Week 15 Match-Up Build-Up

PLAYOFF GAME OF THE WEEK

2. Perpetual Dynasty VS 3. La Flama Blanca

Perpetual Dynasty Resume

East Division Champion
Record: (11-3)
Divisional Record (7-1)
Total Points: 2079
PPGA: 149
Top 5 Weeks: 236, 196, 191, 186, 170
SOS: 3rd Easiest
   
     Perpetual Dynasty is the only team to make the playoffs every season during the MFFL's existence. They have three straight 11 win regular seasons. Based on the points they have scored, it can be argued that this is the best team they have ever assembled. Their reward for such success...a third straight difficult playoff draw. Even with all of their accolades, one trend remains, they cannot win the big game. Their 3 losses this year came at the hands of three of the best teams, during the biggest weeks. They have lost two straight opening round playoff match-ups. Something, it would seem, has to give. The league has never seen a team enter the playoffs this hot. PD has scored at least 160 points in five of six games, and at least 170 in four of six. The playoffs are a new animal. Everything is left to prove for this perpetual dynasty.

La Flama Blanca Resume

East Division Runner Up
Record: (10-4)
Divisional Record: (6-2)
Total Points: 2015
PPGA: 144
Top 5 Weeks: 183, 164, 164, 156, 153
SOS: 4th Toughest

     Few managers in all of fantasy football can perform as well, a year after winning a championship. La Flama has enjoyed massive success in consecutive years to cement themselves as a top tier manager in the notorious MFFL. Frank Sinatra once said, "I did it my way." Flama has embodied that. Their managing style is truly unique. They are not flashing in trades or pick ups, evidenced by their excess of waiver cash. They map a plan and implement it to perfection. They have been the most consistent team all season, never scoring under 120. They have not scored under 135 in five straight weeks. As is the case with PD, Flama's reward for all their success is cruel in its nature. They are match-up with Perpetual Dynasty for the first round of the 2014 MFFL playoffs. This all important rubber match plays for keeps, as a championship appearance awaits the victor.

The best playoff game ever designed will be showcased in week 15. Where will you be when the fates of titans are decided.

1. The Real McCoy VS 4. Whitner Wonderland

The Real McCoy Resume

West Division Champion
Record: (12-2)
Divisional Record: (6-2)
Total Points 1907
PPGA: 136
Top 5 Weeks: 183, 161, 154, 152, 147
SOS: #1 Easiest

     The only new participant in the 2014 playoffs, as compared to 2013, enters as the #1 seed. The Real McCoy had the most regular seasons wins of al time in 2014. Sure their easy schedule allowed this to happen, but anytime a team scores 136 points a game, they will go down as one of the best teams ever. Their unnatural consistency has put them in a position to make a second championship game in three years. A team that was called out in the off season, responded with one of the best years ever. No one now questions this manager's motivation, talent, and success. McCoy understands how the perception could change if they are to lose in week 15; their success will be deemed a beneficiary of their lucky nature. While McCoy accepts the notion they have have been perhaps the luckiest manager throughout their MFFL career, one thing they will not accept is the idea that their success was built on a foundation of anything other than hard work and skill. Two championships in three years would swiftly put an end to any other perceptions.

Whitner Wonderland Resume

West Division Runner Up
Record: (9-5)
Divisional Record: (6-2)
Total Points: 1674
PPGA: 120
Top 5 Weeks: 148, 147, 147, 137, 134
SOS: 5th Toughest

     The surprise member of the playoffs for a second consecutive season takes on the #1 seed in week 15. Whitner actually entered the playoffs in 2013 with less points than this year, suggesting they may be a better team in 2014, even though the difference is negligible. Led to the playoffs in 2013 by Josh Gordon, Whitner adopted the same model for this season, allowing Julio Jones to carry them down the stretch. The question on everyones mind...will Julio play in week 15? The answer could determine the match-up. Whitner will be a big underdog, a role they have relished over the last two years. Two straight playoff appearances speaks for itself. They are a team to take seriously year after year.

Will the curse of the #1 seed be broken? Tune in Sunday for the answer.







   

Week 14 Match-Up Build-Up

GAME OF THE WEEK

The Reckoning Rises VS Whitner Wonderland
      Deja Vu anyone. It all comes down to this for these two managers, for the second year in a row. Whitner secured the final playoff spot last season by defeating La Flama, which sealed TR^2 fate. The winner of this game clinches a slot in 2014, unless TDs finds a way to beat PD and out score TR^2 by 57 points. On paper the match-up looks extremely close. Whitner needed to win last week to keep their confidence; they had not scored over 110 points since week 8 before last week's win. Reckoning have been scoring points at will over the last two weeks, a stark contrast to how their season had been trending earlier in the year. As is the case every season, nothing matters leading up to these games. When everything is on the line, throw records, points, and achievements out the window. What more could anyone possibly want in a match-up. All their work comes down to one game. Put it all on the line. Win or go home.

Perpetual Dynasty VS ShowMeYourTDs
     TDs has won five in a row. It is an impressive win streak. Unfortunately it is probably to little to late. PD is playing for pride as he has already clinched a playoff spot. He will also try to set the all time regular season points record in the process.

The Real McCoy VS It Ertz When I Pee
     McCoy is trying to win the number 1 seed and the all time regular season wins record.

La Flama Blanca VS Tavon and Only
     La Flama is playing for pride.

El Pollo Loco VS Advantageous Morgans
     Tip of the cap to both teams as they never gave up and never stopped trying. Their effort should be modeled by all.

Week 13 Match-Up Build-Up

GAME OF THE WEEK
 
The Real McCoy VS La Flama Blanca
     A match-up between clinched playoff combatants headlines week 13. While there may not be much to play for in this match-up, the build-up is no less meaningful. This is a measuring stick game as these teams may very well face off again in a few weeks. Both managers would love to clinch the #1 seed in terms of pride, but this years playoffs are shaping up to be the most competitive ever, meaning the #1 seed will not shield them from facing a good opponent. By far the most consistent teams all year, it would seem multiple trends would have to be bucked in order for this not to be a high scoring affair. Expect fireworks.

2. Whitner Wonderland VS El Pollo Loco
     A game garnering the eyes of all managers will shape the playoff landscape in week 13. Loco will not be apart of the playoffs this year, but their team continues to look impressive. This is comforting to managers wishing for a Loco victory in order to keep their own playoff chances alive. Whitner got embarrassed last week and the sharks are beginning to circle around him. Whitner is a wanted man, and they may not survive the onslaught waiting for them each of the next two weeks. A victory for Whitner would keep the predators at bay for at least a little while, but unfortunately a win would not clinch a playoff slot unless other teams lose. This game will help decide the fates of many, do not blink.

3. Perpetual Dynasty VS Advantageous Morgans
     PD clinched a playoff spot after scoring over 170 points for the 3rd time in 4 weeks. The Morgans are trying to make the consolation playoffs. Good game; warrants an audience.

4. It Ertz When I Pee VS The Reckoning Rises
     TR^2 controls their own destiny in terms of playoff participation. Their optimal lineup sent a message to the league last week. They are hungry, talented, and pissed off. Look out.

5. ShowMeYourTDs VS Tavon and Only
     Another week, another win for TDs. Their late season success has placed them in playoff contention for the third straight season. They do not control their own destiny, but their playoff hopes are far from over. A match-up against Tavon may be exactly what the doctor ordered.

Week 12 Match-Up Build-Up (RIVALRY WEEK 2)

GAME OF THE WEEK

Whitner Wonderland VS La Flama Blanca

     Week 12 is upon us, and these two rivals aim to throw down. Perhaps the most competitive rivalry, this game has even more importance for this week as both teams try to make the playoffs. La Flama exacted revenge last week against PD. They will again be looking to win against a team that beat them earlier this season. A victory for La Flama books the flight for the playoffs. Whitner will try to bounce back after a disappointing week 11. They are extremely close to the playoffs, but even a victory here will not stamp their fate. They must keep winning. This is far and away the best match-up in a week where only 7 teams have a chance at the playoffs. Once again, a few teams will be watching Whitner, in hopes of a loss.

2. Perpetual Dynasty VS El Pollo Loco

     PD is one win away from reaching the playoffs for the third straight season. Loco is not mathematically eliminated just yet but it would take three straight victories along with help along the way.

3. The Reckoning Rises VS Advantageous Morgans

     RT^2 need to continue winning. They welcome Josh Gordon into their lineup. The Morgans are trying to claim a spot in the consolation.

4. ShowMeYourTDs VS It Ertz When I Pee

     TDs are still fighting. Ertz gave up a long time ago.

5. The Real McCoy VS Tavon and Only

     Yikes. Tavon did not even start a defense last week. Talk about giving up. McCoy has already clinched a playoff spot. 

Week 11 Match-Up Build-Up

GAME OF THE WEEK

Perpetual Dynasty VS La Flama Blanca

     Perhaps one of the best match-ups we have ever broken down is in store for week 11. These two teams enter week 11 as the only two teams in MFFL history to be averaging over 140 points a game this late in the season. La Flama is looking for revenge after PD put up 196 against them earlier this season. Their star studded lineup will be on full display come Sunday, as no one is on bye, a contrast to their last meeting with PD when they were without Manning and Thomas. La Flama has without a doubt been the most consistent team all season having never scored under 121 points in a game, but their opponent this week has been scoring at an unbelievable rate. PD has scored 427 points in their last two games. They broke the single game points record with 236 last week. Many managers wonder if PD has much left in the tank for this mega match-up, but there is no doubt they still feel PD can compete. In a game as close as this all the angles will be analyzed, and the fact that Dez is on bye really hurts PD's chances at a victory. This could very well be an appetizer for a potential playoff match-up. The winner of this moves one step closer to a division title and the playoffs. Under zero circumstances should you miss this game come Sunday.

2. ShowMeYourTDs VS Whitner Wonderland

     A surprising anticipated match-up this late in the season takes the #2 spot in week 11. Both teams are extremely hot. Whitner has won 6 of 7, while TDs is averaging 140 points per game in their last four match-ups. Something has to give. Even though Whitner has more wins, TDs is playing better, and they come into this match-up as the favorite. There will be many TD fans this week as managers around the league need Whitner to lose. TDs is known for getting wins late in the year and a win here will keep their playoff hopes alive, but a win for Whitner may seal the fate of other managers around the league.

3. The Real McCoy VS El Pollo Loco

     Two teams with playoff aspirations do battle in the West Division. McCoy welcomes back their star players off of bye. They will look to raise their point total this week after two weeks of underperforming ball. Loco desperately needs wins, but not having stars for this week will really hinder their chances of obtaining a victory. These two teams have been at opposite ends of the spectrum for their entire careers. Loco has been by far the most unlucky team in the league in the first 3 seasons, while McCoy has had good fortune throughout their MFFL career. We would not expect much to chance this week as the fantasy Gods have taken interest in McCoy’s season and thusly left Loco to figure out their own problems.

4. The Reckoning Rises VS Tavon and Only

     A team still fighting for a playoff spot takes on an opponent trying to be the spoiler. This season has not been what either of these two managers expected. Both teams looked strong after the draft, but entering week 11 both teams are on a five game losing streak. Reck has to win out in order to have a chance at the playoffs, which may be doable as three of their last four opponents are the 8th, 9th, and 10th, ranked teams in the league. If Reck beats all three of them, then they will enter week 14 against Whitner with a possible playoff spot on the line. The season is far from over for Reckoning, their schedule will allow them to cause drama come December.

5. It Ertz When I Pee VS Advantageous Morgans

     For the Morgans this season has been one of great disappointment but great character building. It used to be said that the Morgans give up on teams that do not play well. That clearly has been debunked this season. For Ertz I give you this video:

 

Week 10 Match-Up Build-Up

GAME OF THE WEEK

El Pollo Loco VS The Reckoning Rises

A season deciding clash headlines the week 10 match-ups. Profiled here are two teams in desperation mode. Two of the favorites to win the West Division at the beginning of this season have watched two other teams jump ahead of them in the divisional standings. This season has been one of frustration for both managers but there are lights at the end of the tunnel. At this time last season Whitner was (4-5) and TDs was (2-7), both teams finished (4-1) respectively, (8-2) combined. No one thought Whitner had a shot and the playoffs while also thinking that TDs was doomed to finish in last place. This is fantasy football, expect the unexpected. The playoffs are in reach for both teams.

     Loco comes into this match-up off a loss, but they are still playing well. In 3 of their last 5 games they have scored at least 120 points. They get some key players healthy and off bye for the game this week. In the next four weeks Loco plays Reck, McCoy, PD, and Whitner. If loco makes the playoffs it will be well deserved and they will probably be one of the hottest teams in the league.

     Reck have lost 4 straight games. They continue to wait for players to join their lineup in weeks 11 and 12. Fortunately for Reckoning their next four games are against Loco, Tavon, Morgans, and Ertz. Those four teams have a combined (11-25) record. Reckoning needs to continue to hope, their playoff dreams are closer than they think. The addition of Josh Gordon in week 12 is like adding 20 points per week out of nowhere. Those extra 20 points would put him near his career average week to week.

     While both managers may be feeling low at the moment, their time in the sun is coming. If history is any lesson it would be fair to assume one of these teams is about to catch fire.

2. Whitner Wonderland VS The Real McCoy

     The top two teams in the West Division battle for supremacy in week 10. McCoy has the best record entering week 10 in MFFL history (8-1). They survived last week to beat their hated rival by 9 points, scoring 107. Since week 2 only one team has scored over 101 points against McCoy, leading to 5 games in which the opposition did not even score 100. Even more crazy, McCoy achieved a stat correction victory the one time a team came to play against them within that span. The facts are simple. The stars have aligned for McCoy this season. Let us not forget that everyone thought TDs was going to draft Forte in August, instead TDs took Peterson and the rest as they say is history. McCoy has taken the good fortunes in stride and put together one of the best teams in the league. Good luck combined with good managing sets the stage for a great season. (8-1) entering week 10 would support that notion.

     Whitner continued to widen the gap, from other teams trying to make the playoffs, by winning their fifth game in six tries in week 9. Their team is on fire and they now hope to claim revenge on a team that beat them earlier in the year. Whitner has been dedicated and committed all season, and they are seeing the benefits. They are in great position to make the playoffs yet again.

     There are bye week blues for both teams this week. The winner will mostly like survive in a close, relatively low scoring game.

3. ShowMeYourTDs VS Advantageous Morgans

     Two teams with playoff histories will try to salvage their seasons in week 10. As mentioned earlier, there are typically two teams who get hot at the end of the season when no one expects it. Both of these teams are hoping it will be them. TDs have talent at every position. This is supported by their ability to score points; they have at least 123 in three straight games. TDs still believes they have a shot at the playoffs and the numbers support their hopes and dreams. The Morgan’s drive and determination has been on full display all year. Their character should be modeled by every manager in the league.

4. La Flama Blanca VS ItErtzWhenIPee

     Ertz is quietly blowing up in recent weeks. The question will be if they can maintain it long enough to make a playoff run. La Flama is coming off of a disappointing week 9 performance but their goals are still well in reach for this season. This game projects to be high scoring.

5. Perpetual Dynasty VS Tavon and Only

     Tavon nearly survived with a win in week 9 but ultimately lost by 1 point. They will hope for a stat correction victory on Thursday. PD scored 191 points last week. It is the second time they have scored over 190 this year. They now get their full arsenal into their starting lineup for week 10 with the expected return of Calvin Johnson from injury. Expect Tavon to keep it closer than the experts think with a healthy Green and players coming off byes.  

Week 9 Match-Up Build-Up

GAME OF THE WEEK

The Real McCoy VS The Reckoning Rises

     Here we go again. Words cannot express the importance of this match-up. As was the case in week 2, when Reckoning won 134 to 92, this game means so much more than a number in the win column. These two teams do not like one another and their history goes way back.

     McCoy has put together one of the best seasons in MFFL history. Their one loss this season was the only time they scored under 115 points. They hope to put on a better performance in the re-match with Reckoning, but as McCoy mentioned a month ago, Cobb and Forte are on bye, and McCoy expressed then that he would lose this match-up. After his team’s performance over the last month, it is safe to wonder if his confidence has changed. He has been on fire and one of the best teams all year. We’ll see what McCoy has left in the tank after the greatest game in MFFL history last week. They tied 183-183 with Ertz. Stat corrections pending.

     Reckoning have lost 3 games in a row. They desperately need a victory to keep pace in the playoff race. A victory this week would cure everything that ails them, considering their team will only get better down the stretch. There is no doubt that playing McCoy without two of their best players is a good thing for Reckoning, but the fact that McCoy conceded so long ago is something that Reckoning has not forgotten, and they aim continue their winning streak over their most hated rival regardless of circumstance. This game means more for Reckoning in the grand scheme of things, but getting swept by Reckoning again is the last thing McCoy wants to endure for the entirety of another off season. Blood shall be spilt.

2. El Pollo Loco VS ItErtzWhenIPee

     Loco has caught fire and are now only two games back from the 4^th slotted playoff team. Their squad has shown vast improvements in the last month and they are starting to look like the team every one expected them to be. As the playoffs near, Loco is beginning to strike fear in the hearts of teams around them. Not unlike the last two league champions, Loco is getting hot at the right time. They now face an Ertz team who is coming off an 183 point week.

     Ertz has been up and down all season but they are feeling confident after such a strong game in week 8. Ertz could make it into the playoff picture if they win and other teams lose ahead of them. They will continue to fight.

3. Whitner Wonderland VS Tavon and Only

     Whitner got a big win over Reckoning last week and now have sole possession of the 4^th playoff slot entering week 9. Their team continues to produce and they are one to watch moving forward. A second consecutive playoff appearance would cement their league status as a manager to fear.Tavon is struggling to win games but they are still only two games back in the playoff picture. If they can win some games soon then they will have a chance to make waves.  

4. Perpetual Dynasty VS Advantageous Morgans

     PD continues to win but they are not scoring points. They have to start playing better if they want to maintain their current position. Who would have thought PD would be flying under the radar with a (6-2) record heading into week 9. The Morgans continue to work to get better and they have a good chance of getting a victory against a bye week ridden PD team. This match-up will be extremely close.

5. La Flama Blanca VS ShowMeYourTDs

     TDs look to the skies for a miracle.