Week 10 2017: @ The Real McCoy

Starting Lineup:
QB: Drew Brees
WR: Antonio Brown
WR: TY Hilton
RB: Alvin Kamara
RB: TBD
TE: Hunter Henry
Flex: Devin Funchess
K: Greg Zuerlein
D/ST: LA Chargers

El Pollo Loco is coming off a historic performance in week 9. They scored 181 points which is a regular season franchise record. It is also the highest point total in the MFFL this season and 8th highest in MFFL regular season history. The blow up performance brings Loco's record to 6-2-1 and keeps them on top of the West division. Loco showed last week that they can compete with the best in this league. The only problem is they have not been consistent. Over the last 4 weeks they have scored the two highest point totals in the league this season scoring 164 and 181 respectively. However, the other two totals in that span were under 100. Loco has been boom or bust all year. Which will it be this week?

This week Loco plays the team right behind them in the West division, The Real McCoy. McCoy is hot ripping of 5 straight wins and a win over Loco would put him in 1st place in the West. Their success this season is no surprise as they are one of the most successful franchises in leagues history. McCoy has only missed the playoffs once and is the league's only two time champion. And as you would expect with all the success in this league they have had a lot of success versus Loco, holding a 7-3 record. This will be their first meeting this season as they play twice in the last 5 weeks which will no doubt play a big role in how the West shakes out. McCoy brings a very balanced roster into this matchup as they do not rely on one or two players to carry them. They get contributions from everyone.

We have discussed the inconsistent nature of this Loco team and this may be a perfect spot for another down week as they are coming off last week's biggest blowout. If you have followed Loco throughout their history you know that they struggle coming off a biggest blowout, holding a 3-7 record. That will be the big question for this game. Can Loco keep the scoring up? Well, the good news is that Antonio Brown returns from bye this week. However, they lose Tyreek Hill to bye. Devin Funchess stepped up last week in Brown's absence and Loco is hoping he can soften to blow of losing Hill. It looks as though Ezekiel Elliott will be available this week, but as we have seen this season anything could happen. Alvin Kamara and TY Hilton led the team last week each scoring over 30 and Loco is hoping they keep the ball rolling. Drew Brees continues to play solid, but it is obvious Loco wants more out of Brees. Will Brees finally have a big game? If Loco wants to beat McCoy they need a big week from Brees. They will need every single one of their starters to play well.

Another matchup pitting two top 4 teams in the league together vying for division supremacy. You don't want to miss this one.