Week 12 Match-Up Build-Up RIVALRY WEEK 2 Happy Thanksgiving!

GAME OF THE WEEK

The Real McCoy vs Tavon and Only

     The top 2 teams in the rankings will play for keeps in rivalry week #2 of the historic MFFL. McCoy entered last week with doubts about the recent play of their roster. Those doubts were eradicated as they put on a show, scoring 174 points.  The win takes them into first place of the MFFL and perhaps a #1 seed for the playoffs. A new player takes the stage for McCoy every week and last week that player was Thomas Rawls. If Lynch is out for the season Rawls could become McCoy’s C.J. Anderson of last year.  All season this blog has  been saying not to doubt this team and preached just how good this team was. Pehaps now no one will question their strength, even their own manager.

     Tavon secured the victory last week in ugly fashion. It was a massive win for the franchise as they try to seal their first playoff appearance ever. Their 5 game winning streak has been extremely impressive with many huge wins. This team turned a corner this season and is searching for more glory. Getting a win against the rival that has dominated them would be one of their favorite achievements of this season. Tavon lost by 5 the first time these two teams met in 2015.

     Both roster’s are strong, as are each team’s chances of making the playoffs. This game is all about pride. Friends become foes for week 12, and there is no telling what could happen.

2. The Advantageous Morgans vs Imperium

     The first time these two teams played it was a classic. Looking to build off of their first encounter success is Imperium. Even though Imperium lost their 5^th game in a row last week their roster tied for the 2^nd most points in the league. It was a devastating loss, but one that can still be redeemed. Imperium is hoping guys like Lacy and White can keep the momentum rolling as they look for any production out of their RB core. Imperium posted on their team slogan that they quit, but many managers around the league hope that is not the case for one of the league’s most passionate managers.

     One of the most shocking upsets in MFFL history took place a week ago. The Morgans took down the vaunted Unstopa-bo squad, and thy did it while scoring only 85 points. It was a gift from above for this struggling team, as it saved their season while also putting other seasons in doubt. The Morgans have not scored over 110 points in over a month, but their win total puts them squarely in the hunt for the 2015 playoffs. The Morgans have to start getting better production in order to make that happen.

     These two teams have struggled to score over the last month of the season, but a win here for either one of them might book their tickets to the playoffs when it is all said and done. The Morgans curently hold the last playoff spot, while Imperium sits as the first team out. Whoever wins will enter the finally two weeks of the season in the top 4 of the standings.

3. ShowMeYourTDs vs Unstopa-bo

     TDs lost a heartbreaker to PD a week ago and now they are in serious doubt to make the playoffs(assuming there are no stat corrections). While the roster has taken shape with many contributing players at each position, they just cant get a consistent effort across the board each week. They will take the 2^nd fewest points scored into their massive match-up with Unstopa-bo.

     Bo took a face plant last week in front of the entire league. Many managers needed them to beat the Morgans in order to gain ground for the playoffs. Perhaps a revenge game against TDs will bring them back to life, but its fair to wonder if Bo’s best games are behind them. Their roster is still extremely talented and many believe they are the front runner to win it all.

4. Perpetual Dynasty vs El Pollo Loco

     PD survived against TDs last week. They are averaging 151 ppg over the last 6 weeks. Their playoff chances are still slim. Loco lost last week and went all in on some big named free agents for week 12. This game looks very close on paper.

5. Whitner Wonderland vs La Flama Blanca

      Whitner lost another star. Their devastation of injuries is one of the worst of all time. The fantasy Gods want LFB to make the playoffs. They have won 4 in a row even though they have only scored over 115 once in that span. They have scored under 115 points six times this year, most in the league. Their 174-156 win over PD still haunts PD. Now they get to face Whitner. If LFB starts to score more points, look out, they are perhaps a team of destiny. 

Week 11 Match-Up Build-Up

GAME OF THE WEEK

Imperium vs The Real McCoy

     Two teams tied for the league lead in wins settle a score in the hugely important week 11 of the MFFL season. The last time these two team met it was for pride and a chance for McCoy to end Imperium’s winning streak to start the season. McCoy won that game leading to a 4 game losing streak for Imperium. Entering week 11 the circumstances have changed and the stakes are raised.     

     Imperium is trying to stop the bleeding and get back in the win column. Over the last 4 weeks they have scored over 100 points only once, and their roster continues to deal with the loss of Steve smith and the under performing of Eddie Lacy. Imperium warned fellow league members of these potential circumstances, even when he was (6-0). This is a huge opportunity for Imperium, as McCoy will be without Ingram and Beckham. Imperium needs to be one of those teams that gets hot late in the year, they only have 5 more points than the team with the least amount of ppg. If they can get decent RB contributions, the rest of their starting lineup should carry them to wins down the stretch. Don’t ever count this manager out.   

     McCoy is feeling vulnerable after a disappointing week 10 effort. Their main concern is the steady decline in production from certain players locked into their starting lineup. They made a massive move this week, spending $70 on Danny Amendola, in hopes of adding a WR 2 for the rest of the season. It was a bold move and one McCoy felt they had to make. Their roster is still one of the best around, and odds are they will make a playoff run, but its more uncertain now following two losses. Having to depend on injury prone players like Mcfadden and Amendola down the stretch was not a scenario McCoy wanted to envision.

     What more needs to be said. Playoff dreams are on the line and both managers are faced with a must win game. Whoever wins this match-up will be one win away from theoretically clinching a playoff birth in 2015.

2. Perpetual Dynasty vs ShowMeYourTDs

     Two managers with opposite circumstances try to survive in week 11. PD is 2^nd in the league in points, but 7^th in the standings. TDs is last in the league in points, yet they are one game out of the playoff standings. TDs beat PD for the first time ever early this season, and a sweep of PD would rub salt in the wound. TDs will try to replicate their success come Sunday. 

     PD continues to toss up gaudy numbers, putting up the most points in the league since week 6, and scoring over 140 a week ago with a player scoring (-8). Unfortunately they have the 2^nd hardest schedule in the league, even harder than the widely publicized Unstopa-Bo schedule. 

     Something has to give in this match-up. Will it be PD’s playoff chances or TDs good luck? Who knows. Watch and find out. If PD misses the playoffs it will be a devastating set of circumstances for arguably the best team in the league and a giant sigh of relief from playoff participants. If TDs misses the playoffs it will be justified by their point total and a giant sigh of pain from Dr. Squeeze.

3. Unstopa-Bo vs The Advantageous Morgans

     Unstopa-bo has not scored under 125 in any game. They are on a one way train to #1 seed ville. Even with their team slowing down a bit, they are averaging 130 a game over the last two weeks as compared to 146 a game for the first eight, they are one of the most dominate teams this league has ever seen. Great draft sir.

     The Morgans are in full on disaster relief mode. They have lost 4 of 5 and haven't scored over 110 in three weeks. These circumstances were predicted by previous match-up build-up posts, based on the Morgans schedule, but the under production out of their lineup was an unforeseen bigger issue. All it takes is a victory against Bo to steady the ship, but that’s a tall order. The Morgans need to get a win, or their losing streak could continue longer than ever thought possible.

4. El Pollo Loco vs La Flama Blanca

     Loco finally beat McCoy a week ago and they will try to keep it rolling in week 11. It will be tough with the loss of Julian Edelman, but Loco’s lineup has really taken shape after a tough middle stretch to the season. Yet again Loco has the hardest schedule in the league, a stat they seem to gain every season.

     LBF won last week in unimpressive fashion. Luckily for them, teams are not scoring against them recently, and the one time a team came to play against them LFB scored 174 points to beat PD in heart breaking fashion. That 174 herculean effort to crush the heart of PD is the only thing that has kept him in the playoff race. If LFB plans on making a run, they're gonna have to score more.

5. Tavon and Only vs Whitner Wonderland

     The loss of Bell and Allen seems to be too much for Whitner. Tavon is on fire and is now the front runner to win the East division. 

Week 10 Match-Up Build-Up

GAME OF THE WEEK

Tavon and Only vs ShowMeYourTDs

     Two teams fighting for the East division crown headline the week 10 match-ups. Tavon is on a roll. They have won three in a row and their team is starting to score points consistently. They have 18 touchdowns in the last two games. They have to over come a small hurdle this week and replace the under appreciated Dion Lewis. Tavon's best season to date could get even better with a win in week 10's top match-up.

     TD's is breaking hearts in the East division as he has the fewest points in the division, but is tied for the division lead. They continue to be inconsistent but their weekly potential is through the roof. This team has the makings of a late bloomer and if they make the playoffs they will give a tough game to whoever they play. 

     While this game is bigger for the East, the entire league will still be watching. Whoever wins this game will continue to build momentum and respect, while the loser will still have a lot to play for at the end of the day. 

2. Perpetual Dynasty vs The Advantageous Morgans

     The Morgans are vulnerable after losing 3 of 4 and now their team is struggling to score points. They still hold the lead in the East but its very tight. A loss this week could spell trouble for them as their schedule will not ease up. The Morgans are talented but have to hang on with their finger tips if they hope to make the playoffs. The Morgans always fight until the end and they're still the favorite to win the east division. 

     What is there to say about PD. They have only 5 touchdowns in the last two weeks, but they're averaging 145 points in that span. Their team is playing awesome averaging 160 ppg over the last month, yet they only have 3 wins on the year. Their fates are likely to be sealed soon. Their divisional record will likely keep them out of the playoffs, even if they somehow get to 8 wins. 

3. Imperium vs La Flama Blanca

     Imperium will try to bounce back after 3 straight losses. Their roster cannot catch a break as people keep getting hurt or are starting to under perform. If Imperium can play free agency well, they are still a strong bet for the payoffs. Once in the playoffs look for Imperium's gameday managing to be a real strength. 

     LFB broke PD's heart last week scoring over 170 in one of the best match-ups of the year. They still have hope for the playoffs. 

4. El Pollo Loco vs The Real McCoy

     Look for McCoy to bounce back after a loss like they always do. McCoy still looks like the favorite to get the top playoff seed for the 2nd straight year. Loco cannot catch a break. They are yet again leading the league in toughest schedule. They always have the toughest schedule after setting the record last year. Loco would gain pride if they beat McCoy...they never beat McCoy. 

5. Unstopa-Bo vs Whitner Wonderland

     Bo is on a roll. They have gotten over their early season poor fortune and passed it on to PD. Whitner somehow won last week in a herculean effort. We'll see what happens this week. 

Week 9 Match-Up Build-Up

GAME OF THE WEEK

Perpetual Dynasty vs La Flama Blanca

                The season hangs in the balance for both teams of week 9’s best match-up of the week. Many managers look at these teams and are flabbergasted to see so little W’s in the win column. La Flama has struggled all season long but gained some confidence after a big win against TDs in week 8. The victory was their first since week 1. Their roster has taken huge strides over the last two weeks, and they look like a team ready to explode. They are finally getting production out of guys like Dez, Cooks, and Gurley. They shocked the fantasy world this week when they laid down $100 for the services of DeAngelo Williams. This team is still fighting as they are not mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. They are going to win games down the stretch.

                Perpetual Dynasty is averaging 164 PPG over the last 3 weeks but they are still struggling to win games. They scored almost 140 last week with only two players scoring a touchdown. It’s been the season from hell for one of the league’s most respected managers. If they are to turn their fortunes around they need to win this week and many more weeks upcoming. A massive “gulp” would take place around the league if PD’s fortunes suddenly turned for the better. PD has a ridiculous record of (16-2) in games week 9- week 14. No body wants to see PD in a potential playoff game. Unfortunately for PD, they are not in control of their own destiny, they need some good luck and losses by teams above him to have a shot at a 4^th straight playoff appearance.

                This game on paper is the best of the week, even if the records say otherwise. A win for LFB keeps their playoff hopes alive, while a win for PD puts them in position to make a move in the standings down the stretch. The eyes of the league will be transfixed on one of the most polarizing match-ups of the season, when PD and LFB put their lives on the line. Expect fireworks.

2. ShowMeYourTDs vs The Advantageous Morgans

                The Morgans will try to recover after a blow out loss in week 8. Perhaps playing an east division opponent will cure what ails them as they have gone undefeated in east divisional play this season. They have been the top dog in the east all season long. This is a huge game for the Morgans as their schedule down the stretch is unkind, facing teams like PD, Bo, Imperium, LFB, and Tavon. Getting back to the playoffs is all The Morgans care about. A sweep of TD's in week 9 would go a long way towards securing that.

                TD's have scored over 120 points only twice this year but they find themselves right in the thick of the playoff hunt. They have to start scoring points to have any shot down the stretch. Their lineup is very strong and a few good bounces here and there could lead to some wins. Do not forget that TD's is one of the best at winning games down the stretch. Over the last two season they have a (9-3) record in games played week 9- week 14. This is the time TD's starts crushing it.

3. El Pollo Loco vs Tavon and Only

                Tavon beat PD last week in a massive east division game. They seem to be getting hot at the right time and Tavon has a legitimate shot at a playoff birth for the first time ever. With so much on the line expect nothing less than Tavon’s best managing the rest of the way. Loco is just trying to survive as they enter week 9 with the fewest points in the league. A win here would be a massive step in gaining ground on the teams above them.

4. The Real McCoy vs Whitner Wonderland

                McCoy is sizzling after winning their 5^th game in a row. This team has somehow improved after the loss of Jamaal Charles. What McCoy has done in this league over its first 4 years is truly dominant. One of the best managers in the league enters week 9 in 1^st place, ready to make another playoff appearance. A loss to Whitner would be truly devastating to McCoy's pride based on Whitner’s circumstances. Whitner will be without Leveon Bell, Keenan Allen, Justin Forsett, and Seattle D for this game. There is not much more to say.

5. Unstopa-Bo vs Imperium

                Just look at Imperium’s bye weeks, its gonna be tough. Regardless of outcome both managers have a strong case for the playoffs, making this game not one of the most anticipated. Mangers will watch this game for the hope of seeing something special. Crazy things happen when Imperium has nothing to lose.