Date: September 10, 2017
Time: 1:00PMPlace: TPD Field House
Starting Lineup:
QB: Tom Brady
WR: A.J. Green
WR: Michael Thomas
RB: Ameer Abdullah
RB: Rob Kelley
TE: Travis Kelce
FLEX: Stefon Diggs
K: Adam Vinatieri
DEF: Pittsburgh
The 2017 MFFL season knocks at the door of a champion. The time for reverence and fulfillment concludes, for a moment, and the time for focus and preparation now ticks. It is time for TPD to embark on yet another journey. The chronicles of 2016 are etched in stone. A championship for the ages. 2017 brings the same uplifting of nostalgia and anticipation, but with a new sense of foundation. TPD has always needed to exorcise their demons from the previous season when the MFFL turned a new, but not so for this season. A new approach, one built on foundations of gold, is what's in store for this esteemed manager.
Its unclear how the new emotions leading into a season will affect TPD. Perhaps it will allow him to grow even more as a manager, as the weight of his troubled past fails to bring him down. All that is certain is that TPD's focus and sharpness are at an all time high. His focus this week is on the task at hand, against his most recent opponent, for a huge remake of last season's championship affair. Unstopa-Bo was dealt a major blow to his lineup this week as Mike Evans and Jay Ajayi can not be started in week 1 as their game has been moved to week 11. This occurrence can only be viewed as a positive for TPD, but as we have learned from many a season in the MFFL, never count anyone out, ever.
TPD's lineup is mostly set, with the exception being his RB slots. Jacquizz Rodgers is no longer an option, so the choices are down to three. Abdullah, Kelley, and Anderson will all be in play come Sunday, and the decision will likely occur just before kick off. His QB will be Tom Brady. It is the first time in 15 years of playing fantasy football that TPD has had Brady on his roster. It is impossible to predict an outcome of Brady's presence on TPD's roster, as the rarity of the selection brings about questions. But if TPD's past history with 3rd round QBs, and Brady's own history, are any indication, the combo of Brady and TPD could be an outrageous positive. He is set with Green and Thomas at WR, and although Thomas has a bad match-up to start the season, TPD once again will rely on his WR's to set the tone for his starting lineup. Travis Kelce is a superstar TE, but may have a difficult night if the Pats try to take him out of the equation. Still, Kelce could have a monster season as KC's surefire beast target. The flex slot is all but certain as Diggs has a tremendous match-up but it is possible a change is made by gametime, though unlikely. TPD most deal with not have Gostkowski as his kicker for the first time in seemingly forever, but Vinatieri may have multiple opportunities for an offense doomed to stall during drives. Pittsburgh D could be in for a big day as they face a rookie QB who struggled winning 6 games in college a year ago. All told TPD is ready, and although his opponent is not at full strength, and close game is still expected.
The gravity of this moment, the fact that football is back and TPD is hours away form taking the field, is truly difficult to describe with words. TPD reached the mountain top last season. The climb was all that mattered. But after the reverence filled descent TPD is ready to once again embark on that journey, with a new foundation and pride. After all, what is dead may never die, but rises again harder and stronger. TPD will be carrying with him a jam packed, overflowing, grossness, all encompassing supply of NASTY. The NASTY devoured all opponents late last season and now it is hungry for more. Raising TPD's championship banner at TPD Field House on Sunday will be the perfect location and backdrop for the NASTY to once again feast on a TPD opponent. Beware all would be challengers, the NASTY seeps towards you.
Player Profile: Tom Brady
Many were in the running for this week 1 player profile spot, but at the end of the day, there could be no one else. For years UB has used Brady as their ultimate weapon, but this season the firepower will be pointed directly at them. Brady is now a TPD, and come Thursday night he will show exactly what that means for all who witness. This scary display of NASTY cannot be fathomed. Those with weak stomachs should avert their eyes. The NASTY in week 1 will be spelled BRADY. Let the 2017 season begin. How sweet it is.
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