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.