Week 6 2017: vs. The Glorious Morgans

Starting Lineup:
QB: Drew Brees
WR: Antonio Brown
WR: Keenan Allen
RB: Alvin "Man Crush" Kamara
RB: Mike Gillislee
TE: Ed Dickson
Flex: Tyreek Hill
K: Greg Zuerlein
D/ST: Washington

It is officially rivalry week in the MFFL. In with the new season comes a new rival for El Pollo Loco: The Glorious Morgans. Through the first 5 years Loco was owned by their previous rival The Perpetual Dynasty holding a horrific 2-8 record. When looking at those stats it may seem Loco should be ecstatic they have a new rival, but it definitely doesn't get any easier. The Morgans come into the matchup 4-1 scoring the most points in the league lead by their stud rookie RBs. However, it is not just this season that the Morgans have had success. They have made the playoffs 3 out of the first 5 years and have a championship game appearance. This will be a tough rivalry and Loco would like to start it off with a win.

Loco comes into this matchup still undefeated. They were able to get a rare win after earning the biggest blowout bringing their record in such games to 3-6. It wasn't a great performance as Loco only scored 108 points, but they will gladly take the win. It is the first time Loco has won while scoring under 110 points since week 10 of 2013. This season was looking like the tides may have turned for Loco being able to win games they would lose in past seasons. Then they received a crushing blow when the court ruled in favor of the NFL and it looks like Ezekiel Elliott will serve his 6 game suspension after all. Zeke was on bye this week so it does not affect this matchup, but it makes a win even more important for Loco. Loco is going to have to scrap for the next 7 weeks and it starts this week with a huge matchup. The good news is Drew Brees is back from bye. Also, the Saints traded away Adrian Peterson opening up the door for Alvin "Man Crush" Kamara to get more snaps and touches. Loco will need big games from their WRs in order to keep pace with the Morgans RBs.

This matchup is razor tight and a lot of points are expected. The matchup will be over after the 4 o'clock games, but it should be a fight to the end.