Match-Up Build-Up Week 2 2022

 

1. El Pollo Loco (1-0) vs Chicken Noodle Coop (1-0)

Loco started their title defense is style a week ago, besting TPD while scoring over 150 points. Led by their franchise hero Mahomes, the squad made a statement right from the jump. The strength of the squad rests with their QB and RBs, and while their WRs and bench may need some upgrades, they have plenty of time to sort such things out, especially if they secure another victory this week. They have played in two championship games since 2019, and have at least 8 wins three out of the last four seasons. They are trying to cement their position as the top dog in the West division. 

Coop narrowly secured victory in week one, beating TDs by only 5 points. But they did score the 4th most points of the week, so it was a good close battle. Their unconventional draft looked a little less wild after a few trades that brought in talent at the RB and TE positions. They also made a free agent move to acquire another QB. Led by the star trio of Adams, Diggs, and Brown, Coops season could not have gotten off to a better start. Finding star power at any position other than WR will be difficult, but if they are able to fill out the rest of the starting lineup, there will be no stopping them. They have the feel of older TPD teams, and their early season moves suggest they are ready to do whatever is necessary to win. 

This match-up looks super close on paper, as both teams could be in store for slight regression. It's Loco's RBs vs Coop's WRs. It's gonna be fun. 

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

For the 2nd straight season, TPD got smashed in week 1. Last season TD's scored a week 1 record 182 points against them, and this season Loco put up 151. While it is never fun losing in week 1, the actual impact of it is rather minor. TPD ended up losing only three games last season, setting multiple records with arguably the greatest roster in MFFL history. Still, TPD does not take losses well, evidenced by some big named moves this week. New season, same TPD. Expect them to continue pushing for excellence. After all, they did score 129 a week ago, and their roster is deep at both WR and RB. No one will even remotely count them out. That would be foolish. 

Baker put up a massive point total of 165 in week one, the best of the week. It was an impressive display, by a team trying to carry over some momentum from last season. Baker went (5-3) against the West a season ago, and obtained another victory against a West foe to start 2022. Outside of Kupp, it is a very young team, and in week 1 the youngsters balled out. If their investment in youth hits, then look for them to have perhaps their best season of MFFL ball since their last playoff appearance in 2014. 

Baker is likely due for some regression, but TPD's 2nd round pick Lamb now has suppressed value due to the Dak injury. Baker's lineup is locked and loaded, while it will be interesting to see what decisions TPD makes at #2WR, #2RB, and FLEX. 

3. The Glorious Morgans (1-0) vs Unstopa-Bo (1-0)

The Morgans are (1-0), but they scored the 4th lowest point total of the week, benefiting from a poor performance by their opponent. A bounce back in week 2 could spell big things for them this season. They are coming off of their worst season ever in the MFFL, a last place finish. Such a finish is so rare for this franchise that you knew they would come back with a vengeance this season. While their WRs lack consistent WR1 type players, the starting lineup as a whole is very strong, and if they hit on Etienne and Hall, then this team is going places this season. Look for them to have a point to prove all year. 

UB came out strong a week ago as they try to make amends for their disastrous title defense season a year ago. They closed last season on a four game losing streaking, averaging 95 points per game during that stretch. Their week one victory was much needed. Allen and Kelce will likely carry this team all season, but their WR core has major issues, as Scary Terry poses as their WR1 and Metcalf poses as their WR2. Age and injury concerns could also be an issue, as they rely on players like CMC, Zeke, Kelce, and Thielen in their starting lineup. It could be a similar story to last season, when they started out ok, but slowly faded down the stretch. But they still won 6 games a season ago. This franchise knows how to win games. 

4. Imposing Monstrosity (0-1) vs ShowMeYourTDs (0-1)

Stros was hit hard in week 1, only scoring 96 points. While this is no time to panic, they can't be devoid of anxiety considering the questions marks at their RB position. Jones, Akers, and Pollard could all have been over drafted, if their week 1 performances continue for the long haul. Justin Jerfferson will band aid a lot of issues, but even a 40 point game out of JJ in week 1 wasn't even to secure 100 total points. Stros will ride it out, and hope their players perform in week 2. But expect them to make some aggressive moves next week if the poor trends continue. A bounce back performance is expected. 

TDs almost came away with a victory a week ago, but an injury to Keenan Allen sealed their fate. The team played well overall, and they may have obtained major bargains in the draft with Lamar, Cooks, and Connor. Unfortunately this team is walking a tight rope, as any injury to their starting lineup would force them to turn to their bench, a group that scored a combined total of 24 points a week ago. Ouch. Allen, Harris, and Godwin are already banged up. This squad will try to stay afloat while taking on water. They will have to rely on the strength of their RBs. 

5. The Real McCoy (0-1) vs La Flama Blanca (0-1)

Weeks like last week do not happen to the McCoy franchise. They scored 87 points, which is the lowest week 1 point total in the MFFL since 2017. Without beast performance from Ekeler and Kamara, the rest of the lineup was unable to stand. Expect a massive bounce back in week 2. This team is not as bad as their performance a week ago. It is a fools errand to ever doubt this franchise. 

LFB played ok a week ago, but not well enough to obtain victory. Disaster performances out of their WRs made securing a victory impossible. Like McCoy, they are destined to bounce back this week. The lineup is more than capable of laying down a better performance. This franchise narrowly missed the playoffs a year ago, a place they haven't been since the 2014 season.