[Week 09] Matchups Recap
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League Highlights
Indaiatuba Blues earned the win this week despite not starting a top-15 scoring QB.
Indaiatuba Blues has now beaten their weekly score projection in each matchup this season.
Amparo Bikers has now blown out their opponents two weeks in a row.
No surprise here: teams have won 62.5% of the time this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (5-3 overall).
Limeira Guara Wolf is on a five-game winning streak.
Rio Claro Farmers is on a three-game winning streak.
Unfortunately, Indaiatuba Riders fell short of their projected score for the third straight week.
Goncalves Miners has now fallen short of their projected score for three weeks in a row.
Teams have won a mere 35.3% of the time this season (6-11) when they fail to throw a Pass TD.
The 144.54 points scored by Paulinia Robots were the most this week and the 10th-highest overall in the league this season.
The average projected score was 109.78 points this week.
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Behind a Sizzling Showing from Dalvin Cook, Paulinia Robots Beats Goncalves Miners
With the production from Dalvin Cook playing an integral role, Paulinia Robots defeated Goncalves Miners 144.54 to 117.60. Cook heated up for 39.20 points in a 26.94-point win for Paulinia Robots. He rushed for 206 yards as part of his huge game (206 Rsh Yds, 46 Rec Yds, 2 TD). He also recorded the highest point total in the league this week. With 144.54 points, Paulinia Robots had the highest total in the league this week. Paulinia Robots (5-4, 1,133.36 points) climbs into fifth place, while Goncalves Miners (3-6, 1,060.34 points) steps into 12th place.
James Conner had plenty of chances for Paulinia Robots, but he logged just 22 total yards on 11 touches. One spot where Goncalves Miners made a blunder is wide receiver. Tyreek Hill could have started in place of Adam Thielen, and that point difference would have changed the outcome.
Cook has now led Paulinia Robots in scoring in consecutive weeks.
In Week 10, Paulinia Robots plays Campinas Giants (6-3, 1,054.12), while Goncalves Miners gets Brotas Alligators (3-6, 974.64).
Sorocaba Steelers Beats Sorocaba Wild Mules
Jerry Jeudy racked up 25.50 points and Ben Roethlisberger added another 25.04 points with 306 passing yards as Sorocaba Steelers beat Sorocaba Wild Mules 123.14 to 107.50. Sorocaba Steelers beat expectations and put up 17.6% more points than projected (104.69). Sorocaba Wild Mules got just 85.8% of a projected 125.26 points. Sorocaba Wild Mules was led by Keenan Allen with 25.30 points (103 Rec Yds, 1 TD) and Russell Wilson, who scored 22.10 (390 Pas Yds, 2 Pas TD/2 Int, 1 Rsh TD). Sorocaba Wild Mules (6-3, 1,002.02 points) steps into first place and Sorocaba Steelers (4-5, 988.74 points) remains in 10th place.
While Julio Jones led Sorocaba Steelers with 20.70 points in Week 8, Jeudy paced the squad this week with 25.50.
In Week 10, Sorocaba Steelers takes on Amparo Bikers (4-5, 1,032.88), while Sorocaba Wild Mules gets London Knights (4-5, 1,002.64).
Amparo Bikers Slaps Indaiatuba Riders, Rises to 8th Place
Amparo Bikers picked up 30.88 points from Patrick Mahomes (372 Pas Yds, 4 TD), demolishing Indaiatuba Riders 106.48 to 70.84. This beatdown was revenge for a loss to Indaiatuba Riders in their last meeting a season ago. Chase Claypool (acquired via free agency in Week 6) made a big impact, posting 15.30 points. Amparo Bikers (4-5, 1,032.88 points) climbs into eighth place and Indaiatuba Riders (2-7, 962.88 points) is still looking up at everyone from last place.
Devin Singletary ultimately deserved more touches for Amparo Bikers, as he put up a whopping 34 total yards on just five touches.
Mahomes has now led Amparo Bikers in scoring in back-to-back weeks, and for three of the last five.
Amparo Bikers gets Sorocaba Steelers (4-5, 988.74) in Week 10, while Indaiatuba Riders matches up with Rio Claro Farmers (6-3, 1,011.98).
Rio Claro Farmers Comes from Behind to Edge Barao Butchers, Makes It Three in a Row
Rio Claro Farmers got 28.90 points from Aaron Rodgers (305 Pas Yds, 4 TD) to slip by Barao Butchers 101.20 to 99.26. Rio Claro Farmers came into the Sunday night game facing a 6.10-point deficit, but scored 23.90 for the comeback victory. This matchup included three lead changes, with the largest lead being 35.80 points after Thursday. Barao Butchers has had some misfortune lately, losing their last three matchups. On the other hand, Rio Claro Farmers is headed down a better path after winning their third straight. The margin could have been bigger as Rio Claro Farmers had a starter score zero points (Corey Davis). Barao Butchers (4-5, 1,030.06 points) drops to 11th place and Rio Claro Farmers (6-3, 1,011.98 points) remains in fourth place.
While Corey Davis led Rio Claro Farmers matches (with 26.80 points), Rodgers has now been the team’s leading scorer in two of the last three weeks.
Next week, Rio Claro Farmers will face the last-place team in the league, Indaiatuba Riders (2-7, 962.88). Barao Butchers takes on Limeira Guara Wolf (6-3, 1,014.94).
Powered by a Signature Performance from Davante Adams, Limeira Dead Rabbits Gets Victory over London Knights
With the production from Davante Adams playing a key factor, Limeira Dead Rabbits picked up a win against London Knights 117.46 to 85.62. Adams blew up for 33.30 points in a 31.84-point triumph for Limeira Dead Rabbits. He racked up 173 yards as part of his big outing (173 Rec Yds, 1 TD). Limeira Dead Rabbits (5-4, 1,022.48 points) climbs into sixth place, while London Knights (4-5, 1,002.64 points) drops to ninth place.
Todd Gurley had plenty of chances for Limeira Dead Rabbits, but he logged just 55 total yards on 21 touches.
While DK Metcalf led Limeira Dead Rabbits matches (with 40.10 points), Adams has now been the team’s leading scorer in two of the last three weeks.
Limeira Dead Rabbits matches up against Indaiatuba Blues (5-4, 1,012.42) next week. London Knights will take on first-place Sorocaba Wild Mules (6-3, 1,002.02).
Led by a Big Game from Josh Allen, Limeira Guara Wolf Picks Up Win Against Brotas Alligators
The contribution of Josh Allen played a key factor, as Limeira Guara Wolf got a victory over Brotas Alligators 136.60 to 105.42. The Buffalo QB went off for 36.00 points in a 31.18-point victory for Limeira Guara Wolf. He passed for 415 yards as part of his showcase performance (415 Pas Yds, 3 Pas TD, 1 Rsh TD). He also recorded his highest point total of the season. On top of the loss, Brotas Alligators had a starter score zero points (the San Francisco 49ers DEF). Limeira Guara Wolf (6-3, 1,014.94 points) climbs into second place, while Brotas Alligators (3-6, 974.64 points) drops to 13th place.
Kerryon Johnson really deserved more touches for Limeira Guara Wolf, as he put up a whopping 65 total yards on just seven touches.
While Travis Kelce led Limeira Guara Wolf in Week 8 with 24.90 points, Allen paved the way this week with 36.00.
In Week 10, Limeira Guara Wolf will meet Barao Butchers (4-5, 1,030.06). Brotas Alligators takes on Goncalves Miners (3-6, 1,060.34), who is averaging an impressive 117.82 points per game.
Indaiatuba Blues Tops Campinas Giants, Expels Them from 1st Place
A primetime comeback on Sunday Night Football (42.78 points, 49% of their total score) wasn’t enough for Campinas Giants, as Indaiatuba Blues earned the 102.52 to 87.18 victory. The late efforts were ultimately a little underwhelming, as their original Sunday night projection was 56.98 points. Indaiatuba Blues was led by JuJu Smith-Schuster, who contributed 21.30 points to the effort (93 Rec Yds, 1 TD). The outcome could have been worse as Indaiatuba Blues had a starter score zero points (Justin Jackson). Indaiatuba Blues (5-4, 1,012.42 points) climbs into seventh place, while Campinas Giants (6-3, 1,054.12 points) drops to third place.
The high scorer for Indaiatuba Blues has flip-flopped the last few weeks. Ryan Tannehill led the team with 28.64 points in Week 6 and 17.32 points matches, while Smith-Schuster led the way in Week 7 (with 17.50 points) and then again this week.
In Week 10, Indaiatuba Blues faces Limeira Dead Rabbits (5-4, 1,022.48). Campinas Giants takes on Paulinia Robots (5-4, 1,133.36), who has averaged a league-leading 125.93 points this season.
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