The Dynasty Aftermath: Week Twelve

Ken Kelly Posted On November 26, 2013

gordon 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 Twelve Fantasy MVP

When you think of fantasy football, you don’t typically think of the Browns first. Sorry, Cleveland, but you haven’t exactly been giving us fantasy juggernauts over the past decade. However, Josh Gordon has been a revelation this year, highlighted by his 14 catch, 237 yard, one touchdown performance this week against the Steelers. Sure, he’s one strike away from a serious suspension, but most dynasty owners are willing to take that risk when it comes to one of the most promising young receivers in the game. Gordon has been a shining star on an otherwise desolate team in terms of fantasy production. What would he do with a good quarterback? It’s a scary proposition.

Week Twelve Fantasy LVP

A week after setting the fantasy world on fire, Bobby Rainey of the Bucs was held to just 35 yards rushing on 18 carries and failed to catch a single pass. This just goes to show how unpredictable the league can be. Rainey isn’t the player he was last week, nor is he as bad as he was this week. It just doesn’t look like he’s going to be that crazy late season difference maker some hoped, though. We’ll see how he fares this week, but that was a major buzzkill.

Lineup Fun

The unbeatable lineup of the week…

QB Philip Rivers SD = 392 passing yards, three total touchdowns
RB Jamaal Charles KC = 115 rushing yards, four catches, 42 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Knowshon Moreno DEN = 224 rushing yards, one touchdown
RB Danny Woodhead SD = 25 rushing yards, four catches, 45 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Josh Gordon CLE = 14 catches, 237 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Julian Edelman NE = Nine catches, 110 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Brandon Marshall CHI = Ten catches, 117 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Rob Gronkowski NE = Seven catches, 90 receiving yards, one touchdown

The dominant underdog lineup of the week…

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick TEN = 320 passing yards, two total touchdowns
RB Andre Brown NYG = 127 rushing yards, four catches, 11 receiving yards, no touchdowns
RB Benny Cunningham STL = 109 rushing yards, one touchdown
RB Marcel Reece OAK = 14 rushing yards, four catches, 44 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Tiquan Underwood TB = Three catches, 108 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Jacoby Jones BAL = Four catches, 103 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Justin Hunter TEN = Six catches, 109 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Ladariius Green SD = Three catches, 80 receiving yards, one touchdown

The unexpectedly horrible lineup of the week…

QB Robert Griffin III WAS = 127 passing yards, 22 rushing yards, one interception
RB Donald Brown IND = One rushing yard, one catch, -2 receiving yards
RB Bobby Rainey TB = 35 rushing yards
RB Ray Rice BAL = 30 rushing yards, one catch, -3 receiving yards
WR Jerricho Cotchery PIT = No catches
WR David Nelson NYJ = No catches
WR Victor Cruz NYG = Two catches, 27 receiving yards
TE Jordan Cameron CLE = Three catches, 32 receiving yards

Gut Checks

I’d be worried if I owned Trent Richardson. It’s so bad I didn’t even look him his game line to make sure he belonged here. Honestly, no idea. Even without looking, I’m confident it’s bad.

I’d be worried if I owned Knowshon Moreno. Look, it’s been a great run, but he got pounded on Sunday night and may miss a game or two.

I’d be worried if I underestimated jut how good Josh Gordon can be.

I’d be worried if I thought that was going to happen again with Tiquan Underwood.

Ditto for Jacoby Jones.

I’d be worried if I didn’t think Andre Brown was a serious long-term threat to David Wilson.

I’d be worried if I thought Tavon Austin was a must-start at this point. Let’s see his target numbers go up first.

I’d be worried if I’m counting on Matt Ryan the rest of the way.

I’d be worried if I think Terrelle Pryor is getting back on the field without a major face plant from Matt McGloin.

I’d be worried if I own Stevan Ridley. Just when you think he’s turned the corner…

I’d be worried if I own Jordan Cameron. Is it me, or does it seem like the league has figured him out?

I’d be worried if I expect any consistent production from any Pats receiver. It’s just impossible to figure out.

I’d be worried if I owned Ben Tate. Being benched for a street free agent during your big free agent contract audtition isn’t good.

I’d be worried if I owned Roddy White. Let’s hope he’s not healthy because that does not look like #84.

I’d be worried if I expected a newly rejuvenated Mark Ingram.

I’d be worried if I owned Eric Decker. It seems like we may have found the odd man out in Denver.

I’d be worried if I underestimate the power of Antonio Brown.

I’d be worried if I’m a fan of the Redskins. At least you have your #1 pick. Wait, scratch that.

I’d be worried if I’m banking on Geno Smith. This is looking pretty bad here, gang.

I’d be worried if I didn’t think the Kevin Sumlin / Johnny Manziel reunion tour couldn’t come to an NFL city near you next year.

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.

Ken is on Twitter at DLF_KenK