Match-Up Build-Up Week 12 (Rivalry Week)

Thanksgiving brings rivalry week in the MFFL

Week 11 Recap: Morgans Clinch first spot
                           McCoy wins 7th straight
                           Loco rebounds
                           Stos and Flama suffer tough beats

Week 12 

1. The Glorious Morgans (10-1) vs El Pollo Loco (7-3-1)

The Morgans set the all time longest win streak record a week ago after their 9th straight win. They scored 188 in a huge match-up against TPD. They have now clinched a spot for the MFFL playoffs in 2017. There is nothing else to say, what a season. 

Loco predictably bounced back in week 11 after a loss. This team has followed the same mold for nearly all of their MFFL seasons. They have blown up many weeks this season but can never string together momentum. This week they prepare for a historic team, after winning biggest blow out a week ago. These weeks have never been kind to them but if they win here, it could be the catalyst to change the old fortunes. Loco only needs 1 win to basically secure a playoff spot.

Both of these teams will more than likely be playing for more later in the season, but this week is a measuring stick game. These roster's will be broken down in detail when it matters the most. 

2. The Perpetual Dynasty (6-4-1) vs Imposing Monstrosity (4-6-1)

TPD played well last week but went up against a buzzsaw. They currently have the 2nd toughest schedule in the league, but still have scored more points than their opposition. If that pace holds, they would be the first team ever to have that tough of a schedule but still score more points than their competition. TPD finds new ways to be unlucky and suffer horrible circumstances every season. TPD needs to win some games in order to make the playoffs, but as has been the case with this team each of the last three seasons, they are far better than their record indicates and no one wants to see them in a potential playoff match-up. 

McCoy continues to stock pile wins. They have 7 in a row and show no signs of stopping based on their soft remaining schedule. Their success has been directly related to their ability to score touchdowns and have whole team efforts every week. While the seven straight victories are great, McCoy would probably like to see more explosion moving forward. they've won their last 3 due to opposition poor play and TD reliance. 

Flama and TPD are probably in battle for the final playoff spot. LFB gets Brock this week, who has scored under 104 in four of five games. LFB has scored under 112 points in seven of their 11 games, yet they have 6 wins. Crazy. TPD needs to win this week, against a tougher opponent, in order to set the stage for what could amount to a playoff play-in game next week.