[Week 16] Matchups Recap and Teams Performances

Powered by a Signature Performance from Davante Adams, Limeira Dead Rabbits Gets Late Win over Paulinia Robots

The output from Davante Adams swung the outcome, as Limeira Dead Rabbits came back to defeat Paulinia Robots 142.06 to 119.32. The Green Bay WR heated up for 43.20 points to beat projections by 23.19, lifting Limeira Dead Rabbits to a 22.74-point triumph. He recorded three touchdowns as part of his signature performance (142 Rec Yds, 3 TD). He also recorded the second-highest point total in the league this week.

Pollard had plenty of opportunities for Paulinia Robots, but could only manage 20 total yards on 10 touches.

Limeira Dead Rabbits was on another level with their wideouts, as they started two of the league’s top-10 overall WRs this week (including Adams, who was second-best overall).

For the winning team, several players have been heating up in the postseason, most notably Michael Gallup and Jonathan Taylor. During the playoffs, that duo has surpassed their season scoring averages by 79% and 66%, respectively. On the other hand, Limeira Dead Rabbits has a pair of players trending in the wrong direction. The New Orleans Saints DEF and Cam Newton have both fallen significantly short of their year-to-date averages during the postseason. Paulinia Robots had a couple of players who were cooling off in the playoffs: Dalvin Cook and Justin Herbert. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 17.75 and 16.22 points, respectively, falling short of their season-long marks by 28% and 26%.

Sorocaba Wild Mules Picks Up Win Against Limeira Guara Wolf to Bring Series Record to 2-0

Sorocaba Wild Mules remains undefeated on the year in two matchups against Limeira Guara Wolf with a 125.10 to 97.50 victory. Their overall record goes to 10-5, while Limeira Guara Wolf falls to 9-6. Sorocaba Wild Mules exacted a bit of postseason revenge against Limeira Guara Wolf with this victory. In the teams’ last playoff matchup, Sorocaba Wild Mules lost in the consolation semifinals in 2019. Myles Gaskin scored two touchdowns and was the reason for the win, putting up 33.90 points for Sorocaba Wild Mules. The last time these teams met, Russell Wilson led the way with 20.90. The margin could have been larger as Sorocaba Wild Mules had a starter score zero points (Keenan Allen).

Despite the loss, Limeira Guara Wolf had a few players performing their best in the playoffs, most notably Ty Johnson and the Seattle Seahawks DEF. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 9.40 and 9.00 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 59% and 45%. Conversely, the losers had a couple of players who struggled in the playoff spotlight: Darrell Henderson and Tyler Lockett.

Sorocaba Steelers Picks Up Win Against Amparo Bikers, Has Their Number

Sorocaba Steelers defeated Amparo Bikers 113.94 to 92.62 for their second win in as many head-to-head matchups. Their overall record goes to 7-8, while Amparo Bikers drops to 6-9. Sorocaba Steelers continues their postseason dominance over Amparo Bikers, moving their playoff record to 3-0 against them. The team’s last such victory was of utmost importance, as it happened in the semifinals in 2017. Ben Roethlisberger passed for 341 yards and was the reason for the win, putting up 25.54 points for Sorocaba Steelers. Big Ben has had a surprisingly good year for Sorocaba Steelers, averaging 17.81 points per game.

There were players on both squads that failed to capitalize on opportunities. On Sorocaba Steelers, for example, Jerry Jeudy was targeted 15 times but could reel in just six of them. For Amparo Bikers, Austin Hooper and Robert Woods combined to catch 11 balls on 24 total targets.

Sorocaba Steelers has a player underperforming in the playoffs, as Josh Jacobs has fallen 45% below his season scoring average since the start of the postseason.

Campinas Giants Waxes Rio Claro Farmers, Nabs League Championship

Campinas Giants turned up the heat, with a 127.04 to 88.64 beating to stay unbeaten on the year in two matchups against Rio Claro Farmers. Their record improves to 10-6, while Rio Claro Farmers falls to 11-5. Campinas Giants got the best of Rio Claro Farmers again in the playoffs. In the teams’ previous postseason tilt, Campinas Giants reigned supreme in the semifinals in 2016. Alvin Kamara scored six touchdowns and was the reason for the win, putting up 56.20 points. After his phenomenal outing, Kamara is now the top-ranked fantasy player, averaging 25.19 points per game. To make matters worse, Rio Claro Farmers got goose eggs from both the Indianapolis Colts DEF and Corey Davis.

Kenyan Drake had plenty of chances for Campinas Giants, but he logged just 50 total yards on 20 touches.

For the winners, two players have been heating up in the postseason : Kamara and Antonio Brown. During the playoffs, that duo has exceeded their season scoring averages by 41% and 31%, respectively. Conversely, Campinas Giants has a player trending the opposite way. Drew Brees has fallen significantly short of his year-to-date average in the postseason by 49%. Rio Claro Farmers had a couple of players who were cooling off in the playoffs: Younghoe Koo and Davis. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 6.00 and 8.47 points, respectively, falling short of their season-long marks by 48% and 44%.

Campinas Giants wrapped up the regular season in fifth place with a record of 7-6. When considering points per game, they ranked slightly better (third with 113.24). They played in a pair of previous postseason games this year on their march to the title. In their last game, Campinas Giants clobbered Sorocaba Wild Mules, 142.66 to 82.94. The week before, they beat Limeira Dead Rabbits, 162.28 to 114.40. Rio Claro Farmers finished the regular season with a record of 9-4, good for third place. From a points per game perspective, they ranked slightly worse (fifth with 115.90). They played in a pair of previous postseason games this year. In their last game, Rio Claro Farmers defeated Limeira Guara Wolf, 141.72 to 132.26. The week before, they destroyed Paulinia Robots, 108.00 to 66.02. They delivered their fair share of drubbings this year, as they recorded four blowout victories on the season.

Behind a Sizzling Showing from JuJu Smith-Schuster, Indaiatuba Blues Wins Against London Knights

With the contribution from JuJu Smith-Schuster playing a key factor, Indaiatuba Blues picked up a win against London Knights 105.14 to 85.60. In the 19.54-point win for Indaiatuba Blues, the Pittsburgh WR blew up for 24.60 points. In addition to Smith-Schuster (96 Rec Yds, 1 TD), Miles Sanders (57 Rsh Yds, 27 Rec Yds, 1 TD) pitched in with 18.40 points. Indaiatuba Blues played one starter with zero points while London Knights served up two goose eggs, meaning each team left something on the table.

There was one starter on London Knights that missed out on opportunities. Despite being targeted seven times, T.Y. Hilton could manage just three catches.

Indaiatuba Blues has a few players cooling off at an inopportune time, including Duke Johnson and Breshad Perriman. Since the playoffs have begun, that duo has dropped 100% and 79% below their respective season-to-date scoring averages. Despite the loss, London Knights had two players performing their best in the playoffs: the Arizona Cardinals DEF and T.Y. Hilton. During the postseason, that combo has averaged 10.67 and 15.23 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 64% and 40%. On the other hand, the losers had a pair of players who struggled in the playoff spotlight: Carson Wentz and James Robinson.

Goncalves Miners Finishes Strong Against Brotas Alligators, Wins League Consolation Championship

Goncalves Miners moves to 2-0 versus Brotas Alligators with a 148.42 to 112.48 win. Their overall record goes to 9-6, while Brotas Alligators falls to 7-9. Stefon Diggs scored three touchdowns and was the key player this week, getting 41.50 points for Goncalves Miners. Diggs has turned out to be a solid fourth-round grab for Goncalves Miners and has played like a top-tier wide receiver.

On Goncalves Miners, the New England Patriots DEF wasn’t just the one D to post a negative score; they represented the lone fantasy starter throughout the entire league in the red.

For the victorious side, several players have been late-season stars, most notably J.D. McKissic and Diggs. During the playoffs, that duo has bettered their season scoring averages by 114% and 73%, respectively. On the other hand, Goncalves Miners has a player moving in the wrong direction. Tyreek Hill has fallen significantly short of his year-to-date average in the postseason by 39%. Robbie Gould was cold in the playoffs for Brotas Alligators. After registering 6.79 points per game on the season, he recorded 4.00 per game in the postseason.

Goncalves Miners ended the regular season in seventh place with a record of 7-6. Better than their record indicated, they ranked first in the league in points per game with 127.59. In their only other postseason game on their march to the consolation title, Goncalves Miners destroyed London Knights, 173.32 to 117.30. They had the league’s best average scoring margin this season, outpacing opponents by 16.41 points per game. Brotas Alligators concluded the regular season in 12th place with a record of 5-8. They also ranked 12th in the league with 103.84 points per game. They played in a pair of previous postseason games this year. In their last game, Brotas Alligators clobbered Indaiatuba Blues, 140.04 to 76.32. The week before, they beat Sorocaba Steelers, 100.36 to 87.06.