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.