Match-Up Build-Up Week 12

With the playoffs nearing the attention turns to the teams still fighting for a chance at the playoffs.

-The Perpetual Dynasty (9-2)- TPD holds a three game lead in the east division. Most signs point to them having already wrapped up the East division, but a win this week against La Flama would finalize it and book their ticket to the 2019 playoffs. It would make an astonishing seventh playoff appearance in eight years. Winning the east would give them their fifth east division championships in eight years. Unfortunately for TPD the team has been struggling as of late. They would have to use the early playoff ticket as a means to get the roster ready for the playoffs. Injuries have sapped this team of its full potential all year long, but luckily for them their schedule has been extremely easy.

-Imposing Monstrosity (8-3)- They have been the most dominating team in the league as of late, winning four straight and scoring the most points in the league this season. Christian McCaffrey...that's all we'll say. They are loaded and ready to make some serious noise in their franchise's best season ever. They have to keep playing hard though as two of their last three games are against UB and Loco, the two teams that are only one game behind them in the West.

-El Pollo Loco (7-4)- Loco has won three straight after previously losing three straight. It has been a season of runs for this team, which is slightly different than their typical themes. Similarly to TPD this team needs to figure some things out. They have only scored over 130 points one time in their last six games. Working in their favor is the fact that they play Baker and McCoy the next two weeks. Wins in both of those contests would secure a playoff spot.

-Unstopa-Bo (7-4)- UB is also in good position but face a more difficult schedule than Loco down the stretch. They have to play Stros and LFB in two of the final three. If they lose those games it will be hard to make the playoffs.

-La Flama Blanca (6-5)- This team is getting hot at the right time. They have scored over 170 in back to back games, fighting for a playoff spot. Nobody wants to play this team right now. Of all the teams in contention for the playoffs they may have the most difficult schedule. They close with TPD, TDs, UB. If they make the playoffs it will be truly earned on the field. This week is difficult due to a few byes, but they still have the talent to win. Their match-up with TDs next week will likely be a playoff eliminator.

-GrabbingThemTDs (6-5)- TDs has lost two in a row at the worst possible time. Last week was especially brutal due to the fact that they lost by five points when their opponent TPD only scored 87 points. The loss has put them in dire straights. They close with McCoy, LFB, Morgans. There is still a chance to make the playoffs but they may have to win out or get some serious help along the way.