Week 5 Match-Up Build-Up

GAME OF THE WEEK

Perpetual Dynasty VS The Reckoning Rises

            Week 5 administers what is widely considered the best match-up the league can present year to year. PD vs Reckoning, the mere thought sends chills down each manager’s spine. This season’s match-up is no less meaningful as both teams will enter the game (3-1).

            It would be a shame to not address what happened last week. PD almost put up a 200 burger. Their 196 points out paced the previous record of 172, set by Reckoning in 2013. While most records are eventually broken, 196 should last a while, and the number itself will carry cache. Just utter 1.9.6 and all will be understood. 196.

            TR^2 have won 3 straight games. They have benefited from questionable (that’s the nice way of saying it), managerial decisions from their opponents in consecutive weeks. Their 117 PGA is 13 less than their career average. However, their best player, Lesean McCoy, has only 3 points in the last 2 games. If McCoy were playing at the level everyone expects of him, Reckoning would actually be scoring above their career average week to week. TR^2 needs a victory to keep pace with The Real McCoy in the West Division.

            PD dusted La Flama Blanca in week 4 to claim the top overall spot in the MFFL. It was a message sent to the East Division: The East still goes through PD. Perpetual Dynasty has obtained a (3-1) record even with the 5^th toughest schedule in the league. Conversely, the two top teams in the West, McCoy and Reck, have the two easiest schedules in the league. PD has multiple players slated for Thursday night in the rain. PD may look elsewhere just to avoid a bad start to the match-up.

            There have been 555 combined points in the only two match-ups between these teams previously. WOW. Expect PD to regress and TR^2 to improve from last week. This is a show stopping match-up. As scar said to the hyenas, “Be prepared.”

2. La Flama Blanca VS El Pollo Loco

            Two teams coming off blowout losses try to get back on track in this week's #2 match-up. La Flama Blanca ran into a buzz-saw last week. La Flama continues to put up big numbers and the league still considers them one of the best teams in the league. They welcome back Manning and Demaryius for week 5.

            El Pollo Loco is in danger of falling behind. They need this win to keep pace in such a competitive league. They continue to make moves and it is only a matter of time until their acquisitions start paying off. Loco will be ready to play in week 5. This game has massive implications for the season as a whole. Expect a close match-up.

3. ShowMeYourTDs VS The Real McCoy

            The #3 match-up is closer than some may think. McCoy continued their strong start with a victory a week ago. They have now won back to back games for the first time in a while, and their confidence is sky high. They have been lifted by Andrew Luck's unbelievable start to the season. They currently sit atop the West Division. It seems their new dedication this off-season is already paying off.

            TD's is (2-2) but they still have a lot to prove. They get many of their stars back this week and the match-up on paper looks extremely close. TDs will continue to rely on Antonio Brown for unworldly production. Do not blink in this match-up as TDs is known to snatch victories when people least expect it.

4. Whitner Wonderland VS Advantageous Morgans

            Two teams better than their records indicate try to get a victory in a must win game for both teams. The Morgans (0-4) start has been extremely unlucky. Their losses have been some of the most flukiest games we have ever seen. Look for them to catch fire at some point.

            Whitner is a sneaky good (2-2) team. They need to get healthy in order to continue their success. Their solid start to the season is worrisome to other managers; Whitner is a notoriously strong second half team. This is a must win for both teams.

5. Tavon and Only VS It Ertz When I Pee

            Tavon's team is under performing but their talent is still strong. The stinging sensation Ertz feels when they pee is only match-up by the pain of their mediocre start. Both teams will be using this game as a springboard to start a winning streak.