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.
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Week 9 2017: @ La Flama Blanca
Starting Lineup:
QB: Drew Brees
WR: Tyreek Hill
WR: TY Hilton
RB: Alvin Kamara
RB: TBD
TE: Jared Cook
Flex: TBD
K: Greg Zuerlein
D/ST: Arizona
Last week saw El Pollo Loco losing after the biggest blowout once again, falling 94-136 to Imposing Monstrosity. They are now 3-7 in games following biggest blowout of the week. Loco is still struggling to find consistency this season. Scoring 94 points when Ezekiel Elliott posted 29 tells the tale. And just as Zeke starts to hit his stride the one thing Loco was dreading happened, his 6 game suspension got reinstated. It couldn't have happened at a worse time as he will be out for the rest of the fantasy regular season and the post season is not a given for Loco with The Real McCoy and Imposing Monstrosity hot and nipping on their heels. Loco still has a one game lead, but they need to figure things out quickly.
This week's opponent is 2013 MFFL champion La Flama Blanca coming in looking strong with a 5-2-1 record. They just received devastating news that Deshaun Watson is out for the season with a torn ACL. This is a big blow to their lineup losing the number one fantasy player through 8 weeks. However, this team is deep and they will just plug in Dak Prescott, the number 12 fantasy player through 8 weeks. Along with the QB firepower La Flama has juggernauts Julio Jones and Todd Gurley. This team has had a lot of success in the MFFL and this year is now different as they are in good position to make another championship run. La Flama has the star power and great depth which will pose a lot of problems for Loco this week.
The Zeke suspension is tough enough as it is, but it happening in a week where Antonio Brown is on bye just compounds the problems for Loco. This means that Tyreek Hill and TY Hilton really need to step up. Both guys have shown they have the ability to put up points, but have been very inconsistent. Drew Brees is another player that needs to step up for Loco. He has played well, but just hasn't put up the TD numbers. If Brees is going to reach the potential that Loco envisioned for him, this would be the week as he faces a favorable matchup against Tampa Bay. Loco hedged their bets on Zeke by rostering both Alfred Morris and Darren McFadden. Morris looks like he will make the start this week and Loco hopes that he can cement that spot in Zeke's absence.
This is a huge game pitting two top 4 teams together. Expect a playoff like atmosphere as a win here would be big for both teams.
QB: Drew Brees
WR: Tyreek Hill
WR: TY Hilton
RB: Alvin Kamara
RB: TBD
TE: Jared Cook
Flex: TBD
K: Greg Zuerlein
D/ST: Arizona
Last week saw El Pollo Loco losing after the biggest blowout once again, falling 94-136 to Imposing Monstrosity. They are now 3-7 in games following biggest blowout of the week. Loco is still struggling to find consistency this season. Scoring 94 points when Ezekiel Elliott posted 29 tells the tale. And just as Zeke starts to hit his stride the one thing Loco was dreading happened, his 6 game suspension got reinstated. It couldn't have happened at a worse time as he will be out for the rest of the fantasy regular season and the post season is not a given for Loco with The Real McCoy and Imposing Monstrosity hot and nipping on their heels. Loco still has a one game lead, but they need to figure things out quickly.
This week's opponent is 2013 MFFL champion La Flama Blanca coming in looking strong with a 5-2-1 record. They just received devastating news that Deshaun Watson is out for the season with a torn ACL. This is a big blow to their lineup losing the number one fantasy player through 8 weeks. However, this team is deep and they will just plug in Dak Prescott, the number 12 fantasy player through 8 weeks. Along with the QB firepower La Flama has juggernauts Julio Jones and Todd Gurley. This team has had a lot of success in the MFFL and this year is now different as they are in good position to make another championship run. La Flama has the star power and great depth which will pose a lot of problems for Loco this week.
The Zeke suspension is tough enough as it is, but it happening in a week where Antonio Brown is on bye just compounds the problems for Loco. This means that Tyreek Hill and TY Hilton really need to step up. Both guys have shown they have the ability to put up points, but have been very inconsistent. Drew Brees is another player that needs to step up for Loco. He has played well, but just hasn't put up the TD numbers. If Brees is going to reach the potential that Loco envisioned for him, this would be the week as he faces a favorable matchup against Tampa Bay. Loco hedged their bets on Zeke by rostering both Alfred Morris and Darren McFadden. Morris looks like he will make the start this week and Loco hopes that he can cement that spot in Zeke's absence.
This is a huge game pitting two top 4 teams together. Expect a playoff like atmosphere as a win here would be big for both teams.
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