Match-up Build-up Week 8

1. La Flama Blanca @ Tavon and Only

The top two teams in the East Division battle for 1st place in what is guaranteed to be a meaningful game for the MFFL season. La Flama could not achieve victory last week against a team that blew up against them. Flama has now scored under 117 points in three of four games, leading to the loss of their East division top ranking. The story remained the same for them last week with their roster performing consistent across the board, without a star performance. Week to week they have relied on full team efforts to obtain wins and that is hard to maintain throughout the course of a season. They will hope for a bigger performance in week 8 when matched up against a team coming off big performance in 3 of their last 4 games. The next three weeks are vital for them against tough competition, but fortunately their final four games are against the current bottom four.

Tavon has won three of four, scoring over 140 in all three victories. Their roster has finally started to perform and it could not have come at a better time with this match-up on the horizon. They need a victory in week 8 to keep their lead in the East. Looking at Tavon's schedule the rest of the way it is not favorable, so they need to keep up the momentum. Differing from Flama, Tavon has survived by getting massive performances out of at least one player seemingly every week. They rely on these blowups as their roster is pretty unpredictable week to week. 

It is a matchup of opposing styles in week 8's top game. Will Flama's cool consistency be enough to obtain victory, or will Tavon's explosive unpredictabily grab another win. Do not miss this clash of idealogies in week 8. 

2. El Pollo Loco @ Unstopa-Bo

Another chance at history is the back drop for the 2nd best match-up of the week. Loco has alternated wins and losses since week 2 of the MFFL season. Last week was a hugely important victory for their franchise over a team that historically crushes their heart. Loco has only scored over 117 twice all season, but their record at the half way point is still impressive considering the injuries they have endured. Let's put it into perspective by listing some of the notable players that have been hurt on their roster: K. Allen, D. Bryant, D. Moncrief, E. Lacy, T. Riddick, W. Snead. They are starting to get healthier and the insertion of J. Ajayi may just save their season. This team will compete down the stretch. They will be without Ajayi for their massive game against UB this week. 

UB did it. They tied the record for best start in an MFFL season with a (7-0) record. They stomped TPD and now look to tie TPD's all time record for longest win streak of 8 games. There is nothing to say other than it has been a magical season for UB. Yes they have benefited from one of the easiest schedules ever to start a season, but this team continues to put up big points. The only thing UB has to worry about at this point is history repeating itself. Similar teams in the past have slowed down significantly over the 2nd half, and struggled to find the magic from early on, but UB might be the outlier. They've simply been plum awesome. 

Loco hopes to flip the script and become the hot team without injuries in the 2nd half of the season, but entering week 8 UB is on the heels of history, and no team has been able to stop them. Maybe Loco will score more than 104 points, UB's average points against for the season. Wow. 

3. The Perpetual Dynasty @ Advantageous Morgans

After scoring 200 points in week 6 TPD crashed hard with an 82 point effort in week 7. It was an awful performance by their roster but TPD did all they could. They correctly benched stars Beckham and McCoy as they scored a combined 10 points. Who else would have benched Beckham after he scored 41 the previous week? Unfortunately it did not matter considering TPD's putrid performance. The team has been sporadic, the schedule has been deadly, and the story-lines have remained the same. No team wants to play TPD yet every team loves scoring points against TPD. They will hope for better results in week 8.  Their schedule down the stretch is littered with games against the East, and chances to obtain key victories.

Every team will be watching this game to see if the Morgans will finally score points. A big performance for them in week 8 would further support the belief that TPD is cursed in fantasy, but the Morgans are due for a big week at some point. Money is on it happening now. 

4. The North Remembers @ ShowMeYourTDs

TNR won back to back games for the first time this season and have now won three of four. Their roster showed its full potential even without the services of Charles. The play of T.Y. Hilton this year has been the catalyst for consistent success. Most of their wins this season have come against the West division, so this interleague game may present some problems. Their schedule is soft in the 2nd half as four of their seven games are against the current bottom 4.

TDs is not out of this. Their roster continues to play well and they will fight the whole way. The road is steep but TDs is going down swinging, in the hopes of somehow hitting the league with a haymaker. 

5. Pryor to the Snap @ The Real McCoy

Pryor has lost 5 straight. It can largely be contributed to their ridiculous schedule but they are also struggling to score points consistently. This team still has talent though, and wins are expected to come down the stretch. 

McCoy has lost 2 straight, struggling to score in both. They lost last week in heart breaking fashion after their two starting WRs and their DEF combined for 2 points. Their roster has regressed from their early season form but they remain right in the thick of things. They need to win in week 8 to rebuild their confidence.

  

Match-up Build-up Week 7

1. Unstopa-Bo @ The Perpetual Dynasty

The two highest scoring teams in the league do battle in Week 7's top match-up, and history is on the line. Unstopa-bo is (6-0) and one win away from tying the best record to start a season. Their amazing start is due in large part to their ability to consistently score points, but they have also benefited from having the league's easiest schedule. They won last week while scoring the 3rd fewest points of the week. This week they must replace two of the most dependable players in fantasy due to bye, but J, Graham and T. West are more than capable of filling the void. All told, UB is off to an incredible start and conceivably only a few wins away from sealing a spot in  the 2016 playoffs. What more needs to be said, but UB's roster will be challenged in the weeks to come and it begins in week 7. 

TPD scored 201 points a week ago, the 2nd highest point total ever. It was an unbelievable performance and one that left many managers shaking their heads in disbelief. The amazing victory will be remembered, but TPD must move on quickly because the challenge this week is potent. They started slow for a 5th year in a row, but they are hoping their team has turned a corner like so many TPD teams of old at this stage of the year. A win here would further support that notion and help TPD continue their climb up the East division ladder.

It is crazy to think UB would come into a match-up like this as the underdog, but based on their bye weeks and TPD's recent success many would define them as such. This is a clash of Titans and one of the most influential week 7 games of all time based on what is at stake. At stake for UB is a chance at history, while for TPD there is an opportunity to erase the themes of last year and remind teams what this franchise is capable of doing during each MFFL season. Take notice of this mega match-up, there are few of its kind historically.  

2. The North Remembers @ Pryor to the Snap

Two teams fighting for West Division hierarchy will hit the field on Sunday in the #2 match-up of the week. TNR has alternated wins and losses this season. It is in stark contrast to how their schedule typical looks, with many winning and losing streaks riddled through out. It is probably a welcomed change for the franchise, though they would not doubt like to string a few wins together in the upcoming weeks. They have started scoring more points and their roster is back to full strength. The goals remain high for this franchise.

Pryor has lost 4 straight after starting (2-0). Their roster has been hit by some injuries and this week they will be without C. Newton due to bye. The unpredictable play of J. Jones week to week has been a huge hindrance in their ability to rely on their stars. They come into week 7 in dire need of a win. 

TNR looks to have the edge on paper but expect a close game regardless. This is a huge game for both teams and the West Division. 

3. The Real McCoy @ El Pollo Loco

McCoy acquired their 2nd lost of the season in a game in which they wanted to exact revenge over the Tavon franchise. They will have another opportunity late in the year. Their roster was seemingly due to regress after 3 big performances in a row, in which many of their players were consistently scoring touchdowns. Their team remains strong and not much will change entering week 7. One of the best teams in the league will look to bounce back against a squad they have had great success against in the past.

Loco was out matched last week against a team that scored over 200 points. While the loss hurts, they know West division victories are the key to getting them out of their early season hole.  They have an opportunity against McCoy this week to grab a divisional win. Their roster simply needs to get healthy. Don't be surprised when this team starts winning games late in the season, like they do almost every year, but this week is key in keeping their goals intact for the 2016 season.

It is a bigger game for Loco than it is for McCoy, but both managers are eager to leave last week's losses behind them. 

4. ShowMeYourTDs @ La Flama Blanca

TDs lost last week to bring their record to (1-5). Its been a tough start to the season for TDs. They have played great in 3 of their games while struggled to score 100 in their other 3. It will be difficult to come back from such a bad start but TDs may have the roster to do it. They have to be more consistent if they want to rally and gets wins down the stretch. 

LFB won last week, but it was largely due to the poor performance of their opponent. Only one team has scored more than 112 points against LFB this year, leading to the league's 2nd easiest schedule, but LFB can strike at any moment. Their roster may not have star power but they do have explosion ability. They are thrilled to be sitting atop the East Division. They need this win come Sunday, as their roster has slowed a bit after a hot start. 

5. Tavon and Only @ Advantageous Morgans

Tavon has been completely unpredictable this season, scoring huge points some weeks while also having some of the worst scoring outputs. Which team will show up on Sunday?

The Morgans may be due for an explosion at some point, they have scored under 100 points four of six games this year, while never scoring more than 112.  

Match-Up Build-Up Week 6

1. Unstopa-Bo @ ShowMeYourTDs

Worst vs first is more than what it appears for Rivalry Week #1 of the 2016 MFFL Season. Unstopa-Bo has been unstoppable this season. They have 318 points in their last two games and have yet to score below 120, leading to an unbeaten record. This hot start seems like it was an inevitability as nobody is scoring against Unstopa-bo and they probably would be unbeaten even without their dominant scoring ways. Led by a trio of high scoring RBs, Unstopa-Bo takes no prisoners. They have left no doubt that they are the team to beat right now in the MFFL. They are the hunted. Next up to challenge Unstopa-Bo is their rival, currently residing in last place, TDs. 

TDs finally got their first win of the season last week. It was long overdue and now they have a chance to jump right back into the thick of things with a win against their rival. TDs gets up for this game every year, and you can bet words will be shared around the office water cooler between these teams this week. I am being serious, they legitimately work at the same building on the same floor. TDs needs this win to continue their climb up the MFFL ladder. 

How can a match-up between worst vs 1st be the main attraction? Simple...both teams score points and Unstopa-Bo called out TDs this off-season, stating they were going to tie the all time record between these two teams. It is all systems go for both as bye weeks and injuries are not a problem for either team. They set the stage for Rivalry Week #1 in what is guaranteed to be a great game. Any Questions... 

2. El Pollo Loco @ The Perpetual Dynasty

Two teams trying to get to .500 will put it all on the line in rivalry week. Loco achieved the biggest blow-out of last week in what was a must win for the franchise. They have won 2 of 3 and are hoping their roster continues to take shape. Cooper left no doubt last week for why Loco acquired him and with the potential return of Bryant to their starting lineup the future is looking brighter for this franchise. They blow teams out when they don't need to and they struggle when teams have poor weeks against them. Its a frustrating circumstance, but one they will try to debunk again TPD in week 6. 

TPD obtained a massive victory last week after losing their 3 previous contests. Their roster finally came to play and TPD made the right gameday managing decisions to come away with a close victory. Last week TPD flew off the handle and went on a trading and free agent bonanza, but it paid off as the additions of Rivers and Marshall were the key to their victory. Rivalry Week presents another opportunity to try for a victory in the ever competitive MFFL that loves scoring points again TPD.

The future is uncertain, but it at least looks brighter for both of these teams following last week. Each team needs a win against their rival in week 6. Don't miss out.

3. La Flama Blanca @ Pryor to the Snap

This is one of the closest rivalries the MFFL has to offer. Flama came to play in last week's top match-up, but it was not enough to achieve victory. They have alternated each week between having a good game and a bad game. It seems to be the nature of their roster as they have many good players, but lack the go to star. Gurley was suppose to be that player but so far he has disappointed. Still, nothing will change for this franchise, they will be fighting in the East all year with a good team.

Pryor has fallen on hard times. After a hot start they have now lost 3 straight and are struggling to score points. Teams have destroyed Pryor in recent weeks, averaging 155 ppg against them over their last 3 games. Injuries have killed this team so far this year, but if they can hold steady until some guys get healthy they might recapture their early season form. 

4. The Real McCoy @ Tavon and Only

This rivalry soared to new heights entering this season after Tavon beat McCoy in the 2015 playoffs. McCoy is looking for revenge and they have to be feeling good with how their team is performing. The wait for LeVeon was well worth it. Even with Bo's hot start McCoy is one of the teams to beat so far in 2016, they are one of the hunted. 

Tavon had a horrible week 5 but they have to move past it quickly in order to prepare for their rival. They have been hindered early on by the slow starts from Lamar and Brandin, two players they expected more from. An explosion from those two could be coming though, and Tavon hopes it will be this week. 

The match-ups favor McCoy in this one. Tavon will have to step up as the clear underdog. 

5. The North Remembers @ Advantageous Morgans

TNR played well last week but they came away with a close loss. Brady and Gronk were as advertised and their attention now turns to a game in which they must win. Charles comes back after a bye and their lineup might finally be at their full potential. 

The Morgans simply have not scored so far this season, but a match-up against their rival could spark a flame for their roster. They are fortunate to have a win and a tie this season, and a win here would keep them alive in a parody rich MFFL.

Match-Up Build-Up Week 5

1. The Real McCoy @ La Flama Blanca

A sizable interleague game sets the table for a big week of MFFL action. McCoy was impressive for a 2nd consecutive week obtaining a key victory over TPD. The addition of L. Bell to their starting lineup went exactly as planned and they seem to have moved way past their early season scoring troubles. They are very balanced top to bottom like many McCoy teams of the past, and not unlike their past teams it is typically all or nothing week to week. They can have huge performances all across the board but they are also prone to down weeks from key contributors. This team looks poised to compete yet again as they attempt to add 2016 success to a list already full of MFFL achievements.

LFB has to be happy with how this season has started. They went after many of the same players that hurt them a year ago and it is paying off. They escaped with a win last week after only scoring 111 points, but they were without 3 starters due to bye weeks. Consistently the winner of Yahoo's worst draft award, LFB is proving doubters wrong yet again. They have been propelled this season by a full team effort seemingly every week. RB remains a concern for this squad, and their WRs lack star name value, but LFB does not care. They put faith in guys when no one else does and success has typically followed. 

Whoever wins this match-up might be surprised to see their record stand at (4-1), but there is no doubt both teams will take it. These teams know how to win games in this league and do not miss this mega match-up come Sunday. 

2. Pryor to the Snap @ ShowMeYourTDs

The two unluckiest managers from a week ago will try to turn the tables in a big week 5 game. Pryor had a historical performance from J. Jones in week 4 but it was not enough to combat the massive performance from Tavon. Pryor has played well all season and last week was no different. A minor concern may be the health of Cam Newton but Pryor will compete regardless. Budding young stars M. Jones and T. Pryor will look to continue their success for Pryor as they try to get back on track after an unfortunate week 4. 

The start to the season for TDs is unbelievable. They are scoring points at will and cannot win a single game. Every team has come to play against them and TDs is left with nothing to do but hope for better fortune. Their squad is one of the best in the league but it is going to be hard coming back from 3 divisional losses to start the year. They need to go on a huge winning streak but that might be possible considering their roster. Look for TDs to get wins moving forward as they have nothing to lose and a team ready to strike. Teams around the league feel bad for this team, but not enough to stop beating them if they can. 

TDs needs this win. Will Pryor be the 5th straight team to break TDs heart? Don't miss this one. 

3. The Perpetual Dynasty @ The North Remembers

All eyes of the MFFL tune in for this match-up every year, but both teams are struggling to start 2016. TPD has not been able to score since week 1 and the league is not cutting them any slack averaging 143 ppg against them. Last week TPD knew they were in for a tough game as their roster had arguably the worst match-ups one could fathom. Their start to the season is unacceptable and they have made moves once again to try and shake things up. We expect TPD to start scoring more points but it won't matter if the league continues beat them to a pulp every week. 

TNR won a huge game last week but they are also struggling to score points this year. TNR has to be feeling good however, considering that after the draft a (2-2) record entering week 5 was somewhat of a goal for this team and they have obtained it. They now welcome back T. Brady, R. Gronk, and J. Charles to their starting lineup. It is an unbelievable star power addition and it comes at the most opportune time. TNR could send a message to the entire league with an impressive win on Sunday. 

Both teams will look different in week 5 with new players entering their starting lineups. A loss for TPD would make them an unfathomable (1-4) for the 2nd consecutive year. That hurts. A loss for TNR would put a damper on the welcoming home of some star players. Both teams need a win in what is always a must see MFFL match-up. This will be a war. 

4. El Pollo Loco @ Tavon and Only

Loco is devastated after suffering their 3rd divisional loss this season. It puts them in hole that will be tough to climb out of. They are desperate for a win and hope Tavon will suffer a down week after going bonkers in week 4. Week 5 is a must win for Loco even though it is not a divisional game. This franchise typically wins games late in the season after slow starts and Loco will hope to do that once again in 2016. 

Tavon broke out last week in a big way. It was a welcomed sight from a team needing to get good vibes from their roster. They have flexibility with their lineup week to week and are never afraid to start lesser known commodities over more well known names. They will hope for another strong performance in week 5. 

5. Unstopa-Bo @ Advantageous Morgans

The Morgans have scored under 100 points in three of four games this year. Unstopa-bo has yet to score under 120. The tides will have to turn in this one to give a result other than whats expected.