Match-Up Build-Up Week 3

 

1. ShowMeYourTDs (1-1) vs La Flama Blanca (1-1)

TDs scored the most points in week 1, and the least points in week 2. LFB scored the least points in week 1, and the most points in week 2. They now play each other in week 3, in what is a hugely important and unpredictable affair. 

TDs watched in horror, as their worst fears were realized in week 2. After a historic week 1, the squad laid a giant egg in week 2. Obviously this is no time to panic, but there are a few over arching concerns. It remains to be seen if Kamara can be the player he once was when Brees was the QB, Nuk has never had this much competition for targets in an offense, and Cooper is now dealing with an injury. Herbert and Kamara have to start producing if this team is going to consistently compete. Chances are that they will, so patience must be practiced this week around team headquarters. 

LFB responded to the criticism of a week ago, and put up an amazing week 2 performance. Led by Henry's 51 points, the rest of the lineup performed well, and the result was a huge victory. The veterans on the roster proved they have plenty left in the tank. Still, the roster looks like it will have weekly volatility, and injuries will remain a concern based on the roster's age. The fire power is real with this lineup, but so is their ability to lay eggs, as we saw in week 1. 

Will the real slim TDs and LFBs please stand up, please stand up. The winner of this week gains a lot of confidence. 

2. The Perpetual Dynasty (1-1) vs Baker's Chubbin' (2-0)

TPD acquired a huge victory a week ago, as they try to avoid yet another slow start to a season. Cooper Kupp has shined in the early going, but the rest of the roster has plenty of room for improvement. It is a positive sign that they have been able to produce even without their star QB and RBs providing big point totals. Look for TPD to continue to try and improve, but the roster is still a competitor in its current construction. Their bench performed better last week, as was expected. 

Baker is (2-0), but they have had good fortunate on their side, as they currently sit 6th in points scored. Last week was a better performance, but they have still struggled for firepower in the early going. More consistency out of the lineup would go a long way, as would starting (3-0), if they are able to win on Sunday. Their roster may be the best in the West Division right now. Look for Baker to have a break out season in 2021.  

3. El Pollo Loco (1-1) vs Unstopa-Bo (1-1)

Loco predictably had a smash game a week ago. They tend to do that after duds. Unfortunately for them, their smash weeks never seem to happen when they need it. Like TPD, this squad struggles to acquire victories in fortunate ways, with most of their wins coming when they are playing at their best. Tyler Lockett is doomed to slow down eventually, but the rest of the lineup looks like it can maintain consistency. The heart and soul of this team will remain CMC and Mahomes every week. Any week they do not perform at their best, the team will be vulnerable. As is the case with most teams who picked #1 overall, investing so much into one player.

UB lost last week, but found a way to remain competitive. Many of their points were of a junk variety, from Hurts and Tampa D, but they still had a solid performance. Kelce is a beast, and Ridley and Allen are very good, but the rest of the team is vulnerable. They have the worst RB depth in the league, and their bench has struggled mightily in the early going. If they can't string some strong performances together soon, they may be in store for a down season, after winning it all a year ago. 

4. The Real McCoy (2-0) vs Imposing Monstrosity (0-2)

McCoy has the third fewest points scored, but they are somehow (2-0). Quintessential McCoy once again. Their strong performance of week 1 was quickly forgotten as they struggled to score 100 points a week ago, but it did not matter as their opponent score 94 points. They are not likely to bench Mclaurin again anytime soon. The good news is they somehow found a way to win, when both Dak and Hill likely had their worst games of the season. This teams is a real contender. One issue may be the construction of their RBs. None of them catch passes, so they rely heavily on touchdowns every week, meaning they will struggle when failing to reach the endzone. 

Stros had big performances from Jackson and Jones last week, but still struggled to make a positive impression across the rest of their lineup. All is not lost, as their bench had some nice performances. But if Barkley and Brown do not start performing at the level expected of them, they will struggle to compete week to week. Stros has the feel of a team that could explode at any moment, chances of that happening this week may be dampened though, if the trends hold for teams playing McCoy

5. Chicken Noodle Coop (1-1) vs The Glorious Morgans (0-2)

Coop had a tremendous Monday night comeback in week 1. Last week they suffered a heart breaking Monday night defeat. That's the way the cookie crumbles. They performed well, but a dud performance from Davis left them wanting. Robby Anderson has not been the player they expected, but the return of Beckham this week could help boost their WR core. If they can figure out their flex and #2 WR spot, they will be a tough team to beat all season. They traded for Sanders in an effort to do just that. 

The Morgans are struggling to start 2021. They have the fewest points scored, which stings even worse considering they have the league's second easiest schedule, meaning they could have started fast with some better performances. Considering Murray has played at an MVP level for them to start the season, and they are still struggling this much, is a negative sign. Their RBs were once thought to be a strength, they are now possibly a weakness. They are in tough spot if Gibson and CEH don't pick it up, as they can't look to their bench for reinforcements. The Morgans have been here before though, and they tend to go on big winning streaks just when you least expect it. Do not count this team out, yet.