Week 8 Match-Up Build-Up

GAME OF THE WEEK 

The Real McCoy vs The Advantageous Morgans
     Two teams trying to pull away from the pack set the tone for the week 8 match-ups. The Real McCoy have won 4 straight games. They have defied the odds each of the last three weeks as they have acquired victories in games they themselves thought they would lose. The fact is this team is second in the league in points and they need to be respected. They are only one game out of the top spot in the West Division. It has been a team effort each week since the Charles injury and they seemingly have a player step up every time they need it. McCoy's days as the underdog most weeks may have come to an end.
     The Morgans are back to their winning ways after a huge victory against TDs in week 7. They took the early lead in the battle for the East Division. Their WR core is scary and the Phillip Rivers train has been rolling all season. There are hungry teams below them in the East Division and The Morgans must keep winning in order to keep the sharks at bay. The Morgans have predictably bounced back this year after a down 2014 and their goals are set high for the rest of the season.
     One of these teams will be (6-2) by the end of this match-up. The Playoffs will be one step closer. These are two of the best teams in the league this season. Period.

2. Perpetual Dynasty vs Tavon and Only
     A match-up long in the waiting is on display for week 8. This East Division clash has been circled by each of these managers once the draft was concluded. On paper to start the season these two teams seemed destined to battle it out for the East. Entering week 8 Tavon is coming off of their first win in 4 tries and their confidence is back. The explosion of their running backs has spear headed a new found fear in Tavon's roster. This week tavon will take the field against the hottest team in the league over the last two weeks.
     PD has scored 175 and 180 in consecutive weeks. Their roster is starting to perform up to their expectations. The loss of Arian Foster is one that cannot be understated. PD has tried to revamp their RB core on the fly and this week they are faced with the task of competing against one of the best RB duos over the last two weeks. No one wants to face this team now that PD's early season poor circumstances may be behind them.
     This is a huge game for both managers as they try to keep the pace in the East Division.

3. El Pollo Loco vs Unstopa-Bo  
     Unstopa-Bo's poor circumstances have maintained throughout the year. They scored their highest point total this year last week and they still lost to PD. One has to think their luck will change but Bo has to wonder if this hell of a season will ever turn for the better. Bo's season long poor luck may only be matched by Loco's career long bad luck. Loco has won two in a row and they are right in the thick of a playoff race. By the end of this week neither team will be deserving of their record were they to lose. The loser of this match-up will continue to live in a cloud of poor fortune. The winner clears the skies a bit.

4. Imperium vs Whitner Wonderland
     Imperium suffered their first loss last week. Their season long worries about their roster finally revealed themselves last week. Imperium's spirits are down but their goals are all still in sight. Theoretically it will only take two more wins for Imperium to secure a playoff spot, and once the playoffs start, throw roster's and points out the window. Whitner has a strong team. They are 5th in points but 9th in the standings. A win over Imperium will keep their season afloat.

5. La Flama Blanca vs ShowMeYourTDs
     TDs is 4th in the standings but 9th in points. Sound familiar? Flama may get Dez back this week and their roster will break hearts of other managers once they get fully healthy.