Week 14 Match-up Build-up (RIVALRY WEEK)

GAME OF THE WEEK

Advantageous Morgans (6-6-1) VS The Reckoning (7-6)
     Two historic rivals will fight for their playoff lives. It is hard to believe that Reckoning has a better record than the Morgans. The Morgans have been a top team all season. These unexpected circumstances are due in large part because of the Morgans (0-2-1) record in their last three games. The Morgans have the toughest schedule in the league this season, making their overall record slightly skewed. Make no mistake, the Morgans have just as good a shot as anyone to win a championship. Unfortunately for the Morgans they are not in control of their own destiny. A win is necessary to keep their playoffs hopes alive, but it will no assure them a spot all together. They will need help along the way. If the Morgans somehow make the playoffs, then look out. They know how to win games in December. Reckoning has alternated between wins and losses since week 6. Every time they gain momentum it somehow gets taken away from them. However, the good news for Reckoning is that their momentum from last week was created by new additions. If Reckoning's late season trades can continue their momentum, they could lead Reckoning to a championship. When Reckoning wins, they blow teams away. When they lose, they lose big. This is a rivalry though, so the trends can be thrown out the window. Expect a close battle. This game will be decided on Monday Night, as both managers have star players featured on Monday Night Football.  

2. Weeden and Weep (7-6) VS La Flama Blanca (8-5)
     Two surprise teams lay it on the line in rivalry week. Weeden currently leads the West Division. They have the most "outs" so to speak, of any West Division Team, in terms of making the playoffs. They are on fire, scoring over 160 in two straight weeks. Josh Gordon is carrying them. Even with two straight weeks of 160 football, Weeden still has the second fewest points in the league. The biggest questions are: is Weeden a team of destiny; will their miracle stretch run come to an end? La Flama has survived a string of injuries. Imagine what their team would look like with Rodgers, Cobb, and Thomas. Their (8-5) record is second best in the league. Remarkably, a loss to Weeden means their playoff hopes remain in doubt. La Flama will try to avoid that scenario by winning come Sunday. This is one of the many match-ups this week dictating playoff aspirations. Do not miss this mega match-up.

3. Perpetual Dynasty (10-3) VS El Pollo Loco (7-6)
     Loco will try to win a birth in the playoffs by beating the team that has already clinched the top seed. Loco's hopes rest on their favorable match-ups this week. They have kept their playoff hopes alive by winning two straight games. A win means they're in, a loss means they're out. It is as simple as that. PD has already grabbed hold of the number 1 seed for the MFFL playoffs. They have won seven straight games, 1 win shy from tying their eight game winning streak from last season. Many teams consider PD the team to beat for the playoffs but PD would remind others that in three straight weeks a team has out scored them. The fact is that on any given week anything team can beat another. It is no different for this week. Expect a slug fest.

4. ShowMeYourTDs (5-8) VS IHateStevanRidley (5-8)
     Consolation chances on the line. These two have been talking smack all week in preparation for their blood bath. No one wants to stay home for Christmas in fantasy football. That is what is at stake here.

5. The Real McCoy (5-8) VS Tavon and Only (4-7-1)
     Number 9 VS number 10. Tavon hopes to not finish in the bottom 2 for the second straight season. McCoy has to be wondering how they went from a championship, to 9th place in one season. McCoy's year will be remembered as one of the most disappointing seasons in MFFL history.