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.