The Dynasty Aftermath: Week Sixteen

Ken Kelly Posted On December 30, 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.

Week sixteen was championship week for most leagues and it’s truly unbelievable how unpredictable this game really is. If I were to tell you a few months ago the best possible lineup you could have for championship week would include Kirk Cousins, DeAngelo Williams, Tim Hightower, Jerick McKinnon, Allen Hurns, Doug Baldwin and Vance McDonald, you would have called me an idiot. In fact, I (if you could put an “I” in caps) would have called me an idiot, too. Fact is, while money is won and lost primarily in week sixteen in many leagues, it takes a season long of work to even get there. If you lost this week, don’t forget that part of it.

We continue to roll on with our themed Dynasty Aftermath column. This week, it’s on to another franchise favorite of mine – The Tolkien series (The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings). If you won this week or are in the finals this week, here’s to hoping you get the one ring to rule them all – the dynasty league title!

Week Sixteen Fantasy MVP

You could pick a variety of different players, but I’m willing to bet Jordan Reed was on a lot of championship rosters this season. Reed had another monster game this week with nine catches, 129 yards and two touchdowns. On the season, Reed now has a line of 83/907/11 in just 13 games, making him a serious difference maker at the tight end position. His value will be a hot topic for the next few months as owners attempt to balance his obvious potential and his equally obvious history of concussions.

Week Sixteen Fantasy LVP

I’m going to split this one up mostly because I write this column and nobody told me I can’t. First, you need at least a solid performance from a quarterback to compete each week. Unfortunately, Ben Roethlisberger destroyed the hopes and dreams of many with a 215 yard, two interception performance against the vulnerable Ravens. Joining him on the dud list this week was the enigmatic Ted Ginn, Jr. who “Ginned” it with one catch for nine yards. I’m coining that phrase from now on, too. He’s like the new Mike Wallace of fantasy football, back when Mike Wallace was good.

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Lineup Fun

Gandalf’s Unbeatable Lineup of the Week

QB Kirk Cousins WAS = 365 passing yards, four touchdowns
RB DeAngelo Williams PIT = 100 rushing yards, six catches, 53 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Frank Gore IND = 85 rushing yards, two catches, ten receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Latavius Murray OAK = 79 rushing yards, five catches, 38 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Julio Jones ATL = Nine catches, 178 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Allen Hurns JAX = Eight catches, 106 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Brandon Marshall NYJ = Eight catches, 115 receiving yards, two touchdowns
TE Jordan Reed WAS = Nine catches, 129 receiving yards, two touchdowns

The Bilbo Baggins Underdog Lineup of the Week

QB Brandon Weeden HOU = 200 passing yards, 11 rushing yards, three total touchdowns and he’s Brandon Weeden.
RB Tim Hightower NO = 122 rushing yards, three catches, 47 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Jerick McKinnon MIN = 89 rushing yards, two catches, eight receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Charles Sims TB = 45 rushing yards, three catches, 72 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Dontrelle Inman SD = Eight catches, 82 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Pierre Garcon WAS = Seven catches, 80 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Rueben Randle NYG = Two catches, 80 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Zach Ertz PHI = 13 catches, 122 receiving yards

The “I read the books and they’re better than the movies” People’s Disappointing Lineup of the Week

QB Ben Roethlisberger PIT = 215 passing yards, two interceptions
RB Duke Johnson CLE = 26 rushing yards, three catches, 15 receiving yards
RB Doug Martin TB = 49 rushing yards, one touchdown, one catch, six receiving yards, two lost fumbles
RB Christine Michael SEA = Six rushing yards, two catches, 14 receiving yards
WR Ted Ginn Jr. CAR = One catch, nine receiving yards
WR Martavis Bryant PIT = Four rushing yards, one catch, six receiving yards
WR Amari Cooper OAK = Two catches, ten receiving yards
TE Richard Rodgers GB = One catch, two receiving yards

Gut Checks

I’d be worried if I found a ring and it possessed me to kill other people. If you have, find the nearest volcano and throw that puppy in there.

I’d be worried if I still thought Rob Gronkowski was the ONLY tight end to own. Some others have really emerged this year and it’s exciting for the game.

I’d be worried if I thought Michael Crabtree was done. It’s been a nice bounceback for him and the Raiders suddenly have a nice 1-2 punch at receiver.

I’d be worried if I had sold Jeremy Maclin on the cheap before the season. He’s also had a pretty nice season.

I’d be worried if I wasn’t looking to sell DeAngelo Williams at a bit of a premium this off-season. Yes, he proved he can still play, but he’s also under contract with the Steelers and he’ll be second fiddle to Le’Veon Bell next season.

I’d be worried if I had any Eagles players. The future of that franchise is really up in the air. Ironically, the one I’d feel best about is DeMarco Murray, who just didn’t fit the Chip Kelly scheme. If they keep him, they’ll surely find a coach who is willing to use him. I’d be specifically worried if I owned Sam Bradford. The future for him is pretty cloudy.

I’d be worried if I was still holding out hope for Marqise Lee. Allen Hurns and Allen Robinson are firmly entrenched in Jacksonville.

I’d be worried if I was counting on any Tennessee runner this week. For the record, I think Chip Kelly and Marcus Mariota could be headed for a reunion and that could be a lot of fun.

I’d be worried if I was counting on any Seattle runner this week as well. The dynamic duo of Christine Michael and Bryce Brown didn’t look so hot. The Cardinals will certainly take a page out of the Rams playbook, draw a line in the sand and say, “You shall not pass.” They’ll mean “run,” well, you know what I mean.

I’d be worried if I had given up on Drew Brees. He had a rough start to the year, but he’s still Drew Brees.

I’d be worried if I didn’t own David Johnson.

I’d be worried if I wasn’t paying attention to how good DeVante Parker has looked recently.

I’d be worried if I was thinking Aaron Rodgers had suddenly regressed this season. It wasn’t a great season by his standards, but his standards are pretty darn high.

I’d be worried if I went into a dark cave and found a half man, half creature who likes to say, “Precious.”

I’d be worried if I was expecting much from Steven Jackson.

I’d be worried if I still thought the Jets were a wasteland for receivers because Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker have erased that idea. Fitzmagic!

I’d be worried if I was still holding out hope for Cordarelle Patterson.

I’d be worried if I wasn’t paying attention to the numbers put up by Blake Bortles this season. The Jags still play from behind a lot and that helps pad his numbers, but still, he’s improving at a nice pace.

I’d be worried if I thought this pace was sustainable for Doug Baldwin. I wouldn’t advocate selling him for peanuts, but I’d consider anything in the top 15 of a rookie draft for sure.

I’d be worried if I thought the Cowboys weren’t going to add a legitimate running back to their corps next year. Darren McFadden had a nice season, but he’s not the long-term answer in Dallas.

I’d be worried if I owned Justin Forsett. Buck Allen has proven to at least be a really solid third down back.

A Look Ahead to Hot Names on the Waiver Wire

With very few teams resting starters this week, the wire won’t be nearly as active as it would be in previous years. However, this is the week I’d encourage every owner to start combing through their free agents to find injured veterans who were dropped (Steve Smith), players who seem to be coming on (Quincy Enunwa) or rookies who were basically redshirted (Tre McBride).

Previous Suggestions:

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, Chris Polk, Kenjon Barner, Tim Hightower, Bryce Brown, AJ McCarron, Brandon Bolden.

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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.

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