fell short of their projected score for the third straight week.

Holambra Dutch has now fallen short of their projected score for three weeks in a row.

BroncosLoucura is on a three-game winning streak.

Teams have won a mere 32.0% of the time this season (16-34) when they fail to throw a Pass TD.

Teams in this league are 4-4 overall when facing an opponent they previously lost to.

Weekly Trophies

🏆 Top Player

player name pos team points fantasy
Kyle Pitts Kyle Pitts TE ATL 45.6 Sorocaba Wild Mules

💣 Top Bench

player name pos team points fantasy
Bo Nix Bo Nix QB DEN 29.08 Barao Butchers

🚀 Best Duo

player name pos team points total fantasy
Trevor Lawrence Trevor Lawrence QB JAX 44.3 72.2 Limeira Jetsons
Puka Nacua Puka Nacua WR LAR 27.9 72.2 Limeira Jetsons

Team Strengths and Weakness

Matchups Recap

Behind Three Big Performances, Limeira Jetsons Moves to Semifinals

Carried by the trio of Trevor Lawrence, Puka Nacua, and Kyren Williams, Limeira Jetsons tore apart Paulinia Robots 146.70 to 100.22. That threesome combined to score 94.00 points, substantially more than Josh Allen, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Rashee Rice (54.92 combined points), the top three on Paulinia Robots. Lawrence passed for five touchdowns, accounting for 44.30 points (330 Pas Yds, 51 Rsh Yds, 5 Pas TD, 1 Rsh TD). Meanwhile, Nacua put up 181 receiving yards (27.90 points) and Williams scored two touchdowns (21.80 points). Also, Lawrence recorded the fourth-highest point total in the league this season. With Limeira Jetsons receiving goose eggs from two of their starters, the outcome could have been worse.

Jahmyr Gibbs and Jaylen Warren had plenty of chances for Paulinia Robots, but they logged just 106 total yards on 32 combined touches between them.

For the victors, a few players have been hitting their strides at the right time, including the Jacksonville QB and Andy Borregales. Over the past month, that duo has bettered their season scoring averages by 54% and 38%, respectively. Conversely, Limeira Jetsons has a pair of players heading in the opposite direction. Marvin Harrison Jr. and the Detroit Lions DEF have both fallen significantly short of their year-to-date averages recently. Paulinia Robots had a player who was cooling off at the wrong time. Jaylen Waddle has fallen short of his yearly average by 30% over the past month.

On the heels of a sizzling second half, Limeira Jetsons snuck into the playoffs as the final seed. They advance to the semifinals where they face No. 5-seeded Limeira Dead Rabbits. These teams last met in Week 2, with Limeira Dead Rabbits winning, 152.58 to 90.58. Paulinia Robots wrapped up the regular season in first place with a record of 14-0. They also ranked first in the league with 134.13 points per game. Paulinia Robots was one-and-done this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup. They had the league’s best average scoring margin this season, outperforming opponents by 38.82 points per game.

Paulinia Robots

Limeira Jetsons

Sorocaba Wild Mules Steals One from Amparo Bikers, Tacks On 11th Consecutive Win

Sorocaba Wild Mules moves to 2-0 on the year versus Amparo Bikers with a 149.24 to 139.12 win. Their overall record goes to 12-3, while Amparo Bikers falls to 8-7. After their victory, Sorocaba Wild Mules has evened up the historical series against Amparo Bikers at 2-2. Amparo Bikers has been a tough matchup for Sorocaba Wild Mules, who now has an average margin of victory of 6.88 points in the season series, a lot smaller than their season average. Kyle Pitts scored three touchdowns and was the reason for the win, putting up 45.60 points. Following the exceptional performance, Pitts has leaped into the top five for tight ends, averaging 12.62 points per game. Each team left something on the table as Sorocaba Wild Mules had one starter turn in zero points and Amparo Bikers also had one.

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

For the winners, a pair of players have been hitting their strides at the right time: Devaughn Vele and Pitts. Over the past four games, that duo has outperformed their season scoring averages by 102% and 99%, respectively. Conversely, Sorocaba Wild Mules has a player trending in the wrong direction. Ladd McConkey has fallen well beneath his year-to-date average recently. Despite the loss, Amparo Bikers had a couple of players peaking for the postseason: the San Francisco 49ers DEF and Travis Etienne. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 6.50 and 19.60 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 43% and 34%. On the other hand, the losers had a player who was fading down the stretch. Oronde Gadsden II has dipped below his yearly average by 42% over the past month.

Fueled by a hot run to end the season, Sorocaba Wild Mules qualified for the playoffs as the No. 3 seed. They march on to the semifinals where they face No. 2-seeded Indaiatuba Pats. Indaiatuba Pats is the second-highest-scoring team this season, and is currently averaging 122.65 points per game. Amparo Bikers finished the regular season in sixth place with a record of 8-6. In terms of scoring average, they ranked slightly better (third with 116.40). Amparo Bikers was one-and-done this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

Sorocaba Wild Mules

Amparo Bikers

Sorocaba Steelers Gets Late Rally on Indaiatuba Riders, Streak Now at Three

Sorocaba Steelers remains undefeated on the year in two matchups against Indaiatuba Riders with a 99.80 to 92.60 victory. Their overall record goes to 6-9, while Indaiatuba Riders falls to 4-11. Sorocaba Steelers continues their dominance in the series, improving to 3-1 against Indaiatuba Riders. Indaiatuba Riders isn’t an easy win for Sorocaba Steelers, who now has an average margin of victory of 4.93 points in the season series, a lot smaller than their season average. Jauan Jennings scored two touchdowns and was the key difference this week, putting up 18.70 points. The last time these teams met, Lamar Jackson led the way with 27.02. With Daniel Carlson delivering zero points for Sorocaba Steelers, the margin could have been larger.

There was a player on both teams that had plenty of chances but left some points out on the field. On the Indaiatuba Riders, Kenneth Walker III got 10 touches but only tallied 19 total yards, while Quinshon Judkins was even less effective, managing just 21 yards on 15 touches for Sorocaba Steelers.

For the winning team, two players have been warming up at the right time: Devin Neal and Jennings. Over the past four games, that duo has bettered their season scoring averages by 134% and 34%, respectively. Conversely, Sorocaba Steelers has a player moving in the wrong direction. Jackson has substantially underperformed his year-to-date average recently. Indaiatuba Riders had a couple of players who were fading down the stretch: Bucky Irving and Kenneth Walker III. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 10.08 and 7.55 points, respectively, falling short of their season-long marks by 42% and 29%.

Sorocaba Steelers marches on to the consolation semifinals where they will face top-seeded BroncosLoucura. These teams most recently battled in Week 2, with Sorocaba Steelers winning, 107.20 to 86.50. Indaiatuba Riders wrapped up the regular season in 13th place with a record of 4-10. With a scoring average of 90.45, they also placed 14th in the league in that metric. Indaiatuba Riders was one-and-done this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

Sorocaba Steelers

Indaiatuba Riders

Limeira Dead Rabbits Picks Up Victory over Rio Claro Farmers to Advance to Semifinals

Limeira Dead Rabbits benefited from the third-highest score by a player this week from Amon-Ra St. Brown with 41.40 points (164 Rec Yds, 2 TD) to get the win over Rio Claro Farmers 126.30 to 112.70. Limeira Dead Rabbits finally captures a win over Rio Claro Farmers after losing the first three games of the series. Rio Claro Farmers was led by Bijan Robinson with 29.50 points (93 Rsh Yds, 82 Rec Yds, 1 TD) and Jalen Hurts, who scored 22.90 (175 Pas Yds, 39 Rsh Yds, 3 TD). The margin could have been bigger as Limeira Dead Rabbits had a starter score zero points (Rome Odunze).

Unfortunately for Rio Claro Farmers, the Patriots Defense wasn’t just the lone D to post a negative score; they represented the only fantasy starter throughout the whole league in the red. Kyle Monangai had several chances for Limeira Dead Rabbits, but he logged only 33 total yards on 11 touches.

For the winning side, two players have been hitting their strides at the right time: TreVeyon Henderson and the Buffalo Bills DEF. Over the past four fantasy matchups, that duo has surpassed their season scoring averages by 86% and 32%, respectively. Conversely, Limeira Dead Rabbits has a few players moving in the wrong direction. Rome Odunze and Jonathan Taylor have both fallen significantly short of their year-to-date averages recently.

Limeira Dead Rabbits marches on to the semifinals where they go up against No. 8-seeded Limeira Jetsons. These teams most recently battled in Week 2, with Limeira Dead Rabbits winning, 152.58 to 90.58. Rio Claro Farmers finished the regular season in fourth place with a record of 8-6. Their record was a bit misleading, as they ranked just eighth in the league in scoring average at 106.11 points per game. Rio Claro Farmers was one-and-done this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

Rio Claro Farmers

Limeira Dead Rabbits

London Knights Wins Comeback Nailbiter over Niners BH to Advance to Consolation Semifinals

London Knights took advantage of 26.40 points from Jameson Williams (134 Rec Yds, 1 TD) and 16.00 from Chase Brown (53 Rsh Yds, 37 Rec Yds) to sneak by Niners BH 95.24 to 93.10. London Knights came into the Monday night game facing a 1.86-point deficit, but scored 4.00 for the comeback victory. This matchup included three lead changes, with the largest lead being 10.40 points after Thursday. London Knights goes to 1-1 this season against Niners BH, avenging a Week 1 heartbreaking loss (107.22 to 103.02) the last time the teams met. George Kittle led Niners BH with 22.80 points (88 Rec Yds, 1 TD) while Drake Maye racked up 20.50 (155 Pas Yds, 43 Rsh Yds, 1 Int, 2 Rsh TD). With the Cardinals Defense delivering zero points for London Knights, the result might have been even worse.

Tyjae Spears probably deserved more touches for Niners BH, as he put up a whopping 36 total yards on just five touches.

For the winners, two players have been warming up at the right time: A.J. Brown and Williams. Over the past month, that duo has topped their season scoring averages by 49% and 41%, respectively. On the other hand, London Knights has a few players heading in the opposite direction. Omarion Hampton and Emeka Egbuka have both fallen significantly short of their year-to-date averages recently. Despite the playoff loss, Kittle was playing well during the stretch run for Niners BH. Over the last four games, he has averaged 18.00 points, exceeding his year-to-date number by 35%. Conversely, the losers had a player who was tailing off at the end of the year. Jordan Mason has fallen short of his yearly average by 32% over the past month.

London Knights marches on to the consolation semifinals where they will face No. 7-seeded Holambra Dutch. Niners BH finished the regular season in 14th place with a record of 3-11. In terms of scoring average, they ranked slightly better (13th with 92.36). Niners BH was one-and-done this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

London Knights

Niners BH

Powered by a Signature Performance from Tyrone Tracy Jr., Holambra Dutch Moves into Consolation Semifinals

The output of Tyrone Tracy Jr. made a decisive impact, as Holambra Dutch defeated Indaiatuba Blues 87.96 to 65.94. Jr. blew up for 24.70 points in a 22.02-point triumph for Holambra Dutch. He scored two touchdowns as part of his signature performance (70 Rsh Yds, 27 Rec Yds, 1 Rsh TD, 1 Rec TD). He also recorded his highest point total of the season. Holambra Dutch played one starter with zero points while Indaiatuba Blues also served up one goose egg, meaning both teams could have scored more points. Holambra Dutch exacted a bit of postseason revenge against Indaiatuba Blues with this victory. In the teams’ last playoff matchup, Holambra Dutch lost in 2023.

Indaiatuba Blues had one noteworthy starter that missed out on some chances. Even though Justin Jefferson saw a total of eight targets, he only reeled in two catches.

For the winning team, a few players have been hitting their strides at the right time, including Jr. and DJ Moore. Over the past four fantasy matchups, that duo has surpassed their season scoring averages by 89% and 38%, respectively. Conversely, Holambra Dutch has a couple of players moving in the wrong direction. Quentin Johnston and Jake Ferguson have both substantially underperformed their year-to-date averages recently.

Holambra Dutch marches on to the consolation semifinals where they face No. 3-seeded London Knights. Indaiatuba Blues concluded the regular season in 10th place with a record of 7-7. With a scoring average of 97.64, they also placed 12th in the league in that metric. Indaiatuba Blues was bounced early this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

Indaiatuba Blues

Holambra Dutch

Indaiatuba Pats Beats Campinas Giants, Headed to Semifinals

Indaiatuba Pats stays undefeated on the year in two matchups against Campinas Giants with a 123.92 to 113.50 victory. Their overall record goes to 13-2, while Campinas Giants falls to 8-7. Following their victory, Indaiatuba Pats has evened up the historical series against Campinas Giants at 2-2. Jared Goff passed for 338 yards and was the key difference this week, garnering 25.52 points. Goff has been an outstanding late-round pick for Indaiatuba Pats, putting up 18.09 points per game. If Campinas Giants didn’t have both Cade Otton and Chris Rodriguez Jr. put up zeroes, it could have gone the other way.

There was one player on Indaiatuba Pats that missed out on some chances. Despite being targeted nine times, Davante Adams could manage just four catches.

For the victors, Jakobi Meyers is getting hot at the right time. Over the past month, he has exceeded his season scoring average by 38%. Conversely, Indaiatuba Pats has a player trending in the wrong direction, as Josh Jacobs has substantially underperformed his year-to-date average recently. Campinas Giants had a few players who were fading down the stretch, including Otton and Joey Slye. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 4.67 and 5.50 points, respectively, falling short of their season-long marks by 37% and 32%.

Indaiatuba Pats steamrolled into the playoffs following a consistently strong regular season. They advance to the semifinals where they will face No. 3-seeded Sorocaba Wild Mules. Sorocaba Wild Mules is in the midst of an 11-game winning streak. Campinas Giants ended the regular season with a record of 8-6, good for seventh place. From a points per game perspective, they ranked slightly worse (ninth with 104.92). Campinas Giants was one-and-done this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

Indaiatuba Pats

Campinas Giants

BroncosLoucura Rocks Barao Butchers for 3rd Straight Win

BroncosLoucura dismantled Barao Butchers 156.24 to 101.26, making it two wins in as many head-to-head matchups. They go to 8-7, while Barao Butchers drops to 1-14. Trey McBride scored two touchdowns and led the way this week, grabbing 37.40 points for BroncosLoucura. The Arizona TE has lived up to his draft position for BroncosLoucura, putting up 19.44 points per game.

Rico Dowdle had plenty of chances for BroncosLoucura, but he logged just 54 total yards on 17 touches.

For the winners, Jason Myers is playing his best at the right time. Over the past four fantasy matchups, he has exceeded his season scoring average by 42%. Conversely, BroncosLoucura has a player trending in the wrong direction, as Jordan Addison has fallen well beneath his year-to-date average recently. Despite the loss, Barao Butchers had a couple of players peaking for the postseason: Blake Corum and Chris Godwin Jr. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 13.93 and 9.55 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 110% and 35%. On the other hand, the losers had a player who was fading down the stretch. Stefon Diggs has dipped below his yearly average by 26% over the past month.

BroncosLoucura marches on to the consolation semifinals where they face No. 4-seeded Sorocaba Steelers. These teams last met in Week 2, with Sorocaba Steelers winning, 107.20 to 86.50. Barao Butchers ended the regular season in 16th place with a record of 1-13. From a points per game perspective, they ranked slightly better (15th with 85.85). Barao Butchers was bounced early this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

BroncosLoucura

Barao Butchers