Week 5 Recap: TPD wins but at what cost
Morgans continue to beast
Loco remains unbeaten
McCoy hands LFB first loss
Tavon crushes in statement win
Week 6
1. El Pollo Loco (4-0-1) vs The Glorious Morgans (4-1)
Loco remained unbeaten in a wild contest in week 5. They won a game while scoring under 110 points for only the 2nd time in their franchise's history and the first time since week 10 of 2013! Helping them last week was the fact that their opponent failed to start a QB due to not having a backup for their injured starter and waiver problems. Loco will take the low scoring victory as a sign that this season could be different than their previous ones. They remain the top dog in the West. They will be without Zeke for this one.
The Morgans continue to get better every week. They had guys on bye last week and others stepped up for a big win. They are clicking on all cylinders. They have destroyed the competition this season and remain at the top of the points list. One of their goals for this season was to not have a slow start and they have accomplished that desire.
This is the first match-up for these two as rivals and hype and anticipation is at a crazy high. What a rivalry it could be with the way these teams are playing. Both teams have been hesitant to acknowledge they are the teams to beat in their respective divisions but it's obvious at this point. It is perhaps a bigger game for the Morgans considering the heat behind them in the East. This is probably the most anticipated game of the young season and both teams want to put on a show. The winner here perhaps stops waiting for the other shoe to drop on their season and gains lots confidence. Either way both teams will be fine and we should just enjoy the fireworks on Sunday. This is the showcase game for rivalry week #1.
Matchup Ratings:
Loco- Average to Good (+++, -, ====)
Morg- Average (++, --, ====)
Key Battle:
(Adams vs Hill) The victor of this match-up will be key
2. The Perpetual Dynasty (4-1) vs Imposing Monstrosity (1-3-1)
TPD won again last week but they lost one of the best players in the NFL in Beckham to a season ending injury. It is a massive blow to this franchise's psyche and roster. Most teams will look at TPD's depth at WR and proclaim "they'll be fine,'' like they always do to TPD, but this loss is gigantic as he was arguably TPD's best player. They will look to move forward fast but will need to find consistent production from their RBs to compete at the level expected of them. They have multiple RBs on the roster with the hope at least one of them can earn a solidified role moving forward. They are without A.J. for this week.
Stros has been struggling to score points this year having the 4th lowest total in the league entering week 6. Fortunately for them they have scored the 2nd highest total in their division, meaning they are right in the middle of things in the West, even if their record is not what they want at this stage. This is a key game for them as a win would keep them squarely in the hunt in a West division that has been struggling outside of the team at the top. Their roster competes week to week but struggles to find blow up performances beyond Bell. Still, the depth will be used during these bye week blues for most other teams.
This is also a first meeting between new rivals. Stros comes in as the underdog but TPD will be without Beckham and Green so the match-up looks even. This is one of the closest games of the week.
Match-up Ratings:
TPD- Good (+++++, --, =)
Stros- Average (++++, ---, =)
Key Battle:
(McGuire vs McKinnon) The #2 RB match-up is pivotal
3. Tavon and Only (2-3) vs The Real McCoy (2-3)
Tavon secured a huge victory in week 5. They were led by the play of free agent pickup Prescott and some usual suspects. Tavon has not had a strong start to the season, but as has been previously stated, their depth will win out in these bye weeks. They need more production from the WR position but the rest looks set. They have not had success in this rivalry but they have to be feeling more confident after last week.
McCoy found a way to get a massive win in week 5. They are one win away from a .500 record, even though they have not scored over 113 points in a game this season. Their confidence is not very high at the moment but a win this week could turn their fortunes once some key players start performing better. The jury is still out on this team but they have remained in the hunt through the first five weeks.
This is a big rivalry week for both of these teams. Bye weeks are an issue on both sides here. Each team will need an ugly win but both will take it.
Match-up Ratings:
Tavon- Average (+++, ---, ==)
McCoy- Average (+++, --, ===)
Key Battle:
(Carr vs Newton) The QBs will to lead these teams
4. La Flama Blanca (4-1) vs I Love Brock N' Roll (1-4)
LFB is (4-1), but they are fortunate to be so. The last two weeks have been poor and this squad is as unpredictable as ever. They have one of the lowest floors week to week while also having a massive ceiling too. The talent is obvious, and this is a team no one wants to play considering their potential, but they need to find some consistency.
Brock is (1-4) having scored the least points in the league. They will try to turn it around in rivalry week.
Match-up ratings:
LFB- Average (++++, ----)
Brock- Good (++++, -, ===)
Key Battle:
(Rodgers vs Ryan) Previous MVPs battle
5. ShowMeYourTDs (1-4) vs Unstopa-Bo (1-4)
Both teams are on the brink of disaster. A victory keeps one alive.
Match-up ratings:
TDs- Average (+++, ---, ==)
UB- Average (+, -, ======)
Key Battle:
(Hogan vs Cooks) Pats attack
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