Match-up Build-up Week 16 Championship Edition

The Perpetual Dynasty @ Unstopa-Bo

It all comes down to this. The 2016 Championship match-up is upon us, and the combatants are prepared for an absolute war. Perhaps the two best teams this season, TPD and UB set the stage for one hell of a championship duel, featuring the two division winners from the regular season.

TPD booked their ticket for the championship match after defeating McCoy in the semifinals. They were fortunate, as both teams participating in the other semi final scored more points than TPD, but overall it was another solid performance from this squad. They have scored over 120 points in 9 of their last 11 games.

UB was fantastic in a close semifinal match-up a week ago. They scored 152 points to seal their spot in their 2nd consecutive semifinal. They have scored over 120 points in 7 of 9 games.

All the scripts, themes, and understandings have been written before. There is not much to say other than this is going to be a match-up for the ages. Both teams have performed well all season long and both squads look ready to put on a show. The time has come and new pages of MFFL history are about to be written. This ink is ever lasting.   

Match-up Build-up Week 15 Playoff Edition

The Final Four. The 2016 MFFL playoffs are set and the match-ups are potent, with one game featuring the two winningest teams of all time, while the other match-up pins two playoff participants from last season against one another. It's go time and the stakes could not be higher. 

The Perpetual Dynasty vs The Real McCoy

In terms of historical perspective, match-ups in the MFFL do not get much bigger than this one. These are the only two teams to make the playoffs 4 of 5 years and they are #1 and #2 in all time winning percentage. 

TPD fought through early season poor circumstances and closed out the year in terrific fashion, winning five of their last 6 match-ups. They scored under 120 points only once in their last seven games, and scored the most points over the course of the season, a feat they have now accomplished in 4 out of the 5 years in this league. Even with the poor circumstances last year and the first part of this year, this team has maintained a level of potency matched by none. Entering the playoffs their biggest question mark is the health of Julio Jones. The star WR has been battling a toe injury and if he cannot go it would be a massive blow to the TPD starting lineup. The biggest strength for TPD is their other two WRs.   

McCoy enters the playoffs as the #2 seed, winning 6 of their last 7 games. It is yet another successful season for this franchise acquiring 10 wins with the third most points in the league. LeVeon Bell has been an unstoppable rebel force for this squad and they have been powered all season long by the depth of their roster. One of the bigger question marks for McCoy entering this week is the presumed benching of Drew Brees. For a long stretch of the season Brees was a catalyst for many McCoy wins, but lately he has been a detriment. McCoy’s strength is the feature RB status of each of his starting running backs.

This match-up is one of the biggest in MFFL history. Inarguably the two best managers in the league over the course of the first 5 seasons, this match-up is a clash of titans. On one side you have the most dominant team, featuring multiple point and winning achievements, while on the other side there is a two time champion that owns the best season ever by an MFFL team. This year looks like it will be an epic game. Both squads have seemingly good match-ups and outside of Julio and Drew both teams are loaded for bear. As we have seen in the past, records and match-ups mean nothing once the playoffs start. It is impossible to predict the outcomes and no matter how the match-up looks on paper it never goes down like it seemingly should. This match-up is earthquake inducing. 

Unstopa-Bo vs Advantageous Morgans

The second playoff match-up features two playoff participants from a year ago. Both have carried the success from last season into this one and the match-up could not be closer.

UB finished with the top overall seed, though it was not achieved in style. They put up 69 points last week, making it the lowest point total ever in the week before the playoffs for a playoff participant. Interestingly enough, UB scored 76 points last year in the week before the playoffs but they still made the championship game. This team suffered a huge loss in Melvin Gordon last week due to injury. They will have to rely on the dominance of Zeke and Devonta as they have all season. Their performance last week could be looked at in two ways, as a negative trend or a sign of their impending explosion. 

The Morgans just achieved the biggest turn around in MFFL history. The details of which are described in the previous matchup buildup. The Morgans failed to finish out the year as East division champs but it does not matter as making the playoffs was miracle enough. This team also enters the playoffs on a sour note, scoring 85 points last week, but before that performance they were one of the hottest teams in the league. Both teams will have to find a way to put the pieces back together before this mega clash.

These two teams might be the most underrated in the entire league year in and year out, but after Sunday that mantra could be broken. Even with some question marks, either team could be a champion by years end and their roster's could explode at any moment. The 2016 playoffs are here.

Match-up Build-up Week 14

It is week 14 and for the first time in league history all the playoff spots may be sealed before the regular season final match-ups begin. Three teams have already booked their tickets and the remaining spot is all but booked by another team. It would take crazy circumstances to prevent TPD from acquiring the final slot as they hold the points tie breaker over LFB by 166 points. Due to the nature of this week let us take a deeper look at the playoff participants rather than breaking down each match-up.

The Perpetual Dynasty

(It is weird discussing TPD as a playoff participant because it is not 100% assured, but it is 99% assured and we write this with the understanding that TPD may not make the playoffs if the inconceivable happens.)

TPD started slow this season yet again. Their slow starts to a season are a trend in this league. Their (1-3) start was due in large part to their inability to score points early on, but their poor circumstances had also carried over from last year with teams blowing up against them each week. It was the last thing TPD wanted after last season’s unlucky circumstances, but last season had prepared TPD better for such circumstances. TPD felt they improved their gameday managing during last year’s tough sledding and it seems to have carried over to this season. When faced with tough lineup decisions this year TPD has, for the majority of the season, gone with the eventual better choice. After their (1-3) start TPD went on a tear, winning six of nine while averaging 140 ppg. Their pick up in play at the season’s midway point has also been a trend in this league. One difference between last year and this year is their weak schedule down the stretch. They has won 4 of 5 games, and during that span teams have not been scoring points against them. While TPD’s big point totals have negated it, the fact is in the past TPD was losing games even while scoring big point totals because of their difficult schedule, and the weak schedule this year has not doubt helped them be in this positive position late in the year. They of course made a bunch of high profile trades and continued to make sound pick ups on the free agent market. The biggest roster stressor has been the injuries to their RBs. They have lost guys like Woodhead, Anderson, Rodgers, and Prosise due to injuries and their star WR Julio Jones is hobbled entering the final stretch. All and all this team probably should have clinched a spot sooner if their high point totals translated into more wins, but the result is the same and barring something other worldly, TPD will be back in the playoffs for the 4^th time in 5 years.  

Advantageous Morgans

Entering Week 8 of this season the Morgans had one victory…and now they are a playoff participant. They've had six straight victories in the biggest turn around in MFFL history. Their biggest issue early on was their inability to score points. They averaged 100 points per game in their first 7, but in the six games since they have averaged 133. The turn around happened seemingly out of no where. They made a big trade for D. Murray but outside of that their roster was not overhauled too drastically. Their roster just started to preform at a higher level and the pick up in play of Mariota, Matthews, and kelce has been the catalyst. Way back in week 3 this team lost Adrian Peterson, but outside of that they have not dealt with any crippling injuries. They have made sound free agent pick ups and when guys got hot on their roster they left them in for weeks and racked up the wins. This team is playing with house money at this point. They have already accomplished so much this season. They will take to the playoff bracket with arguably the most momentum in MFFL history.

The Real McCoy

There is not much more to say about the McCoy franchise. The success they have achieved in this league is remarkable. They have been in and around grabbing the #1 seed each of the last 3 seasons. 

The season started out atypical as they acquired a victory in week 1 while scoring the 2^nd lowest point total. At the time it was a huge victory because they were trying to obtain victories without the services of LeVeon Bell, but as the year progressed it became clear that this team was going to win many more games. Once Bell returned their team went to the next level. They started the season 4-1 averaging over 130 points per game in the first five. They went on a stretch of average performances over their next 6 contests, scoring under 130 in every game but one during that span. Fortunately, during that span they acquired two victories while scoring under 120. They are now hot again scoring over 135 in 3 of 4 games. They have not dealt with many injuries this season and the two main injuries that occurred, McCoy quickly replaced those players with their replacements Howard and Rawls, who have performed better than the guys before them. McCoy’s curse has been their depth. It has allowed them to work their lineup to the fullest each week but perhaps no team has left more points on the bench week to week. Entering the playoffs they will try to get the most out of their lineup with good gameday managing. This is an elite team in the MFFL and over the last 3 years no team has been able to match their winning abilities. They are one of only two teams to make the playoffs 4 times in 5 years.

Unstopa-Bo

It has been an incredible year for this once dormant team in the MFFL. For the second straight season the Unstopa-Bo franchise has been destroying people. No team has been as consistent as UB this year and their performances are a kin to the days of 2014 when LFB scored at least 120 points in every game except the championship. Oddly enough, UB for the 2^nd straight year has orchestrated the least amount of moves in the league. Their strong drafts have literally carried them. Looking at their team log this season not a single person has gotten hurt other than A. Luck for one week. It is the same blueprint they used last season and not many people believed their injury fortunes would carry over for another season but they have. UB has proven to be one of the best drafters in the league. While this level of inactivity may not be sustainable each and every year, UB is a serious contender for 2016. They will attempt to get back to the championship game and this year finish the job. Most who have stood up to UB over the last two years have lost, often times losing big. 

Match-up Build-up Week 13

1. Unstopa-Bo @ The Real McCoy

Week 13 is yet another massive display of crucial match-ups across the MFFL. It has been a parody rich season and the final stretch run is anything but predictable.

Both of these teams have clinched a playoff spot. The first time they met it lived up to the hype and this time around could determine the #1 overall seed for the playoffs. McCoy has been on a roll lately, winning 5 straight games. Each week the roster puts out full team efforts, with multiple times McCoy leaving the potential for more points on the bench. The depth of the roster has been huge in becoming one of the most consistent teams of the season. What this team has accomplished over the last three season has been remarkable.

UB scored points last week but came away with a loss. Still one of the best and most consistent teams in the league, UB is well into their preparations for the playoffs. The last two seasons have been a 180 for this franchise as they have gone from one of the worst to battling for first. Long ago are the days when UB was not a team to be feared. Any match-up against this squad in the playoffs will present challenges.

Even though both of these teams have benefited from a soft schedule allowing them to pick up wins in typical losing scenarios, the fact is both teams have been consistent and formidable all season. Regardless of this week’s outcome both will be a tough out in the 2016 playoffs. Congrats to both of them for already clinching.  

2. Tavon and Only @ The Perpetual Dynasty

Tavon fought their hearts out last week but ultimately had their hearts broken on Monday night football. It was a must win football game for the franchise and the loss puts their playoff hopes on life support. Their roster has been hit by injuries and their schedule has increased in difficulty at the worst time. Long the top dog of the East division this season, Tavon has now lost 4 straight and needs a win on Sunday. If they can win this week then they have a match-up against the league’s worst team in week 14 and their hopes would immediately rekindle. It is not over by a long shot for this franchise.

TPD put up big points in their must win game of week 12. The team has been hot for a while now, averaging 140 ppg over their last eight, holding the most points in the league for the season. They started out slow as they always do but they have once again been a formidable foe over the majority of the season. This is yet again a must win game for this franchise. Their schedule has softened significantly over the last month and in the end, it may come down to TPD winning a low scoring game with fortunate circumstances to finally break through their unlucky curse. This week is another opportunity for TPD to try and break the poor circumstance trend. 

This will be an all out war. TPD has been in these scenarios many times in the past and multiple times they have failed to follow through. It is impossible to put expectations on this match-up. 

3. La Flama Blanca @ ShowMeYourTDs

LFB kept their playoff hopes alive by the slimmest of margins. They failed to score over 100 but found a way to win. This team has not performed well since early in the year but they have found a way to get back in it, very similarly to last season. Their next two games are against two strong teams. If they beat both and make the playoffs it will be well deserved. LFB knows how to win these types of games.

TDs is out of playoff contention but they continue to put up points and will attempt to play spoiler against multiple teams down the stretch.

4. Advantageous Morgans @ El Pollo Loco

The Morgans continue to roll,. They have won 5 in a row and continue to put up big point totals. It has been a remarkable turn around and now they have established themselves as one of the hottest teams in the league. If their turn around is completed with a playoff appearance this team will feel great about their chances with this nothing to lose mentality fueling them. 

Loco’s loss last week was devastating to their playoff chances. While their playoff hopes are not completely squashed, they now need to win out and get help along the way. This team battled injuries all season and once again are near the top of the list in terms of the most unlucky teams in the league. Loco does not care about that, all they want is a playoff appearance.

5. Pryor to the Snap @ The North Remembers

Pryor will try to play spoiler. 

TNR simply did not show up last week and their team has been struggling to score points as of late. They need this win in preparation for a huge match-up against UB in week 14. Their playoff hopes are still well within reach. 

Match-up Build-up Week 12 (Rivalry Week)

1. The Perpetual Dynasty vs El Pollo Loco

Four teams in the East currently hold the same number of wins with only a tie separating each of them. While the West has a playoff participant, and a likely other, and two teams still fighting for the playoffs. What an unbelievable year it has been. The final stretch is going to be a kin to the days of the wild west, with everyone fighting for a slice of the pie. It's rivalry week, hold on to your butts. 

TPD lost a two point heartbreaker to the Morgans last week. TPD has the most points in the league but currently stands in 6th place. They simply do not win games unless they score a bunch of points. They have not won a game in the MFFL while scoring under 120 points since week 8 of the 2014 season, and have only won scoring under 120 four times in their entire MFFL career. Their poor fortune could keep them out of the playoffs for a 2nd consecutive year. 

Loco is also coming off of a heartbreaking loss. They were defeated by LFB, who put up their best point total since week 5. Loco has dealt with crippling injuries and poor circumstances all season. They still have a shot at the playoffs and will no doubt compete as they have done all year. 

The match-ups favor Loco as TPD's roster has many difficult ones, but it is rivalry week and expect the unexpected. TPD is averaging 165 ppg in their victories while Loco is averaging 144 in theirs. Expect the winner of this one to have a big point total. Both of these teams have been held back by their inability to win close low scoring games. Maybe it will happen this week. 

2. Advantageous Morgans @ The North Remembers

The Morgans are unbelievably tied for the East division lead. What a come back. They escaped with a victory last week in a must win game again TPD and now the heat is on. The Morgans have to be proud to even be in this position and they are going to fight. 

TNR is currently in 3rd place even though they are 7th in the league in points scored. It has been a role reversal for this franchise as many times in the past they have been left out of the playoffs while placing in the top end of points scored. They have as good a chance as anyone to make it to the playoffs this year. 

3. Tavon and Only @ The Real McCoy

Tavon has lost 3 straight games but remain a top the East division. It is remarkable they are in this position as they have scored the 8th fewest points this season. 

McCoy is on a not so unexpected roll having won 4 games in a row. This team of streaks could seal a playoff spot with a win. They will be hoping for more consistent results down the stretch having scored over 130 points only once in their last six games. 

4. Pryor to the Snap @ La Flama Blanca

LFB is going to fight until their last breath. Their team finally came to play last week after four straight losses. 

5. ShowMeYourTDs @ Unstopa-Bo

UB has clinched a playoff spot. What a year.

Match-up Build-up Week 11

1. Advantageous Morgans @ The Perpetual Dynasty

Good luck finding a single game of the week in one of the most important weeks of an MFFL season ever. Many teams around the league have crucial match-ups in order to keep 2016 playoff hopes alive. It is a must win game for almost every team around the league, as the parody of this season continues to grow. Headlining the mega week will be two hot teams from the East division.

Don't look now but the Morgans have won three straight games, averaging over 130 points per game during that stretch. Unbelievably they are only 1 game back out of the East division lead. Their roster has been sparked by the outstanding play of Mariota and Murray. To even be in this position is a testament to the hard work and dedication of this franchise, but now the Morgans have bigger goals in mind. A win over TPD could propel this team to heights no one thought were possible even just a few weeks ago. 

TPD won their 2nd straight game last week in a big match-up against LFB. They are averaging over 143 ppg in their last six contests and their ridiculous schedule has softened each of the last two weeks. They continue to climb out of their early season hole in hopes of closing out strong. They will be without a few big names due to byes this week but others need to step up in their absence. Trying to guess what TPD will do week to week is impossible due to their seemingly endless supply of weird happenstance.

This is a huge game for both squads. Who knows what will happen in this match-up, but The Morgans kick started their season with a strong performance against TPD in the first match-up and TPD hopes to send the Morgans engine into idle in the 2nd contest on Sunday. This is a big one.

2. El Pollo Loco @ La Flama Blanca

Another hugely important game garners the #2 spot for week 11. Loco bounced back last week to acquire their 3rd win in 4 games. It was a big performance considering the players they had on bye. Their season has been limited by injuries but this squad continues to perform and they are right in the thick of it when it comes to playoff positioning. It was stated many weeks ago that this team would be a contender after a slow start and they have validated that claim. They hope to keep it rolling for the final stretch of the season.

LFB has lost 4 games in a row and five of their last 6. Their squad has not been producing at a high clip and their schedule was been hard over the last 4 contests. This team is in dire need of a win. A loss to Loco would be extremely damaging to their playoff aspirations.

3. The North Remembers @ Tavon and Only

Both teams have lost two straight. TNR has had to deal with bye week issues each of the last two weeks and they hope those issues are behind them for week 11. Their roster has not stepped up in the absence of some big names, leading to two poor performances. Even without Gronk potentially this week, their roster looks like it can bounce back this week in a huge match-up against Tavon.

Tavon has fallen hard after a strong mid season stretch and this week they are without M. Ryan and E. Sanders who are on bye, and A. Jeffery due to suspension. This ship is taking on water and Tavon will have to due whatever it takes to keep it afloat. A win against TNR is what it will take to keep the ship from sinking.  

4. ShowMeYourTDs @ The Real McCoy

TDs may be 9th in the standings but they are 3rd in points scored. This team could play spoiler down the stretch and quite possibly play for more with the nature of the parody rich East division.

McCoy has gone on a predictable good run after a poor stretch a few weeks ago. This team scores Touchdowns at a great clip and they seem to be getting hot at the right time. Their win last week in the mega match-up against UB was a massive victory and their hopes have been reignited for the stretch run.

5. Pryor to the Snap @ Unstopa-Bo

This is #1 vs #10 but UB has major bye week issues and Pryor is coming off two straight big performances. Do not overlook this match-up. 

Match-up Build-up Week 10

1. The Real McCoy @ Unstopa-Bo

It's 1st vs 2nd in the biggest game of the MFFL season so far, making it week 10's top match-up. Ever since the start of week 6, when these teams were a combined (9-1), managers have been itching for this game and now the wait is finally over. McCoy bounced back last week after three straight below average performances and it could not have come at a better time. They exacted revenge against TNR after an early season defeat. It was a balanced performance led once again by D. Brees. As was mentioned last week, this team looks like a team of runs, and a winning stretch could be upcoming with a victory against UB in week 10. 

Outside of one poor week UB has played well all season long. Their consistency week to week is bested only by LFB's record of 2014, when they scored at least 120 points in every game during the regular season. Their roster is loaded with guys who have performed each and every week. Barring a massive collapse this team is destined for the playoffs. Just about the only thing that could worry this franchise is the possibility that many of their players best weeks are behind them for this season, a trend which has hampered many elite teams of the past down the stretch, but that's about it. 

This game will draw the attention of all managers around the MFFL. McCoy has depth and flexibility with their roster which has allowed them to play the match-ups on their roster over the last couple of weeks. UB has not changed a thing pretty much all season as their starting lineup continues to score points. A few bye weeks will hinder a little but overall these teams are intact and ready to hit the stage for MFFL Primetime Football. Don't buy the value popcorn, this match-up deserves Orville RedenBacker's. 

2. La Flama Blanca @ The Perpetual Dynasty

A massive East Division clash is the co-main event for an important week 10 MFFL slate. LFB has lost 4 of 5 in part to their uptick in strength of schedule, but their roster is also struggling to score points. T. Gurley has simply been a 1st round bust while the reliance on players with good floors, but low ceilings has made it difficult to have huge weeks. Still one of the most consistent squads in the league, it would not be surprising to see LFB bounce back in week 10. Their steady production could spell trouble for a team that has been up and down this season. 

TPD acquired a massive win last week scoring the 2nd highest point total of the season. Even though TPD is only 6 points away from scoring the most points in the league this season, their team has not performed in a way that garners confidence week to week. They have scored under 100 points three times and are elevated by having the two highest point totals this season. It is looking like their unpredictability could be slowing down, as many players have rounded into form, but the questions regarding this team still remain. 

The trend this season has seen the winner of biggest blowout of the week fall hard during their next contest. LFB hopes that trend continues. TPD finally had a team not score 125 against them last week, all it took was that team missing much of their starting lineup due to bye. Still, TPD hopes that trend continues, and for their schedule to soften up down the stretch. This is always one of the best games of the year. Expect lightning with so much at stake. 

3. The North Remembers @ El Pollo Loco

TNR could not survive the bye weeks of Brady and Gronk last week. They're back this week but TNR will now be without their top RB and WR. Look for this team to be extremely competitive once their roster is at full potential. 

Loco once again lost following a week in which they won biggest blow out. They are without 3 integral players this week in Carr, Cooper, and Riddick. They are hoping others step up in their absence. Loco, along with many teams, needs to keep winning. 

This is another huge game. Week 10 of MFFL football is set to explode.

4. Tavon and Only @ ShowMeYourTDs

TDs will look to play spoiler for this one. They are last in the league but have scored the 3rd most points. It's been a brutal season for a team with so much talent. Tavon hopes that talent does not produce in week 10. Tavon is in need of a bounce back win, but they welcome back their starting lineup after massive bye week issues last week. 

5. Advantageous Morgans @ Pryor to the Snap

Both teams are coming off big wins, but a loss for either of them is a huge blow to their playoff chances. A win keeps both afloat in the competitive MFFL.

Match-up Build-up Week 9

1. The Real McCoy @ The North Remembers

One of the biggest games of the year is the main attraction for week 9, but not without some question marks. Ever since the return of Tom Brady TNR has not scored under 125 points in any game. Even though the gamble on J. Charles never worked out, they have been rewarded for the gamble on Gronk and Brady. They had a plan in the off season to change the way they constructed teams early in the year and the plan has paid off so far. Unfortunately in week 9 they are without their two most important players due to bye. Their top WR is also hobbled, making their already tough match-up even harder.

McCoy escaped with a victory last week scoring the 3rd lowest point total of the week. Similar to their week one victory there is nothing for them to do other than to be thankful for the win and move forward, though their confidence is in need of an uptick. Their upcoming schedule looks difficult, making their atypical early season victories that much more important. This team seems to go on runs, so an improvement in play can be expected. 

This seems to be a good week to play TNR but never doubt them when their backs are against the wall. McCoy will be looking for revenge after their loss early in the year and they need to score points in order to feel confident down the stretch. This match-up is always an MFFL showstopper and week 9 should be no different. 

2. La Flama Blanca @ Unstopa-Bo

 LFB played pretty well last week considering their bye week issues. They get many players back for a huge week 9 match-up. LFB has not reworked their lineup much at all this year and this looks like the team that they will take into the fire for the final stretch of the season. They put up consistent numbers week to week but they have lacked big game performances since early in the year. 

UB were unable to tie the league's longest winning streak of all time after a loss to Loco in week 8. They finally had a team play well against them and it was enough to produce their first loss of the season. UB will hope to get back on track quickly as teams in the West are trying hard to catch up to their early divisional lead. 

These are two of the most consistent teams in the league who do not tinker with their lineups, meaning this match-up is guaranteed to be close. Look for the winner to feel great about their long term goals while the loser will quickly look in the rear view mirror to see how close other teams are to pulling next to them. 

3. The Perpetual Dynasty @ Tavon and Only

Well if it wasn't official before it certainly is now, TPD is doomed to have teams score points against them almost every week. They lost last week to the Morgans, who scored by far their best point total of the season. Every team to play TPD this season has scored over 125 points except for one. 15 teams have scored over 120 in TPD's last 17 contests. There is simply nothing this franchise can do. They currently sit 3rd in points scored, the same points finish they had last year, but just like last season it's looking like their scoring output won't matter in the face of the devastating onslaught awaiting them each week. If they have any hope of making the playoffs they have to get luckier. It may start this week as Tavon has seemingly their entire starting lineup on bye. 

Tavon has won 4 of 5 and is scoring points at a ridiculous rate. Their roster is simply on fire, leading to the top spot in the East division. It has been a successful season after their championship last year, and a win this week, considering the circumstances, would be massive in their hopes of keeping it rolling. 

It would be hard to fathom Tavon having enough in this match-up with so many players on bye, but nothing can be taken for granted with the way the league has played TPD each of the last two seasons. This is the first of 2 games between these teams this year and both are important for momentum and divisional hierarchy.

4. El Pollo Loco @ Pryor to the Snap

Loco once again prevented history from being made for an undefeated team in the MFFL. It is becoming their calling card as they consistently end long winning streaks for opposing competition. They've won 4 of 6 and are getting healthier. They still need this win to keep pace in the West division but this team is looking like one that will make waves late in the year. 

A 6th straight loss for Pryor was devastating to their playoff chances. They have fallen on hard times since a fast start. 

5. ShowMeYourTDs @ Advantageous Morgans

Both teams need a win in order to keep any shot of the playoffs alive.

Match-up Build-up Week 8

1. La Flama Blanca @ Tavon and Only

The top two teams in the East Division battle for 1st place in what is guaranteed to be a meaningful game for the MFFL season. La Flama could not achieve victory last week against a team that blew up against them. Flama has now scored under 117 points in three of four games, leading to the loss of their East division top ranking. The story remained the same for them last week with their roster performing consistent across the board, without a star performance. Week to week they have relied on full team efforts to obtain wins and that is hard to maintain throughout the course of a season. They will hope for a bigger performance in week 8 when matched up against a team coming off big performance in 3 of their last 4 games. The next three weeks are vital for them against tough competition, but fortunately their final four games are against the current bottom four.

Tavon has won three of four, scoring over 140 in all three victories. Their roster has finally started to perform and it could not have come at a better time with this match-up on the horizon. They need a victory in week 8 to keep their lead in the East. Looking at Tavon's schedule the rest of the way it is not favorable, so they need to keep up the momentum. Differing from Flama, Tavon has survived by getting massive performances out of at least one player seemingly every week. They rely on these blowups as their roster is pretty unpredictable week to week. 

It is a matchup of opposing styles in week 8's top game. Will Flama's cool consistency be enough to obtain victory, or will Tavon's explosive unpredictabily grab another win. Do not miss this clash of idealogies in week 8. 

2. El Pollo Loco @ Unstopa-Bo

Another chance at history is the back drop for the 2nd best match-up of the week. Loco has alternated wins and losses since week 2 of the MFFL season. Last week was a hugely important victory for their franchise over a team that historically crushes their heart. Loco has only scored over 117 twice all season, but their record at the half way point is still impressive considering the injuries they have endured. Let's put it into perspective by listing some of the notable players that have been hurt on their roster: K. Allen, D. Bryant, D. Moncrief, E. Lacy, T. Riddick, W. Snead. They are starting to get healthier and the insertion of J. Ajayi may just save their season. This team will compete down the stretch. They will be without Ajayi for their massive game against UB this week. 

UB did it. They tied the record for best start in an MFFL season with a (7-0) record. They stomped TPD and now look to tie TPD's all time record for longest win streak of 8 games. There is nothing to say other than it has been a magical season for UB. Yes they have benefited from one of the easiest schedules ever to start a season, but this team continues to put up big points. The only thing UB has to worry about at this point is history repeating itself. Similar teams in the past have slowed down significantly over the 2nd half, and struggled to find the magic from early on, but UB might be the outlier. They've simply been plum awesome. 

Loco hopes to flip the script and become the hot team without injuries in the 2nd half of the season, but entering week 8 UB is on the heels of history, and no team has been able to stop them. Maybe Loco will score more than 104 points, UB's average points against for the season. Wow. 

3. The Perpetual Dynasty @ Advantageous Morgans

After scoring 200 points in week 6 TPD crashed hard with an 82 point effort in week 7. It was an awful performance by their roster but TPD did all they could. They correctly benched stars Beckham and McCoy as they scored a combined 10 points. Who else would have benched Beckham after he scored 41 the previous week? Unfortunately it did not matter considering TPD's putrid performance. The team has been sporadic, the schedule has been deadly, and the story-lines have remained the same. No team wants to play TPD yet every team loves scoring points against TPD. They will hope for better results in week 8.  Their schedule down the stretch is littered with games against the East, and chances to obtain key victories.

Every team will be watching this game to see if the Morgans will finally score points. A big performance for them in week 8 would further support the belief that TPD is cursed in fantasy, but the Morgans are due for a big week at some point. Money is on it happening now. 

4. The North Remembers @ ShowMeYourTDs

TNR won back to back games for the first time this season and have now won three of four. Their roster showed its full potential even without the services of Charles. The play of T.Y. Hilton this year has been the catalyst for consistent success. Most of their wins this season have come against the West division, so this interleague game may present some problems. Their schedule is soft in the 2nd half as four of their seven games are against the current bottom 4.

TDs is not out of this. Their roster continues to play well and they will fight the whole way. The road is steep but TDs is going down swinging, in the hopes of somehow hitting the league with a haymaker. 

5. Pryor to the Snap @ The Real McCoy

Pryor has lost 5 straight. It can largely be contributed to their ridiculous schedule but they are also struggling to score points consistently. This team still has talent though, and wins are expected to come down the stretch. 

McCoy has lost 2 straight, struggling to score in both. They lost last week in heart breaking fashion after their two starting WRs and their DEF combined for 2 points. Their roster has regressed from their early season form but they remain right in the thick of things. They need to win in week 8 to rebuild their confidence.

  

Match-up Build-up Week 7

1. Unstopa-Bo @ The Perpetual Dynasty

The two highest scoring teams in the league do battle in Week 7's top match-up, and history is on the line. Unstopa-bo is (6-0) and one win away from tying the best record to start a season. Their amazing start is due in large part to their ability to consistently score points, but they have also benefited from having the league's easiest schedule. They won last week while scoring the 3rd fewest points of the week. This week they must replace two of the most dependable players in fantasy due to bye, but J, Graham and T. West are more than capable of filling the void. All told, UB is off to an incredible start and conceivably only a few wins away from sealing a spot in  the 2016 playoffs. What more needs to be said, but UB's roster will be challenged in the weeks to come and it begins in week 7. 

TPD scored 201 points a week ago, the 2nd highest point total ever. It was an unbelievable performance and one that left many managers shaking their heads in disbelief. The amazing victory will be remembered, but TPD must move on quickly because the challenge this week is potent. They started slow for a 5th year in a row, but they are hoping their team has turned a corner like so many TPD teams of old at this stage of the year. A win here would further support that notion and help TPD continue their climb up the East division ladder.

It is crazy to think UB would come into a match-up like this as the underdog, but based on their bye weeks and TPD's recent success many would define them as such. This is a clash of Titans and one of the most influential week 7 games of all time based on what is at stake. At stake for UB is a chance at history, while for TPD there is an opportunity to erase the themes of last year and remind teams what this franchise is capable of doing during each MFFL season. Take notice of this mega match-up, there are few of its kind historically.  

2. The North Remembers @ Pryor to the Snap

Two teams fighting for West Division hierarchy will hit the field on Sunday in the #2 match-up of the week. TNR has alternated wins and losses this season. It is in stark contrast to how their schedule typical looks, with many winning and losing streaks riddled through out. It is probably a welcomed change for the franchise, though they would not doubt like to string a few wins together in the upcoming weeks. They have started scoring more points and their roster is back to full strength. The goals remain high for this franchise.

Pryor has lost 4 straight after starting (2-0). Their roster has been hit by some injuries and this week they will be without C. Newton due to bye. The unpredictable play of J. Jones week to week has been a huge hindrance in their ability to rely on their stars. They come into week 7 in dire need of a win. 

TNR looks to have the edge on paper but expect a close game regardless. This is a huge game for both teams and the West Division. 

3. The Real McCoy @ El Pollo Loco

McCoy acquired their 2nd lost of the season in a game in which they wanted to exact revenge over the Tavon franchise. They will have another opportunity late in the year. Their roster was seemingly due to regress after 3 big performances in a row, in which many of their players were consistently scoring touchdowns. Their team remains strong and not much will change entering week 7. One of the best teams in the league will look to bounce back against a squad they have had great success against in the past.

Loco was out matched last week against a team that scored over 200 points. While the loss hurts, they know West division victories are the key to getting them out of their early season hole.  They have an opportunity against McCoy this week to grab a divisional win. Their roster simply needs to get healthy. Don't be surprised when this team starts winning games late in the season, like they do almost every year, but this week is key in keeping their goals intact for the 2016 season.

It is a bigger game for Loco than it is for McCoy, but both managers are eager to leave last week's losses behind them. 

4. ShowMeYourTDs @ La Flama Blanca

TDs lost last week to bring their record to (1-5). Its been a tough start to the season for TDs. They have played great in 3 of their games while struggled to score 100 in their other 3. It will be difficult to come back from such a bad start but TDs may have the roster to do it. They have to be more consistent if they want to rally and gets wins down the stretch. 

LFB won last week, but it was largely due to the poor performance of their opponent. Only one team has scored more than 112 points against LFB this year, leading to the league's 2nd easiest schedule, but LFB can strike at any moment. Their roster may not have star power but they do have explosion ability. They are thrilled to be sitting atop the East Division. They need this win come Sunday, as their roster has slowed a bit after a hot start. 

5. Tavon and Only @ Advantageous Morgans

Tavon has been completely unpredictable this season, scoring huge points some weeks while also having some of the worst scoring outputs. Which team will show up on Sunday?

The Morgans may be due for an explosion at some point, they have scored under 100 points four of six games this year, while never scoring more than 112.  

Match-Up Build-Up Week 6

1. Unstopa-Bo @ ShowMeYourTDs

Worst vs first is more than what it appears for Rivalry Week #1 of the 2016 MFFL Season. Unstopa-Bo has been unstoppable this season. They have 318 points in their last two games and have yet to score below 120, leading to an unbeaten record. This hot start seems like it was an inevitability as nobody is scoring against Unstopa-bo and they probably would be unbeaten even without their dominant scoring ways. Led by a trio of high scoring RBs, Unstopa-Bo takes no prisoners. They have left no doubt that they are the team to beat right now in the MFFL. They are the hunted. Next up to challenge Unstopa-Bo is their rival, currently residing in last place, TDs. 

TDs finally got their first win of the season last week. It was long overdue and now they have a chance to jump right back into the thick of things with a win against their rival. TDs gets up for this game every year, and you can bet words will be shared around the office water cooler between these teams this week. I am being serious, they legitimately work at the same building on the same floor. TDs needs this win to continue their climb up the MFFL ladder. 

How can a match-up between worst vs 1st be the main attraction? Simple...both teams score points and Unstopa-Bo called out TDs this off-season, stating they were going to tie the all time record between these two teams. It is all systems go for both as bye weeks and injuries are not a problem for either team. They set the stage for Rivalry Week #1 in what is guaranteed to be a great game. Any Questions... 

2. El Pollo Loco @ The Perpetual Dynasty

Two teams trying to get to .500 will put it all on the line in rivalry week. Loco achieved the biggest blow-out of last week in what was a must win for the franchise. They have won 2 of 3 and are hoping their roster continues to take shape. Cooper left no doubt last week for why Loco acquired him and with the potential return of Bryant to their starting lineup the future is looking brighter for this franchise. They blow teams out when they don't need to and they struggle when teams have poor weeks against them. Its a frustrating circumstance, but one they will try to debunk again TPD in week 6. 

TPD obtained a massive victory last week after losing their 3 previous contests. Their roster finally came to play and TPD made the right gameday managing decisions to come away with a close victory. Last week TPD flew off the handle and went on a trading and free agent bonanza, but it paid off as the additions of Rivers and Marshall were the key to their victory. Rivalry Week presents another opportunity to try for a victory in the ever competitive MFFL that loves scoring points again TPD.

The future is uncertain, but it at least looks brighter for both of these teams following last week. Each team needs a win against their rival in week 6. Don't miss out.

3. La Flama Blanca @ Pryor to the Snap

This is one of the closest rivalries the MFFL has to offer. Flama came to play in last week's top match-up, but it was not enough to achieve victory. They have alternated each week between having a good game and a bad game. It seems to be the nature of their roster as they have many good players, but lack the go to star. Gurley was suppose to be that player but so far he has disappointed. Still, nothing will change for this franchise, they will be fighting in the East all year with a good team.

Pryor has fallen on hard times. After a hot start they have now lost 3 straight and are struggling to score points. Teams have destroyed Pryor in recent weeks, averaging 155 ppg against them over their last 3 games. Injuries have killed this team so far this year, but if they can hold steady until some guys get healthy they might recapture their early season form. 

4. The Real McCoy @ Tavon and Only

This rivalry soared to new heights entering this season after Tavon beat McCoy in the 2015 playoffs. McCoy is looking for revenge and they have to be feeling good with how their team is performing. The wait for LeVeon was well worth it. Even with Bo's hot start McCoy is one of the teams to beat so far in 2016, they are one of the hunted. 

Tavon had a horrible week 5 but they have to move past it quickly in order to prepare for their rival. They have been hindered early on by the slow starts from Lamar and Brandin, two players they expected more from. An explosion from those two could be coming though, and Tavon hopes it will be this week. 

The match-ups favor McCoy in this one. Tavon will have to step up as the clear underdog. 

5. The North Remembers @ Advantageous Morgans

TNR played well last week but they came away with a close loss. Brady and Gronk were as advertised and their attention now turns to a game in which they must win. Charles comes back after a bye and their lineup might finally be at their full potential. 

The Morgans simply have not scored so far this season, but a match-up against their rival could spark a flame for their roster. They are fortunate to have a win and a tie this season, and a win here would keep them alive in a parody rich MFFL.

Match-Up Build-Up Week 5

1. The Real McCoy @ La Flama Blanca

A sizable interleague game sets the table for a big week of MFFL action. McCoy was impressive for a 2nd consecutive week obtaining a key victory over TPD. The addition of L. Bell to their starting lineup went exactly as planned and they seem to have moved way past their early season scoring troubles. They are very balanced top to bottom like many McCoy teams of the past, and not unlike their past teams it is typically all or nothing week to week. They can have huge performances all across the board but they are also prone to down weeks from key contributors. This team looks poised to compete yet again as they attempt to add 2016 success to a list already full of MFFL achievements.

LFB has to be happy with how this season has started. They went after many of the same players that hurt them a year ago and it is paying off. They escaped with a win last week after only scoring 111 points, but they were without 3 starters due to bye weeks. Consistently the winner of Yahoo's worst draft award, LFB is proving doubters wrong yet again. They have been propelled this season by a full team effort seemingly every week. RB remains a concern for this squad, and their WRs lack star name value, but LFB does not care. They put faith in guys when no one else does and success has typically followed. 

Whoever wins this match-up might be surprised to see their record stand at (4-1), but there is no doubt both teams will take it. These teams know how to win games in this league and do not miss this mega match-up come Sunday. 

2. Pryor to the Snap @ ShowMeYourTDs

The two unluckiest managers from a week ago will try to turn the tables in a big week 5 game. Pryor had a historical performance from J. Jones in week 4 but it was not enough to combat the massive performance from Tavon. Pryor has played well all season and last week was no different. A minor concern may be the health of Cam Newton but Pryor will compete regardless. Budding young stars M. Jones and T. Pryor will look to continue their success for Pryor as they try to get back on track after an unfortunate week 4. 

The start to the season for TDs is unbelievable. They are scoring points at will and cannot win a single game. Every team has come to play against them and TDs is left with nothing to do but hope for better fortune. Their squad is one of the best in the league but it is going to be hard coming back from 3 divisional losses to start the year. They need to go on a huge winning streak but that might be possible considering their roster. Look for TDs to get wins moving forward as they have nothing to lose and a team ready to strike. Teams around the league feel bad for this team, but not enough to stop beating them if they can. 

TDs needs this win. Will Pryor be the 5th straight team to break TDs heart? Don't miss this one. 

3. The Perpetual Dynasty @ The North Remembers

All eyes of the MFFL tune in for this match-up every year, but both teams are struggling to start 2016. TPD has not been able to score since week 1 and the league is not cutting them any slack averaging 143 ppg against them. Last week TPD knew they were in for a tough game as their roster had arguably the worst match-ups one could fathom. Their start to the season is unacceptable and they have made moves once again to try and shake things up. We expect TPD to start scoring more points but it won't matter if the league continues beat them to a pulp every week. 

TNR won a huge game last week but they are also struggling to score points this year. TNR has to be feeling good however, considering that after the draft a (2-2) record entering week 5 was somewhat of a goal for this team and they have obtained it. They now welcome back T. Brady, R. Gronk, and J. Charles to their starting lineup. It is an unbelievable star power addition and it comes at the most opportune time. TNR could send a message to the entire league with an impressive win on Sunday. 

Both teams will look different in week 5 with new players entering their starting lineups. A loss for TPD would make them an unfathomable (1-4) for the 2nd consecutive year. That hurts. A loss for TNR would put a damper on the welcoming home of some star players. Both teams need a win in what is always a must see MFFL match-up. This will be a war. 

4. El Pollo Loco @ Tavon and Only

Loco is devastated after suffering their 3rd divisional loss this season. It puts them in hole that will be tough to climb out of. They are desperate for a win and hope Tavon will suffer a down week after going bonkers in week 4. Week 5 is a must win for Loco even though it is not a divisional game. This franchise typically wins games late in the season after slow starts and Loco will hope to do that once again in 2016. 

Tavon broke out last week in a big way. It was a welcomed sight from a team needing to get good vibes from their roster. They have flexibility with their lineup week to week and are never afraid to start lesser known commodities over more well known names. They will hope for another strong performance in week 5. 

5. Unstopa-Bo @ Advantageous Morgans

The Morgans have scored under 100 points in three of four games this year. Unstopa-bo has yet to score under 120. The tides will have to turn in this one to give a result other than whats expected. 

Match-Up Build-Up Week 4

1. Unstopa-Bo @ Pryor to the Snap

Week 4 offers up a terrific early season divisional clash. Unstopa-Bo enters week 4 unbeaten, looking for their 3rd straight win against the West division. It has been all systems go for this new look team. Their roster has given steady performances from each position with everyone chipping in towards the cause. As previously stated in past build-ups, hot starts are not atypical for this organization. The true test will come when bye weeks and injuries strike. Still, the season could not have started better for them. 

Pryor played well last week in a losing effort. Over 200 yards from Marvin Jones was not enough to acquire the victory. Similarly to Unstopa-Bo, Pryor has been extremely consistent to start 2016 with many players helping out where need be. Pryor has had huge performances from many different players week to week. They will look to do it again in week 4. 

Neither team looks to be stricken with bye week blues for this match-up and it should be full throttle for both of them. Early grappling position is on the line in the West division when these teams meet on Sunday. 

2. The Perpetual Dynasty @ The Real McCoy

The two winningest franchises in league history will shake the ground beneath them when they meet on the field for week 4. TPD has lost two straight, struggling to score points with some questionable lineup decisions. They hope to do better for week 4, though it might not matter as teams are averaging 145 points per game against them over the first 3 weeks of this season. The season is young and TPD's roster looks like it will compete. They are hampered this week by a slew of tough match-ups across the board. 

McCoy is (2-1) and welcoming back Le'Veon Bell for week 4. They exploded last week scoring the most points in week 3. It was a crucial performance against a tough team after they scored 102 and 99 in their first two weeks. Don't ever count this team out. Add 38 points with 8 turnovers from a defense to their already packed list of impressive victories. They enter week 4 with Nelson on bye but they have to be confident after last week's performance. 

McCoy has had TPD's number for a while. This could be a classic. 

3. El Pollo Loco @ The North Remembers

Loco obtained a huge victory in week 3. It was their first win of the season and now they hope to continue the momentum for their week 4 divisional battle. Unfortunately they will once again add a player to their injury list, Dez. It is unknown if he will play this week and Loco cannot afford another injury. A win in week 4 will help them keep the ship afloat as they wait for guys to heal up.

TNR could not keep the momentum last week after a big win in week 2. They continue to wait for stars to shine. This week they will likely be without Charles and Brady once again, but week 5 looks to be different. If they win this week, they will be (2-2), and ready to roll with an optimal lineup. Considering what this team has gone through to start the year, a (2-2) record would be incredible.

4. ShowMeYourTDs @ Tavon and Only

TDs is sticking behind their roster even after starting (0-3). It is a smart move considering they have one of the strongest roster's in the league. A rebound is coming, but they better hope for an easier schedule or they could be looking at a season similar to TPD of 2015. 

Tavon will look to rebound after a tie in week 3(Stat correction pending). Last year's champ is off to a shaky start, but people forget it was not all roses for this franchise last year either. They fought to make the playoffs a year ago and they will fight again this season.

A loss for either team would be damaging. 

5. Advantageous Morgans @ La Flama Blanca

The Morgans have not been able to score points in 2016. It is unfortunate considering they have the league's easiest schedule to start the year. A win in week 4 is needed for their long term success in the East division.

Flama was the latest team to open up a can of whoop-ass on TPD last week. 2016 is starting how they hoped after a down year in 2015. They have constructed a team similar to their teams of old, and they will once again compete all year.   

Match-Up Build-Up Week 3

1. ShowMeYourTDs @ El Pollo Loco

A hugely important early season game is the star attraction of the week 3 match-ups. Barring a draw, one of these teams will be (0-3) after this game. TDs lost an absolute heartbreaker to The Morgans last week, losing by 1 point when three different players for the Morgans scored under 5 points. In what may likely be AB's worst game of the year, 7 points, TDs could not find a way to obtain victory. Even still, their roster remains strong and a bounce back victory in week 3 would quickly steer the ship away from danger. Their first two weeks have come with unfortunate circumstances, but they survived week 2 without major injury, something that cannot be said for many teams of the MFFL, especially their week 3 opponent.

Loco has historically had some of the worst luck in the MFFL, and through two weeks of this MFFL season it has not changed. Week two added Moncrief and Jennings to a injury list already headlined by Allen. Loco can not catch a break, and they are in dire straights for week 3. Their strong RB depth may help them survive the early season onslaught. A guy like Riddick steps into the starting lineup and they experienced a tiny bit of good fortune after trading Woodhead a few days before his season ending injury. Loco wanted to start fast in 2016 and it has not happened. They need this win come Sunday.

This match-up will draw all eyes of the MFFL. It is a must win game for both teams. 

2. The Perpetual Dynasty @ La Flama Blanca

The #2 game of the week is perhaps the best East vs East match-up year to year. When these two teams fight for East bragging rights the result is always fireworks. TPD fell hard in week 2 after scoring the most points in week 1. They were hampered by the benching of Forte, who scored 34 points in what have been enough to give TPD the victory. It is an early season game day managing blunder that TPD hopes to move past in week 3. Not unlike 2015, opponents of TPD are scoring big point totals seemingly every week, but two weeks hardly makes a trend for 2016.

La Flama needs to rebound after a disappointing week 2 performance. Their team just did not come to play, but for the 3rd straight week their starting lineup looks to be exactly the same. That kind of consistency early in the season could lead to major success in 2016. Just staying healthy is a key ingredient for winning. Flama is showing faith in his team and it would not be a surprise to see his players respond in kind.   

Do not look away from what is always one of the best match-ups of the year. 

3. The North Remembers @ Unstopa-Bo

TNR showed up to play in last week's game of the week, beating McCoy by 50 points. It was a must win game for their season and the franchise's psyche as a whole. They have been patiently awaiting the return of a few star players and it looks like the patience is about to be paid off soon. A win against Bo would set the stage for yet another strong start to the season for the TNR franchise. 

Unstopa-Bo has been impressive since week 1 of last season. Their dominance to start seasons is a sight to be hold in the MFFL. They continue to add evidence to the fact that they are one of the best drafters in the league. They do not make many moves but they don't need to when they consistently have the success they do to start seasons. 

This is a big West division clash.

4. Advantageous Morgans @ Tavon and Only

This match-up is big for East division hierarchy. The Morgans have not been able to take full advantage of a soft schedule to start 2016, but they got a massive victory over the TDs franchise last week. They know they need to start scoring more points, but the loss of Peterson only makes that challenge tougher.

Tavon has not started 2016 the way they intended but they also got a huge win over an East division squad a week ago. They are scrambling to find a lineup they feel comfortable with, after guys like Stewart and Watkins are being sent to the bench. 

A win for either team will help them maintain course as they attempt to revamp their lineups.  

5. The Real McCoy @ Pryor to the Snap

McCoy had a 2nd straight poor performance in week 2. Their roster failed to take advantage of some good match-ups. Still, they only have one more week until the return of Bell and even with their poor play, this team could welcome Bell back with a (2-1) record. Amazing. 

Pryor has left no doubt that they come to play in 2016. They are (2-0) and their roster is one of the most balanced in the league. People forget that a playoff appearance for Pryor in 2016 would be their 3rd in 4 years. This is one of the most underrated teams in the league. 

Week 2 Match-Up Build-Up

1. The North Remembers @ The Real McCoy

The biggest non-rivalry week rivalry in the league is the main event for Week 2 of the MFFL season. Always one of the best match-ups of the year, all eyes will be on this game come Sunday.

TNR entered last week’s contest against LFB without 3 of their top 5 picks in this year’s draft. LFB took advantage and came away with an early season victory. TNR may be faced with the same circumstances come Sunday, but the feelings surrounding this match-up are different. They have another week to prepare for a game without their stars and considering the opponent, there is no doubt that TNR will be ready. This is when TNR is at their best, when their backs are against the wall and they find waiver wire gems. Consistently one of the best gameday managers in the league, TNR will look to out coach McCoy this week and come away with a massive divisional victory. McCoy knows TNR will have a few tricks up their sleeves. 

Speaking of tricks, McCoy pulled a Houdini act last week, obtaining a victory while scoring the 2nd lowest point total of the week. It could not have come at a better time for McCoy as they are trying to stock pile wins in the absence of Le’Veon Bell. McCoy has done some tinkering with their line-up in preparation for the week 2 mega-match-up, they know scoring more points is a necessity. Many around the league expect McCoy to rebound considering they have been a top point scorer across the league's history. They are hoping some young rookies will build upon their big week one performances, and solidify depth on their roster.

TNR’s circumstances and McCoy’s poor week one showing make this match-up tough to predict. Week 1 results rarely hold sway across the entirety of a season, but both managers find themselves needing to prove a point come Sunday. This match-up is significant regardless of season success. At the end of the year both managers are measured by their success against one another. Folks, this is rivalry unlike any other in the MFFL. There will be blood. 

2. Pryor to the Snap @ The Perpetual Dynasty

The only match-up featuring two unbeaten teams comes in at #2 for this week. Pryor won by 3 points over Loco last week in a low scoring affair. Pryor turned the tables, they were helped by the injury to Kennan Allen, after Keenan was hurt for Pryor most of last season. It was a victory won by the skin of their teeth. Their lineup this week looks ready to take advantage of some easier match-ups than in week 1. On paper they have one of the more balanced starting lineups in the league ready to compete all season. As discussed last week, sleeping on this team could be a knockout blow to anyone who plays them. 

Across the field will be TPD. They scored the most points in week 1 and needed every bit of them as they played the 2nd highest scoring team of the week. It was a much needed victory for a team trying to move past the negative feelings of last season. Unlike last season, their roster stepped up when TPD needed it most. Their roster is led by star WRs, like times of old, and opportunistic RBs, for the time being.

One of these teams will start (2-0), barring a draw. That fact alone makes this a match-up one to watch come Sunday, even if the stakes may not seem all that high.  

3. Tavon and Only @ La Flama Blanca

Tavon entered Monday night in great position to start 2016 like they ended 2015, but it was not to be. Their pre-mature declaration of being the game of the week fell short when their 3 Monday night players combined for 18 points. It was a heart breaking loss for a manager who asks a lot of their players. Ultimately Tavon can survive. Much of their roster proved their worth on Sunday and a strong season seems likely. They went to work changing their roster before a big game in week 2. 

LFB is on re-run. Last season they obtained a week one victory scoring almost the same total, with the same players, as they did just a week ago. Derailed by multiple injuries after week one last year, LFB is praying for a different scenario to unfold this season. They have to be happy with how their team responded after a difficult 2015 and they aim to play like LFB teams of old.  

This is a key East divisional game and on paper, one the best match-ups of the week.  

4. Unstopa-Bo @ El Pollo Loco

Unstopa-Bo exacted revenge over the Tavon franchise in week one. Their team played great and their hopes are sky high for the 2016 season. Early season success is no stranger to the Unstopa-Bo franchise. They appear to have turned a corner in their MFFL career, but a long season awaits each manager of the MFFL.   

Loco came close to a victory in week 1 but as is the case seemingly every year, they were hit with a devastating injury. Loco will attempt to replace the production of Keenan Allen but at least there is time to make the necessary changes. Long considered one of the unluckiest managers in the league, Loco will hope for better fortunes in the weeks to come.

Loco can't get too low after week 1 and Bo can't get too high. This West division clash looks to be paper thin.

5. Advantageous Morgans @ ShowMeYourTDs

The Morgans scored the lowest point total of week 1. They have to put it behind them and get ready for a slug fest against an angry TDs squad. They remain confident entering this key divisional match-up and they hope their poor performance was a blip on the radar and not a trend. The Morgans typically find ways to improve in these situations.

TDs has to be feeling the pain of scoring the 2nd most points in the league and losing. Still, their confidence is as high as ever. Their team played very well and they have weapons all across the board at their disposal. They could quickly put week 1 behind them if they beat The Morgans, proving to the league they are contenders in 2016.

The East division will be watching this one closely.