The Dynasty Aftermath: Week Thirteen

Ken Kelly Posted On December 2, 2014

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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. As usual this week had some surprisingly dominant performances, but also some real clunkers.

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

Week Thirteen Fantasy MVP

There were a ton of candidates this week, including Ryan Fitzpatrick, Andrew Luck, DeAndre Hopkins, Le’Veon Bell and Drew Brees. Ultimately, I’m going to give it to Tre Mason, who ran for 117 yards, caught three passes for another 47 yards and scored a total of three touchdowns in an absolute drubbing of the Raiders. In fact, his 89-yard touchdown run is the second longest run from scrimmage in the history of the franchise, behind only a 92-yard scamper by Kenny Washington back in 1947. If you’ve been in a dynasty league and remember Kenny Washington, my hat’s off to you. Anyway, when you consider the running backs who have played for the Rams (Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk, Steven Jackson, Jerome Bettis and others), that’s pretty crazy. Of course, it did happen against the Raiders, so I’m not sure it actually counts.

Mason has been getting the Lion’s share of the carries over the past two months, but has also been facing some very stout defenses during his run as the starter. With the Raiders in town, his performance was certainly under the microscope. While it’s way too soon to anoint him a star, he should have the backfield clearly in his pocket for the season and it looks he may just turn out to be one more gem from this amazing rookie class.

Week Thirteen Fantasy LVP

There’s no contest here. How in the world does Jimmy Graham go not just without a catch, but also without a target in a game where the Saints hang 35 points and throw for five touchdowns against Pittsburgh? Such is the world of fantasy football. Hopefully you didn’t need a big game from Graham to secure a playoff spot. If you hate him now, I’ll join your league and trade you someone you hate less for him.

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Lineup Fun

The unbeatable lineup of the week…

QB Andrew Luck IND = 370 passing yards, 20 rushing yards, five touchdowns, one interception
RB Le’Veon Bell PIT = 95 rushing yards, eight catches, 159 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Tre Mason STL = 117 rushing yards, three catches, 47 receiving yards, three touchdowns
RB CJ Anderson DEN = 159 rushing yards, two catches, 17 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR DeAndre Hopkins HOU = Nine catches, 238 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Calvin Johnson DET = 11 catches, 146 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Keenan Allen SD = 11 catches, 121 receiving yards, two touchdowns
TE Coby Fleener IND = Four catches, 127 receiving yards, two touchdowns

The dominant underdog lineup of the week…

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick HOU = 358 passing yards, ten rushing yards, six touchdowns
RB Roy Helu WAS = Five rushing yards, four catches, 61 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Dan “Boom” Herron IND = 88 rushing yards, two catches, eight receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Doug Martin TB = 58 rushing yards, one catch, three receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Donte Moncrief IND = Three catches 134 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Torrey Smith BAL = Six catches, 65 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Harry Douglas ATL = Nine catches, 116 receiving yards
TE Jordan Reed WAS = Nine catches, 123 receiving yards, no significant injuries

The unexpectedly horrible lineup of the week…

QB Colin Kaepernick SF = 121 passing yards, 17 rushing yards, two interceptions, countless ruined Thanksgivings
RB Jonas Gray NE = Four rushing yards, one nice resting spot in an apparent two-week doghouse
RB Andre Ellington ARI = 12 rushing yards, one hip pointer
RB Isaiah Crowell CLE = 29 rushing yards, one catch, 15 receiving yards
WR Cordarelle Patterson = No catches (no surprise), but benched for a half (a new low)
WR Steve Smith BAL = One catch, two receiving yards
WR Martavis Bryant PIT = One catch, 23 receiving yards
TE Jimmy Graham NO = No catches

Gut Checks

I’d be worried if I expected that again from Ryan Fitzpatrick.

I’d be worried if I owned Andre Johnson. DeAndre Hopkins is taking over.

I’d be worried if I was playing against my opponent and he had JJ Watt as his tight end.

I’d be worried if I thought Keenan Allen was going to be quiet the rest of the year.

I’d be worried if I sold too low on Julio Jones.

I’d be worried if I owned RGIII. Wow, that went south in a hurry.

I’d be worried if I owned any Denver running back outside of CJ Anderson.

I’d be worried if I thought Nick Foles was going to walk back into his old job.

I’d be worried if I owned Steve Smith. He’s really cooled off now.

I’d be worried if I was counting on Ben Tate being relevant again this season.

Ditto with Christine Michael.

And Ray Rice.

I’d be worried if I had given up on Stedman Bailey.

I’d be worried if I thought Doug Martin had suddenly re-emerged.

I’d be worried if I owned Brian Hoyer. This is getting interesting.

I’d be worried if I was going to start Johnny Manziel on my dynasty team.

I’d be worried if I was still holding on to Jake Locker. Yikes.

I’d be worried if I’m suddenly concerned about Martavis Bryant.

I’d be worried if I was counting on Jonas Gray. It’s almost as if Belichick does it on purpose.

I’d be worried if I thought that was going to be the end of Boom Herron playing over Trent Richardson.

A Look Ahead to Hot Names on the Week Fourteen Waiver Wire

Remember, we focus on the lesser names here who we haven’t mentioned much this season. That’s why you’re not going to see household names (at least to us) like Kenny Stills or Johnny Manziel or the “hot” names that are popping up now that we’ve already mentioned (see below). It is getting extremely thin on the waiver wire at this point in the season.

1.) Michael Bush, RB ARI

With Andre Ellington ailing and Marion Grice being less than spectacular (and likely being owned in your league), Bush could be a speculative add. Just don’t drop anyone of great value to get him.

Previous suggestions: Justin Forsett, Lorenzo Taliaferro, Bobby Rainey, Anthony Dixon, Case Keenum, Alfred Blue, Knile Davis, Donald Brown, Khiry Robinson, Kirk Cousins, Jarvis Landry, Aaron Dobson, Niles Paul, Damien Williams, Austin Davis, Zach Mettenberger, Joe Banyard, Silas Redd, DeAndre Levy, Mike Glennon, Joe McKnight, Philly Brown, Rhett Ellison, Jerick McKinnon, Darrin Reaves, Branden Oliver, Jarius Wright, Louis Murphy, Kyle Orton, Juwan Thompson, Tim Wright, George Winn, Robert Herron, Adam Thielen, James White, Chris Hogan, Preston Parker, Jonas Gray, Colt McCoy, Bryce Brown, Marion Grice, Ryan Mallett, Charles Sims, Brandon Weeden, Kamar Aiken, Michael Vick, Dan “Boom” Herron, Mark Sanchez, Chase Ford, Matt Simms, Ryan Williams, Logan Thomas, Drew Stanton, Josh McCown, Kapri Bibbs, Marcedes Lewis, Antonio Andrews, Duron Carter, Charles Johnson, Glenn Winston, Tom Savage, Zurlon Tipton, Jeremy Stewart.

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 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.

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