The Dynasty Aftermath: Week Three

Jeff Haverlack Posted On September 23, 2014

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. This week featured more great performances mixed in with some serious clunkers.

Let’s get to it!

Week Three Fantasy MVP

With Julio Jones’ constantly increasing fantasy production, week over week, it’s hard to know exactly what to expect in week four. But fantasy owners shouldn’t look for much of an increase over week three’s nine receptions, 161 yards and two touchdowns – good for north of 37 points in PPR leagues. The 25-year old receiver has shrugged off any concern over his foot injury and has now averaged greater than 120 yards per game to go along with three touchdowns on the year. This just in – he’s pretty good!

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Week One Fantasy LVP

Owners of LeSean McCoy were certainly licking their chops as the Eagles played host to the Redskins of Washington in week three. In the high scoring affair, McCoy could only muster 22 yards on 19 carries and didn’t register a single reception on the day. The emergence of Darren Sproles has proven to be a more material impact than originally expected and it’s possible McCoy’s value may be somewhat muted for the remainder of the season if all things stay the same.

Lineup Fun

The unbeatable lineup of the week…

QB Andrew Luck = 370 passing yards, four touchdowns
RB Marshawn Lynch = 88 rushing yards, one touchdown, 40 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Rashad Jennings = 176 rushing yards, one touchdown
RB Fred Jackson = 34 rushing yards, 78 yards, one touchdown
WR Julio Jones = Nine receptions, 161 yards, two touchdowns
WR Antonio Brown = Ten receptions, 90 yards, two touchdowns
WR Pierre Garcon = 11 receptions, 138 yards, one touchdown
TE Greg Olsen = Five receptions, 69 yards, one touchdown

The dominant underdog lineup of the week…

QB Kirk Cousins = 427 passing yards, three touchdowns, one interception
RB Fred Jackson = 34 rushing yards, 78 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Joe McKnight = Six receptions, 64 yards, two touchdowns
RB Knile Davis = 132 rushing yards, one touchdown
WR Jordan Matthews = Eight receptions, 59 yards, two touchdowns
WR John Brown = Four receptions, 52 yards, two touchdowns
WR Eddie Royal = Four receptions, 42 yards, two touchdowns
TE Coby Fleener = Four receptions, 49 yards, one touchdown

The unexpectedly horrible lineup of the week…

QB Matthew Stafford = 246 passing yards, 0 touchdowns, two interceptions, one lost fumble
RB LeSean McCoy = 22 rushing yards, 0 touchdowns
RB Eddie Lacy = 36 rushing yards, 0 touchdowns
RB Montee Ball = 38 rushing yards, 0 touchdowns
WR Keenan Allen = Two receptions, 17 yards, zero touchdowns
WR Sammy Watkins = Two receptions, 19 yards, zero touchdowns
WR Randall Cobb = Three receptions, 29 yards, zero touchdowns
TE Antonio Gates = One reception, eight yards

Gut Checks

I’d be worried if I owned Larry Fitzgerald. It’s now obvious to me that he’s an afterthought in their offense. Head coach Bruce Arians has no desire to feature him, Michael Floyd is the new WR1 and this is Fitzgerald’s last year as a Cardinal.

I’d be worried if Chris Johnson was my sleeper running back. I can say this – he was mine this year and backfield mate Chris Ivory looks hungrier, younger and more talented.

I’d be worried if I sold low on, or dismissed altoghether, Knile Davis’ talent due to his collegiate fumbling issues. Sure he’s only starting behind the fragile Jamaal Charles, but he runs like a truck crossed with a gazelle, has left his fumbling issues in the past and can flat out play.

I’d be worried if owned ANY Vikings. With the recent injury to Kyle Rudolph, the cupboard is bare. Sophomore Cordarrelle Patterson has upside but is averaging less than 50 yards per game and has yet to find the end-zone as a receiver. The Vikings are not good right now but at least if you own Teddy Bridgewater, there’s something to watch.

I’d be worried if owned ANY Tennessee Titans players. Seriously, it’s THAT bad. If you are a Vikings fan, you should feel pretty good right now as it could be worse. Hey, Delanie Walker is lights out right now. Yes, it’s THAT bad.

I’d be worried if sold the Browns short in 2014. I don’t know how they’re doing it. I look at their roster and see nothing, but when you watch them play, they have more heart than the Red Cross. They’re the best 1-2 team you’ll find right now.

I’d be worried if I burned a high pick on Eddie Lacy. I have never been a huge fan of Lacy and avoided him on all of my teams. But his slow start has surprised even me. He looks extremely pedestrian and lacking of any dynamic ability early on.

I’d be worried if I was counting on Hakeem Nicks. I picked him up late in a couple redraft leagues as I thought he’d have a chance to be the WR2 in the Colt offense. Nope. Dude looks done. Over-done.

I’d be worried if owned any Patriot not named Rob Gronkowski. Between playing musical backs and receivers through three weeks, there’s just no real production to have confidence in here. Julian Edelman is the closest thing Brady has to a WR1 and he does have value in PPR formats, but I question his durability and capability to rack up anything other than receptions. It seems that the Belichick system of not paying for talent is starting to show its age.

I’d be worried if I bought low, high or otherwise on Tampa Bay’s Doug Martin. Outside of a couple big games, the guy has been a stiff, consistently injured and he plays for a team that can’t consistently produce out of the backfield, at least at the RB1 position. Bobby Rainey has looked far more dynamic, runs tougher and is twice the presnece Martin is. I questioned Martin’s ability to stay healthy in the NFL and was met with jeers. College durability does not a running back make.

A Look Ahead to Hot Names in Week Four
Remember, we focus on the lesser names here who we haven’t mentioned much this season.

1. DeAndre Levy, LB DET

An injury to Stephen Tulloch means Levy will be moving back to the middle for the what is likely to be the rest of the year. There’s IDP value here.

2. Mike Glennon, QB TB

Hey may not be a lesser name per se, but he’s certainly under-owned considering the opportunity in front of him. For what it’s worth, I still think he has long term potential.

3. Joe McKnight, RB KC

Only highlighting him because the Chiefs did. Seriously, if he’s intriguing to you, it’s because your team is on fire and sinking. Sure, what the heck … you never know.

4. Philly Brown, WR CAR

Don’t look now but “Downtown” Philly Brown made a name for himself in week three. He’s got some slot receiver ability and is worth a stash in deep leagues

5. Rhett Ellison, TE MIN

Next man up after Rudolph’s injury. Ellison is a bit stiff, but has potential. He’ll have six weeks to show what he can do in an offense that tends to highlight the tight end.

See you next week for the next edition of the Dynasty Aftermath. You can follow Jeff on Twitter: @DLF_Jeff

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