The Dynasty Aftermath: Week Eleven

Ken Kelly Posted On November 19, 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 Eleven Fantasy MVP

Most fantasy owners hate the bye weeks. After all, you’re forced to sit your stud players at seemingly the worst times, against what seem to be the best opponents. However, anyone with a banged up Jay Cutler or Aaron Rodgers or a resting Tony Romo who had to start Ben Roethlisberger instead have to be rejoicing. Big Ben shook off the fact he had to dress up like a bumblebee and had a monster day with 367 passing yards and four touchdowns in a win against Detroit. This was only his third multi-touchdown game of the year, but the second four touchdown performance of the last three weeks. If his line can continue to protect him, he should be serviceable down the stretch.

Week Eleven Fantasy LVP

Congratulations to Reggie Bush, who was supposed to carve up a susceptible Pittsburgh rush defense as a top three running back option this week. Instead, Bush ran for just 31 yards on 12 carries, caught two passes for 23 yards and lost a crucial fumble that may or may not have had him benched in the game. Nice. Maybe the Lions should have made him dress up like a bee, too.

Editor’s note: AJ Green gets a pass because of how good Joe Haden is.

Lineup Fun

The unbeatable lineup of the week…

QB Ben Roethlisberger PIT = 367 passing yards, four total touchdowns
RB Bobby Rainey TB = 163 rushing yards, two catches, four receiving yards, three touchdowns
RB LeSean McCoy PHI = 77 rushing yards, four catches, 73 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Marshawn Lynch SEA = 54 rushing yards, two catches, 9 receiving yards, three touchdowns
WR Calvin Johnson DET = Six catches, 179 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Antonio Brown PIT = Seven catches, 147 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Vincent Jackson TB = Ten catches, 165 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Delanie Walker TEN = Ten catches, 91 receiving yards, one touchdown

The dominant underdog lineup of the week…

QB Matt McGloin OAK = 197 passing yards, three total touchdowns
RB Ray Rice BAL = 131 rushing yards, three catches, 17 receiving yards, one touchdown (yes, he belongs on this list)
RB Montee Ball DEN = 25 rushing yards, three catches, 16 yards, two touchdowns
RB Ryan Mathews SD = 127 rushing yards, two catches, 16 receiving yards
WR Marquise Goodwin BUF = Six catches, 81 receiving yards,one touchdown
WR Jarius Wright MIN = Three catches, 69 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Rod Streater OAK = Six catches, 84 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Garrett Graham HOU = Seven catches, 136 receiving yards, one touchdown

The unexpectedly horrible lineup of the week…

QB Case Keenum HOU = 170 passing yards, one touchdown, one interception, one benching
RB Andre Ellington ARI = Three rushing yards, two catches, ten receiving yards
RB CJ Spiller BUF = Six rushing yards, two catches, ten receiving yards
RB Reggie Bush DET = 31 rushing yards, two catches, 23 receiving yards, one fumble
WR DeAndre Hopkins HOU = One catch, seven receiving yards
WR AJ Green CIN = Two catches, seven receiving yards
WR Cecil Shorts JAX = Two catches, 22 receiving yards
TE Jordan Reed WAS = One catch, 12 receiving yards, one concussion

Gut Checks

Trent Richardson. Yada, yada, yada.

I’d be worried if I thought CJ Spiller was going to turn it around this year.

I’d be worried if I owned Case Keenum. Being benched for Matt Schaub doesn’t mean he’s not the future in Houston, but it does mean they aren’t so sure.

I’d be worried if I play any team with Russell Wilson after the bye week. Every short college quarterback should write him a thank you note. Or give him a Mercedes.

I’d be worried if I have Stevan Ridley. It was just one fumble, but Shane Vereen is back and going to eat into his touches, regardless.

I’d be worried if I own Jay Cutler. Remember a year where he wasn’t playing hurt? Me neither.

I’d be worried if I didn’t take our advice and pick up Bobby Rainey last week. That will undoubtedly be his best game of the year, but he’s the perfect short term buy for a contender.

I’d be worried if I owned Darren McFadden. Has anyone considered the fact Rashad Jennings might just be better?

I’d be worried if I owned Stephen Hill. He won’t develop well on the bench.

I’d be worried if I have Steven Jackson. He looks cooked.

I’d be worried if I’m expecting anything more from Mike Wallace. NOW they’re saying they need to get him going deep. Week twelve? Color me skeptical.

I’d be worried if I owned Jake Locker. Injury prone and inconsistent isn’t a great recipe in a franchise quarterback.

I’d be worried if I have Terrelle Pryor penciled in as my project quarterback. Matt McGloin looked pretty good, even on the road against the NFL’s best pass defense.

I’d be worried if I expect any element of consistency from any receiver on the Vikings.

Or Dolphins.

Or Jaguars.

I’d be worried if I thought we’d see that again from Ray Rice this season. Hope, yes. Expect, no.

I’d be worried if I had Geno Smith playing every other week. It’s really amazing when you look at his game log.

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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