Match-Up Build-Up Week 2

Week 2 is here. Rivalry match-ups of week 1 were explosive and entertaining, but now that points and records are being displayed the focus turns to each team's positioning and fight within the rankings hierarchy. Starting (0-1) is never fun but hardly damaging. A consecutive loss in week 2 is what brings about questions and concerns. Pages are still being written during week 2 of the MFFL season. Let's get it on!

1. The Glorious Morgans (0-1) vs The Real McCoy (1-0)
Overview: Two blue bloods of the MFFL world match-up in a huge early season game. Over the last three seasons this match-up has consistently been one of the most anticipated, with playoff seeding and bragging rights typically baked in. An anxious dish is at hand for each team.
Team Notes: The Morgans lost last week but they scored the 3rd most points of the week. It is an incredibly frustrating situation, though a circumstance the Morgans have rarely had to stomach over the last two years. They've only lost six times in the regular season over the last two seasons, 33% of which coming when they scored under 100 points. They lost in week 1 last season before going on a massive winning streak, so nothing is even close to being lost. They made a major trade this week acquiring crazy WR depth and a play making RB Josh Jacobs. This team does not stay idle, and a loss in week 1 is something they will not take lightly. A loss in week 2 would cause perhaps even more shake up.
McCoy won last week while scoring the lowest point total of any winning team. It is somewhat of a theme for this franchise, but their victory was made possible due to some savvy gameday managing at QB. They benched their stud ARod, who had a bad match-up on Thursday night, and used their recently acquired waive pickup Dak Prescott instead. It paid off, as Dak lit it up and Rodgers underperformed. This franchise is perhaps the best at leaving emotion out of gameday decision making, which has allowed them to not overthink possible decisions and to gain major success. They too have rarely lost a game over the last two seasons, like the Morgans. Still, sometimes heart has too supercede practicality, as their decision to start Dallas Defense over the incumbent starter Minnesota almost lost them the game. The out of character moves may be a sign of their attempt at adaptation after recent playoff disappointment. A scary thought no doubt to the rest of the league.
Game Notes: The Morgans now have unbelievable depth to go along with Johnson and Smith-Schuster. McCoy is as balanced as ever, but were buoyed last week by TDs from guys like Hilton and Bell, a week of quantity play rather than elite quality. The Morgans will need a lead as McCoy has Beckham and Bell going on Monday night. Both teams are road heavy.
Match-Up Breakdown:
TGM: (++,--,====) Not too much here to exploit.
TRM: (++,-,=====) Average almost across the board.
Key Battle: Johnson vs Bell, both would be RB1's struggled at times in week 1 but quantity led the day. Bell is getting an MRI but little is none about his injury status.
This is gonna be fun folks. It is the clear top match-up of the week. Few match-ups every year have this much yearning for a victory from both sides of the field.

2. The Perpetual Dynasty (1-0) vs GrabbingThemTDs (0-1)
Overview: Historically a lopsided affair, the #2 match-up of the week pits two east foes against one another.
Team Notes: TPD had a massive Monday night comeback securing a victory in week 1. Much of their production came from only four players. TPD is not one to give second chances willingly, so they shipped off 5 players in one trade and acquired more firepower at the top in Cooper and Green once healthy. The starting lineup will have a few remainders from week 1 but it is mostly changes across the board when looking ahead to week 2. They will continue to make moves in their style, seemingly never satisfied.
TDs is extremely disappointed by their week 1 performance. They are hoping for major bounce back weeks from multiple big named players. Having Watkins on the bench last week was a devastating blow. A win over TPD in week 2 would immediately turn their emotions around as they try for their best season since 2012.
Game Notes: TPD will be looking for a more balance effort while TDs wants more firepower at the top leading the way. TPD is 1:00pm heavy while TDs has multiple players going on the road.
Match-Up Breakdown:
TPD: (++,--,====) Nothing crazy exploitable or worrisome. 
TDs: (++++,---,=) Good and bad up and down. 
Key Battle: Hopkins vs Adams which stud WR can overcome their tough match-up.

3. La Flama Blanca (1-0) vs Tavon and Only (0-1)
Team Notes: LFB came out like gangbusters in week 1 scoring 175 points, the highest of the week. Talk about statements in a make or break year for this franchise. The combination of Jackson, Kamara, and Cook is a sight to behold. If Allen and Jeffery can hold up their end of the bargain there will be no stopping this squad week to week.
Tavon predictably lost to McCoy in week 1 but put up a decent effort. So far the risks taken in the draft are not paying off, as Gurley and Gordon could be major problems all year. Having both Thielen and Diggs in their starting lineup each week is extremely puzzling, considering it is a run first offense. The bench has its question marks as well. This team needs a major turn around fast or they will be left behind early this season.
Game Notes: Both teams are road heavy. Tavon has some late performers.

4. El Pollo Loco (1-0) vs Baker's Chubbin' (0-1)
Team Notes: Loco put down one of the more impressive performances of the week. They scored 160 points with every single starter scoring over 10 points. The best part of each performance is the strong chance of repeating. Many young players stepped up and the season is looking bright for this team. They need to improve the bench but the starting lineup is as good as any right now, even without the presence of a bonafide WR1.
Much like the Browns in week 1 BC looked completely disorganized. How on earth do you start any defense against the Chiefs? The starting RBs will carry them, but injuries to their bench and the lack of firepower across the board may hurt this team in the early going. They head into week 2 as underdogs, a role they have used to their advantage against Loco many times before.

5. Unstopa-Bo (1-0) vs Imposing Monstrosity (0-1)
Team Notes: UB laid the wood on TDs last week, but looking at their point production more acutely reveals much of their production came from only two players. The starting RBs still have their question marks and outside of Thomas and Kelce it is tough to predict who they can rely on week to week. A win against a reeling Stros squad would give them some breathing room as they try to improve.
Stros is stricken with injuries. Hill and Mixon may both be out this week and now Henry is set to miss two months. They will have to manage their asses off to stay afloat while they get healthy. It is a worst possible scenario for a team that traded away much of their depth to acquire the services of Hill. A win here would steady the ship for at least this week.