The Dynasty Aftermath: Week Three
Welcome to DLF’s Dynasty Aftermath. This staple article 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.
Since the movie Napoleon Dynamite recently celebrated its tenth anniversary and we at DLF are creeping up on doing the same, I felt it was fitting to pay tribute to one of the best low-budget cult classics of all-time. Napoleon Dynamite burst on the scene in 2004 and remains one of the biggest cinematic successes in history. With a budget of a mere $400,000, this ridiculously well-written comedy swept the nation and generated nearly $50M during its one-year run in theaters. In fact, it’s the 12th most profitable movie of all-time. Today, you amazingly still see “Vote for Pedro” T-shirts and hear movie references all the time.
Bust out your moon boots because you’re going to notice a few “dynamite” Napoleon references.
Week Three Fantasy MVP
I had this whole thing done and ready to post, then Aaron Rodgers lit the world on fire. GOSH!
A-Rod lit up the Chiefs for 333 yards and five touchdowns on Monday Night Football as he proved he’s still one the kings at the quarterback position. It’s apparent Tom Brady is ready to teach the NFL a lesson and with Rodgers playing this well, this is looking like another year of the quarterback in both fantasy and reality. Kudos to Randall Cobb as well, who posted seven catches for 91 yards and three touchdowns in the same game. Rodgers and Cobb finally looked like they belonged together just like Kip and LaFawnduh and the rest of the league (and your fantasy mates) need to take notice. Rodgers could throw it “right over those mountains” at the moment.
Week Three Fantasy LVP
Did Tyler Eifert have a pocketful of tots? He had a touchdown called back, but didn’t officially catch a pass in the entire game. Sure, AJ Green was dominating the world (or the Ravens, more specifically), but his goose-egg was a major disappointment this week after some were anointing him as the TE2. This performance just goes to show how dependable Rob Gronkowski really is. Eifert should have much better days ahead, but this one was a shocker.
Lineup Fun
Napoleon Dynamite’s Flippin’ Sweet Lineup of the Week
(this is the unbeatable lineup that’s as ferocious as a liger, which is like a lion and tiger mixed and bred for its skills in magic)
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QB Aaron Rodgers GB = 333 passing yards, 16 rushing yards, five touchdowns
RB Devonta Freeman ATL = 141 rushing yards, five catches, 52 receiving yards, three touchdowns
RB Joseph Randle DAL = 87 rushing yards, two catches, 18 receiving yards, three touchdowns
RB Le’Veon Bell PIT = 62 rushing yards, seven catches, 70 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR AJ Green CIN = Ten catches, 227 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Steve Smith BAL = 13 catches, 186 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Julio Jones ATL = 12 catches 164 receiving yards, two touchdowns, 20 (!) targets
TE Greg Olsen CAR = Eight catches, 134 receiving yards, two touchdowns
The Pedro Sanchez Underdog Lineup of the Week
(Much like voting for Pedro, you used this lineup and all your wildest dreams came true)
QB Tyrod Taylor BUF = 277 passing yards, 12 rushing yards, three touchdowns
RB LeGarrette Blount NE = 78 rushing yards, one catch, 14 receiving yards, three touchdowns
RB Chris Thompson WAS = 29 rushing yards, eight catches, 57 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Alfred Blue HOU = 139 rushing yards, one touchdown
WR Rueben Randle NYG = Seven catches, 116 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Marvin Jones CIN = Five catches, 94 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Jeremy Kerley NYJ = Six catches, 33 receiving yards one touchdown
TE Gary Barnidge CLE = Six catches, 105 receiving yards one touchdown
Kudos to Matt Price who called the Gary Barnidge game last week in our contrarian plays article, too.
The Rex Kwan Do Disappointing Lineup of the Week
(You thought this lineup had the strength of a grizzly, the reflexes of a puma and the wisdom of a man. Instead, it just hit you in the face with a tetherball.)
QB Teddy Bridgewater MIN = 121 passing yards, one interception
RB Matt Jones WAS = 38 rushing yards, one costly lost fumble
RB Jeremy Hill CIN = 21 rushing yards
RB Marshawn Lynch SEA = 14 rushing yards, one catch nine receiving yards
WR Torrey Smith SF = No catches
WR Brandon Coleman NO = One catch, nine receiving yards
WR Charles Johnson MIN = One catch, 12 receiving yards
TE Tyler Eifert CIN = No catches
Uncle Rico’s Seemingly Washed Up Players of the Week
(Ohhh man, these players wish they could go back in time because they’d take State)
QB Colin Kaepernick SF = 67 passing yards, 46 rushing yards, one touchdown, four INTs
RB Jonathan Stewart CAR = 52 rushing yards
RB Doug Martin TB = 46 rushing yards
RB DeAngelo Williams PIT = Two yards on one carry
WR Roddy White ATL = No catches
WR Andre Johnson IND = No catches
WR Greg Jennings MIA = One catch, ten receiving yards
TE Vernon Davis SF = No catches
Gut Checks
I’d be worried if I had never seen Napoleon Dynamite.
I’d be worried if I owned Brandin Cooks. Another week and another non-breakout.
I’d be worried if I owned LeSean McCoy. Look, he’s injured. Still, Karlos Williams has proven he can’t just sit on the bench.
I’d be worried if I was relying on Pierre Garcon in DeSean Jackson’s absence.
I’d be worried if I had any Bears player outside of Matt Forte or Alshon Jeffery.
I’d be worried if I didn’t buy the 24-piece set. It’s a great value.
I’d be worried if I was still holding out much hope for too many players in Uncle Rico’s lineup at the moment. It’s not time to start panicking too much, but that group was collectively brutal. The only one I can really give a pass to is Williams since Le’Veon Bell came back.
I’d be worried if I thought I had this New England running back thing figured out. Ever.
I’d be worried if I thought Steve Smith could keep this up all year.
I’d be worried if I owned Alfred Morris. Ouch. Matt Jones had a costly fumble, but a time-share is imminent.
I’d be worried if didn’t start considering Tyrod Taylor in my lineup.
I’d be worried if I owned John Brown. I love the kid, but Larry Fitzgerald and his giant talons make it look like he’s 16 years old at the moment.
I’d be worried if I wasn’t taking notice of Derek Carr’s play.
I’d be worried if I owned Jeremy Hill. What in the name of The Happy Hands Club is going on here!
I’d be worried if I had Matt Stafford. At what point does he actually become accountable?
I’d be worried if I had Andre Johnson or Roddy White. I mentioned it above, but they combined for fewer than five targets. Combined. For fewer than FIVE targets.
I’d be worried if I was expecting an early season breakout from Davante Adams. He just can’t put it all together at the moment.
I’d be worried if I wasn’t paying attention to Willie Snead.
I’d be worried if I hadn’t already tried to get Julius Thomas or Antonio Gates on the cheap.
I’d be worried if I was freaking out too much over Carlos Hyde. It’s fine. Gosh!
I’d be worried if I owned CJ Spiller. He should be renamed CJ Buzzkill.
I’d be worried if I I was counting on Vincent Jackson.
I’d be worried if I had DeVante Parker. Now, I still think he’ll be fine, but it’s going to take some time with others like Rishard Matthews playing so well.
I’d be worried if I had Justin Forsett. This is looking like a really quick burn.
I’d be worried if I had Charles Johnson. This has been an epic disappointment so far.
I’d be worried if I owned Sammy Watkins. At some point, this needs to come together.
A Look Ahead to Hot Names on the Week Three Waiver Wire
Remember, we focus on the lesser names here who we haven’t mentioned much this season. We’ve talked a ton about players like David Johnson, Richard Rodgers, Tyler Lockett, Brandon Coleman, Crockett Gilmore, Rashad Greene, Karlos Williams and other “hot” names you’ll find on other sites out there.
1.) Antonio Andrews, RB TEN
Bishop Sankey looks like Bishop Sankey again. Terrance West still looks like Terrance West. David Cobb is hurt, so he can’t look like anybody. At some point, you have to figure somebody emerges to do something for the Titans. Andrews is worth a shot this week and looks like himself. I have no idea what that means, but you should still pick him up.
2.) Michael Vick, QB PIT
Big Ben is out for a while, so it’s up to Vick to keep things afloat for the Steelers. He is what he is and that’s a player who can score in bunches or look like Uncle Rico practicing by an orange camper van. If you have a terrible bye week at some point and want to roll the dice, it certainly helps that he has Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell to help.
3.) Thomas Rawls, RB SEA
If for some reason you have Rawls on your waiver wire, it sure looks like he’s passed Fred Jackson to be the RB2 in Seattle. He posted his first 100-yard game in relief this week and looked pretty good doing it.
Previous Suggestions: Dion Lewis, James Jones, Travis Benjamin, Darren Fells, Rishard Matthews, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Josh McCown
We’ll see you next week for the Dynasty Aftermath. Fantasy football is in full swing – dance a little or go out and catch someone a delicious bass.
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