Match-Up Build-Up Week 9

Week 8 saw a massive increase in point scoring, with many teams garnering huge wins while others were left reeling. The playoff picture is starting to take shape and it is make or break from here on out for many MFFL franchises.

1. The Perpetual Dynasty (7-1) vs La Flama Blanca (4-4)
This is the only match-up this week between two teams at or above .500 respectively.
TPD has been on a roll this season. They are 4th in points scored but sit only 19 points below the top point scorer. Their 2nd easiest league schedule has helped matters as well, though over the last two weeks, when teams have come to play against them, they have met the challenge and obtained key victories. They have scored below 135 points only twice this season, putting together consistent weeks with low variance between performance, another important element to their success so far. They will look to keep it rolling in week 9 against an opponent that is better than their record.
LFB is 3rd in points scored but currently checks in at 6th in the standings. Unlike TPD, LFB has had large variances between performances which has led to instability of performance week to week. Still, they remain a key player in the playoff race. They have won the last two weeks without the services of Alvin Kamara. Even more impressive they won last week with Kamara inactive in their starting lineup. It is an embarrassing mishap, and a giant no no in the MFFL world, but it did not affect them as the rest of the team carried the torch. They have relied on a stellar draft all season, only spending $5 of their waiver budget half way through the season. Ultimately their limited activity has likely led in part to their .500 record, which could impact them moving forward.
This is a crucial game in the East Division, but more so for LFB. The lineups this week look razor close, but TPD could get a boost if Adams finally returns from injury. Kamara is on bye for LFB, while Johnson is hurt for TPD. This game will be super close folks.

Loco vs Tavon is a must win for both franchises. The rest of the match-ups feature favorites going against teams trying to hang on. There is still time for teams to go on late season runs but it has to start now and there is no margin for error. Don't be surprised if a dark horse team makes a run, it has happened multiple times throughout MFFL history.