Team Fluff is all set to defend their title in Puppy Bowl XV.
Team Fluff is ready to add a second straight Chewy.com Lombarky Trophy to their shelf this year following a victory in Puppy Bowl XV against Team Ruff.
Last year, the Fluffers scored a last-second touchdown to win Puppy Bowl XIV by a 52-47 score over the Ruffers.
(For more on the history of the game, see our primer here.)
This year’s roster is set to defend the title and look adorable while doing it. Let’s dive into the Team Fluff starting lineup.
From the Virginia Beach SPCA – Ace
Ace is looking to win the MVP (Most Valuable Puppy) Award this year.
From Animal Friends Humane Society in Hamilton, Ohio – Astro
Astro is all set to intercept all the toys.
From Dog Star Rescue in Canton, Connecticut – Brady
Brady is named after legendary New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, and he’s hoping to follow his namesake’s example in helping Team Fluff defeat Team Ruff. He would also like to visit the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, someday.
From AHeinz57 Pet Rescue in De Soto, Iowa – Brooklyn
With her love of football, Brooklyn is ready to quarterback her team to victory.
From the Double J Dog Ranch in Hauser, Idaho – Bumble
As an albino, Bumble channels the spirit of 1930s Chicago Bears legend Red Grange, the “Galloping Ghost.”
From Florida Little Dogs Rescue in St. Cloud, Florida – Clara
Clara is using her Pembroke Corgi cuteness to slip past blockers and get a ton of tackles.
From the Citizens for Animal Protection in Houston, Texas – Dawn
Dawn is a big fan of sports in general, particularly the Astros, Rockets and Texans. She also loves watching her favorite TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
From the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in Maine – Flora
Flora is cheering on New England in the Super Bowl, but she’d rather be chewing on – er, reading – a Stephen King novel. (Cujo‘s her favorite.)
From the Providence Animal Center in Media, Pennsylvania – Foles
Foles is named after Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, who led his team to the 41-33 win in Super Bowl LII over New England. He hopes he can live up to his namesake’s example and do his part to earn a Team Fluff win.
From AHeinz57 Pet Rescue in De Soto, Iowa – Gallagher
Gallagher is one of the fuzziest rookies on the team, but thinks his enthusiasm and wonder could be an asset.
From Florida Little Dogs Rescue in St. Cloud, Florida – Lola
Lola was named after Lola Bunny in Space Jam, and aims to show she’s just as athletic and spunky.
From Jersey Girls Animal Rescue in New Jersey – Maisey
Maisey is ready to fetch any fumbled toys and tackle any Team Ruff players trying to score.
From Territorio De Zaguates in Costa Rica – Marisol
Soccer is more of the sport in Costa Rica, so Marisol’s hoping her experience there will help with kicking field goals.
From the Memphis Humane Society in Tennessee – Melody
Coming from Memphis, Melody is naturally a big fan of the St. Louis Blues, and lists Barclay as her celebrity crush.
From Bonnie’s Animal Rescue Kingdom in New Jersey – Remington
Hounds and football go together like leftover pizza within reach and thievery, as Remington is out to prove.
From the Virginia Beach SPCA – Scooter
Scooter’s planning to become the greatest receiver the Puppy Bowl has ever seen.
From Animal Friends Humane Society in Hamilton, Ohio – Smudge
Smudge would like everyone to know that one of the original teams in the NFL were the Canton (Ohio) Bulldogs.
From Doodle Rock Rescue in Dallas, Texas – Will
Will only has three legs, so he’ll probably not do much on the stat sheets, but his inspirational barks could provide the winning edge.
Puppy Bowl XV will air on Animal Planet on Sunday, February 3 at 3 p.m. ET. It will be preceded on Saturday, February 2 at 8 p.m. ET by Dog Bowl II, showcasing the adult and senior dogs in shelters nationwide.
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