Week 17 Press release (Championship Edition)

 The Peaking Dynasty vs Njokus On You

Date: December 28, 2025

Time: 1:00pm

Place: NJOY Stadium

Starting Lineup:

QB: Joe Burrow

WR: Drake London

WR: Mike Evans

RB: Jonathan Taylor

RB: James Cook III

TE: Trey McBride

FLEX: Omarion Hampton

K: Chase McLaughlin

DEF: Cleveland

The Championship Game

There was once a dream that was TPD. It was so fragile you could only whisper it. Anything more than a whisper and it would vanish. 

In 2016, TPD rose from the ashes of his layered past and soared to heights previously unknown. The theme of that season rang loud and true all year, as the weight of its purpose carried his franchise through thick and thin, and now TPD prepares for the final crescendo. For the 3rd straight year, TPD has traversed the labyrinth that is the MFFL, through poor circumstance and turmoil, and has come out clean on the other side, playing for it all in the 2025 MFFL Championship. The dream was realized in the form of a magical 3peat not soon forgotten. Such unimaginable dreams parade the thoughts of TPD once more. TPD is tired of finishing 2nd, which he has done three out of the last four years. He reaches once for golden coronation. The poor circumstances of old and of this season prove only one thing. That history is about to repeat itself.

TPD's run to the final duel was orchestrated by last week's remarkable comeback win on Monday Night Football. The catalyst for the victory was TPD's elite game day managing. A skill he has put on full display time and time again. It gives him confidence this week. He will look to the elite moves of old. Nobody makes decisions like TPD. He can make GOAT decisions in the most important moments. For the championship, TPD will unleash the full power of his strength. What was once achieved, then etched in stone, and finally cast in gold, will come again. TPD will shine on. He has walked there and seen the light. It is memory precious and pure. If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule. 

The starting lineup will look much different than a week ago, again. More on Joe Burrow later. TPD has decisions to make at WR. All 5 of TPD's WRs are jockeying for just 2 starting spots. Nico will likely be benched in a tough match-up. London should have a bounce back on Monday night, giving TPD one hell of a final bullet in the chamber. Evans has a dream match-up at Miami. Wilson and BTJ are in smash spots, but with less certain roles. TPD knows explosions are coming from that position group. He just has to make the right choices. BTJ exploding in the ship, after such a poor year, would be the ultimate TPD irony and beast managing. The RBs are also strong entering the all important finale. Cook has been TPD's best player. He will carry him to the promise land, as was fore-told. Hampton may be thrust back into a lead back role. A position he smashed in earlier in the season. Taylor is likely saving his best performance for last. There is certainly more left in the tank. McBride will explode after his first down performance of the season a week ago. Going up against the Bengals, there is no telling how many points he could score. 

The playoff run has felt like a dream. TPD has had a calm confidence about him for weeks. He knows what this team is about to do. Soon the league will find out. He is an embattled dreamer. Coursing through his veins is nostalgia and reverence. He has seen it all. Grinding all his life in this league. It is the grind that propels him now. No matter the circumstance, he will not give up. He is too hardened. You know of what I speak. It is the NASTY. At TPD's side for so long, it will never betray him. It will attack its opponent with reckless abandon. The time is now. For what is dead may never die, but rises again harder and stronger. If you got beef then bring the ruckus, TPD ain't no-one to mess with. You down with TPD? Yeah, you know me. 

Player Profile: Joe Burrow

TPD and Burrow have had a complicated relationship. TPD has seen Burrow at his best and worst, and has been unafraid to challenge the emotional warrior. Burrow has in turn burdened TPD with rage inducing performances. Simply put, when Burrow starts, he bombs, but when on TPD's bench, he smashes. But all that changes this week. For everything both of these dreamers have been through, this week they draw swords together. They will put the past behind them and accomplish something truly special, together. Now is the hour. Draw ranks and banners. Sound the TPD horn in the deep one last time. Now for rath, and for ruin, and the red dawn. NASTYYYYYY!

Week 16 Press Release (Semi-Final Edition)

 The Peaking Dynasty vs ShowMeYourTDs

Date: December 21, 2025

Time: 1:00pm

Place: Tight Grip Palace

Starting Lineup:

QB: Jacoby Brissett

WR: Drake London

WR: Nico Collins

RB: Jonathan Taylor

RB: James Cook III

TE: Trey McBride

FLEX: Mike Evans

K: Chase McLaughlin

DEF: New Orleans

Through it all, TPD fights. His fight was displayed a week ago, when against all odds, he smashed his way into the final four. The team had bad match-ups everywhere, and TPD threw down 170 points. This, when his QB accounted for a single point. All the positioning, the waiting, and game day managing, led to that moment. TPD put the entire league on notice. And now, the match-ups are clearer. TPD has multiple options at his disposal. Get your popcorn ready. 

The lineup for this week could look completely different than a week ago. QB, WR, Flex, and Def could all have different players. Joe Burrow will almost certainly hit the bench, after such a disinterested and pathetic performance in the quarterfinal. TPD has a decision to make between Brissett and Purdy, both of whom are in smash spots. London could return to the lineup this week. TPD will have to weigh whether or not to start him in his first game back from injury. If MHJ returns for the Cardinals, Wilson will almost certainly be put on TPD's bench. Nico is ready to roll, while Evans could be a true game changer in TPD's flex. McBride is out for history, after cooking the best defense in the league a week ago. TPD hopes Taylor will finally have a smash game, after so many average performances down the stretch. Cook carried TPD a week ago. He's been unleashed since hitting TPD's roster. Ballers from last week, Kittle, Henderson, and Thomas, could all be on the bench this week. It is an insane amount of depth, considering how late in the year it is. The one question is going to be, will TPD make the right lineup decisions.

The NASTY is always making the right decisions, and making quick disposals his it's opponents. What a glorious afternoon it was a week ago. TPD will now have to travel on the road for another feast. Everything has been building for this moment. TPD is peaking at the perfect moment. You know what they awoke in the darkness...shadow and flame.

Player Profile: Mike Evans

Evans could not have played better in a game returning from injury. He played so well, it will be tough to keep him out of TPD's lineup. He is a winner. He has won championships for TPD in the past, and defeated him in the ship a year ago. The future Hall of Famer is the keystone. He unlocks the potential of TPD's roster. He will be the light when all other's go out. It is time. NASTY. 

Week 15 Press Release (Quarterfinal Edition)

 The Peaking Dynasty vs Imposing Monstrosity

Date: December 14, 2025

Time: 1:00pm

Place: TPD Field House

Starting Lineup:

QB: Joe Burrow

WR: Nico Collins

WR: Michael Wilson

RB: Jonathan Taylor

RB: James Cook

TE: Trey McBride

FLEX: George Kittle

K: Chase McLaughlin

DEF: Jacksonville

The playoffs have arrived. This is what we have all been waiting for. There is no better time of year. TPD is always grateful to playing meaningful football this late in the season. The top overall point scorer by a mile, TPD unfortunately did not get a 1st rd bye. Due once again to his horrible luck. He lost three straight to end the season, as each of his opponents scored well over 130 ppg. He finished with the 2nd hardest schedule in the league. There is simply no end in sight to this franchise horrible circumstances. Here is a list of TPD's strength of schedule over the last 6 years: 2nd toughest, 5th toughest, 4th toughest, 1st toughest, 1st toughest, 3rd toughest. Words cannot describe how unlucky he is. TPD must put the past behind him. He has been here before, and he has climbed the mountain. For what is dead may never die, but rises harder and stronger. If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule?

As if the fantasy gods were laughing at TPD, this week he has multiple brutal match-ups on the schedule. TPD will have to decide between Burrow and Purdy, as Burrow's game will have frigid temperatures. Burrow will likely get the nod, in what is expected to be a shootout against Lamar Jackson. Had TPD started Burrow a week ago, he would have secured a bye. It was a mistake that could have massive consequences. Nico and Wilson will continue to start, due to London's injury. Wilson has a brutal match-up though. Evans could be thrown into the flex, but TPD will likely play it safe and avoid a Thursday player. Taylor lost his QB, and now has a terrifying match-up on the road. Unfortunately for TPD, all his other RBs have terrible matchups too. There is nowhere to turn, and TPD will have to roll with JT in a likely disappointing spot. Cook needs to rebound after a tough game a week ago. TPD may start both his elite TEs, as he looks for an edge. But McBride plays Houston, just like Wilson. After breaking it down, TPD supposes it always had to be this way. Nothing in this league is easy for him. He faces challenges few could even fathom, and he beats them. Time and time again you try to hold him down, but he cannot be restrained. TPD will show no mercy. No matter the odds stacked against him, he will fight to the last. 

The NASTY is with him. The NASTY is eager for a home playoff game. This is what it lives for. You may strike it down. You may rub dirt in its face. But you will not defeat it. It is memory, precious and pure. It shines on. Propelling this embattled dreamer, on a wave of nostalgia and reverence. TPD walked amongst the stars and grasped greatness. He was then etched in stone, and finally cast in golden coronation. TPD once again reaches for heights once known, to grasp glorious achievement. 

Player Profile: George Kittle

Kittle gets the nod this week because the team needs to look to him for guidance. TPD needs to fight all odds like Kittle. He needs to play with joyful youthfulness. He needs to fight for every inch. Kittle is the leader this week, either in the starting lineup or not. We look to him for the way. If you got beef then bring the ruckus, TPD ain't no-one to mess with. 

Week 14 Press Release

 The Peaking Dynasty vs La Flama Blanca

Date: December 7, 2025

Time: 1:00pm

Place: Busch Field

Starting Lineup:

QB: Joe Burrow

WR: Drake London

WR: Brian Thomas Jr

RB: Jonathan Taylor

RB: James Cook

TE: Trey McBride

FLEX: Michael Wilson

K: Chase McLaughlin

DEF: Tampa Bay

TPD clinched the playoffs a week ago, even in a losing effort. Stop me if this sounds familiar, TPD played well but his opponent exploded. Year after year after year. TPD has scored over 300 more points than each of the two teams ahead of him in the standings. Once again his team is great, and poor circumstance holds him back. TPD has been putting starting lineups together with duct tape the last month. But still he dominates. With the playoffs on the horizon, the team is finally getting healthy. It couldn't happen at a better time. TPD hopes to save his best weeks for the playoffs. A win this week could secure the top overall seed for the playoffs, giving him a bye next week. 

Burrow, Daniels, London, Evans, Hampton. The list of injured TPD players is plentiful. But guess what, they are all practicing this week. There is a chance they all play, but London and Evans look truly questionable. Either way, TPD expects them all to be back next week. How sweet it is. Burrow will get the nod this week, but Daniels had a full practice today. What a devastating QB duo to have entering the playoffs. TPD will play the match-ups. Even if London and Evans are out, TPD can still rely on Michael Wilson, who will once again be a PPR hack due to another MHJ injury. Taylor and Cook will continue to be the lifeblood of the team, while McBride will continue to be the best TE in fantasy, giving TPD a massive edge at that position the rest of the way. 

Always having a massive edge is the NASTY from Dynasty. Week after week this beast shows up, even without its full allotment of players. It kicks it into a different gear come playoff time. You can feel it in the air and smell it in the earth. 

Player Profile: Joe Burrow

TPD has been waiting for this moment. Burrow represents league winning upside. And considering TPD got him off waivers, it is all the more sweeter. Both him and Evans could be waiver wire gems. Burrow's defense is so bad, that he can't not score fantasy points. Even if they are winning, no lead is big enough, leading to aggressive play calling. TPD has coached the hell out of this team this year. And Burrow helping TPD to a title would be proof of that. The time is near. 

Playoff Bound!