Week 12 Match-Up Build-Up

 

1. The Coop's Return (6-5) vs The Real McCoy (7-3-1)

Coop is taking on water. They've lost two straight and are averaging 95 ppg over their last three contests. Making matters worse is their remaining schedule. They close out with McCoy, Morgans, TPD. They are still a good team, but lack fire power at the RB position, with Jones not living up to early season production. This has honestly been a problem for a while, they sit 8th in total points scored, even though they are ranked 1st in the East division. They have a chance to prove themselves over the last three weeks, but if trends continue it looks to be a difficult road. 

McCoy tied last week but is still in a prime position to make the playoffs. Their RBs are getting healthy and as a team they have been playing as well as anyone lately. Murray is banged up, which could be a problem, and their WRs continue to produce at WR2 level production. But this team is deep and ready for a playoff run. They are one of the front runners to win it all this season. This is a bigger game for Coop, but McCoy would like to make things easy on themselves and secure a playoff spot sooner rather than later. 

2. The Perpetual Dynasty (5-6) vs Imposing Monstrosity (8-2-1)

TPD won last week, scoring the most points in the league. They are averaging 145 ppg over their last five games, best int he league. Yet with all that said, they are only (5-6). Their playoff hopes are still alive, but they must keep winning. They have no room for error. Not having McCaffrey has hurt them for much of this season. This is the best team in the league right now, and has been for some time. No one wants to see them pull off a miracle and make the playoffs. Not having Herbert, Adams, Hill, McCaffrey, and Jacobs in the playoffs would be a real shame from an excitement and deserving stand point.

Stros bounced back last week but still only secured a tie. Not that it matters much, one more win and they officially seal a playoff spot, due to how the schedule shakes out for other teams. Their RBs really came to play last week, a welcomed and needed sight if their lofty hopes are to be achieved. They are hoping to catch TPD this week, considering TPD has difficult match-ups and still no CMC. Stros wants this win badly. Their worst fear is seeing TPD in a 1v4 playoff match-up. This game will be a blood bath come Sunday. 

UB and The Morgans continue to be up and down. They are both favorites in must win rivalry games this week. Consistency will have to be found by each of them. 

Baker is still in the playoff race, having won two straight. A win against LFB is an absolute necessity this week. 

Match-Up Build-Up Week 11

 

1. Imposing Monstrosity (8-2) vs The Real McCoy (7-3)

These are the top two teams in the league by record. As was the case when these two met earlier in the year, both are benefiting from easy schedules. Stros’ charmed season continued last week, as they won while only scoring 107 points. They have now been held under 110 points for three straight weeks, but hold the league’s best record. This team is cruising towards the playoffs, but they know they have to play better if they have any chance of winning once they get there. They may end up setting the league’s all time easiest record for a single season.

McCoy is also benefiting from easy opponents, but they have been scoring more points as of late. They have scored over 124 points in three straight games. Still, only three teams all season have scored more than 120 points against them all season, and one of those was a 122 point effort. Getting Chubb back was a big boost for this team. Of the top teams in the West division, they are currently performing at the highest level. They have maneuvered injuries well this season and continue to make sound pick-ups on free agency. 

2. The Glorious Morgans (6-4) vs Baker’s Chubbin’ (5-5)

Morgans blew up again last week, and they needed it as TPD came to play against them. As has been the case all season, this team goes as Josh Allen goes, and he was great last week. This team could also be getting Ekeler back at some point which would be scary. They have the most points in the league, but it is safe to wonder if they are using up big point weeks before a late season push. Much of their production has come from touchdowns, the style of their lead performers Alvin Kamara and Allen. The Morgans have had a bounce back season after a disappointing one a year ago. 

Baker is quietly (5-5). It has been their best season in some time in the MFFL, and their success can be traced back to one decision, trading away McCaffrey. Robinson, Boyd, and JuJu have been consistent performers for them, and without the added quality they would have fallen flat waiting for McCaffrey to return. It was a debated decision when they did it, but none can now question it. Unfortunately for them, their team isn’t scoring points as of late, being under 112 for three straight weeks. They, like Stros, have to find a way to produce more if they are to make a run at the playoffs. 

3. Unstopa-Bo (6-4) vs The Coop’s Return (6-4)

Both teams are coming off hugely disappointing games a week ago. UB lived up to their unpredictable nature, scoring only 66 points. They are (6-4) but sit 7th in points scored. Like the others in the West division, their overall record is a mirage. They need to win this week to keep their playoff hopes fully alive. 

Coop had another down week, scoring below 100 points for the 2nd straight week. Wilson has slowed, and Michael Thomas continues to produce a disastrous season. Losing Kittle a few weeks ago was also a catalyst for their recent struggles. They need to plug up the holes in the boat and prepare for a huge week 11 game. Wilson plays on Thursday, and Coop needs him to get back to the MVP level production. Like Bo, they are (6-4) but only sit 6th in total points. It’s been that type of season in the MFFL. Nothing can dampen the success they have had in their first MFFL season however, what a season it’s been. They have put the league on notice. 

4. TPD is fighting for their playoff lives. They are 2nd in total points, averaging 143 ppg in their last four games, but only have a (2-2) record during that span. Considering the struggles of many teams ahead of them in the standings, this season has been tortuous for them. They have the league’s 3rd hardest schedule and bad circumstantial luck. An example being that only two players have rushed for 90+ yard touchdowns this season, both running backs did it while playing against TPD. This team deserves better, but this just doesn’t seem to be their year. A giant sigh of relief will be heard from all other playoff fighters if TPD were to lose this week. 

Match-Up Build-Up Week 10

 

1. The Perpetual Dynasty (4-5) vs The Glorious Morgans (5-4)

TPD's insertion of McCaffrey into his starting lineup was just as explosive as others predicted. They scored 180 points and sent a shot across the bow of every other team. TPD is 2nd in points on the season but only sit 6th in the standings. They've only scored below 120 points twice all season, but it hasn't helped them secure wins consistently, as they have been missing out on the good fortune others have been benefiting from. The talent is real, but the clock is ticking. They have to keep winning in order to make the playoffs. The fact that four teams sit with records of (6-3) or better is hurting their efforts. Every other playoff combatant is praying that this team does not make the playoffs. 

After three straight weeks of scoring below 120 points, The Morgans blew up last week securing a huge victory over Stros. This team seems to go as Josh Allen goes. They still lead the league in points scored, but much of that production came early in the season. The jury is still out on them, but a win this week against TPD would be huge for their playoff hopes. They are running low on waiver cash, which may hurt them down the stretch. 

This game has massive playoff implications, with the loser perhaps being on the negative side of chances. The top two point scoring teams in the league will put on a show come Sunday. This is a blue blood match-up you never want to miss. 

2. Unstopa-Bo (6-3) vs Imposing Monstrosity (7-2)

UB has won 5 out of 6 games. They are averaging a respectable 125 ppg during that stretch but have slowed a bit, only averaging 113 ppg in their last four contests. Their best player this year is on bye this week, Kelce, and without Jackson being superman it is pretty remarkable they sit 2nd in the overall standings. If they can maneuver the byes this week they have a solid chance at victory, but no team has been as hit or miss as this one all season. Stay tuned. 

Stros' fortunate wins during the first half of the season are paying off, as the team is struggling mightily currently. They have scored over 122 points just once in their last six games, and over the last two weeks they have produced 94 and 104 point totals. They're 6th in total points scored but 1st overall standings. Holding them back has been the below average play of Taylor, a player they were hoping would ascend to top 5 RB heights. D.J. Moore has been a disappointment as well. It is hard to tell which direction they will turn, but they are still in a great spot considering their overall record. This is a huge game for them. 

3. Coop and McCoy are heavy favorites in their match-ups. A loss for either one of them would be disappointing, considering how tight the playoff race is. 

Match-Up Build-Up Week 9

 

1. The Glorious Morgans (4-4) vs Imposing Monstrosity (7-1)

The Morgans have lost three out of four and are struggling to score points after a hot start. Injuries to their RBs have taken a toll, and as Josh Allen slowed down so did the team as a whole. They need to get healthy and try to build momentum. They are still a front runner to compete in the East division, but it's hard to tell which team will show up, because their beginning success has faded so significantly. Was it a mirage or will they start playing better? We'll find out this week. 

Stros has been pulling a McCoy all season. They cannot be touched. They won last week scoring 94 points. Teams are averaging 110 ppg against them, with the highest score against them this year being 128. The recent downturn in play by their RBs is some what troubling, as their WRs have struggled to put up big point totals all year. None of that may matter though. They have time to fix any holes in the roster. They may be one win away from realistically securing a playoff spot. Considering the talent of the franchise's manager, the team is likely to improve. 

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The rest of the match-ups are super close. Bullet points:

-Coop escaped with a win over TPD last week. They played well and have now won five of six games. They are the current front runner in the east division. What a special first season so far. 

-TPD may get McCaffrey back this week. That is huge. They lost last week, but continue to be contenders considering the talent on the roster. They just can't catch a break this year. 

-McCoy has lost two straight but continues to perform well. Getting Chubb and Carson back soon will be a big boost. 

-TDs hot start in terms of scoring points has not continued. Injuries have sapped this team of their potential. Add the fact they have had horrible luck and a difficult schedule, they are now likely just trying to play spoiler. 

-Loco won last week but only scored 106 points. They have scored under 120 in 6 of their 8 games this year. Even with the win, they are likely not feeling confident moving forward. 

-Baker's bye weeks got the best of them last week. They are still competing though sitting at (4-4). 

-LFB exploded last week but it may be too little too late. 

-UB has quietly won four of five. They continue to be feast or famine.