Match-Up Build-Up Week 11

 

1. Baker's Chubbin' (5-5) vs The Real McCoy (5-5)

Baker needs a quick turn around after scoring below 100 points last week. They have now scored below 104 points in three out of their last four games. Luckily for them, their (5-5) record is second best in the league. Unfortunately for them, six teams currently have a (5-5) record. We've seen unprecedented parity in the MFFL this season, for everyone except TPD. So even though Baker has scored the fewest points in the league, they are currently in fourth place. Helping them down the stretch will be their (4-2) divisional record. But they have to start playing better. 

McCoy has lost back to back games for the first time this season. It was a tough luck situation, as they scored the third highest point total in the league but still lost. Their once laughably easy schedule has really tightened up over the last four games, and unfortunately they have gone (1-3) during that rough stretch. They've scored the 2nd most points in the league, and still remain 2nd in the overall standings, but they'll have to get back to winning games in order to keep up. Their (1-4) divisional record could really hold them back, in a year where tie breakers are bound to play a factor, but their high point total is a huge positive conversely. This is a crucial match-up for both teams. 

2. The Perpetual Dynasty (7-3) vs ShowMeYourTDs (4-5-1)

TPD's dominate play has continued. They've won five out of six, with their lone defeat being a 1 point loss. If TPD's pace continues, they may go down as having the best draft in MFFL history. Cook, Taylor, Allen, Kupp, and Pitts were all TPD picks, and they have all played well this season. The only thing stopping them right now is historical data. Dominate regular season teams have always seemingly struggled in the playoffs. TPD hopes to keep winning, in order to secure a playoff spot early, allowing them to mold as good a playoff roster as they can. TPD has revenge on the mind, playing TDs this week. TDs scored a week 1 record 182 points against them to start this season. 

TDs is bound to bounce back after a horrible performance a week ago, but they have to get healthy. If Kamara and Hopkins return, this team looks ready for a good stretch run. If not, then they may struggle against the top team in the league. Sitting in 9th at this stage of the season is never good, but TDs is in luck, due to how crazy close the MFFL is this year. All is not lost. Sweeping TPD on the season would go a long way to securing a playoff spot. TDs is very thankful that Kupp is on bye this week for TPD. 

3. El Pollo Loco (5-5) vs La Flama Blanca (4-5-1)

Loco swept McCoy this year, something they never do. They hope to carry the momentum into a late season surge. They're 4th in points and 3rd in the standings. Their resurgence in play happened in the same week Mahomes and McCaffrey balled out again. Shocking. This team goes as they go. If those two can be the players we're use to seeing, then look out. 

LFB could not win a critical game against TPD last week. They have been boom or bust all season, and last week was a bust week. Losing Henry has been a real blow to the weekly floor. Still, few teams want to match-up against this squad down the stretch. They are third in points and remain thickly in the hunt. 

4. Chicken Noodle Coop (5-5) vs The Glorious Morgans (5-5)

Coop has now lost back to back games, and four out of their last six. They've scored over 105 just once in their last five games. The season is slipping away, but they remain 2nd in the East and 5th overall, so they need to keep fighting. They may not have the firepower of some teams, but full team efforts can still be a winning strategy down the stretch. Look for them to fight all the way to the end. This is a massive game for them and The Morgans. 

The Morgans won a crucial game last week, but only scored 111 in doing so. They are hanging on for dear life, and this week is once again critical. They've scored over 116 just once in their last five games. Hats off to their fight, but one has to wonder if they will run out of gas at some point. Once again, this is a huge game. 

5. Imposing Monstrosity (4-6) vs Unstopa-Bo (5-5)

Both of these teams are fighting their asses off. They are staying alive in the playoff hunt, but that can largely be traced back to the crazy parity across the MFFL this year. Neither team cares, and will take whatever they can get. This may be the first playoff eliminator game of the season. So the stakes are high. Every game this week is important, and this one may end up being the most important of all.