The Dynasty Aftermath: Week Thirteen
Editor’s Note: On weeks without significant waiver wire suggestions, the Dynasty Aftermath may post later than normal to instead cover any developments on Tuesday or Wednesday. This week, there really weren’t any hardly owned prospects worth dropping previous week’s suggestions for. As always, things get a little thin at this point and the danger is dropping a player you picked up earlier for this week’s shiny object.
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.
As I was flipping through channels this week, I happened to catch Footloose, which is one of my all-time favorite movies. Now, we’re talking the Kevin Bacon version, not the ridiculous re-make that completely wiped out the dueling tractor scene in an epic failure of an effort. I’m constantly on the hunt for ideas for an Aftermath theme and this was perfect. After all, the premise of the movie was about a bunch of kids never giving up to achieve their dreams of having a High School Dance.
Huh?
Well, I equate dynasty leagues to a long-term effort as well. If you want one and done recognition, that’s great – find a re-draft league. However, if you’re looking to fight for what you want, never give up and work as hard as you can, dynasty leagues are for you. If you haven’t seen the movie lately, this is what it looks like when kids who have never danced in their lives finally get the green light to cut a rug. Apparently, you can really breakdance if only given the chance (see the 2:53 mark).
Week Thirteen Fantasy MVP
The maturation of Jordan Howard continues as he posted 117 yards and three more touchdowns this week for the Bears. Howard may not be the most dynamic back in the world, but he’s averaging just under five yards per carry and continues to dominate the work in Chicago. I’m not quite ready to anoint him “plug and play” status quite yet, but he’s had a great rookie season thus far.
Week Thirteen Fantasy LVP
There are few players more safe to play over the past few years than Drew Brees. Unfortunately, Brees failed to throw a touchdown pass in a home game for the first time in 60 (!) games. His 326 yard, three interception game came at a brutal time for owners trying to make it into the fantasy playoffs.
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Lineup Fun
The Unbeatable Lineup of the Week
QB Andrew Luck IND = 278 passing yards, 26 rushing yards, four total touchdowns
RB David Johnson ARI = 84 rushing yards, nine receptions, 91 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Jordan Howard CHI = 117 rushing yards, two receptions, 31 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Devonta Freeman ATL = 56 rushing yards, four receptions, 49 receiving yards two touchdowns
WR Golden Tate DET = Eight catches, 145 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Antonio Brown PIT = Eight catches, 118 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR TY Hilton IND = Nine catches, 146 receiving yards
TE Dwayne Allen IND = Four catches, 72 receiving yards, three touchdowns
The Underdog Lineup of the Week
QB Joe Flacco BAL = 381 passing yards, four touchdowns, one interception
RB Terrance West BAL = 50 rushing yards, three catches
RB Rashad Jennings NYG = 19 rushing yards, six receptions, 34 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Mike Gillislee BUF = 49 rushing yards, two touchdowns
WR Tyler Lockett SEA = 75 rushing yards, five receptions, 63 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Albert Wilson KC = 55 rushing yards, four receptions, 48 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Ted Ginn, Jr. CAR = Six rushing yards, five receptions, 80 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Dennis Pitta BAL = Four catches, 72 receiving yards, three touchdowns
The Disappointing New Restaurant Lineup of the Week
QB Drew Brees NO = 326 passing yards, three interceptions
RB Tim Hightower NO = Five rushing yards, one catch, four receiving yards
RB Lamar Miller HOU = 22 rushing yards, one reception, -4 receiving yards
RB Jonathan Stewart CAR = 50 rushing yards, one receptions, three receiving yards
WR Phillip Dorsett IND = Seven rushing yards
WR Quincy Enunwa NYJ = One catch, 10 receiving yards
WR Davante Adams GB = One catch, 17 receiving yards
TE Jason Witten DAL = No catches
Gut Checks
I’d be worried if I was relying on Will Fuller. Hot early, but nagging injuries are going to zap his playoff reliability.
I’d be worried if I was even thinking of inserting Sammie Coates into my lineup.
I’d be worried if I was expecting consistency from Mark Ingram.
I’d be worried if I had done anything but write off the season for Laquon Treadwell. Note the season, not the career.
I’d be worried if I thought Dwayne Allen was going to do that again.
I’d be worried if I didn’t still think Devonta Freeman is going to decide some dynasty championships this year one way or another.
I’d be worried if I was trying to stop High School kids from dancing.
I’d be worried if I thought Doug Martin was going to be all of a sudden elite after a long layoff.
I’d be worried if I was playing against TY Hilton.
I’d be worried if I was counting on Terrance West.
I’d be worried if I was underestimating Cameron Brate.
I’d be worried if I was playing Matthew Stafford entering the fourth quarter of any game.
I’d be worried if I thought Randall Cobb had turned the corner.
I’d be worried if I owned Brock Osweiler. Dreadful.
I’d be worried if I had given up on Tyler Lockett.
I’d be worried if I was playing against LeSean McCoy at the moment.
I’d be worried if I was looking too closely at an off week for Davante Adams or Quincy Enunwa.
I’d be worried if I owned Devontae Booker. Wow, this isn’t looking great.
I’d be worried if I wasn’t putting Golden Tate in my lineup.
I’d be worried if I was looking for consistency from any receiver on the Saints.
I’d be worried if I was thinking Ted Ginn was a safe play.
I’d be worried if I was counting on big numbers from Demaryius Thomas.
A Look Ahead to Hot Names on the Waiver Wire
As mentioned above, nothing hot enough to get the juices flowing this week.
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, Fitzgerald Touissant, Troymaine Pope, Christine Michael, Rex Burkhead, Alex Collins, Marquess Wilson, Matt Barkley.
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Ken is on Twitter at DLF_KenK
