Match-Up Build-Up Week 13

 Playoff Scenarios:

Njokus on you (11-1): NJ has clinched a playoff spot. They also tied the league's longest winning streak of 11 straight wins. A win this week gives them the outright record. They will likely be the top overall seed for the playoffs as well. The only thing standing in their way is league history. Time and time again the top seed has fallen short of expectations in the playoffs. Their players simply run out of gas typically. Time will tell for the MFFL's top dog in 2023. 

The Peaking Dynasty (9-3): TPD has won 6 straight games. One more victory would clinch them a playoff spot. They are trying to stay healthy though, as Andrews and Taylor have been hurt in consecutive weeks. The fact that they have won six straight games without Justin Jefferson is remarkable. They did a good job acquiring depth and quality throughout the season.

Imposing Monstrosity (8-4): Stros is very close to getting back to the playoffs. They continue to produce elite seasons in the MFFL. They have only made 8 moves all season, illustrating how good their draft was. Two more wins clinches them a spot. Or a win against McCoy in the final week of the regular season would seal it. They are in good position. No matter what happens over the next two weeks, they will enter the last week, with a chance to secure a spot. 

The Dingos Ate Your Babies (7-5): The Dingos have a great shot at the playoffs. They have the softest schedule to finish the year, playing each of the bottom three teams in the final three weeks. They have won four of five, and continue to put up good point totals. They could play themselves into a higher seed if they win each of their last three games. 

The Real McCoy (6-5-1): McCoy has lost three of four, and haven't scored over 120 points in four straight games. It was a bad time to go on a cold streak, but their playoff hopes are still alive. Unlike the teams above them, they do not control their own destiny. Their next two games are winnable though, setting up a potential play-in game against Stros in week 15. They will be hoping The Dingos lose some games, which would make their path to the playoffs easier. 

Bo, Loco, and Coop are likely out. Even if they win their remaining games, and The Dingos and McCoy lose theirs, their low point totals would likely keep them out of the playoffs. They would have to win and win big, to climb back into the race. Which is possible, however unlikely. 

TDs and LFB have already been eliminated.  

Match-Up Build-Up Week 12

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Match-Up Build-Up Week 11

 

The Peaking Dynasty (7-3) vs The Dingos Ate Your Babies (6-4)

A major east division clash is on tap for week 11. The Dingos have owned TPD as of late. TPD will aim to even the score. 

TPD exploded last week, scoring 179 points. Even with bye week issues and injuries, they were able to put together an elite performance. They have now scored the most points in the league, and are neck and neck with NJ in trying to prove they are the best in the league. Their depth at every position is critical for their long term success, and it is especially terrifying considering Jefferson could be back this week. They are on a mission this year, but first they have to get the monkey off their back. 

The Dingos are on a winning streak just like TPD, and their performances get better every week. Their schedule has gone back to being incredibly easy, which has helped, but they've scored over 125 in four of six games. They continue to try to find a weekly started at QB. They'll be hoping either Dobbs or Murray can be that guy. They'll be relying on two aging veterans at WR down the stretch, as Cooper's value took a major hit with the Watson injury. They have only three WRs on their entire roster. It is an unconventional strategy, but that's what the Dingos do. They'll be hoping for a huge victory on Sunday. 

Njokus on You (9-1) vs Unstopa-Bo (4-6)

Nine straight wins for NJ. Just a few more and they will have the MFFL record. We are running out of things to say about the specialness of this season. They have been able to rely on their starters all season, as none of them seem to be slowly down. Its been vital, as their bench leaves some to be desired. Waiver wire moves this week may help them down the stretch though. They remain the top dog. What a year. 

UB is on fire. They have scored over 148 points in three straight games. It has been a major mid season turnaround out of nowhere. We have seen moves like this before, but it is always surprising when it happens. Bye weeks will be an issue this week though. Still, Lamb and Ekeler have been playing great as of late. Don't look now, but UB may be a playoff contender. A win this week may be needed though. A tough task considering the opponent. 

Match-Up Build-Up Week 10

 

Njokus On You (8-1) vs The Real McCoy (5-3-1)

Njokus on you is re-writing history. They have won eight straight games, with their only loss coming in week 1. It is the 2nd best start to a season ever, and last week they won without CMC, who was on bye. Three more wins in a row would tie them for the longest winning streak in league history. If they win out, they would be the first team ever to go through the regular season with only 1 loss. Words cannot express how magical of a season it has been. Standing in front of them this week, is the franchise that holds the longest league winning streak, adding fuel to this fire. 

McCoy's four game winning streak came to an end last week against TPD. They scored only 103 points, and will be hoping for better results in week 10. Getting a few guys off of bye will help. Nothing is lost. They remain in great position overall, with a strong team, ready to battle for it all. The West Division will take shape in a major way after this clash, with either NJ grabbing a stranglehold on it, or McCoy leveling the playing field. Gear up. 

Imposing Monstrosity (6-3) vs The Dingos Ate Your Babies (5-4)

After a six game winning streak, Stros has lost two straight. They have struggled to score points in four out of their last six games, but have been able to survive due to having the league's easiest schedule. This week they have three huge pieces on bye. In order to regain the momentum they had earlier in the season, they will need Walker to start playing better, and more consistent production out of Olave and Higgins. If those things happen, they will be right back in the thick of it. A win this week would be huge, considering the bye week troubles they have. 

The Dingos have won two straight, as each of their last two opponents have scored below 75 points a piece. Still, they are 3rd in points scored, so their soft schedule as of late hasn't helped them as much as last season. They carry an impressive (5-0) divisional record into week 10, with all of their losses coming against the West Division. They are 5th in the standings right now, just barely out of the projected playoff bracket. The team is good, and will be looking for a huge win this week, against an opponent whose stars are on bye.

The Peaking Dynasty (6-3) vs La Flama Blanca (3-5-1)

TPD is finally getting some good luck. They won last week, only scoring 113 points in the victory. It is the type of win that has eluded them for years. They are getting guys back from bye this week, and JJ may be back in week 11. If JJ and Chase can remain healthy down the stretch, this team will be a very difficult out. The poor play of Bijan has hurt their RB core, but like their star WRs, if he starts to play better, look out. 

LFB has been playing well, but is still struggling to win games consistently. They have the 2nd fewest points scored, and that is including the 170 point game two weeks ago. It is still a good team, likely one that deserves a better record, but they are once again reliant on aging veterans. A win this week is likely critical to keep their playoff hopes alive. Look for them to lay it all on the line. 

Match-Up Build-Up Week 9

 

The Peaking Dynasty (5-3) vs The Real McCoy (5-2-1)

For the first time in 38 game weeks, spanning more than two and a half years of MFFL football, TPD does not have the league's toughest schedule. That designation befalls Loco now. If that is a sign of things to come, then TPD is in for a huge second half to the season. The roster looks set for the long haul. They have depth at each position, and are hunkering down for the long and cold winter. Bye weeks are a big concern this week, but starting next week, they could be getting Jefferson back. It's hard to believe the league's 2nd highest point scorer has been operating at a limited capacity. 

McCoy is surging. Four straight wins have them in prime position to secure a playoff spot later this season. It's a very good lineup with room to grow if some key pieces start playing better. They remain incredibly Hill dependent, as he is the main source of explosion. So they will be hoping his injury status holds. Etienne has also been great. If Smith and Pollard can start playing like the guys they thought they were drafting, then they'll sail towards another appearance in the MFFL playoffs. 

This game is huge, as it always is when these two battle. 

The only other matchup featuring two teams with at least three wins is

El Pollo Loco (3-5) vs Njokus on You (7-1)

Loco was doing a good job the previous two weeks of dancing around their difficult schedule, but last week it caught up to them. It's a good team, but one that lacks explosiveness. They currently sit 6th in points scored. RB and TE have plagued them as of late. Still, we are only halfway through the season. There is plenty of time for things to turn around. AJ and Patrick will look to do it.

Oh what a season it has been for NJOY. They won their mega clash last week in convincing fashion. They are now (7-1), and still the top point scorers. They have won seven straight games. They could capture the league's longest winning streak title with just a few more victories. It has been an incredible ride. But they don't have CMC this week. They have also been entirely dependent on CMC, Allen, and Kamara as of late. They will need their WRs, TE, and FLEX to start playing better, once those three monsters slow down towards the mean. 

Bullet Points:

-Stros' good luck seemed to end last week. They are still (6-2), but only 5th in points scored. They'll have to start playing better if they want to remain near the top. They likely will, as the team is plenty good enough to do so. 

-Dingos did it again. They won last week, while scoring only the 6th most points of the week. They will take the win of course, with the hope of finding stability at QB and RB down the stretch. 

-LFB let out a year's worth of frustrations in one week. They scored 170 points. They'll hope to still have some in the tank for this week. 

-UB, Coop, and TDs all need a win this week.