The Dynasty Aftermath: Week Fourteen

Ken Kelly Posted On December 16, 2016

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. Lucky for us we had the Michael Floyd saga take a bit of a weird turn. 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. Remember, we’ve covered Kenneth Farrow and Bilal Powell is certainly already rostered in your league.

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.

The name of the game at this point is easy – Stayin’ Alive. This is the most exciting time of the year and all you need to do is survive and advance in the playoffs. It may not be pretty, but that’s the only thing to be concerned with. In the end, crazy dumb luck may sink you, but the building process can be the best part of it all. Sometimes it’s the journey and not the destination. At least that’s what the losers say. Heh.

Week Fourteen Fantasy MVP

Le’Veon Bell likely vaulted any team he was on into the fantasy playoffs as he posted 236 rushing yards, four receptions, 62 receiving yards, and scored three touchdowns against the Bills. Bell is now averaging over 33 points per game (PPR leagues) over his last five contests, which is downright ridiculous.

Week Fourteen Fantasy LVP

Dez Bryant has a tendency to be a feast or famine player and this week was no exception as he recorded one catch for ten yards, then promptly fumbled it, bringing his total in many leagues to either zero or even minus one. Thanks, Dez! That does wonders for our playoff hopes.

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Lineup Fun

The Unbeatable Lineup of the Week

QB Tom Brady NE = 406 passing yards, three touchdowns, one interception
RB Le’Veon Bell PIT = 236 rushing yards, four receptions, 62 receiving yards, three touchdowns
RB LeSean McCoy BUF = 27 rushing yards, six receptions, 81 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Carlos Hyde SF = 193 rushing yards, one reception, seven receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Emmanuel Sanders DEN = 11 catches, 100 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Tyreek Hill KC = Six catches, 66 receiving yards, one touchdown, one punt return touchdown
WR TY Hilton IND = Nine catches, 115 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Tyler Eifert CIN = Five catches, 48 receiving yards, two touchdowns

The Underdog Lineup of the Week

QB Ryan Tannehill MIA = 195 passing yards, 20 rushing yards, three touchdowns, one interception
RB Bilal Powell NYJ = 145 rushing yards, five catches, 34 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Kenneth Dixon BAL = 39 rushing yards, eight receptions, 42 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Ty Montgomery GB = 41 rushing yards, three receptions, 45 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Chris Hogan NE = Five receptions, 129 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Kenny Stills MIA = Six receptions, 97 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Dontrelle Inman SD = Six receptions, 71 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Trey Burton PHI = Seven catches, 65 receiving yards

The Disappointing Lineup of the Week

QB Drew Brees NO = 257 passing yards, three interceptions
RB Melvin Gordon SD = Five rushing yards, one injury
RB Matt Forte NYJ = Eight rushing yards
RB Devontae Booker DEN = One rushing yard, one reception, ten receiving yards
WR Terrelle Pryor CLE = One catch, three receiving yards
WR Dez Bryant DAL = One catch, 10 receiving yards, one lost fumble on it
WR Allen Robinson JAX = One catch, 17 receiving yards
TE Jordan Reed WAS = One catch, 10 receiving yards

Gut Checks

I’d be worried if I was counting on Michael Floyd to do much for New England. He has been incredibly disappointing this season and the Patriots are loaded with receivers. He’ll be a free agent this off-season as well. The biggest beneficiary of his departure from Arizona should be JJ Nelson, who is now an intriguing play in the fantasy playoffs. As for Floyd he’s likely a hold at the moment, but don’t expect him to become Randy Moss in New England. If my league didn’t have a trade deadline and someone was interested, I’d move him for a mid-round rookie pick without much hesitation.

I’d be worried if I had Matt Forte or Melvin Gordon. Happens every year right before the playoffs to a player or two and it just so happens to be these two this year.

I’d be worried if I owned Brandin Cooks. He looks to be limping to the finish line here.

I’d be worried if I was playing TY Hilton. He may not be the flashiest receiver out there, but he sure can destroy an opponent.

I’d be worried if I still didn’t believe in Tyreek Hill.

I’d be worried if I didn’t think JJ Nelson was going to decide some league titles.

I’d be worried if I was playing against LeSean McCoy in the playoffs.

I’d be worried if I was still counting on Rashad Jennings.

I’d be worried if I was starting any running back on the Eagles.

I’d be worried if I owned Kelvin Benjamin. He’s really faded since the beginning of the year.

I’d be worried if I was hoping for Nick Chubb or Sony Michel in my rookie draft. Uh oh!

I’d be worried if I was still playing Duke Johnson.

I’d be worried if I owned Jermaine Kearse. It looks like Tyler Lockett has taken his job.

I’d be worried if I didn’t seek to get value from Tyler Eifert or Jordan Reed in the off-season. The injuries are just too much for me with these two.

I’d be worried if I wasn’t paying attention to the maturation of Malcolm Mitchell.

I’d be worried if I thought any New York Jets quarterback was the future in fantasy or reality.

A Look Ahead to Hot Names on the Waiver Wire

As mentioned above, nothing hot enough to get the juices flowing this week. Kenneth Farrow is a hot name with the Gordon injury, but we mentioned his name very early in the season (see below).

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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