Match-Up Build-Up Week 8

We're past the midway point of the season and much is still to be determined

Week 7 Recap: Morgans Blast TPD
                         Loco dominates again
                         Flama rebounds
                         McCoy survives again for 3rd straight win
                         Stros wins in a low scoring game

Week 8

1. El Pollo Loco (5-1-1) vs Imposing Monstrosity (3-3-1)
Loco continues to produce each week. Their best season ever has been one for the record books. Scary is the fact that their RB depth has improved and they have solidified their TE spot. There is not much this team has to change in order to attempt a playoff run. The only thing they are currently worried about is the Zeke chronicles. If his suspension is upheld it could mean time missed during potential fantasy playoff weeks, which is a worst case scenario. Regardless, this team is a force.

Stros has had an up and down season but their roster remains deep if they can get healthy. Bell is back to being Bell and this is a very hard team to match-up against week to week. The playoffs are still a big possibility for this squad, but they have to find a way to be consistent. They have had some very poor weeks and are slightly fortunate to have 3 wins.

These team tied earlier in the season and you know both would like to get that taste out of their mouths. Expect this week to be another close battle between these two.

Player Matchup ratings: 
Loco- Average (++, -, =====)
Stros- Good (++++, --, =)
Key Battle:
(Elliott  vs Bell) Both off huge weeks, BONUS: (Kamara vs McKinnon) Nice

2. The Perpetual Dynasty (4-3) vs La Flama Blanca (5-2)
TPD has been sinking ever since the Beckham injury. Their RBs are a disaster while the studs are not producing at elite levels. It's likely the squad will turn it around, but spirits have to be low after the last couple weeks. They will have a chance to knockoff a team ahead of them in the East this week and it is a big game for the franchise. They continue to make moves and their WR core is still a major strength. This team has the pieces, but they have yet to fit properly.

Flama was true to form last week having a blow up performance after some poor ones. It's the same trend over and over for this unpredictable unit. They have bye week issues this week, which is unfortunate considering the magnitude of the game. Still, being (5-2) is huge for this inconsistent squad. A win here would be massive.

Both teams have the talent to compete with anyone, but so far it has been hit or miss. A win here for either team would be a huge confidence booster.

Matchup ratings:
TPD- Good (+++++, --, =)
LFB- Average (+++, --, ===)
Key Battle:
(Green vs Julio)

3. The Glorious Morgans (6-1) vs Unstopa-Bo (2-5)
The Morgans are getting close to the best start to a season record. The best team in the league took down TPD in last week's game of the week. It simply does not matter who this team puts in their lineup. Everyone has stepped up for them this year. They have had the midas touch all season. It has been a special year for this already accomplished franchise.

UB is better than their record. They have started to perform better and they almost pulled out a victory on Monday night football a week ago. It will be tough sledding from here on out but crazier things have happened than this team potentially going on a big run.

Morgans are the clear favorite but you never know in the MFFL.

Matchup ratings:
Morg- Average (++, --, ====)
UB- Average (+++, --, ===)
Key Battle:
(Wilson vs Cousins)

4. The Real McCoy (4-3) vs I Love Brock N' Roll (2-5)
McCoy won their 3rd straight game last week. It has been a huge turn around after a slow start. Their confidence is rising with each passing week. They survived in a 3 point victory a week ago over UB. The squad continues to find unique ways to win, which has always been the case for this franchise. They have established themselves as contenders in 2017.

Brock had a winnable game last week but could not take advantage. They remain competitive and can hang week to week.

Matchup ratings:
Mc- Average (+++, --, ===)
Br- Average (++++, ----)
Key Battle:
(White vs Allen)

5. ShowMeYourTDs (1-6) vs Tavon and Only (2-5)
TDs continues to have guys blow up against them. Its been another slow start for this franchise. They will compete down the stretch though.

A week after not starting two roster spots, Tavon started 2 RBs from the same team last week. What is going on.

Matchup ratings:
TDs- Average (++++, ---, =)
Tav- Good (++++, --, ==)
key Battle:
(McCaffrey vs Martin)