The Dynasty Aftermath: Week Sixteen

Ken Kelly Posted On December 25, 2013

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Welcome to DLF’s Dynasty Aftermath. This Tuesday staple is our longest running signature piece as we have a little fun after a tough week at the Dynasty League Football office. You’ll find this article will review the week’s happenings in a variety of ways and help set you up for the coming weeks as we spin around the league in the way we know best.

Let’s take a look back at the week that was!

Week Sixteen Fantasy MVP

Countless owners out there were stuck without Aaron Rodgers again this week and many turned to Andy Dalton in hopes he could keep their team afloat during championship week. The Red Rifle delivered big-time with 366 passing yards and four touchdowns, not only keeping teams in games, but winning them for many as well. The much maligned Dalton has been under fire for most of the year, but he’s performed like a top five option for most of the year. He may not be the sexy pick to click, but he’s had a great season, capped off with a great week 16 performance.

Week Sixteen Fantasy LVP

The Cardinals pulled off an improbable upset in Seattle, but Larry Fitzgerald wasn’t a part of it. Fitz came back from a concussion to post just three catches for just 18 yards. Fitzgerald has enjoyed a bounce back campaign this season, but he just wasn’t able to produce in the most important week this year. Such is fantasy football!

Lineup Fun

The unbeatable lineup of the week…

QB Peyton Manning DEN = 400 passing yards, four touchdowns
RB LeSean McCoy PHI = 133 rushing yards, six catches, 29 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Joique Bell DET = 91 rushing yards, ten catches, 63 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Jamaal Charles KC = 106 rushing yards, five catches, 38 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Eric Decker DEN = Ten catches, 131 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Roddy White ATL = 12 catches, 141 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Pierre Garcon WAS = 11 catches, 144 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Tony Gonzalez ATL = Eight catches, 63 receiving yards, one touchdown

The dominant underdog lineup of the week…

QB Geno Smith NYJ = 214 passing yards, 48 rushing yards, three total touchdowns
RB Bryce Brown PHI = 115 rushing yards, one touchdown
RB Edwin Baker CLE = 64 rushing yards, one touchdown
RB Mark Ingram NO = 83 rushing yards
WR Nate Washington TEN = Six catches, 117 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Jerrel Jernigan NYG = Six catches, 80 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR David Nelson NYJ = Four catches, 33 receiving yards, two touchdowns
TE Marcedes Lewis JAX = Four catches, 50 receiving yards, one touchdown

The unexpectedly horrible lineup of the week…

QB Alex Smith KC = 153 passing yards, one interception, 47 rushing yards
RB Lamar Miller MIA = Eight rushing yards
RB Reggie Bush DET = 34 rushing yards, two catches, ten receiving yards, one lost fumble
RB Adrian Peterson MIN = 45 rushing yards, one catch, two receiving yards
WR Rod Streater OAK = One catch, two receiving yards
WR Andre Caldwell DEN = Two catches, 12 receiving yards
WR Larry Fitzgerald ARI = Three catches, 18 receiving yards
TE Tyler Eifert = One catch, Six receiving yards

Gut Checks

I’d be worried if I’m starting any New England running back this week, championship final or not.

I’d be worried if I have any Chiefs players in a week 17 final. Looks like they may just be resting.

I’d be worried if I thought Roddy White was washed up.

I’d be worried if I didn’t think Pierre Garcon is the most underrated receiver in fantasy.

I’d be worried if I was still holding on to Greg Little.

I’d be worried if I thought that one performance from Geno Smith erases the bad we’ve seen all year.

I’d be worried if I had Case Keenum. If the Texans end up with the first pick, chances are that’s a quarterback.

I’d be worried if I wasn’t targeting Joique Bell this off-season.

I’d be worried if I didn’t at least put some stock into what Ryan Mathews has been doing lately.

I’d be worried if I put TOO much stock into what Ryan Mathews has been doing lately.

I’d be worried if I didn’t think Cordarrelle Patterson could be a stud with a decent quarterback.

I’d be worried if I didn’t already have my off-season plan together.

I’d be worried if I didn’t get my hands on the Dynasty Game Plan to help me do that.

I’d be worried if I put too much stock into anything from this week. Don’t get cute with your lineups in championship week – play who got you there!

See you next week for the next edition of the Dynasty Aftermath. You can follow Ken on twitter@DLF_KenK.

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Ken Kelly

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Ken is a corporate trainer by day an a tireless editor of dynasty content by night. His passion for the World Champion Seattle Seahawks is second only to his love of fantasy football and the dynasty format.

Ken is on Twitter at DLF_KenK