Match-Up Build-Up Week 8

 

Imposing Monstrosity (6-1) vs Njokus on You (6-1)

The biggest game of the season so far kicks off MUBU.

Stros has won six straight games. They've scored over 129 in four out of their last six games. The longest winning streak of their career has set them up for a special season. Led by Hurts, Walker, and Kelce all season, they have been able to side step some up and down performances by the rest of the roster. They are currently 5th in points scored, and their schedule has been by far the easiest. Only one team has scored over 120 points against them all season. A good team with a good schedule is a deadly combination. 

NJ is living out the best season of their career. They are also on a six game winning streak, and are currently #1 in points scored this season. They have scored over 130 in five out of their last six games. Benefitting from the league's 2nd easiest schedule, they have barely broken a sweat in many games this season. It is a veteran driven group, and almost all of them are turning back the clock with renaissance seasons. Breaking down late in the year is a possibility, but right now none of that matters. NJ is finally enjoying a season in the MFFL, and they'll live it up to the fullest. 

Get. Your. Popcorn. Ready. 

El Pollo Loco (3-4) vs The Real McCoy (4-2-1)

Loco has won two straight, with each game coming down to the slimmest of margins. The trade for A.J. Brown may have saved their season. Issues remain at RB and TE, but this team is just happy to be back in the hunt, after a slow start to the season. Look for them to keep it going in week 8. They are looking for their first divisional win of the season. 

McCoy has won three straight after only securing one win in their first four tries. Goedert has exploded since joining their roster, and Hill remains elite. They'll be hoping for better WR play from the rest of the team, as well as Goff to play well while Fields is out. They are right where they need to be at this point in the season, per usual. 

The Peaking Dynasty (4-3) vs Chicken Noodle Coop (2-5)

TPD continues to fight against the league's toughest schedule. Teams are averaging 132 per game against them through the first seven weeks. Hilariously it is six points lower than what teams were averaging against them last season at this time, 138. Such has been life for TPD over the last couple of years. The team is very good, scoring the league's 2nd most points. They get Chase back off bye this week, and Jefferson back off injury in a few more. Even with their early season success, improved health and luck could make the latter part of the season even better. 

Coop has been struggling to patch the injury holes on their roster. Every single week this franchise is losing someone to injury. They have lost three in a row, scoring decent point totals, but not even to secure a victory. They'll be hoping for a big week again TPD, which is customary, but if it doesn't happen they'll be behind the eight ball. This is a huge week for them, and the lineup looks good all considering. 

The Dingos Ate Your Babies (3-4)

The Dingos are getting TPD'd. Teams are scoring crazy points against them during their three game losing streak. It is a stark contrast to their season a year ago. They remain in the hunt even with a frustrating last few weeks. 

TDs, LFB, and UB are all looking for critical wins in week 8. If they do, they will get back in the thick of it, while a loss for any would be pretty detrimental. 

Match-Up Build-Up Week 7

 No MUBU this week. The focus has been on the PSU vs OSU game all week. Go Bucks!

Match-Up Build-Up Week 6

 

The Peaking Dynasty (3-2) vs Imposing Monstrosity (4-1)

TPD's victory last week keeps them at the top of the East division. They have scored the 2nd most points in the league, and continue to have the league's toughest schedule. Now they must deal with life after Jefferson. JJ is out for a while, possibly the whole season if the Vikings continue to tank. It is a brutal blow. But TPD is prepared for a worst case scenario such as this. The WRs were once the best in the league, now it is simply a very good deep unit. Luckily for them, their trades have given them the most RB power in the league. More moves will come, but even without JJ, the lineup can still put up points. 

Stros continues to win games they shouldn't. They scored 94 points in a victory a week ago. Not a single opponent they've played has scored more than 118 points against them all season. That type of easy schedule leads to wins. They won last week while starting Higgins, who was inactive. Injuries have also hit them hard this week. They may be without a few key starters. The great early schedule gives them time to patch some of the holes. When healthy, they still boast a strong starting lineup. Expect a bounce back performance this week, as they get Brown back, and get to play TPD, which typically leads to teams putting up points. 

Chicken Noodle Coop (2-3) vs The Real McCoy (2-2-1)

Coop played well last week, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. They remain incredibly active on free agency and in trading. As stated last week, they are managing their asses off. It's a strong lineup, but one without a true star. Expect their starting lineup to be the most varying week to week, as they play the match-ups, seeking edges where they can find them. Their efforts are paying off, and they'll contend all season. 

McCoy bounced back last week. They had huge performances from Etienne, Hill, and Fields. It was a welcomed sight after weeks of futility. Fields is playing great and hopes ares growing within the fan base. Flaws remain, as many others in their starting lineup last week under performed. But they'll find a way through it. One way or another, McCoy will find a way to compete to the very end. Last week was huge for the psyche of this franchise.

La Flama Blanca (2-2-1) vs Njokus On You (4-1)

Oh what a difference Kupp makes. LFB won last week after getting one of their stars back. With Barkley soon to be back as well, things are suddenly looking up for a franchise that was in free fall. The veteran laden lineup showed up last week, but how much is left in the tank throughout the season remains to be seen. Still, what they did last week was impressive. They are officially back on the playoff radar. 

NJ is (4-1) and the highest scoring team in the league. It has been a special season for this franchise. Kamara has given this squad a real boost. CMC is simply unstoppable at the moment, and Allen and Moore have really picked up their play. Injuries could hurt them, as their bench is average, but as of now, they are the top dogs. 

El Pollo Loco (1-4) vs The Dingos Ate Your Babies (3-2)

Loco's bounce back performance didn't arrive last week as anticipated. They are now (1-4) and in danger of falling behind. They have to win this first rivalry match-up. Trading for Brown is a great initial start. they also have Mostert stepping back into the lead role due to Achane's injury. They have depth now, and can play the match-ups week to week. They may climb out of this hole yet, but it has to start this week. 

Dingos ran into a buzzsaw last week, but they performed well even in defeat. They've scored at least 135 points in four straight games. QB remains a major concern moving forward, but the rest of the lineup looks strong. Expect them to continue to perform. They will rely on Chase, Allen, and Hockenson putting up huge points week to week, which is not a bad strategy. 

Rader Flashing TDs (2-3) vs Unstopa-Bo (1-4)

TDs has scored over 110 points just once this season, and now Achane is hurt. Still, they have enough talent to weather this storm. The WRs are strong, and QB isn't an issue. If their RBs can hold up, they'll be ok. The winds have to change soon, especially in a winnable game. 

After securing their first win a week ago, UB followed it up with a 60 point effort in week 5. The team just isn't performing. But we'll continue to emphasize that this team has talent. Teams have dug out of huge holes before, and they could be another one to do it this season. As is the case with other teams currently, the winning has to start now. 

Match-Up Build-Up Week 5

 

The Peaking Dynasty (2-2) vs Rader Flashing TDs (2-2)

TPD's bad luck will seemingly never change. They scored the 2nd most points in the league last week, and lost. It is an all too familiar scenario for the team currently leading the league in points. Sure the team played great, but no franchise can keep their sanity forever with poor circumstance such as this. Even worse, their opponent last week conceded less than halfway through the 1:00pm games. How can a team that ends up scoring 189 points concede less than halfway through their match-up? It was a low blow, and salt to the wound of TPD. Trying to lift their spirits, they once again made a flurry of trades. The amount of star WRs that have visited their roster this season is truly astounding. They let go of Diggs, but acquired Jacobs and Waddle. Their RBs are now truly terrifying, and they still have elite WR play to go along with it. Jonathan Taylor could be a league winner for them. None of that will matter if their luck doesn't change though. 

TDs is on a mission this year. They have been more active then any time before. The roster is overhauled since the draft, with star players riddled throughout. Their RB core took a major hit losing Jacobs, but Diggs should be able to soften the blow. They played ok last week, but not nearly well enough to win. They hope playing TPD will bring them all the luck they need. Most teams have their best week of the season when match-up with The Dynasty. 

The Dingos Ate Your Babies (3-1) vs The Real McCoy (1-2-1)

The Dingos are off to a blazing start. They are (3-0) in the division, and have the 3rd most points in the league. Yes they have the 2nd easiest schedule, a good fortune that has followed them from last season, but this year they don't need their easy schedule as much. The boys are showing out. This week may be tough, as Allen and Cooper are on bye, but if their young RB core comes to play, they'll be in great position. Their gamble on Richardson is paying off as well. It is hard to tell if their young players will continue this pace, but if they do, look out. 

McCoy is struggling at the moment. They lost last week to UB, who had yet to win a game before last week. They are just struggling to score points ever since their big week one. As stated before. a lot of their elite production is based on Hill smashing. The quality of players is still there though. They look like a tough out week in and week out. A win here is crucial.  

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

Coop secured a crucial victory a week ago. They now sit 5th in points, and 5th in the standings. This franchise is managing the hell out of their team, patching together lineups each week with glue and duct tape. What else are they supposed to do after suffering so many devastating injuries. Kupp coming back could limit the star of their team, Nacua. If that happens, mark it down as yet another unfortunate circumstance due to poor injury luck. Though this time in the form of someone getting healthy. Week in and week out CNC impresses. 

LFB is in a complete collapse. They have yet to score over 106 in a game, and have only scored over 100 one time this season. We'll see if the return of Kupp can spark something. 

Njokus On You (3-1) vs El Pollo Loco (1-3)

NJ has the second most points in the league, but much of that can be attributed to their 189 point outburst against TPD last week. The league needs to shame this franchise. They basically conceded to TPD not even halfway through their match-up. Less than 3 minutes later, they were in the lead. Seriously?? Shame. Shame. Shame. Shame. 

Loco once again had a poor performance following a blow up the week before. The good news is this week they are due to explode. Outside of Mahomes, pretty much every player on their roster has been hot and cold this year. But again, expect a bounce back performance this week. 

Imposing Monstrosity (3-1) vs Unstopa-Bo (1-3)

Stros won last week while scoring the 3rd fewest points of the week. Can TPD borrow some of that luck please? They have now had two smash weeks and two down weeks. We would guess that most weeks will be of the smash variety, though their depth has not held up since the start of the season. Bye weeks could limit their upside. Either way, Stros is in a pole position so far this season, and the team is strong throughout.

UB won last week, and it was critical. They didn't light the world on fire, but it was just enough to secure a win. The lineup needs to get Ekeler back in week 6. But this week could be a struggle again. They don't have the firepower of other teams in the league, but a win here would keep them alive.