[Week 02] Standings and Matchups Recap

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Limeira Guara Wolf won this week, even without starting a top-30 scoring RB.

London Knights used pass-catchers to their advantage by starting the league’s top-scoring WR (Ridley with 29.90 points) and the top-scoring TE (Higbee with 28.40) this week.

As one might expect, teams have won 68.8% of the time this season when they throw no interceptions in a week.

Limeira Dead Rabbits was favored to win by the biggest margin in the league this week (9.77 points) but ended up losing by 6.12 points.

First-round draft picks averaged 16.72 points this week. Second-round players averaged 15.32, which was actually less than the third-rounders (16.28).

The 142.32 points scored by Indaiatuba Blues represented the highest total in the league this week.

Projected winners went 5-2 overall this week.

Matchups Recap

Paulinia Robots Creeps Past Indaiatuba Riders

Paulinia Robots got 25.50 points from Terry McLaurin (125 Rec Yds, 1 TD) and 20.20 from Tyler Boyd (72 Rec Yds, 1 TD) to slip by Indaiatuba Riders 126.46 to 122.90. This win had a taste of revenge for Paulinia Robots following a tough postseason defeat last year to Indaiatuba Riders. Indaiatuba Riders was led by Julian Edelman with 25.90 points (179 Rec Yds) and Kareem Hunt, who scored 24.10 (86 Rsh Yds, 1 Rsh TD, 1 Rec TD). Paulinia Robots (1-1, 224.44 points) shifts into 11th place and Indaiatuba Riders (0-2, 233.42 points) goes to the cellar.

Henry had plenty of opportunities for Indaiatuba Riders, but could only manage 84 total yards on 25 touches.

Paulinia Robots takes on Amparo Bikers (1-1, 237.62) in Week 3, while Indaiatuba Riders goes up against Sorocaba Steelers (1-1, 204.80).

Amparo Bikers Gets Victory over Sorocaba Wild Mules

Patrick Mahomes passed for 302 yards (27.48 points) and Ezekiel Elliott added 22.20 points as Amparo Bikers beat Sorocaba Wild Mules 123.18 to 104.52. This win was revenge for a loss to Sorocaba Wild Mules in their last meeting a season ago. Sorocaba Wild Mules was led by Russell Wilson with 33.42 points (288 Pas Yds, 39 Rsh Yds, 5 TD/1 Int) and Keenan Allen, who scored 16.60 (96 Rec Yds). Sorocaba Wild Mules was without first-round draft pick Michael Thomas, who was inactive. Amparo Bikers (1-1, 237.62 points) moves into seventh place and Sorocaba Wild Mules (1-1, 204.50 points) goes to ninth place.

There was one significant starter on Amparo Bikers that missed out on some chances. Despite being targeted 13 times, A.J. Green could only manage three catches.

Amparo Bikers gets Paulinia Robots (1-1, 224.44) next week, while Sorocaba Wild Mules faces Rio Claro Farmers (1-1, 227.56).

Barao Butchers Obliterates Sorocaba Steelers, Establishes Early-Season Dominance

Barao Butchers got the second-highest player score this week from Dak Prescott with 39.80 points (450 Pas Yds, 1 Pas TD, 3 Rsh TD) to put a drubbing on Sorocaba Steelers 133.60 to 74.84. Barao Butchers took a 74.96-point lead on Sunday afternoon and maintained that advantage for the rest of the matchup. It was a beating of epic proportions, with the 58.76-point margin being the highest recorded in the league this season. Barao Butchers started two players with zero points while Sorocaba Steelers served up one goose egg, meaning both teams left points off the scoreboard. Barao Butchers (2-0, 273.54 points) shifts into first place and Sorocaba Steelers (1-1, 204.80 points) winds up in 12th place.

Each squad had a player that probably deserved to see more touches than he actually did. On the winning side, Raheem Mostert got just 10 touches but was able to log 107 total yards, while J.K. Dobbins put up 61 yards on only three touches for Sorocaba Steelers.

Next week, Barao Butchers squares off against London Knights (1-1, 255.98), while Sorocaba Steelers battles Indaiatuba Riders (0-2, 233.42).

Rio Claro Farmers Gets Victory Against Limeira Dead Rabbits

A last-ditch rally on Sunday Night Football (53.78 points, 50% of their total score) wasn’t enough for Limeira Dead Rabbits, despite the best efforts of Cam Newton (397 Pas Yds, 47 Rsh Yds, 1 Pas TD/1 Int, 2 Rsh TD) and DK Metcalf (92 Rec Yds, 1 TD), as Rio Claro Farmers earned the 114.60 to 108.48 victory. The late-match efforts were somewhat unexpected, considering their original Sunday night projection was only 32.59 points. Rio Claro Farmers was led by Aaron Jones (168 Rsh Yds, 68 Rec Yds, 2 Rsh TD, 1 Rec TD). The Green Bay RB scored three touchdowns and contributed 45.60 points to the final tally. Rio Claro Farmers (1-1, 227.56 points) shifts into eighth place, while Limeira Dead Rabbits (1-1, 255.38 points) winds up in sixth place.

Gurley had plenty of opportunities for Limeira Dead Rabbits, but could only manage 61 total yards on 21 touches.

In Week 3, Rio Claro Farmers gets Sorocaba Wild Mules (1-1, 204.50), while Limeira Dead Rabbits faces Limeira Guara Wolf (1-1, 235.06).

London Knights Beats Brotas Alligators

London Knights got the second-highest score of the week to beat Brotas Alligators 139.08 to 122.64. London Knights took a 13.70-point lead on Thursday and remained in front for the rest of the matchup. While each team met their expectations, London Knights put up 15.8% more than their projected 120.15 points to get the win. London Knights (1-1, 255.98 points) shifts into 10th place and Brotas Alligators (0-2, 235.50 points) goes to 13th place.

There was one starter on London Knights that missed out on opportunities. Even though Allen Robinson saw a total of nine targets, he reeled in just three catches.

London Knights squares off against Barao Butchers (2-0, 273.54) next week, while Brotas Alligators matches up with Indaiatuba Blues (2-0, 258.12).

Limeira Guara Wolf Beats Campinas Giants

A rally on Monday Night Football (52.88 points, 45% of their total score) wasn’t enough for Campinas Giants, as Limeira Guara Wolf earned the 122.98 to 117.38 victory. The late-match efforts were somewhat unexpected, considering their original Monday projection was only 37.85 points. Limeira Guara Wolf was led by Josh Allen (417 Pas Yds, 4 TD). The Buffalo QB passed for four touchdowns and added 34.48 points to the total. Limeira Guara Wolf (1-1, 235.06 points) shifts into fourth place, while Campinas Giants (1-1, 256.08 points) winds up in fifth place.

Jamaal Williams and Saquon Barkley ultimately deserved to get the ball more, as they logged an impressive 91 total yards between them on just 12 combined touches for Limeira Guara Wolf.

In Week 3, Limeira Guara Wolf gets Limeira Dead Rabbits (1-1, 255.38), while Campinas Giants matches up against Goncalves Miners (1-1, 269.36).

Indaiatuba Blues Picks Up Win Against Goncalves Miners

Indaiatuba Blues took down Goncalves Miners 142.32 to 120.76 and got the highest score of the week. Indaiatuba Blues took a 68.72-point lead on Sunday afternoon and held the lead throughout the matchup. While each team hit their projections, Indaiatuba Blues put up 17.4% more than their projected 121.27 points to get the win. Indaiatuba Blues (2-0, 258.12 points) moves into second place and Goncalves Miners (1-1, 269.36 points) goes to third place.

There were starters on both teams that let some chances slip through their hands. On Indaiatuba Blues, for example, Miles Sanders was targeted seven times but could reel in just three of them. For Goncalves Miners, Tyreek Hill and Adam Thielen combined to catch eight balls on 19 total targets.

Next week, Indaiatuba Blues takes on Brotas Alligators (0-2, 235.50), while Goncalves Miners battles Campinas Giants (1-1, 256.08).