The Dynasty Aftermath: Week Ten
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. I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley.
One of my favorite all-time movies is Airplane! Â Countless quotes, great humor and lots of laughs. I was recently flying back from Tennessee and the pilot on the plane actually introduced himself as Ted Striker, which gave me the perfect theme idea this week. So, let’s spin around the league and win one for the zipper! Â The season is getting shorter, Leon is getting LARGER, but I hope you’re Stayin’ Alive!
Week Ten Fantasy MVP
Ezekiel Elliott is a downright scary player. Yes, the offensive line is great. However, Elliott has been simply fantastic and his 114 rushing yards, two catches, 95 receiving yards and three touchdowns was just another chapter in an amazing rookie season.
Week Ten Fantasy LVP
Another rookie, New Orleans receiver Michael Thomas, has had a fantastic start to his career as well. However, his four catches, 40 receiving yards and two lost fumbles was a soul crusher for teams looking to get into the playoff hunt. There will be better days, but this just wasn’t one of them.
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Lineup Fun
The Unbeatable Lineup of the Week
QB Marcus Mariota TEN = 295 passing yards, four touchdowns
RB Ezekiel Elliott DAL = 114 rushing yards, two receptions, 95 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Le’Veon Bell PIT = 57 rushing yards, nine receptions, 75 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB DeMarco Murray TEN = 123 rushing yards, two receptions, 33 receiving yards, ten passing yards, two touchdowns
WR Antonio Brown PIT = 14 catches, 154 receiving yards, one touchdown
WRÂ Jordy Nelson GBÂ = 12Â catches, 126Â receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Doug Baldwin SEA = Six catches, 59 receiving yards, three touchdowns
TE Delanie Walker TEN = Nine catches, 124 receiving yards, one touchdown
The Underdog Lineup of the Week
QB Joe Flacco BAL = 296 passing yards, three touchdowns, two interceptions
RB Ryan Mathews PHI = 109 rushing yards, two receptions, 30 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB CJ Prosise SEA = 66 rushing yards, seven receptions, 87 receiving yards
RB Bilal Powell NYJ = 37 rushing yards, seven receptions, 52 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Tyreek Hill KC = Ten receptions, 89 receiving yards, ten rushing yards
WR Willie Snead NO = Five catches, 47 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Jeremy Kerley SF = Seven catches, 71 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Cameron Brate TB = Seven catches, 84 receiving yards, one touchdown
The Disappointing Lineup of the Week
QB Carson Wentz PHIÂ = 231Â passing yards, ten rushing yards
RB DuJuan Harris SFÂ =Â 14 rushing yards
RB Derrick Henry TENÂ = 31Â rushing yards
RB Jonathan Stewart CARÂ =Â 39 rushing yards
WR Quincy Enunwa NYJ = One receptions, seven receiving yards
WR Michael Thomas NO = Four catches, 40 receiving yards
WR Tavon Austin LA = Ten rushing yards, two catches, 19 receiving yards
TE Coby Fleener NOÂ =Â Two catches, 26 receiving yards
Gut Checks
I’d be worried if I owned Alshon Jeffery. A pretty awful season just hit the fan.
I’d be worried if I had Christine Michael. From dynasty darling to bust, to hope in Dallas, to bust again, to hope in Seattle, to starter and darling again to bust. Â Again. Â It’s all so confusing. “Johnny, what can you make out of this?” “This? Why I can make a brooch, or a pterodactyl…”
I’d be worried if I was counting on Ty Montgomery.
I’d be worried if I owned Matt Jones. It sure looks like Robert Kelley has taken over.
I’d be worried if I wasn’t paying attention to Tyreek Hill.
I’d be worried if I was thinking DHB was going to make an impact this year. You picked a bad week to stop smoking.
I’d be worried if I was counting on Derrick Henry.
I’d be worried if I was bailing on Derrick Henry.
I’d be worried if I was depending on Lieutenant Zip.
I’d be worried if I had DeAndre Hopkins as my WR1. It’s not his fault, but that doesn’t really translate in fantasy.
I’d be worried if I had Rob Gronkowski. Here we go with another possibly mysterious injury.  “You’d better tell the Captain we’ve got to land as soon as we can. This man has to be gotten to a hospital.”  “A hospital? What is it?” “It’s a big building with patients, but that’s not important right now.”
I’d be worried if I was counting on Brandon Marshall. You picked a bad week to stop drinking.
I’d be worried if I wasn’t paying attention to how well Jamison Crowder is playing.
I’d be worried if I had the fish for dinner.
I’d be worried if I wasn’t paying attention to the ridiculous target numbers of Stefon Diggs.
I’d be worried if I was using Devontae Booker. This has not exactly gone to script. You picked the wrong week to stop taking amphetamines.
I’d be worried if I think I have the whole Eli Rogers / Sammie Coates thing figured out.
I’d be worried if I owned TJ Yeldon. That Jacksonville team may be one of the favorites for Leonard Fournette or Dalvin Cook.
I’d be worried if I was a contender and wasn’t going after Larry Fitzgerald as a short term rental who could win me a championship.
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. We also don’t need to repeat Eddie Royal because we had him down weeks ago.. Pay close attention because we tend to be ahead of the curve. The wire is getting really thin at this point!
1.) Troymaine Pope, RB SEA
This is a big dart, but the Seahawks really like what he brings to the table.
2.) Fitzgerald Toussaint, RB PIT
If Le’Veon Bell gets hurt…
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, Zach Zenner, Terron Ward, Eddie Royal, Brice Butler, Xavier Grimble, Chester Rogers, Cameron Meredith, Jacquizz Rodgers, Andrew Hawkins, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Peyton Barber, Rob Kelley, Antone Davis, Mike Davis, Bryce Petty, Geno Smith, DeJuan Harris, Percy Harvin, Tre McBride, Bishop Sankey, Terron Ward, Damien Williams, Kapri Bibbs, Ronnie Hillman, Taylor Gabriel, Jalin Marshall, Roger Lewis, Bryce Treggs.
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