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.