The Dynasty Aftermath: Week Four

Ken Kelly Posted On October 4, 2016

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.

If you’ve read this column over the years, you know I’m a pretty big deal. I’ve told you all about my lucrative life as a roller skating DJ, my affinity for music and movies and frankly, I was friends with Merlin Olsen well before Ron Burgundy. In short, I have serious connections. I’ve been a little hesitant in sharing those because I don’t want to boast too much, but something happened last week that I just have to share. I know you’ll be jealous, but please try to channel your rage.

Let’s get to it.

Week Four’s Fantasy MVP

schoolyard After Julio Jones caught just one pass for 16 yards last week, I received a phone call from Jimmy Sexton (yes, I know Jimmy quite well) and though I hesitated in picking up the phone, I decided to throw him a bone and took the call. Jimmy told me how upset Julio was that I mentioned his abysmal performance in this aftermath column a week ago. I authentically felt bad, so I jumped a plane and flew to Atlanta to meet with Julio. I had a very limited schedule because of my obligations to DLF, but I told Mr. Jones I’d be willing to play catch with him and allow him to vent his frustrations as long as he could work around my busy schedule.

We met at a local schoolyard and pitched around the football a bit. I taught him a few pass routes and gave him some tips on how he could get in and out of his breaks. Unsurprisingly, Julio torched the Panthers to the tune of 12 catches for 300 yards and one touchdown. Not bad. Don’t believe me, you say? Check out the picture we took after I calmed him down and told him things would be fine, reassuring him his fantasy owners didn’t lose confidence. I’m sure you’re surprised at how authentic that photo looks and I dare you to show me a computer program on your Internet machine that could do THAT. Yeah, I didn’t think so.

You’re welcome Julio.

And just to cap it off, I called my friend Paul Simon (yeah, THAT Paul Simon) and had him write this song to talk about our day. It seems to go in some different directions, but Paul Simon is kind of old now and I gave him some creative license. Regardless, I was pleased with the end result of “Me and Julio down by the Schoolyard” even if I have no idea who Mama Pajama is. Click on it and listen as you read the rest of the column. It’s a feel good song that will make you forget about your loss or celebrate your win even more. Plus, I picture our own Jeff Miller doing the whistling solo and that makes the world right.

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Week Four’s Fantasy LVP

There were a few players who could easily qualify for this award, but the timing of Odell Beckham’s clunker on Monday Night likely spelled doom for teams who just needed a few points to get a win. His three catches for 23 yards were surprising, disappointing, dreadful, you name it. This is certainly going to be an outlier, but I can’t help but wonder just where this kid’s head is at. He gets rattled really easily and only makes it worse when the media presses him on it. He’s an elite talent with a non-elite level of maturity right now.

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Lineup Fun

The Unbeatable Lineup of the Week

QB Ben Roethlisberger PIT = 300 passing yards, five touchdowns
RB DeMarco Murray TEN = 95 rushing yards, two catches, 24 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Melvin Gordon SD = 36 rushing yards, six catches, 43 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB LeSean McCoy BUF = 70 rushing yards, six catches, 38 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Julio Jones ATL = 12 catches, 300 receiving yards, one touchdown, some super good coaching from me
WR Michael Crabtree OAK = Seven catches, 88 receiving yards, three touchdowns
WR AJ Green CIN = Ten catches, 173 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Jordan Reed WAS = Nine catches, 73 receiving yards, two touchdowns

The Underdog Lineup of the Week

QB Brian Hoyer CHI = 302 passing yards, two touchdowns
RB John Kuhn NO = Five rushing yards, two catches, seven receiving yards, three total touchdowns
RB Frank Gore IND = 68 rushing yards, five catches, 27 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Fozzy Whittaker CAR = Six rushing yards, nine catches, 86 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Steve Smith BAL = Eight catches, 111 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Dontrelle Inman SD = Seven catches, 120 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR John Brown ARI = Ten catches, 144 receiving yards
TE Hunter Henry SD = Four catches, 61 receiving yards, one touchdown

The Disappointing Lineup of the Week

QB Marcus Mariota TEN = 202 passing yards, 20 rushing yards, one interception
RB Jamaal Charles KC = Seven rushing yards
RB Derrick Henry TEN = Nine rushing yards
RB Dwayne Washington DET = Six rushing yards, one catch, eight receiving yards
WR Odell Beckham, Jr. NYG = Three catches, 23 receiving yards
WR DeAndre Hopkins HOU = One catch, four receiving yards
WR Golden Tate DET = One catch, one receiving yard
TE Rob Gronkowski NE = One catch, 11 receiving yards

As a side note, I have a dynasty team with Russell Wilson, Melvin Gordon, LeSean McCoy, Odell Beckham, Antonio Brown, Amari Cooper, DeAndre Hopkins and Rob Gronkowski as my starters.

I’m 1-3.

Things are not that bad for you.

Gut Checks

I’d be worried if I owned Thomas Rawls. Christine Michael looks different.

I’d be worried if I had Mark Ingram. You will grow to hate John Kuhn.

I’d be worried if I was expecting something big from Jamaal Charles here soon.

I’d be worried if I never watched Charles in Charge. I know it doesn’t have anything to do with, well, anything. However, I just thought of that when I typed Jamaal Charles and everyone needs some Scott Baio and Willie Aames in their lives.

I’d be worried if I owned Allen Hurns. Save a big play on Sunday, he’s been really quiet.

I’d be worried if I owned Lamar Miller. He was supposed to be an explosive player for the Texans, but we now sit at 93 carries without a single touchdown.

I’d be worried if I thought Jordan Howard was going away soon.

I’d be worried if I wasn’t trying to sell high on Melvin Gordon. His numbers are inflated by crazy touchdown totals.

I’d be worried if I even considered not having Will Fuller in my lineup at this point.

I’d be worried if I wasn’t paying attention to the quick emergence of Michael Thomas.

I’d be worried if I didn’t start taking Brian Quick seriously. “Whistling Jeff Miller” may have been right! Wait, what!?!

I’d be worried if I owned Alshon Jeffery. Long season, folks.

I’d be worried if I was building around Sammy Watkins. How long do you continue to wait for this magical breakout and run of good health?

I’d be worried if I wasn’t looking for a few cheap veterans to acquire for bye weeks.

I’d be worried if I owned Carson Palmer. He wasn’t good before the concussion.

I’d be worried if I had Andrew Luck. He’ll need more than luck as his last name to make it through this season.

I’d be worried if I was starting any running back for the Panthers.

I’d be worried if I had Jameis Winston. Personally, I think they’re asking him to do too much. Jimmy Sexton trusts me, so I’m surprised the Glazer family hasn’t asked me for advice.

I’d be worried if I was relying on Michael Floyd.

I’d be worried if I was expecting consistency from DeVante Parker.

I’d be worried if I thought Jimmy Graham was done. Wow, he’s back. I was hesitant in saying it (perhaps in large part because I’m a Seattle homer), but he’s looking like the old “Superstar” version.

I’d be worried if I owned Dez Bryant. Notice how much of his off the field behavior surfaces when he isn’t playing?

I’d be worried if I still owned Justin Forsett. Check, please.

A Look Ahead to Hot Names on the Waiver Wire

Remember, we focus on the lesser names here. There’s really no need to be telling people of your skill level to pick up players you undoubtedly have like Spencer Ware, Chris Hogan, Mohamed Sanu or Tyrell Williams. We’re also not going to list obvious names you likely have rostered like Wendell Smallwood. Pay close attention because we tend to be ahead of the curve.

Note: Come back later in the week as we tend to add to this and make this a “living” list throughout the week.

1.) Zach Zenner, RB DET

With Dwayne Washington banged up, Zenner may have a chance to earn his old job back.

2.) Terron Ward, RB ATL

Only if Tevin Coleman sits out in Denver, which seems unlikely.

3.) Eddie Royal, WR CHI

Just so he can make this list like seven years in a row.

4.) Brice Butler, WR DAL

As long as Bryant sits, Butler plays.

DEEPER ADDS

5.) Xavier Grimble, TE PIT

Anyone else notice he keeps getting more and more playing time.

6.) Chester Rogers, WR IND

Here’s another name to file away under “deep sleepers.” Rogers has seen his targets increase each week from one to two to three. At this pace, he’ll see 17 by the end of the year! Seriously, though, He’s a player worth looking up after catching three passes for 39 yards this week, though he did fumble. Still, you count on us for deep dives and this fits the bill.

Previous suggestions: Jalen Richard, Quincy Enunwa, Cole Beasley, Tyreek Hill, Dwayne Washington, Jeremy Kerley, Jacoby Brissett, Cody Kessler, Fozzy Whittaker, Colt McCoy, Kenny Britt, Kenneth Farrow, Trey Burton, Colin Kaepernick, Orleans Darkwa, Raheem Mostert, Trevone Boykin, Cameron Brate.

See you next week. I’ll end here because the Glazers are calling me right now and I should probably throw them a bone, too….

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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