Match-Up Build-Up Week 5

 

1. The Glorious Morgans (3-1) vs The Real McCoy (3-1)

The Morgans are feasting on people. They are shredding through the league like it were tissue paper. Alvin Kamara is the catalyst, but last week two under-performers stepped up in a big way in OBJ and Mixon. The question is how long they can keep this up. A worry point being that they are getting their big weeks out of the way early. They lost Ekeler for multiple weeks due to injury which is a big loss. This lineup is currently flexing, but they seem to have large variance, and potential for a major slow down. Only time will tell. Josh Allen has to maintain this pace, and so far there are no signs of him slowing. 

We shouldn't be shocked at this point by the way McCoy has won games consistently throughout their career. The league's career easiest schedule holder is at it again. TPD was the fourth straight team to underperform against them this season and not reach 120. It took a stud QB getting Covid, and a shocking inactive from Adams, to seal the victory for McCoy. They are now 8th in points scored, and have the league's easiest schedule by a whopping nearly 50 points compared to the team with the 2nd easiest schedule. They have won both games this year in which Barkley and Chubb went down respectively. A positive for this team has been their free agent pickups so far this season, they are making the right moves. They are hanging on by a thread, but long have the fantasy Gods smiled upon them. 

The Morgans are the favorite here, but if trends hold, the Morgans are about to have their worst game of the season. This is a classic match-up between two blood blue programs. 

2. Imposing Monstrosity (4-0) vs The Coop's Return (2-2)

Stros once again secured a Monday night victory in week 4. They have been untouchable in Monday Night scenarios this season. The fantasy Gods have been smiling on them as well, as they are 6th in total points but are currently unbeaten. Aaron Rodgers has been a godsend, while the rest of the lineup has been very good, though lacking greatest. They need to start getting more out of their stud RB group, but getting Henry back this week is a huge boost. This team has talent, room to grow, and now time. Every year the Gods pick a team to have a special season. Stros could be that team this year. 

Coop stormed back from a huge deficit in week 4, securing their 2nd consecutive victory. George Kittle exploded and the rest of the lineup did what they had to do. Insert Michael Thomas into this equation and Coop is suddenly a contender after an (0-2) start. Bye weeks will hurt them, but this team has stars. This is a much closer game on paper than the experts think. Coop has been nothing short of spectacular in all facets to begin their MFFL career. 

3. The Perpetual Dynasty (1-3) vs El Pollo Loco (2-2)

TPD is in a position the league has rarely seen. They have lost three straight games, and the lineup continues to underperform. They were dealt serious blows last week with Cam getting Covid and Adams being inactive, and their losses have been all too close to victories to stomach so far this season. It is now or never for this team. The talent remains, but they are running out of time. They simply aren't getting the blow up performances like the rest of the league in 2020. All is not lost however. TPD is best when backed into a corner. 

Loco lost a heartbreaker last week, after having the victory almost assured entering Monday Night, but it did not hold. The problem this season has been at RB. While they've had good performances from varying guys week to week, too often they have been on the bench. Even more disappointing for Loco is the fact that they have the league's 2nd easiest schedule and have so far not been able to take advantage. Same old story for Loco, they get points when they don't need them, and they struggle finding points when most desperate. 

4. LFB has the fewest points scored and the toughest schedule. You do the math. UB is quietly a big contender. This is a huge game for both teams. 

5. TDs has scored the 2nd most points but are (1-3). Absolutely brutal. Don't t count this team out. Based on what they have done to start this year, their time will come. Another year, another sad story for Baker. Injuries have hurt them, but this team will compete once McCaffrey is healthy. Teams may not want to face them down the stretch.