Match-Up Build-Up Week 8

 

1. Baker's Chubbin' (4-3) vs Imposing Monstrosity (6-1)

Baker has won 3 straight games since trading away Christian McCaffrey. Last week was a critical win, and one that likely wouldn't have happened if not for their acquisitions of Robinson and Boyd. The big problem for them this week will be bye weeks. They are missing crucial players across the board. Still, their turn around after a slow start has been impressive, and they deserve recognition. The odds are stacked against them, but they have fought through the fire once again after suffering a major injury to their first round selection. 

Stros exploded last week. It was a well needed prove it performance after sitting in the bottom four of points scored. Their place a-top the current MFFL standings is now unquestioned. This team is ready for the long haul. The starting lineup is improving, in particular at WR, and the bench has come together rather nicely. This is the current front runner in the MFFL, and a playoff spot could be sealed with only a few more victories, depending on how everything shakes out. They will be heavy favorites this week considering the bye weeks Baker is dealing with. Things have been lining up for this franchise all season. 

2. The Perpetual Dynasty (3-4) vs The Coop's Return (4-3)

TPD finally got a decent performance out of their lineup last week. Adams led the way, and outside of a terrible performance from their QB, the rest of the lineup performed well. This may be the week they have been waiting for, the week CMC returns from injury. If so, it would be a huge boost to this lineup, obviously. If they can find any form of production out of a QB this year, this team will be hard to beat down the stretch. Their gameday managing is improving after making atypical mistakes earlier in the season. They are only one game out of first place in the East division, but they have to start playing with more consistency and score more points. 

Coop continues to impress. They won again last week, making it four out of their last five. They were hoping to have Thomas back by now, but that remains to be seen early in this week. Not having Jones and Thomas would potentially be a big loss, but they won last week under the same circumstances. Perhaps most impressive this year has been their gameday managing. They have been making decisions like a savvy veteran. They are a rising star in this league, and could put the whole league on notice Sunday if they beat the league's most historically dominant franchise. 

3. The Real McCoy (5-2) vs Unstopa-Bo (4-3)

Eventually McCoy's fortune had to slow down at some point, and last week it happened. Outside of a blow up performance from their star Murray, the rest of the lineup struggled to score over 10 respectively. The RB injuries are adding up, and this week they will be without Murray. Their free agent moves continue to be on point, which has helped keep their season as strong as it has been, but this week looks like a challenge. They need to start getting more production out of their WRs, but McCoy seems to always find creative ways to win, when the odds seem stacked against them. Don't ever count them out. 

UB fell hard last week, and need a quick turn around against a classic divisional foe. A bounce back performance is expected, though they do have some difficult match-ups this week. The variance in performance week to week has been mentioned, and that was on display a week ago. They have three games this year under 112, but three others over 145. Which team shows up Sunday is anyone's guess. 

4/5 

TDs and Loco both need a win this week. It is dire for both of them. A (2-6) record for either of them would likely mean they have to go unbeaten the rest of the season to have a chance at the playoffs. Though (7-7) in the East might be good enough this year. After multiple injuries to their starting lineup, TDs proved last week they can find replacements on waivers. Their lineup decisions last week were on point. Loco is barely holding on. They have scored under 120 points in 5 of their last 6 games. The Morgans are big favorites over LFB this week. Anyone playing LFB is hoping they don't catch them on an inevitable big week. LFB is likely to start playing better at some point. Their biggest goal now is to spoiler. 

Match-Up Build-Up Week 7

 

1. Imposing Monstrosity (5-1) vs The Real McCoy (5-1)

Stros won last week with an explosion out of Henry and a poor performance from their opponent TPD. They received 0 points from their TE and 1 point for Rodgers, but it did not matter. They are now pretty much tied with McCoy for easiest schedule in the league, as teams are only averaging 113 points a game against each of them. McCoy once again had an opponent fail to score 120 against them, which has happened 5 out 6 games this year. The highest point total against them is 122. They won last week by a single point (120-119), but have shown signs of life, scoring more points over the last few weeks. McCoy is now 5th in points scored while Stros is only 7th. The lineups are solid, though there is room to improve considering each team is in the bottom half of the league in ppg for the season. It has been a blessed year for both of them, but something has to give in this match-up. 

2. The Perpetual Dynasty (2-4) vs Unstopa-Bo (4-2)

TPD is having their worst year of fantasy football ever. Currently sitting with the 2nd fewest points in the league, times are dire. The team is simply not getting it done, and many of their high profile trades have not worked out in their favor. Last week was a new low, scoring 73 points. These types of things were thought to not be possible for this franchise, but here we are. The lineup remains strong. If guys start playing to their potential, and McCaffrey gets healthy, this team will go on a run. But that is looking less likely with each passing week. This may be the best (2-4) team on paper ever, but that amounts to nothing. 

UB is now 2nd in points scored and has won 3 in a row. Last week they won with only 112 points, but they had been putting up big numbers before that. Injuries, suspensions, and bye weeks may hurt them this week though. They are quietly right in the thick of things for the playoffs. Their bold draft selections may pay off after all. 

3. Baker's Chubbin (3-3) vs El Pollo Loco (2-4)

Chubbin is some how (3-3). They won back to back games since trading away McCaffrey and last week was their best week of the season. They are competing for a playoff spot even if they lack star power. It is a bit of a mirage however, they are 3rd to last in points scored. It has been that type of year in the MFFL. 

Loco did not get their classic rebound blow up last week. They have now scored under 120 in four out of their last five games. They are getting healthy however, and L. Bell could be a huge factor down the stretch. Don't sleep on this team. They, like TPD, have the ability to go on a huge run. 

4. and 5. 

Coop and The Morgans are big favorites in their respective match-ups. TDs is 3rd in ppg, but is (1-5). Unbelievable. They now have yet another injury to deal with in their starting lineup. LFB has lost 5 in a row. 

Match-Up Build-Up Week 6

1. The Real McCoy (4-1) vs The Coop's Return (3-2)

McCoy is on the heels of their best week of the season and now sit a top the MFFL standings. The stars of the team continue to be Murray and Carson, though last week saw other guys step up as well. They are already up to 15 moves on the year, which is crazy for this franchise. Last year they had 25 moves for the entire season. When they have a team with a chance to be good, they go all in, and this looks like an all in year for them. In a year in which points are being scored at an all time high, McCoy is somehow traversing an all time easy schedule. Teams are averaging 112 ppg against them. The league average for scoring this year is 130 ppg. Staggering. 

Coop has won 3 straight games and has already proven their worth and potential. They have done all of this without the services of Michael Thomas. Last week was fluky, they won scoring 108, but overall their week to week point totals have been good. Russell Wilson continues to go off and the bench has taken shape after being a weak point early in the year. A playoff appearance in their first year of MFFL ball was not expected, but this team is on that path. They have firepower at every major position. It is truly a remarkable start to their MFFL career. Impressive. 

2. The Perpetual Dynasty (2-3) vs Imposing Monstrosity (4-1)

TPD got back to their winning ways last week after three straight losses. The splash play for this franchise was trading for McCaffrey mid week. CMC may still be out another week or two, but it becomes less of a concern if Mike Davis continues to beast. The rest of the lineup finally played up to their potential last week, a theme they hope continues moving forward. Eventually this lineup will reach its full potential with Cam, Adams, and CMC all getting healthy. Oh boy when that happens. 

Stros lost their first game of the season last week. They continue to struggle scoring points, currently sitting 9th in points scored. They were fortunate to get off to a (4-1) start, but now is the time to start seeing improvement. Rodgers is back this week after a bye, which will help, but they need to start getting more production out of their top WRs and their RBs, outside of Henry. They have depth to spare, but they need more blow up performances. Match-ups this week against the Jets, Giants, Bengals, and Texans should be just what the doctor ordered for this lineup. 

3. El Pollo Loco vs (2-3) vs The Glorious Morgans (3-2)

Loco had a rough week. They scored under 120 for the third time in four weeks, lost Amari's star QB, suffered and injury to Allen, and Bell was cut. Mahomes and Hopkins have been great, but there are more question marks across the lineup now than compared to even a few weeks ago. RB continues to be a difficult position to predict for them, having RBs on the bench play better than the starters almost every week. Loco is hoping for a feast week, akin to their feast or famine ways. 

The Morgans predictably cooled last week in a match-up against McCoy, though they still acquitted themselves well. Not having Kamara this week due to bye is a major loss, but this is one of the deepest teams in the league and they can perhaps survive without him. Not much has changed in their long term outlook. They are a major contender. 

4. GrabbingThemTDs (1-4) vs Unstopa-Bo (3-2)

TDs slow start hurts even worse now that Dak is out for the year. It is a major blow, but luckily there are multiple replacement options at QB on free agency, though they won't be Dak. Ertz has been a disaster this year, and they are still waiting on Godwin to get fully healthy. It may be too little too late, but all is not lost. TDs remains one of the least active managers on free agency, a theme that has hurt them for years, but this week they bought big on Claypool, hoping last week's explosion wasn't a mirage. 

UB is quietly (3-2). They have scored over 145 in back to back weeks. Gordon's DUI will hurt them eventually, and Gurley looks unlikely to keep up his early season success, but this team is deep with talent. It may not matter if Lamar doesn't start playing up to his potential though. This team is a competitor, but much about the lineup seems fragile outside of Metcalf and Kelce. 

5. Both Chubbin and LFB are hanging on for dear life, but crazy reversals in fortune have happened in the MFFL around this point in the year. 

Match-Up Build-Up Week 5

 

1. The Glorious Morgans (3-1) vs The Real McCoy (3-1)

The Morgans are feasting on people. They are shredding through the league like it were tissue paper. Alvin Kamara is the catalyst, but last week two under-performers stepped up in a big way in OBJ and Mixon. The question is how long they can keep this up. A worry point being that they are getting their big weeks out of the way early. They lost Ekeler for multiple weeks due to injury which is a big loss. This lineup is currently flexing, but they seem to have large variance, and potential for a major slow down. Only time will tell. Josh Allen has to maintain this pace, and so far there are no signs of him slowing. 

We shouldn't be shocked at this point by the way McCoy has won games consistently throughout their career. The league's career easiest schedule holder is at it again. TPD was the fourth straight team to underperform against them this season and not reach 120. It took a stud QB getting Covid, and a shocking inactive from Adams, to seal the victory for McCoy. They are now 8th in points scored, and have the league's easiest schedule by a whopping nearly 50 points compared to the team with the 2nd easiest schedule. They have won both games this year in which Barkley and Chubb went down respectively. A positive for this team has been their free agent pickups so far this season, they are making the right moves. They are hanging on by a thread, but long have the fantasy Gods smiled upon them. 

The Morgans are the favorite here, but if trends hold, the Morgans are about to have their worst game of the season. This is a classic match-up between two blood blue programs. 

2. Imposing Monstrosity (4-0) vs The Coop's Return (2-2)

Stros once again secured a Monday night victory in week 4. They have been untouchable in Monday Night scenarios this season. The fantasy Gods have been smiling on them as well, as they are 6th in total points but are currently unbeaten. Aaron Rodgers has been a godsend, while the rest of the lineup has been very good, though lacking greatest. They need to start getting more out of their stud RB group, but getting Henry back this week is a huge boost. This team has talent, room to grow, and now time. Every year the Gods pick a team to have a special season. Stros could be that team this year. 

Coop stormed back from a huge deficit in week 4, securing their 2nd consecutive victory. George Kittle exploded and the rest of the lineup did what they had to do. Insert Michael Thomas into this equation and Coop is suddenly a contender after an (0-2) start. Bye weeks will hurt them, but this team has stars. This is a much closer game on paper than the experts think. Coop has been nothing short of spectacular in all facets to begin their MFFL career. 

3. The Perpetual Dynasty (1-3) vs El Pollo Loco (2-2)

TPD is in a position the league has rarely seen. They have lost three straight games, and the lineup continues to underperform. They were dealt serious blows last week with Cam getting Covid and Adams being inactive, and their losses have been all too close to victories to stomach so far this season. It is now or never for this team. The talent remains, but they are running out of time. They simply aren't getting the blow up performances like the rest of the league in 2020. All is not lost however. TPD is best when backed into a corner. 

Loco lost a heartbreaker last week, after having the victory almost assured entering Monday Night, but it did not hold. The problem this season has been at RB. While they've had good performances from varying guys week to week, too often they have been on the bench. Even more disappointing for Loco is the fact that they have the league's 2nd easiest schedule and have so far not been able to take advantage. Same old story for Loco, they get points when they don't need them, and they struggle finding points when most desperate. 

4. LFB has the fewest points scored and the toughest schedule. You do the math. UB is quietly a big contender. This is a huge game for both teams. 

5. TDs has scored the 2nd most points but are (1-3). Absolutely brutal. Don't t count this team out. Based on what they have done to start this year, their time will come. Another year, another sad story for Baker. Injuries have hurt them, but this team will compete once McCaffrey is healthy. Teams may not want to face them down the stretch.