Week 16 | Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

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Teams Performances

League Highlights

Indaiatuba Pats continues defying the pundits, and has beaten their projected score 11 weeks in a row.

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

Indaiatuba Pats earned the win this week despite not starting a top-30 scoring WR.

Barao Butchers has now beaten their projected score three weeks in a row.

London Knights has now snuck past their opponents two straight close matchups.

Teams have won 51.4% of the time this season when they throw no picks in a week.

No surprise here: teams have won 72.7% of the time this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (8-3 overall).

Limeira Jetsons was tough to beat with the league’s top-scoring QB (Lawrence with 31.16 points) and the top-scoring WR (Nacua with 46.50) this week.

Sorocaba Steelers is on a four-game winning streak.

Limeira Jetsons is on a three-game winning streak.

Niners BH was favored by the widest margin in the league this week (36.00 points) and delivered with a 73.30-point victory.

Teams are now 7-6 overall when facing an opponent they previously lost to.

Weekly Trophies

🏆 Top Player

player name pos team points fantasy
Puka Nacua Puka Nacua WR LAR 46.5 Limeira Jetsons

💣 Top Bench

player name pos team points fantasy
Matthew Stafford Matthew Stafford QB LAR 30.88 Amparo Bikers

🚀 Best Duo

player name pos team points total fantasy
Puka Nacua Puka Nacua WR LAR 46.50 77.66 Limeira Jetsons
Trevor Lawrence Trevor Lawrence QB JAX 31.16 77.66 Limeira Jetsons

Team Strengths and Weakness

Matchups Recap

Paulinia Robots Gets Victory over Rio Claro Farmers, Undefeated in the Series

Paulinia Robots remains unbeaten on the year in two matchups against Rio Claro Farmers with a 127.00 to 110.60 win. Their overall record goes to 15-1, while Rio Claro Farmers falls to 8-8. This postseason win had to feel especially good for Paulinia Robots. When last they battled Rio Claro Farmers in the playoffs in 2024, they ended up on the wrong end of a title-game showdown. Jaylen Warren scored two touchdowns and was the reason for the win, picking up 29.10 points. Warren continues to be a marvelous late-round pickup for Paulinia Robots, averaging 13.99 points per game.

Next week, Paulinia Robots faces Campinas Giants. These teams most recently battled in Week 10, with Paulinia Robots winning, 148.74 to 90.02.

Paulinia Robots

Rio Claro Farmers

Indaiatuba Pats Gets Late Win over Sorocaba Wild Mules, Will Play for Championship

Indaiatuba Pats took advantage of 32.60 points from Christian McCaffrey (117 Rsh Yds, 29 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TD) and 26.46 from Jared Goff (364 Pas Yds, 3 TD) to beat Sorocaba Wild Mules 120.06 to 114.12. Indaiatuba Pats came into the Monday night game facing a 26.66-point deficit, but scored 32.60 for the comeback victory. Indaiatuba Pats was clutch in prime time with 32.60 points on Monday Night Football (27% of their final score). Indaiatuba Pats scored 15.2% more than projected in this matchup and has beaten expectations 11 weeks in a row. Indaiatuba Pats got the best of Sorocaba Wild Mules again in the playoffs. In the teams’ previous postseason tilt, Indaiatuba Pats reigned supreme in the quarterfinals in 2023. Sorocaba Wild Mules was led by George Pickens with 26.00 points (130 Rec Yds, 1 TD) and Kyle Pitts, who scored 18.70 (57 Rec Yds, 1 TD).

Josh Jacobs had plenty of chances for Indaiatuba Pats, but he logged just 48 total yards on 14 touches. A spot where Sorocaba Wild Mules made a blunder is QB. Philip Rivers could have started in place of Jaxson Dart, and that point difference would’ve ultimately changed the outcome.

For the winners, a couple of players have been getting hot in the playoffs: Goff and Cam Little. During the playoffs, that duo has topped their season scoring averages by 44% and 31%, respectively. Conversely, Indaiatuba Pats has a player trending in the wrong direction. Deebo Samuel Sr. has fallen well beneath his year-to-date average in the postseason by 46%. Despite the loss, Sorocaba Wild Mules also had two players performing their best in the playoffs: Pitts and Ka’imi Fairbairn. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 32.15 and 16.50 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 155% and 49%. On the other hand, the losers had a pair of players who struggled in the playoff spotlight: the Los Angeles Rams DEF and Dart.

Next week, the league championship will be decided when Indaiatuba Pats faces No. 8-seeded Limeira Jetsons. These teams last met in Week 3, with Indaiatuba Pats winning, 115.88 to 82.28. Sorocaba Wild Mules ended the regular season with a record of 11-3, good for third place. When considering points per game, they ranked slightly worse (fourth with 110.66). In their only other postseason game of the season, Sorocaba Wild Mules beat Amparo Bikers, 149.24 to 139.12.

Sorocaba Wild Mules

Indaiatuba Pats

Barao Butchers Wins Comeback Nailbiter over Indaiatuba Riders

Barao Butchers had an excellent primetime performance with 45.60 points on Sunday Night Football (40% of their total score) to slip by Indaiatuba Riders 114.28 to 112.84. The late heroics were somewhat unexpected, since they were originally projected to have 28.86 points on Sunday night. Barao Butchers was led by Derrick Henry (128 Rsh Yds, 2 TD). The Baltimore RB scored two touchdowns and provided 22.80 points in the tight matchup. The margin could have been larger as Barao Butchers had a starter score zero points (the Green Bay Packers DEF). Also, the 1.44-point win for Barao Butchers was the fifth-tightest in the league this year. Barao Butchers moves their historical playoff record against Indaiatuba Riders to 2-1. In the teams’ last postseason matchup in 2023, Barao Butchers wasn’t as fortunate.

For the winners, a few players have been heating up in the postseason, most notably Blake Corum and Dallas Goedert. During the playoffs, that duo has topped their season scoring averages by 85% and 48%, respectively. On the other hand, Barao Butchers has a player moving in the wrong direction. The Packers D has fallen well beneath their year-to-date average in the postseason by 91%. Despite the loss, Indaiatuba Riders had two players performing their best in the playoffs: Chris Olave and Kenneth Walker III. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 28.65 and 14.15 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 95% and 40%. Conversely, the losers had several players who struggled in the playoff spotlight, including Kareem Hunt and Bucky Irving.

Consolation play continues for Barao Butchers when they face Niners BH next week. These teams most recently clashed in Week 12, with Niners BH winning, 111.26 to 92.38.

Barao Butchers

Indaiatuba Riders

Campinas Giants Beats the Pants Off Amparo Bikers, Evens Series

Campinas Giants was clutch with 21.20 points on Sunday Night Football and 30.90 on Monday (a combined 41% of their total score) to dominate Amparo Bikers 128.00 to 86.10. The late heroics were a bit unexpected, since they were projected to have just 14.07 points on Sunday night and only 16.83 on Monday. Campinas Giants was led by Brock Purdy this week (295 Pas Yds, 5 TD/1 Int). Purdy passed for five touchdowns and contributed 30.90 points in the blowout. James Cook also helped out with 26.40 points by getting two touchdowns (117 Rsh Yds, 2 TD).

Etienne had plenty of opportunities for Amparo Bikers, but could only manage 66 total yards on 20 touches.

For the winners, a few players have been late-season stars, most notably Purdy and Cook. During the playoffs, that duo has surpassed their season scoring averages by 64% and 52%, respectively. Conversely, Campinas Giants has a pair of players trending the opposite way. Cade Otton and Jerry Jeudy have both fallen significantly short of their year-to-date averages during the postseason. Despite the loss, Amparo Bikers had two players performing their best in the playoffs: Travis Etienne and the San Francisco 49ers DEF. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 24.05 and 6.00 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 52% and 42%. On the other hand, the losers had several players who struggled in the playoff spotlight, including Drake London and Oronde Gadsden II.

Next week, Campinas Giants goes up against Paulinia Robots. Paulinia Robots is the league’s top-scoring team this year, averaging 131.56 points per game.

Amparo Bikers

Campinas Giants

Sorocaba Steelers Gets Victory over BroncosLoucura, Heads to Consolation Championship

Sorocaba Steelers beat BroncosLoucura 95.94 to 70.50 for their second win in as many head-to-head matchups. Their overall record goes to 7-9, while BroncosLoucura drops to 8-8. Harold Fannin Jr. scored two touchdowns and led the team this week, getting 19.50 points. Jr. has been a good post-draft pickup for Sorocaba Steelers, averaging 11.69 on the season.

Dowdle had plenty of opportunities for BroncosLoucura, but could only manage 43 total yards on 13 touches.

For the winners, several players have been playoff studs, most notably Jauan Jennings and Mike Evans. During the playoffs, that duo has surpassed their season scoring averages by 63% and 56%, respectively. On the other hand, Sorocaba Steelers has a pair of players moving in the wrong direction. Lamar Jackson and Quinshon Judkins have both substantially underperformed their year-to-date averages during the postseason. Despite the loss, BroncosLoucura had a couple of players performing their best in the playoffs: Courtland Sutton and Saquon Barkley. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 22.45 and 19.20 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 66% and 32%. Conversely, the losers had a few players who struggled in the playoff spotlight, including the Seattle Seahawks DEF and Jordan Addison.

Next week, the league consolation championship will be decided when Sorocaba Steelers matches up against No. 3-seeded London Knights. These teams most recently clashed in Week 5, with London Knights winning, 91.80 to 88.94. BroncosLoucura finished the regular season in ninth place with a record of 7-7. Better than their record indicated, they ranked fifth in the league in points per game with 111.70. In their only other postseason game of the season, BroncosLoucura trashed Barao Butchers, 156.24 to 101.26.

BroncosLoucura

Sorocaba Steelers

London Knights Pulls Off Comeback over Holambra Dutch, Moves on to Consolation Championship

London Knights got the third-highest player score of the week from Chase Brown with 32.90 points (66 Rsh Yds, 43 Rec Yds, 1 Rsh TD, 2 Rec TD) and erased a 2.58-point deficit on Monday night, edging Holambra Dutch 110.68 to 107.26. This matchup included three lead changes, with the largest lead being the final margin. It was the third close win of the season for London Knights. Holambra Dutch was led by RJ Harvey with 22.10 points (50 Rsh Yds, 71 Rec Yds, 1 TD) and DJ Moore, who scored 21.90 (97 Rec Yds, 1 TD). It could have gone the other way had Holambra Dutch not had a starter score zero points (Bhayshul Tuten).

Along with being the one defense to tally a negative score, the Dallas Cowboys DEF (on Holambra Dutch) represented the lone starter in the whole league in the red. Additionally, London Knights had a starter that let some chances slip through his hands. Even though Tyler Warren saw a total of nine targets, he reeled in just three catches.

For the winning side, a pair of players have been late-season stars : Brown and Jameson Williams. During the playoffs, that duo has exceeded their season scoring averages by 70% and 42%, respectively. On the other hand, London Knights has several players heading in the opposite direction. Tyler Warren and Jordan Love have both fallen significantly short of their year-to-date averages during the postseason. Despite the loss, Holambra Dutch also had a few players performing their best in the playoffs, most notably Moore and Tyrone Tracy Jr. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 22.40 and 17.25 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 117% and 78%. Conversely, the losers had a player who was sputtering under the brightest lights. Averaging 12.44 points on the season, Jake Ferguson mustered just 4.25 per game in the playoffs.

Next week, the league consolation championship will be decided when London Knights faces No. 4-seeded Sorocaba Steelers. These teams most recently battled in Week 5, with London Knights winning, 91.80 to 88.94. Holambra Dutch finished the regular season in 15th place with a record of 2-12. With a scoring average of 80.62, they also placed 16th in the league in that metric. In their only other postseason game of the season, Holambra Dutch defeated Indaiatuba Blues, 87.96 to 65.94.

London Knights

Holambra Dutch

Behind Three Big Performances, Limeira Jetsons Moves on to Championship

Spearheaded by the triple threat of Puka Nacua, Trevor Lawrence, and Kenneth Gainwell, Limeira Jetsons tore apart Limeira Dead Rabbits 169.36 to 90.60. Combining for 101.46 points, that threesome alone beat the total of Limeira Dead Rabbits. Nacua racked up 225 yards, accounting for 46.50 points (225 Rec Yds, 2 TD). Lawrence delivered three passing touchdowns to contribute 31.16 points (279 Pas Yds, 3 Pas TD, 1 Rsh TD), while Gainwell tacked on 23.80 points (50 Rsh Yds, 78 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Nacua also recorded the third-highest point total in the league this season, with Lawrence tallying the highest point total of the week at his position. Limeira Jetsons had the top score of the week, as well as the fifth-biggest margin of victory in the league this season. On top of the loss, Limeira Dead Rabbits had a starter score zero points (Rome Odunze).

Kyren Williams had plenty of chances for Limeira Jetsons, but he logged just 85 total yards on 26 touches.

With 26 touches this week for Kyren Williams, it means that his touches have now increased in three consecutive games.

For the victorious side, a few players have been postseason stars, including Lawrence and Gainwell. During the playoffs, that duo has outperformed their season scoring averages by 103% and 79%, respectively. Limeira Dead Rabbits had several players who were cooling off in the playoffs, most notably Odunze and Travis Kelce. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 0.00 and 7.80 points, respectively, falling short of their season-long marks by 100% and 39%.

Next week, the league championship will be decided when Limeira Jetsons faces No. 2-seeded Indaiatuba Pats. These teams last met in Week 3, with Indaiatuba Pats winning, 115.88 to 82.28. Limeira Dead Rabbits ended the regular season with a record of 8-6, good for fifth place. In terms of scoring average, they ranked slightly worse (seventh with 110.68). In their only other postseason game of the season, Limeira Dead Rabbits beat Rio Claro Farmers, 126.30 to 112.70. They delivered their fair share of epic beatdowns this year, as they tallied four blowout victories on the season.

Limeira Jetsons

Limeira Dead Rabbits

Niners BH Gives the Business to Indaiatuba Blues to Avenge Prior Loss

Niners BH recorded the second-highest point total in the league this week, shredding Indaiatuba Blues 139.90 to 66.60. Niners BH goes to 1-1 this season against Indaiatuba Blues, avenging a Week 2 heartbreaking loss (98.78 to 95.48) the last time the teams met. Niners BH, already one of the highest-scoring teams in the league this season, beat their 95.38 per game average by 47%. To make matters worse, Indaiatuba Blues had three starters put up zeroes.

For the victorious side, a few players have been postseason stars, most notably Parker Washington and George Kittle. During the playoffs, that duo has exceeded their season scoring averages by 110% and 65%, respectively. On the other hand, Niners BH has a player heading in the opposite direction. Jordan Mason has substantially underperformed his year-to-date average in the postseason by 70%. Indaiatuba Blues also had several players who were cooling off in the playoffs, including Matt Prater and Breece Hall. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 2.50 and 7.00 points, respectively, falling short of their season-long marks by 65% and 45%.

Consolation play continues for Niners BH when they face Barao Butchers next week. These teams most recently battled in Week 12, with Niners BH winning, 111.26 to 92.38.

Niners BH

Indaiatuba Blues