The Dynasty Aftermath: Week Fifteen

Ken Kelly Posted On December 18, 2012

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Welcome to DLF’s Dynasty Aftermath. This Tuesday staple has long been one of our signature pieces 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. After fifteen weeks, it’s put up or shut up time in dynasty leagues.

Let’s take our weekly spin around the league!

Week Fifteen Fantasy MVP

How about this rookie class of players? We all know about Doug Martin, RGIII and Andrew Luck, but Russell Wilson needs to be getting more credit than he has been. The rookie record for touchdown passes is 26 by Peyton Manning and Wilson sits at 21 with two more weeks to go. This week, he was a fantasy stud with 205 passing yards, one passing touchdown, 92 rushing yards and three more rushing touchdowns. Everyone talks about Luck being the first rookie to lead his team to nine wins. Well, Wilson is the second and he could very well end up with ten or eleven. While the Seahawks limited him early on, he’s really turned on over the last six weeks as he’s accounted for 14 touchdowns and one (yes, one) interception.

Oh, but I forgot he’s still too small to play the position.

Week Fifteen Fantasy LVP

Since being named a starter at wide receiver for the Chargers five weeks ago, Danario Alexander had accounted for 30 catches, 494 yards and five touchdowns, making him a top option in virtually any league. What did he do during this ever important playoff week? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. You and I had as many fantasy points as DX did this Sunday and it likely cost many teams a shot at winning a dynasty leagee title.

Sigh.

Lineup Fun The virtually unbeatable lineup of the week…

QB Russell Wilson SEA = 205 passing yards, 92 rushing yards, four total touchdowns
RB Danny Woodhead NE = 61 rushing yards, two touchdowns, five catches, 23 receiving yards
RB Adrian Peterson MIN = 212 rushing yards, one touchdown
RB Beanie Wells ARI = 67 rushing yards, three touchdowns
WR Andre Johnson HOU = 11 receptions, 151 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Michael Crabtree SF = Seven receptions, 107 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Brandon Lloyd SF = Ten receptions, 190 receiving yards
TE Dennis Pitta BAL = Seven receptions, 125 receiving yards, two touchdowns

The dominant underdog lineup of the week…

QB Kirk Cousins WAS = 329 passing yards, two touchdowns, one interception, 22 rushing yards
RB Mike Tolbert CAR = 64 total yards, two catches, two touchdowns
RB Dexter McCluster KC = Seven receptions, 59 receiving yards
RB Evan Royster WAS = 33 total yards, two catches, one touchdown
WR James Jones GB = Five catches, 60 receiving yards, three touchdowns
WR Leonard Hankerson WAS = Two receptions, 56 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Joe Morgan NO = Two catches, 61 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Anthony Fasano MIA = Six receptions, 56 receiving yards, one touchdown

The unexpectedly horrible lineup of the week…

QB Josh Freeman TB = 279 passing yards, four interceptions, one lost fumble
RB Daniel Thomas MIA = One carry, six rushing yards
RB Bryce Brown PHI = 16 carries, 34 rushing yards, one catch, 11 receiving yards
RB Jamaal Charles KC = 10 rushing yards, three catches, 18 receiving yards
WR Danario Alexander SD = No catches
WR Kenny Britt TEN = One catch, seven receiving yards
WR Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK = No catches
TE Vernon Davis = One catch, ten yards

Gut Checks

I’d be worried if…

I’m relying on Vernon Davis in championship week. Wow, he’s just lost in the 49ers offense right now.

I have Ryan Mathews on my dynasty roster. Frustrating doesn’t even begin to describe the feelings of his owners now that he’s broken his other collarbone and has been lost for the season.

I haven’t dropped Mark Sanchez yet. Yikes.

I’m relying on Stevan Ridley for my championship week. He has a bright future, but you just never know when he’ll post a total clunker.

I’m still hesitating on playing Alfred Morris. What does the man have to do?

You’re just ignoring how good Kirk Cousins actually looked – he’s a good deep league stash.

You expect another game like that from James Jones…of course, he’ll post it when you don’t.

You’re thinking Brandon Lloyd has finally figured it out.

I’m overvaluing Trent Richardson. Look, he’s great and all, but let’s not forget he’s only averaging 3.5 yards per carry and looks like he’s hit the rookie wall. We’d have verification of that if the Browns would actually give him more carries.

I expect any form of consistency from Torrey Smith, concussion or not.

I’m thinking of benching some of my studs this week for some players who have better matchups – don’t spend the Summer crying.

I gave up on Justin Blackmon.

I underrated Michael Crabtree this season (thanks to Steve Wyremski, most of you didn’t this year)

I expect to see another three touchdown game from Beanie Wells. Ever.

I underestimated the magic of Tom Brady in fantasy or reality.

I’m playing Calvin Johnson or Adrian Peterson in championship week. While it’s scary enough to have them on the schedule, it’s worse when they’re going for all time records.

I’m still not trusting Knowshon Moreno for the rest of the season.

I own Denarius Moore. Slowly, but surely, Rod Streater is stealing his mojo.

I think MJD is going to play again this year. Why would they?

I’m not already making a list of players who I’d like to acquire in the off-season. Guess who will be there with tons of articles to help?

Have fun during championship week!

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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.

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