Match-Up Build-Up Week 4

A wild week 3 which saw multiple matchups decided on Monday night sets the stage for another terrific week of MFFL Football. The East division has been a blood bath while the West already has teams in desperation mode. Week 4 is crucial for more than a few teams in the MFFL.

1. The Perpetual Dynasty (2-1) vs El Pollo Loco (2-1)
Overview: Once rivals, these two teams are familiar with one another. Each coming off critical week 3 victories, this is yet another titanic match-up in the MFFL.
Team Notes: TPD had a fantastic Monday night football comeback to secure a week 3 victory. TPD is killing it right now, averaging 147 points per game while never scoring below 130 to start the year. Though led by two stud WRs, they have received more than serviceable play from their RBs, leading to early season success. They continue to await the return of Doug Baldwin but even without him they have a lineup ready to compete each week. They've faced a brutal schedule so far this season, a trend Loco hopes to maintain in week 4. Expect much of the starting lineup to remain the same outside of QB and defense.
Loco is also off on a great foot for 2018. They sit in 2nd place in the West division and they have come to play in back to back weeks which is sometimes rare for this franchise. The roster construction is such that they only need one good game out of a contributing player in order to beast each week, as the three headed monster of Nuk, McCaffrey, and Kelce is powerful. Questions remain at #2 RB and Flex but having studs at the top, and playing in a weak division give Loco leeway and time to address certain needs. Some of their players have already had arguably their worst weeks of the season, like Kelce and Cousins, so expect continued improvement each week possibly leading to the most consistent Loco squad we have seen in some time.

Game Notes: Bye weeks have begun. Loco is stung by the loss of McCaffrey for this week. No other bye weeks affect the match-up. TPD is majorly back loaded while Loco has two key performers on Thursday night. TPD has home splits while Loco is leaning road heavy.
Match-up breakdown:
TPD: Good (++++, ===, -) Strong match-ups for much of the starting lineup.
Loco: Poor (++, ===, ---) Some really good and some really bad
Key Battle: Beckham vs Hopkins
While not a must win for either team this match-up is dripping with dramatic appeal. Loco is hit with hard match-ups and a crucial bye week blue, but teams tend to play well against TPD. This week's #1 match-up will leave you on the edge of your seat, and is a great way to stay in shape.

2. The Glorious Morgans (2-1) vs Tavon and Only (2-1)
Overview: A hugely important East division clash checks in at #2 for this week.
Team Notes: The Morgans continue to produce at a high level. They've scored the most points through three weeks, edging TPD by 3. Even more impressive is the fact that they have the hardest schedule through three weeks. A win this week could set the stage for yet another magical season for the Morgans as their schedule seemingly gets easier once they start facing opponents from the West. Expect much of the lineup to remain the same for week 4.
Tavon played well last week by came away with a loss. While the loss stings, it should not cloud the facts about this squad. It is the best Tavon team in three years and they have depth to match a strong starting lineup. The only thing that may hold them back is the reiterated discussion point regarding their lack of studs. But so far this season they continue to get whole team efforts so it is hard to doubt them.

Game Notes: No bye weeks here. Tavon is back loaded while the Morgans are front loaded. Almost all of Tavon's match-ups are at home. Morgans need to score a lot early or they will slowly watch a lead bleed away.
Match-up Breakdown: 
TGM: Average (++, ====, --) About as average as they come. 
Tavon: Average (++, =====, -) Same story here but slightly better.
Key Battle: Drake vs Bernard

3. La Flama Blanca (3-0) vs ShowMeYourTDs (1-2)
Overview: The last remaining unbeaten squares off against an east division foe.
Team Notes: La Flama is cruising. They bounced back last week to score over 140 and now sit alone atop the MFFL. There is perhaps no scary player in fantasy right now than Kamara. What a steal at the 7th pick of the draft. Anything is possible with Kamara in their lineup. The team has had the expected ups and downs, just based on roster construction, but a (4-0) start would be a godsend for a team with major question marks on their bench. This squad is similar to the productive LFB teams in years past. Its the best LFB team in 4 years but don't forget about their volatility, one of those wins came when they scored 89 points.
TDs is struggling to score points. They're 4th to last in both the standings and points scored. Looking deeper into the stats however reveal a disturbing trend of TDs making the wrong managerial moves week to week. Four separate players scored more than 16 points on their bench this past week, and they weren't fluky points, as three of the players could have easily started for them if the correct choices were made. TDs has depth but they need to start using it productively. They're still a contending team with a few minor adjustments.

Game Notes: TDs is without three players due to bye and are still without the services of Freeman. LFB has Reed on bye. TDs has heavy road splits and the match-up as a whole will not be decided until late as both teams have multiple late starting games.
Match-up Breakdown: 
LFB: Average (+, ======, -) All average expect for a few
TDs: Average (++,====, --) Some good some bad. 
Key Battle: Wilson vs Ryan

4. The Real McCoy (2-1) vs Imposing Monstrosity (0-3)
Overview: A lopsided match-up on paper checks in at #4.
Team Notes: McCoy is off to yet another terrific start. They have yet to score below 124 points in a game. The pick up of the season, Patrick Mahomes, is destroying the fantasy world. It is the push they needed to get over the top in terms of firepower. They're loaded, and once again they face few challengers across the MFFL due to a soft schedule. No team has benefited more from positive schedule trends throughout MFFL history, and this season has the same script unfolding. Including this week and the last two, McCoy will have played Hyde, Bo, and Stros; the three worst teams in the league right now and the three lowest scoring. Some things never change.
Stros is on life support. Not having Bell or Cook for last week ended the match-up before it even began. They fought tooth and nail but it was not enough. A loss here would send their season into an all out spiral. Much of the blame is deservedly placed at the feet of LeVeon Bell.

Game Notes: No bye week concerns, even home road splits, even game start times.
Match-up Breakdown:
TRM: Average (++, ====, --) Some good some bad
Stros: Average (+, ======, -) Nothing up or down
Key Battle: #2 RB

5. HydeMyChubbyJohnson (1-2) vs Unstopa-Bo (0-3) 
Both teams are struggling to score. Each need a win. Looking at the rosters hope remains, and miraculous turn around, akin to the Morgans in 2016, could be in store for either, but it must start with a win this week.

Match-Up Build-Up Week 3

What does week 3 of the MFFL season have to offer after three separate teams scored over 170 points in week 2.

1. Tavon and Only (2-0) vs La Flama Blanca (2-0)
Overview: The only two unbeaten teams of the MFFL clash in week 3's top match-up. The winner will have an incredible (3-0) start.
Team Notes: Tavon's hot start has been orchestrated by big performances by varying players each of the first two weeks. When one player fails to impress, another steps up in their place. This week they are without Joe Mixon which will no doubt hurt the starting lineup, but Bernard should fill the void nicely. Some of the depth at the beginning of the year has struggled, meaning early season wins are important before bye weeks strike. The adage from last week remains, this team will have huge weeks and weeks in which they fail to score due to the lack of elite players at certain positions. What is clear however is that Tavon will compete this year, something that has been in doubt ever since their championship in 2015.
La Flama is at it again. Last season saw LFB win multiple, close, low scoring games, which helped boost their overall win total, and in week 2 they struck gold once more. They scored 89 points but somehow won their match-up by a 21 point margin. These weeks will happen for most managers in the MFFL but LFB has been on the winning side of these coin flips for much of the last calendar year. When Hill and Kamara are held it check it will be difficult for the rest of the lineup to carry the weight. They need Fournette to get healthy. They will take this win and run with it, though they can't be feeling as confident after such a poor performance.

Game Notes: Tavon has a ridiculous amount of road games this week. Most players kick off at 1:00pm in this match-up. Bye weeks will affect teams starting next week.
Match-up Breakdown:
Tav: Poor (++, ===, ---) Poor match-ups on the road for most of the lineup.
LFB: Good (+++, ===, --) Nothing scary here
Key Battle: #2 RB Fournette vs Bernard
Both of these teams need a key win with uncertainty remaining for their respective squads. What a start to the season it would be for either of them.

2. ShowMeYourTDs (1-1) vs The Glorious Morgans (1-1)
Overview: East division foes do battle in an important match for division supremacy.
Team Notes: TDs is off to a good start. They lost last week but continued to put up decent point totals. Losing Freeman has been a major blow to their RB depth but they have managed to keep their head above water. Impressive is the fact that they are yet to have a blow up game from AB, but that day will come. Questions remain about this team's long term outlook, but their depth will allow them to compete, especially when bye weeks start affecting other teams. They need to get better RBs in the fold.
The Morgans demolished TPD in week 2. Outside of last season's playoff loss, they have beaten TPD 5 straight times in the regular season and have averaged a ridiculous 160+ points against them. It was a statement win for the franchise after last season's playoff defeat. The squad is stacked at multiple positions and are set to make a playoff push once again. Even their bench has quality player makers. They're loaded. Oh, and Mark Ingram comes back from suspension for them in two weeks.

Game Notes: Key late game performers will determine the match-up. Heavy home games for both squads.
Match-up Breakdown:
TDs: Good (++, =====, -) Average to good match-ups across the board.
TGM: Great (+++++, ==, -) Adding a difficult match-up was even a stretch, unbelievable spread.
Key Battle: FLEX Amari Cooper vs Nelson Agholor
Morgans have the edge on paper but TDs may be due for some big games from a few of their guys.

3.The Perpetual Dynasty(1-1)vsHydeMyChubbyJohnson(1-1)
Overview: Two teams with the same record, but different performances, will battle in this week's 3rd best match-up.
Team Notes: TPD played well a week ago but ran into the buzzsaw that is the Morgans. They are averaging over 154 points per game to start the season but their difficult schedule at the start of season's has remained a constant dating back to 2015. Even with the early success TPD has been active on the trade circuit, trading away A.J. Green for David Johnson this week in a risky early season move. The talent and brand names are there, but time will tell if they can break free of their regular season grinding that has been a constant over the last three seasons. They will rely on their gameday managing early in the season,  as their bench takes shape.
Chubby's week one victory proved to be a mirage as expected. While they did improve on week ones point total, they still have yet to score above 118 in their first two games. They shockingly shipped away the #5 overall pick in this season's MFFL draft after only two weeks. But it is fair to wonder if this season's slow start and last season's derailing of Chubby's season due to DJ's injury played a role in the dumping of DJ. It is a bold move but one that may reshape the outlook of their season. They need to start scoring points, especially in a season where teams are blowing up to start the year.

Game Notes: TPD is back loaded, while Chubby has the bulk of action at 1:00pm. Even home road splits.
Match-up Breakdown:
TPD: Average (++, ====, --) Some good some bad.
HCJ: Average (++, ====, --) Nothing daunting here, but nothing easily exploitable.
Key Battle: #1 RB Johnson vs Hunt.
This is a pivotal early season game for both squads.

4. Unstopa-Bo (0-2) vs The Real McCoy (1-1)
Overview: Two Wetsern Division mainstays fight for supremacy in week 3.
Team Notes: UB performed well last week in a losing effort. This is perhaps the most active UB has been on free agency and the results are showing. They may be able to put multiple new starters into their lineup this week in preparation for a big game. Time will tel if this team has the depth to compete, but continued activity in this manner will lead to positive results. They are desperate for a win.
McCoy unleashed some frustration last week scoring 170 points. The pick up of Mahomes may already be the best pick up of the year. Looking down their depth chart, many guys are performing at a high level. They have depth and firepower and are clearly contenders once again, but there is nothing new with regards to that.

Game Notes: Even home road splits. A few late games but mostly 1:00pm.
Match-up Breakdown: 
UB: Good (+++, ===, --) A few great match-ups but some sneaky difficult ones as well.
TRM: Great (+++++, =, -) looking to take advantage of great matchups for the 2nd week in a row.
Key Battle: QB Mahomes vs Watson

5. El Pollo Loco (1-1) vs Imposing Monstrosity (0-2)
Overview: Two unpredictable teams face off in week 3.
Team Notes: Deja vu anyone? Who could have predicted Loco would explode after a down week. Probably just about anyone who follows MFFL football. One would think that a track record such as Loco's would lead this franchise towards a mentality of never getting too high or too low, but if you spend any time around this franchise it is easy to see that they live life in the moment. When they are down, they're down, and when they are up, they are greedy for more. The injury to Freeman has bolstered Loco's RB core as they have Coleman. Future bye weeks may present some issues but this team has some serious fire power, evidenced by last week.
Stros hit rock bottom last week, scoring under 70 points. The loss of Bell is simply devastating. They made a trade this week to bolster their RB core, but the lack of stars at WR and RB will make them reliant on team efforts week in and week out. They have plenty to compete, but an (0-3) start would be a tough hole to climb out of.

Game Notes: Loco is home heavy while each squad has a few late games on the docket.
Match-up Breakdown:
Loco: Good (++, =====, -) Good luck finding a bad match-up here.
Stros: Good (++, ====, -) Mostly smooth sailing across the board, few sticky points.
Key Battle: TE, Kelce vs Gronk, BONUS #2WR Jones vs Hogan

Week 3 is set. Join the party.

Match-Up Build-Up Week 2

It is week two of the MFFL season. Week one saw the East Division sail while the West was left in it's wake. It is never wise to put too much weight into what happens in the season's first week, but a few performances stood out none the less. 

1. The Perpetual Dynasty(1-0) vs The Glorious Morgans(0-1)
Overview: Two of the East's traditional powers do battle in this week's top match-up. Last season's playoff match-up between these two franchise's was an instant classic. Both teams know the task in front of them for this week.
Team Notes: TPD's first game following two championship seasons was magnificent. They scored 163 points in a victory over TRM. Lead by Conner and Thomas, TPD erased an early deficit after a strong Thursday night showing from McCoy and left no doubt as to this match-ups eventual outcome. The savvy pick up of Conner was a power move and the life blood of the week one victory. Entering week 2 TPD's team already looks different than the squad that just put up over 160. They traded away four players for the services of A.J. Green. It was a bold move and one only TPD could have orchestrated. Time will tell if it was too bold.

The Morgans suffered a difficult defeat last week even while scoring 144 points. The team did not deserve to lose but such is life in the ever competitive MFFL. The squad will remain much the same for week 2 and this week's game is perhaps more important for the Morgans, for a loss would give them two divisional defeats to start the 2018 season. They will be out for blood after last season's heartbreaking playoff loss. The Morgans have been waiting for this game for many months.

Gameday Notes: TPD has a few back loaded players but this match-up will be defined by the early performances on Sunday. Neither team has overloaded home/road splits. Bye weeks will not be an issue for another few weeks.
Match-up Breakdown:
TPD: Good (++, =====, -) Green's match-up on Thursday night seems to be the toughest
TGM: Average (+++, ===, --) Some tough match-ups at the top but good in other spots.
Key Battle: #2 RB
The stage is set for yet another showdown between these two juggernauts. Do not miss a single second.



2. ShowMeYourTDs(1-0) vs Tavon and Only(1-0)
Overview: The only match-up featuring two unbeaten teams is the #2 game of the week.
Team Notes: TDs obtained a victory last week while scoring 118 points. That point total wins a few games each year but during a week in which multiple teams blew up it was a fortunate outcome for a team desperate for some good fortune. They traded away Green before this week, bringing in multiple players to add depth and flexibility to their roster. They may be the deepest team in the league currently. Entering week 2 they will look to put the best team on the field, as they have a few lineup decisions to make considering the depth at their disposal.

Tavon exploded a week ago, scoring over 150 points. The young duo of Barkley and Mixon look to be the strength of this team this current moment. They have the feel of last season's top scoring Loco team, where each week has its question marks but the potential fire power is undeniable. Tavon, like TD's, would be thrilled to start (2-0) after years of futility following their championship in 2015.

Gameday Notes: Almost all of TDs players are slated for 1:00pm. Look for this match-up to be decided early. TDs players are road loaded.
Match-up Breakdown:
TDs: Good (+++, ===, --) A few tricky spots but mostly very easily traversed.
TAO: Great (++++, ===, -) It is difficult to find a terrible match-up.
Key Battle: Flex
A great early season start is what each of these franchise's needed. That is what is at stake in week 2.



3. Imposing Monstrosity (0-1) vs La Flama Blanca (1-0)
Overview: Two teams coming off strong week ones square up for the #3 match-up.
Team Notes: Stros played well week one even though it led to a loss. Even more impressive is that they performed well without the services of Leveon Bell. Quite simply it is not the same roster without the 2nd overall pick, but they will try to weather the storm for however long he is out. Even with the uncertainty this is still a team to not sleep on. They have good players everywhere.

LFB scored a 164 points last week. Hill and Kamara are perhaps the two most explosive players at their respective positions and Flama has both of them manning the front-line. This team has major scoring potential. Fournette's injury will be a massive swing for this match-up one way or another. If he plays then LFB starts him, if not, Stros starts Yeldon. Flama has always been near the top of the best franchise's but three straight mediocre seasons seems to have lit a fire for this team.

Gameday Notes: Stros has tons of 4:00pm games. It will be decided late. Much of Stros' lineup is on the road.
Match-up Breakdown:
Stros: Good (+++, ===, --) Balanced but leaning good most areas.
LFB: Good (+++, ===, --) Some good, some bad, but none too daunting.
Key Battle: TE

4. HydeMyChubbyJohnson(1-0) vs The Real McCoy(0-1)
Overview: Two teams with records not matching their week one performances look to flip the script in week 2.
Team Notes: Chubby won last week but scored only 101 points and would have lost to almost everyone else in the league had they played them. A win is a win and this team will not give anything back. The strength of their team is their starting RBs, neither of which had a great game a week ago, making the win extremely fortunate. If they come to play this week it could lead to a (2-0) start to this season. What a start that would be for this franchise.

McCoy lost last week due to the onslaught of TPD, but they played well. They made multiple free agent pick ups this week, cutting dead weight off their roster and inserting many of the new players into their starting lineup. It is an atypical move for this franchise but one that may have been necessary following some injuries and poor performances at a few positions. Never doubt this team, but a potential (0-2) start is for sure not the way this team envisioned starting their season.

Gameday Notes: Hyde has some back loaded guys while McCoy is almost all at 1:00pm. Both are road heavy.
Match-up Breakdown:
Chubby: Average (++, ====, --) Some great and some terrible.
McCoy: Great (+++, ====, -) They need to strike considering some of the match-ups they have.
Key Battle: Defense

5. El Pollo Loco(0-1) vs Unstopa-Bo(0-1)
Overview: The only match-up with teams looking for their first win. Neither team liked what they saw last week but do not overreact to week one.
Team Notes: Loco scored the fewest points int he league last week, a stark contrast form last season's top scoring output. McCaffrey, Kelce, and Nuke were all kept underwraps last week, how long does anyone expect that to continue. This team will compete all year, but a loss this week will further lower their confidence following their best season to date. Don't forget the nature of this franchise, they have very bad weeks and very explosive ones. A major output this week would follow that trend.
Bo's lineup is such that they need team efforts every week in order to remain competitive. They have some big names but have some real weaknesses across the board. They need wins now before bye weeks hit. This is probably a bigger game for them than it is for loco. If Watson gets back to pre-injury form then the lineup will look much different.

Gameday Notes: Mostly 1:00pm but Bo has some late match-ups to try and steal a victory. Multiple road games for loco.
Match-up Breakdown:
Loco: Average (++, =====, -) Mostly average match-ups across the board.
Bo: Average to Poor (++, ====, --) Mostly average but tough, nothing easily exploitable.
Key Battle: So many close match-ups but #1RB may be the most important.

The week 2 slate is set, it often never looks like week one. Hold on to your butts.

Match-Up Build-Up Week 1 (2018)

Folks, it is game week. The mere thought of something so momentous is the impetus of the uplifting of our hearts. The leaves turn and the breeze whispers the coming feeling in the air. Listen to the skies gentlemen, the MFFL season is calling. LETS GO!

1. The Perpetual Dynasty (0-0) vs The Real McCoy (0-0)

Overview: As is the case every year in the MFFL, the opening week brings about a re-match from last season's title game. TPD vs TRM is a true blue blood match-up. The two most decorated franchises in league history set the tone for what will be a fantastic season of MFFL football.

Team Notes: TPD is your back2back champions. While perhaps never in doubt, the last two seasons have validated the greatness of this franchise after so many playoff heartbreaks previously. They have been grinding each of the past two season's, using their knowledge gained from playoff defeats to capture gold. It has not always been pretty but TPD's gameday managing have won them everything, managing that held them back in previous dominant regular seasons with failed playoff pursuits. Entering 2018 their roster looks much of the same with top heavy talent at WR, but this year they may have a better RB core to start the season. They are obviously already making moves and much will change for this roster. This franchise is the current cream of the MFFL crop, and they have a massive target on their back.
                       TRM was one game away from capturing their 3rd title in six years. Their regular season consistency is unmatched by any team in the MFFL. The only blemish for this perennial power would be their playoff record over the last three seasons, as they have only two wins in six tries. Many managers around the league would love to have that as their only blemish. The norm should be expected once again from TRM. Their roster is balanced from top to bottom.

Gameday Notes: A balanced slate of starting times as each team has players on Thursday, Sunday, Monday. McCoy has only a few road games in their starting 9. This being week one there are obviously no bye weeks to contend with.
Match-Up Breakdown: Brutal, Poor, Average, Good, Great 
TPD: Poor (+, ===, ----)(1,3,4)
With match-ups against Jags, Rams, Broncos, don't be surprised if TPD benches studs to avoid brutal match-ups.
TRM: Good (+++, ===, --)(3,3,2)
Only one match-up is really tough on paper with Julio matched up against the Eagles.
Key Battle: #2RB. Which ever #2RB can show up could be the difference maker.

So much is unknown every year around this time, but the historical significance of this game is what makes it a classic. What a way to start the 2018 season.


2. The Glorious Morgans (0-0) vs La Flama Blanca (0-0)

Overview: An eastern division grudge match comes in at #2 for week one.
Team Notes: TGM set perhaps the most impressive record a season ago, winning 9 straight en route to the top seed for the MFFL playoffs. Unfortunately their momentum ceased as they lost both match-ups and were not able maintain strong weeks from their starting nine, struggling to score points to close out the year. It was yet another example of how dominant regular seasons do not always finish as such. Entering this season they were once again gifted a fantastic draft slot in the draft, due to manager decisions ahead of them. It is rare to see a team this good over the last two season's secure slot 4th and 3rd in successive years. They are reloaded again for 2018.
                       Once a recurrent playoff participant, LFB has fallen on hard times. Their record last season was strong (8-5-1) but they caught more than a few times on down weeks, winning three separate match-ups while scoring under 112 points, while finishing with a subpar total point output. After three consecutive non playoff seasons LFB did not draft their team titans Aaron Rodgers and Todd Gurley. The fresh blood on the roster looks to have injected some new life into this franchise as the look to recapture success of old.
Gameday Notes: This game will be decided late, as both teams are back loaded time wise. Neither team is lopsided in home or road splits.
Match-up Breakdown: 
TGM: Average (+, ======, -)
LFB: Average (++, =====, -)
Key Battle: FLEX

This is a fantastic week one match-up. The East will be watching.



3. El Pollo Loco(0-0) vs ShowMeYourTDs(0-0)

Overview: The last two owners of Antonio Brown settle the score in the #3 match-up of the week.
Team Notes: Loco scored the most points in the league last season and secured their first playoff birth in the process. Their most successful season in franchise history was an up a down affair with many a blow up week and down weeks. The future is bright for this franchise but work still remains. They already lost Jerick Mckinnon for the year but this squad is deep at RB to start the season and will look to be a contender in 2018.
                        ShowMeYourTDs won two games last season. They are a long way away form their only playoff birth in 2012. A strong draft has this franchise moving in the right direction, though much is left to do. Slight managerial improvements, coupled with a reverse in fortune, could have this squad competing in 2018. They need to start winning games in order to build confidence.

Game Notes: Loco is back loaded while TDs will need to score early in order to hold onto a lead. Neither team is lopsided in home/away splits.
Match-up Breakdown: 
EPL: Average to Good (++, =====, -) Nothing daunting here.
TDs: Good (+++, ====, -) Only one match-up looks troublesome, Freeman vs Philadelphia
Key Battle: QB, Cousins vs Newton could shift the balance.

Both teams would like to start their season with some momentum before the grind of divisional games begin.


 4. Imposing Monstrosity (0-0) vs Tavon and Only (0-0)

Overview: Two teams wanting a bit more from their squads in 2018 lock horns in the #4 match-up.
Team Notes: Stros' first season in the MFFL could be labeled a success. They had a winning record and beat their rival TPD twice. Unfortunately they did not do enough to make the playoffs. Having the success they did in year one is a great sign for their future enterprises in the MFFL. Somehow acquiring the #2 pick in this years draft after a winning season, Stros acquired major firepower at every position but WR. Pulling the reverse TPD strategy, Stros could be a major player if they solidify WR at any point during the season.
                       Tavon's championship in 2015 will forever live on in memory, but it has become a distant memory. Their last two season's have looked more like their first three. They know who they like and they stick with their guys, and sometimes it works and other times not. Their 2015 championship season saw more than double the moves of any other season. Perhaps being more active on free agency and trades could bring this franchise back to the heights they once climbed.

Game Notes: This match-up has multiple 1:00pm time slots with neither team having lopsided home or away splits. Look for a back and forth affair.
Match-up Breakdown: 
IMP: Good (+++, ====, -) Nothing scary you would think.
TAO: Average to Good (++++, ==, --) Mostly good with a few tough match-ups
Key Battle: #1RB Bell will be eased in after no offseason work, Barkley faces the Jags for his first ever MFFL test.


5. HydeMyChubbyJohnson (0-0) vs Unstopa-Bo (0-0)

Overview: Two teams starting from scratch are this week's #5 match-up.
Team Notes: Hyde again finished near the bottom of the league last season. If they can escape their star players going down with year ending injuries then they will be a head of the game for this year. Still, much work remains for this franchise.
                      Would you believe me if I told you that entering last season UB was coming off of two straight championship game appearances? Last season's quiet fall from grace overshadowed much of the work accomplished the previous two seasons. This team has forever been led by the strength of their draft and that puts a lot of pressure on hitting multiple picks. If their draft this year proves not to carry the weight, then it could be another long season for this up and down franchise, unless they show more activity throughout the season.

Game Notes: The Sunday night game will hold the key for unlocking a victor in this match-up. Neither with home/away splits lopsided.
Match-up Breakdown:
UB: Average to Poor (++, ===, ---) UB rivals TPD for toughest match-ups of the week.
HCJ: Poor (+, ====, ---) Same goes for Chubby
Key Battle: #2 WR. Unknowns on new teams square off.

Week one is upon us. Our destinies are colliding. The 2018 MFFL season starts now. LETS GO! COME ON!