Match-Up Build-Up Week 4

 

1. La Flama Blanca (2-1) vs Chicken Noodle Coop (2-1)

LFB currently sits at the top of the MFFL. After a poor week one, they have scored 345 points in the last two weeks. Their group of willy veterans are putting on a show. It has been a consistent effort across the board, with seemingly everyone in their starting lineup pulling their weight. LFB has their best team in years. Look out. A slow in play is obviously expected, but they've proven they belong this season. 

Coop is 3rd in the league in points, and for the third straight week, their match-up came down to Monday night. They won by three points last week, and on the season, every single one of their match-ups has been decided by five points or least. Talk about a stressful start to the season. But, they have come out clean on the other side, securing two wins out of three. Injuries have hurt their bench, but their starting lineup is strong enough to make do. 

One of these teams will be (3-1) after this week. That is a special thing. 

2. The Perpetual Dynasty (2-1) vs The Real McCoy (2-1)

The two most accomplished teams in the MFFL always put on a show when they play each other. 

TPD has won two straight, and they currently sit 4th in total points. Last week their opponent struggled, so it was a rare low stress Sunday for TPD. This team continues to put up points even without Cook and Taylor performing well. Cooper Kupp has been unbelievable, having a mind meld with Stafford. Look for TPD to continue making moves in an effort to improve. 

McCoy has had back to back down weeks. They have scored the fewest points in the league, but it is yet to really hurt them, as their opponents are only averaging 98 points a game against them. TPD hopes to buck that trend. McCoy's td dependent RBs hurt them a week ago, and Hill is due for a big game. Look for McCoy to right the ship soon, and get back to playing good football. 

3. El Pollo Loco (2-1) vs Baker's Chubbin' (2-1)

Loco has been on a tear. They are 2nd in points scored, and have yet to score below 130 all season. They survived last week, after UB's Monday Night players played poorly. Loco is averaging (7.33) touchdowns a week, which is slightly above TPD's all time record of (7.25) touchdowns a week, set in 2014. To put that into even more perspective, TPD scored over 185 points four separate times that season. To say loco's td production is high, is an all time understatement. If that trend continues, this team will win a lot of games this season. 

Baker lost last week, and they continue to struggle to put up big point totals. They are third to last in points scored. Their WRs have really let them down this season. If that does not change, it will be hard for them to stack wins. This is a huge game in the West Division, but more important for Baker considering their limited production to start the season. The winner of this game jumps into the driver seat for the West Division, a position Loco currently holds. 

The last two match-ups feature teams that are a combined (3-9). The Morgans played better last week but still lost. Now being (0-3), they have to get a win this week. UB has yet to make a move all season. Interesting strategy, we'll see how it plays out. Stros won last week, but mostly because of the poor play of their opponent. TDs has scored below 100 in back to back weeks. A win for any of these teams, puts them right back into contention, but a loss means they will have to scrap all season long to get out of an early season hole.