The Dynasty Aftermath: Week Six

Ken Kelly Posted On October 20, 2015

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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.

“The things you own end up owning you.” – Tyler Durden from Fight Club

If you’re reading this article on DLF, you’re a hard core dynasty fantasy football player. You’re probably in multiple leagues with tons of different people and have a certain strategy you want to employ for each of the different franchises you own. Some teams have been positioned to win a championship and others you’re hoping don’t fare too well on Sundays in fear it messes up your selection in the upcoming rookie draft. Regardless, you have a well thought out plan and are trying to execute it each and every week for every team you own. Seems easy enough, right!?!

Then this season happened.

I can tell you from experience this has been a strange year, indeed. Preseason contenders banking on players like DeMarco Murray, Eddie Lacy, Peyton Manning, Brandin Cooks, Russell Wilson, Mike Wallace, Dez Bryant, Kelvin Benjamin, Jordy Nelson, Jeremy Hill, Jimmy Graham, Andre Johnson, Jamaal Charles, Antonio Brown and countless others have fallen flat. Meanwhile, teams led by young stars in DeAndre Hopkins and Devonta Freeman, waiver gems like Dion Lewis, Tyrod Taylor, Stefon Diggs, Gary Barnidge and Travis Benjamin and resurgent veterans like James Jones and Larry Fitzgerald are suddenly taking over the world.

It’s only six weeks into the season, but I can imagine that quote from Fight Club above rings true for many owners this morning as they look at their rosters and think, “I had it this year. I HAD it!” As we dwell on what may have gone wrong, it’s easy to take things to far and have those rosters own your happiness. In fact, there was a point on Sunday where I really could have walked into the grocery store, approached a stranger and said, “I want you to hit me as hard as you can.” Sometimes, fantasy football is just that frustrating.

Since you really can’t go out into the parking lot and beat yourself up during your lunch hour or ask perfect strangers to knock you out at the Minit Mart, let’s spin through the weekly aftermath in honor of one of my all-time favorite movies. Don’t be surprised to see a few references from Fight Club along the way.

Week Six Fantasy MVP

DeAndre Hopkins had a golden opportunity this year as the WR1 in Houston. He hasn’t disappointed a bit and posted another monster game on Sunday with ten catches for 148 yards and two more touchdowns. For the year, he’s on pace for 138 catches, 1,936 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. What could he do with consistent quarterback play? Hopkins could just be this year’s fantasy MVP when all is said and done, forget about this weekly award.

Week Six Fantasy LVP

Eddie Lacy has been one of the most coveted dynasty assets for the past few years. However, he’s really struggled to get going this season and hit rock bottom this week by posting just three yards rushing and 17 yards receiving. To make things worse, James Starks played more than usual and simply looked like the better player. Concern is really starting to creep into the minds of his owners, but patience is going to be needed here. Lacy should get himself going here soon and it’s no time to sell him for peanuts. However, this is clearly not the Lacy we expected to see in 2015. The Green Bay backfield is looking like a committee until Lacy regains his old form.

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Lineup Fun

The Unbeatable Lineup of the Week
“I ran. I ran until my muscles burned and my veins pumped battery acid. Then I ran some more.”

QB Matt Stafford DET = 405 passing yards, 37 rushing yards, four touchdowns, one interception
RB Devonta Freeman ATL = 100 rushing yards, eight catches, 56 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Chris Ivory NYJ = 146 rushing yards, three catches, 50 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Arian Foster HOU = 53 rushing yards, five catches, 59 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR DeAndre Hopkins HOU = Ten catches, 148 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Keenan Allen SD = 14 catches, 157 receiving yards
WR Alshon Jeffery CHI = Eight catches, 147 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Greg Olsen CAR = Seven catches, 131 receiving yards, one touchdown

The Underdog Lineup of the Week
“You somehow mixed orange juice and gasoline and came out with napalm and this lineup. ”

QB Brian Hoyer HOU = 293 passing yards, five rushing yards, three touchdowns
RB James Starks GB = 112 rushing yards, one catch, five receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Jonathan Stewart CAR = 78 rushing yards, one catch, eight receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB LeGarrette Blount NE = 93 rushing yards, one catch, 11 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Martavis Bryant PIT = Six catches, 137 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR John Brown ARI = Ten catches, 196 receiving yards
WR Marvin Jones CIN = Nine catches, 95 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Ben Watson NO = Ten catches, 127 receiving yards, one touchdown

The Disappointing Lineup of the Week
“This is your life and it’s ending one minute at a time.”

QB Marcus Mariota TEN = 219 passing yards, one touchdown, two interceptions
RB Charcandrick West KC = 33 rushing yards, one catch, six receiving yards, one lost fumble
RB Eddie Lacy GB = Three rushing yards, two catches, 17 receiving yards
RB Alfred Morris WAS = 21 rushing yards, one catch, 11 receiving yards
WR Ted Ginn Jr. CAR = One catch, 18 receiving yards
WR Antonio Brown PIT = Three catches, 24 receiving yards
WR AJ Green CIN = Four catches, 36 receiving yards
TE Vernon Davis SF = No catches

Gut Checks

I’d be worried if I was ignoring just how good Philip Rivers has been over the past month.

I’d be worried if I had Carlos Hyde. Week one feels like an eternity ago.

I’d be worried if I was counting on Marshawn Lynch. I love him as much as anyone, but he hasn’t looked the same behind that line.

I’d be worried if I didn’t think Gary Barnidge belonged in my lineup. Remember what Jordan Cameron did in Cleveland a few years back?

fightclub2 I’d be worried if I didn’t lock Chris Ivory in my lineup and feel pretty good about it. I’d rather fight William Shatner than stand in front of that freight train.

I’d be worried if I was playing against Devonta Freeman. This run he’s on is bordering on Priest Holmes-esque.

I’d be worried if I still had Markus Wheaton after that performance from Martavis Bryant.

I’d be worried if I had given up on Lamar Miller. A new coach may just give him the ball.

I’d be worried if I had CJ Anderson. Yep, another week on the list.

I’d be worried if I thought Charcandrick West would instantly be Jamaal Charles. What a buzzkill.

I’d be worried if I had Isaiah Crowell. Robert Turbin is even eating into his time now.

I’d be worried if my soap was made out of another human being.

I’d be worried if I had Antonio Brown right now. Big Ben needs to play this week.

I’d be worried if I didn’t start believing in Travis Benjamin.

I’d be worried if I thought Colin Kaepernick was out of the woods.

I’d be worried if I wasn’t paying attention to what’s going on with Stefon Diggs right now.

I’d be worried if I was counting on Christine Michael to save my season. As Marla Singer would say, “You’re the worst thing that’s ever happened to me.”

I’d be worried if I thought Ben Watson was going to do that again.

I’d be worried if I had Percy Harvin and either of his hips.

I’d be worried if I had Sammy Watkins. These injuries are piling up in a hurry.

I’d be worried if I had an alter ego with a desire to experiment with explosives.

I’d be worried if I had Melvin Gordon. At some point, we have to stop giving him a pass.

I’d be worried if I had any idea what a receiving touchdown was in the NFL.

I’d be worried if I was relying on anyone on the 49ers. “How embarrassing… a house full of condiments and no food.”

I’d be worried if I had Randall Cobb. That injury is making a difference.

I’d be worried if I had CJ Spiller. If Sean Payton can’t figure out how to make him work, nobody can.

I’d be worried if I didn’t buy John Brown on the cheap this off-season.

A Look Ahead to Hot Names on the Week Seven Waiver Wire

Remember, we focus on the lesser names here who we haven’t mentioned much this season. Frankly, you’re too smart for us to mention James Starks. Be sure to pay close attention because we tend to be ahead of the curve.

1.) Brandon LaFell, WR NE
Just in case somebody dropped him in your league, he may just be nearing a return.

2.) Derek Carrier, TE WAS
He’s been steadily improving over the past few weeks as he’s replaced Jordan Reed. He’s not being targeted a ton, but Reed simply can’t stay healthy.

3.) Lance Moore, WR DET
Don’t look now, but you should probably look now.

4.) Albert Wilson, WR KC
I’ve been a fan of his for a bit now and he finally produced something. Expecting consistency from anyone in the receiving corps of the Chiefs, but you could do worse with an open roster spot.

Previous Suggestions: Dion Lewis, James Jones, Travis Benjamin, Darren Fells, Rishard Matthews, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Josh McCown, Antonio Andrews, Michael Vick, Thomas Rawls, Stefon Diggs, Roy Helu, Andre Williams, Chris Thompson, Charcandrick West, Jamison Crowder, Robert Turbin, Tim Wright, Knile Davis, Zach Zenner

That’s it for week six. “Tyler’s not here. Tyler went away. Tyler’s gone.”

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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.

Ken is on Twitter at DLF_KenK