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.