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.