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.