Match-Up Build-Up Week 8

Week 7 Recap: Morgans and McCoy are unstoppable. TPD fails to scored 130 for first time but still  remains productive in a victory. Tavon proves a point.

Week 8 of the MFFL season has arrived. The East division has four teams with a winning record while the West has one. That is unbelievable. The East is going to partake in multiple bloodbaths until the end of the season and whomever comes out alive will certainly feel fortunate to do so.

1. The Perpetual Dynasty (5-2) vs Tavon and Only (4-3)
Overview: This is one of those Eastern bloodbaths. Both teams are playing extremely well. This is perhaps the most important and influential game in the MFFL so far this season, as the games will only get bigger as the playoffs near.
Team Notes: TPD failed to score 130 points last week for the first time all season, but just barely, as they finished with 127. If not for the ungodly dominance of The Morgans and McCoy, TPD would be viewed as having a season akin to the performances early on in their MFFL career. They made yet another blockbuster trade this week, acquiring Antonio Brown. They make many high profile moves, and some work out while others don't. In taking the most risks in the league they have had two straight up and down regular season's but two straight championships. Hilariously, TPD has had to bench many of their high profile payers they have traded for in the playoffs. It is their gameday managing that has won two straight ships, not simply the players they have traded for. No one else even considers constructing such trade offers for big named talent, and no one would consider benching said talent after acquiring them. But that is quintessential TPD.
Tavon is on fire. Their last three point totals are 167, 165, 159. They made a huge trade a week ago acquiring Michael Thomas, giving away a good portion of their quality depth. Their starting lineup is now on par with any in the league. It was a move Tavon has been reluctant to make over the last two seasons but it is clear they are going for it all this year and they feel they have the team to do it. They had a statement victory a week ago against LFB and now they are faced with yet another crucial game.

Game Notes: Keenan Allen is on bye for Tavon, while both teams have multiple players in the 1:00pm time slot. TPD is heavy home slated.
Match-up breakdown: 
TPD: Average (++, =====, -) Nothing too crazy but nothing very exploitable. 
Tavon: Average (++, ====, --) Some good some bad.
Key Battle: Wilson vs Roethlisberger
This game is extremely close on paper. Neither team can feel like they have a significant edge anywhere in the match-up. TPD has played great but is still waiting for their blow up performances. Tavon has been blowing up and hopes for a continuation. This game will not knock either of these teams out, but a win would go a long way in the East division. This is a tremendous match-up in the ever intriguing MFFL and it may be the best match-up of the year to date.

2. The Glorious Morgans (6-1) vs La Flama Blanca (4-3)
Overview: The 2nd epic game in the East division this week notches in at #2 for match-up of the week.
Team Notes: The Morgans are an unstoppable rebel force. They scored 173 points last week and continue to destroy the entire MFFL. Their team feels like a TPD team from the league's early beginnings. The main source of their power is Todd Gurley, who has been putting up monster performances every week this season. It is unlikely this pace can continue at this consistency but nothing has indicated that they will be slowing down anytime soon. One question this week is whether or not they will be looking ahead to their epic clash next week against McCoy.
LFB fell hard last week scoring 86 points. It is their 3rd game this season scoring under 91 points. Their short comings have been well discussed, and unfortunately it has been a consistent theme all season. They need this victory in order to keep up in the east division. They will be hoping for a down game from the Morgans and a blow up performance from themselves, which is always a possibility with this roster.

Game Notes: Flama has Ryan and Smith on bye. Each team is slightly back loaded. Both teams have multiple players on the road.
Match-up breakdown:
TGM: Average (+, =====, --) Not the best match-ups.
LFB: Average (++, ====, --) Very average, some good some bad.
Key Battle: Gurley vs Kamara

3. The Real McCoy (6-1) vs ShowMeYourTDs (2-4-1)
McCoy is rolling just like The Morgans. Even without the services of Gordon last week it didn't matter, they played great and got the victory. Nothing has gone wrong for this franchise and their start to the season, along with the Morgans, has been a sight to be hold. The question is whether or not they will be looking ahead to next week's showdown. Playing in the West division gives them an edge over every other top team in the league this season. Smooth sailing.
TDs made a landmark trade this week, sending off the top pick in the draft. It was a power move and one understandable considering the hole they are in. They now have more quality across the board and will try out their new toys this week.