The Dynasty Aftermath: Week Thirteen

Ken Kelly Posted On December 8, 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.

Since the playoffs are starting now in most leagues, I thought it would be fitting to pay tribute to one of the best underdog movies of all-time – Hoosiers. As a child growing up in the 80s, this was one of the most impactful movies for me. If you’ve never seen it, it’s about a tiny Indiana High School that came out of nowhere to win the 1952 Indiana Basketball State Championship. Gene Hackman stars as Norman Dale, who brings some untraditional coaching methods to the team and battles an entire town to make his point about teams only being successful when they play as one unit.

Yes, I know this site is about football, but this story is perfect for many this week as just making the playoffs gives you and chance and you just never know what can happen! Meanwhile, expect some Hoosiers references as we spin through the weekly aftermath.

Week Thirteen Fantasy MVP

Allen Robinson was this week’s Jimmy Chitwood as he caught ten passes for 153 yards and three touchdowns. As Blake Bortles has continued to progress, Robinson becomes more and more of a fantasy asset. This may have been the monster game that really puts him on the map with the non-believers who were still out there. The uber-consistent Robinson should be an easy play throughout the fantasy playoffs.

Week Thirteen Fantasy LVP

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Another second year player, Jarvis Landry, picked a terrible week to have one of the worst performances of his career. A week after posting 13 catches for 165 yards and a score, Landry was able to muster just five yards on two catches.

Lineup Fun

The Unbeatable Lineup of the Week
“I’ll make it.”

QB Cam Newton CAR = 331 passing yards, 49 rushing yards, five touchdowns, one interception
RB Matt Forte CHI = 84 rushing yards, five catches, 39 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Devonta Freeman ATL = 47 rushing yards, ten catches, 56 receiving yards
RB Mark Ingram NO = 56 rushing yards, four catches, 23 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Allen Robinson JAX = Ten catches, 153 receiving yards, three touchdowns
WR Antonio Brown PIT = Eight catches, 118 receiving yards, two touchdowns, one punt return score, one goal post mount
WR Brandon Marshall NYJ = 12 catches, 131 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Richard Rodgers GB = Eight catches, 146 receiving yards, one touchdown

The Underdog Lineup of the Week
“And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen.”

QB Blaine Gabbert SF = 196 passing yards, 75 rushing yards, two touchdowns
RB Buck Allen BAL = 63 rushing yards, 12 catches, 107 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB James White NE = Four rushing yards, ten catches, 115 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Bilal Powell NYJ = 17 rushing yards, eight catches, 91 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Ted Ginn Jr. CAR = Five catches, 80 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Dorial Green-Beckham TEN = Five catches, 119 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Tyler Lockett SEA = Seven catches, 90 receiving yards
TE Charles Clay BUF = Four catches, 66 receiving yards, one touchdown

The Disappointing Lineup of the Week
“Didn’t know they grew ’em so small on the farm.”

QB Teddy Bridgewater MIN = 118 passing yards, two rushing yards, one interception
RB Eddie Lacy GB = Four rushing yards, one catch, -3 receiving yards
RB Alfred Blue HOU = 14 rushing yards
RB DeMarco Murray PHI = 24 rushing yards
WR Jarvis Landry MIA = Two catches, five receiving yards
WR James Jones GB = One catch, 19 receiving yards
WR Donte Moncrief IND = One catch, 33 receiving yards
TE Crockett Gilmore BAL = One catch, seven receiving yards, one touchdown

Gut Checks

I’d be worried if I was ignoring just how explosive Marcus Mariota can be.

I’d be worried if I owned DeMarco Murray. This was a new low.

I’d be worried if I had Eddie Lacy. Wow, this is one up and down season.

I’d be worried if I was counting on anyone in the Dallas offense. You can get out your tape and measure the length of the end zone all you want, but they’re not getting there very often with Matt Cassel at the helm.

I’d be worried if I was counting on Philip Rivers in the fantasy playoffs. That’s two clunkers out of his last three and the Chargers look to be mailing it in at times.

I’d be worried if I was playing against Doug Baldwin. Yes, that Doug Baldwin.

I’d be worried if I was guarding Jimmy Chitwood with time running down.

I’d be worried if I was expecting consistency from any Philadelphia running back.

I’d be worried if I was ignoring just how good John Brown has been this season.

I’d be worried if I had Matt Ryan. Didn’t see this one coming.

I’d be worried if I had given up on Sammy Watkins.

Ditto with DeVante Parker.

I’d be worried if I expected another performance like that from Bilal Powell.

I’d be worried if I was banking on Green Bay players. Yes, a great win. No, it wasn’t pretty.

I’d be worried if I wasn’t already looking forward to next week’s STAR WARS aftermath.

I’d be worried if I wasn’t already combing the waiver wire for possible off-season sleepers.

I’d be worried if I was playing against Blake Bortles. It doesn’t always look great, but he’s putting up points.

I’d be worried if I was pinning too much blame on Todd Gurley for his lack of rushing yards. I’d be more than fine buying low there.

I’d be worried if I was playing any running back from the Chiefs right now. It’s just too unpredictable.

I’d be worried if I was expecting consistency from Michael Floyd.

A Look Ahead to Hot Names on the 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 White. Pay close attention because we tend to be ahead of the curve. It’s getting skinnier by the week, though!

1.) Chris Polk, RB HOU

Alfred Blue is just a guy. Chris Polk is just a guy. Polk looks to be the guy to get the carries right now, though.

2.) Kenjon Barner, RB PHI

I really don’t think any Eagles back will be a good play in a starting lineup, but the Eagles and Chip Kelly do like Barner and they don’t exactly seem smitten with DeMarco Murray at the moment.

Brandon LaFell, Derek Carrier, Lance Moore, Albert Wilson, 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, Chris Givens, Robert Woods, Orleans Darkwa, DeAngelo Williams, Kendall Gaskins, Bennie Fowler, Kenbrell Thompkins, Glenn Winston, Shaun Draughn, Danny Amendola, Case Keenum, Wes Welker, Tre McBride, Rod Smith, Keshawn Martin, Rashad Greene, Brock Osweiler, JJ Nelson, Spencer Ware, Vernon Davis, Chris Harper, Scott Chandler, Dontrelle Inman.

That’s it for this week. Here’s to your team writing the next underdog story!

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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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