The Return of Football

Thursday night marked the beginning of the NFL football season as the Pittsburgh Steelers, the reigning Superbowl champions, defeated the Tennessee Titans in overtime. The commencement of the season also brings the beginning of the fantasy football season. I have played fantasy football for the past 2 years and it has become quite an obsession for me. This year I am even playing in 2 different leagues, one with a group of guys from Sioux Falls and one with a group from Seattle. I had both drafts over the past week, so I thought I would share my teams with you. I am much more pleased with my Sioux Falls team, but that is probably for the best since we each ante up $100 to join that league.

Sioux Falls Team

Starters
QB: Carson Palmer, Bengals
RB: Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars
RB: Steven Jackson, Rams
WR: Reggie Wayne, Colts
WR: Marques Colston, Saints
RB/WR: Braylon Edwards, Browns
TE: Tony Gonzalez, Falcons
DST: Chicago Bears
K: Robbie Gould, Bears

Bench
QB: Matt Hasselbeck, Seahawks
RB: Marshawn Lynch, Bills
WR: Santana Moss, Redskins
TE: John Carlson, Seahawks
DST: Miami Dolphins
K: Josh Brown, Rams

Seattle Team

Starters
QB: Tony Romo, Cowboys
RB: Matt Forte, Bears
RB: Pierre Thomas, Saints
WR: Calvin Johnson, Lions
WR: Eddie Royal, Broncos
RB/WR: Torry Holt, Rams
TE: Jason Witten, Cowboys
DST: San Diego Chargers
K: Mason Crosby, Packers

Bench
QB: Jake Delhomme, Panthers
RB: Mike Bell, Saints
RB: Jamal Lewis, Browns
RB: Derek Ward, Bucs
WR: Braylon Edwards, Browns
WR: Steve Breaston, Cardinals