The Dynasty Aftermath: Week Seven
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 always, we have a lot to talk about.
Week Seven Fantasy MVP
There were a number of standout performances this week including those turned in by Demaryius Thomas, Peyton Manning, Sammy Watkins and Golden Tate. However, I’m going with Russell Wilson, who turned in a gem with 313 passing yards, 106 rushing yards, and three total touchdowns in a surprising loss at St. Louis.
Wilson came into this season as a quarterback who was a legitimate QB1 option, but one supposedly with a limited ceiling due to the Seahawks’ dominating defense and aptitude for running the football. With Seattle suddenly struggling to stop anybody and the team needing to pass more, Wilson has emerged as one of the top options in all of fantasy football. Many have wondered just what Wilson could do if and when he was asked to throw more and it looks like we may have our answer as early as this season – he’s really good in reality AND fantasy.
Week Seven Fantasy LVP
Zac Stacy has had a disappointing year, but it really came crashing down this week. After entering the season as the bell cow for the Rams, Stacy has not only been demoted to a committee, but now he’s seemingly last within that three person group that includes Benny Cunningham and new starter Tre Mason. In fact, Stacy played just one snap on Sunday even though he was apparently fully healthy. With Cunningham and Mason proving to be much more productive, it’s going to be really tough for Stacy to re-emerge this season – it’s a disappointing turn of events for a player many were counting on this year, but also one who had some major red flags going into the season.
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Lineup Fun
The unbeatable lineup of the week…
QB Â Russell Wilson SEAÂ = 313 passing yards, 106 rushing yards, three total touchdowns
RB Matt Forte CHI = 49 rushing yards, six catches, 60 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Le’Veon Bell PIT = 57 rushing yards, eight catches, 88 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Shane Vereen NE = 43Â rushing yards, five catches, 71 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Demaryius Thomas DEN = Eight catches, 171 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Sammy Watkins BUF = Nine catches, 122 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Golden Tate DET = Ten catches, 154 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Greg Olsen CAR = Eight catches, 105 receiving yards
The dominant underdog lineup of the week…
QB Ryan Tannehill MIAÂ =Â 277 passing yards, 48 rushing yards, two touchdowns
RB Chris Ivory NYJ = 107 rushing yards, four catches, 18 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Stepfan Taylor ARI = 40 rushing yards, two catches, 19 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Denard Robinson JAX = 127 rushing yards, one touchdown
WR Kenny Stills NO = Five catches, 103 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Stevie Johnson SF = Five catches, 79 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Andrew Hawkins CLE = Five catches, 112 receiving yards
TEÂ Gavin Escobar DAL = Three catches, 65 receiving yards, two touchdowns
The unexpectedly horrible lineup of the week…
QB Andy Dalton CINÂ = 126 passing yards
RB Frank Gore SF = 20 rushing yards
RB Giovani Bernard CIN = 17 rushing yards, two catches, -1 receiving yard
RB Ben Tate CLE = 36 rushing yards, one catch, -2 receiving yards
WR Percy Harvin SEA/NYJ = DNP
WR Justin Hunter TEN = One catch, six receiving yards
WR Alshon Jeffery CHI = Two catches, nine receiving yards
TE Jimmy Graham NO = No catches
Gut Checks
I’d be worried if I owned Frank Gore. He just doesn’t look the same so far this year.
I’d be worried if I owned Victor Cruz. OBJ is looking like the present and future top option for the Giants.
I’d be worried if I was expecting consistency from Eddie Royal.
I’d be worried if I owned LeGarrette Blount. I don’t want to be mean, but he looks overweight.
I’d be worried if I owned Markus Wheaton. Mentioned a couple weeks ago, he has now seemingly been passed on the depth chart by Martavis Bryant.
I’d be worried if I was counting on any Jags receiving outside of Allen Robinson.
I’d be worried if I owned Storm Johnson. It sure looks like Shoelace Robinson has taken over for Johnson, who had kind of taken over for Toby Gerhart.
I’d be worried if I was counting on anyone from Oakland.
I’d be worried if I had Jay Cutler as my QB1. The locker room is starting to look toxic and he’s still inconsistent as all get out.
I’d be worried if I paid much of anything for Kirk Cousins‘ stock.
I’d be worried if I owned Percy Harvin. Look, I don’t care what’s said out there. When a team gives up that much money and those draft picks to get you just one year ago, you have to be a serious issue in the locker room for them to trade you mid-season. It’ s almost as if they made it worse for him by sending him the Jets and Geno Smith. The Jets say they’re not wo
rried about his past, but that’s because I think they’re far too busy worrying about their own personal futures.
I’d be worried if I owned Stedman Bailey. He just hasn’t picked up where he left off last season.
I’d be worried if I owned Knowshon Moreno. He’s proven to be both very talented and very brittle.
I’d be worried if I had Reggie Bush. See Moreno, Knowshon above.
I’d be worried if I was playing against Jordy Nelson.
I’d be worried if I owned Montee Ball. We have trouble brewing with the Denver backfield.
I’d be worried if I owned Alfred Morris. I’m not going to say he’s a product of a system, because he’s not. However, he hasn’t played well as of late and could really use a bounce back game.
I’d be worried if I didn’t buy Sammy Watkins. Good luck now.
I’d be worried if I expected another 10-catch performance from Jermaine Gresham.
I’d be worried if I was counting on Michael Crabtree.
I’d be worried if I owned Fred Jackson or CJ Spiller. With both gone for extended periods of time, it’s a great chance for Bryce Brown and/or Anthony Dixon to emerge. Â My money’s on Brown, but we’ll see. In addition, you have to wonder just how much Jackson has left in the tank after being one of fantasy football’s most underrated performers of the past decade. As for Spiller, we may never see him again in a Bills uniform and it’s impossible to tell if that’s good or bad at the moment.
A Look Ahead to Hot Names on the Week Eight Waiver Wire
Remember, we focus on the lesser names here who we haven’t mentioned much this season – that’s why you won’t see players like Tre Mason, Martavis Bryant, Paul Richardson or Denard Robinson on here. In short, we figure they’re already owned and don’t need to be mentioned.
1. Jonas Gray, RB NE
It sure looks like he’s going to get a shot to replace Stevan Ridley and is currently running ahead of James White on the depth chart.
2. Colt McCoy, QB WAS
Just because I believe every quarterback should be owned in most dynasty leagues. And because I think Kirk Cousins is terrible.
3. Bryce Brown and Anthony Dixon, RBs BUF
It’s going to be interesting to see just how Buffalo deploys their running backs this week in the wake of losing both their top runners. My money is on Brown emerging, but both these players should be on rosters.
4. Marion Grice, RB ARI
Grice apparently got some time with the first team last week, only to be totally upstaged by Stepfan Taylor. Still, it’s obvious the Arizona staff likes him and Andre Ellington has been far from dominant.
5. Ryan Mallett, QB HOU
His time is coming and the Texans are going to turn to him sooner rather than later.
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 and Preston Parker.
See you next week for the next edition of the Dynasty Aftermath. You can follow Ken on twitter @DLF_KenK.
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