The Dynasty Aftermath: Week Two
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.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is one of my favorite movies. When the class clown takes the ultimate day off, it leads to an adventure of epic proportions. We all remember the premise – Ferris convinces the school he’s at death’s door and finds a way to fill Mr. Rooney into getting his best friend and girlfriend out as well. Â The best quote of the movie is, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” I love this quote when it’s applied to dynasty leagues. You see, the season comes and goes really, really quickly. It’s easy to get worked up all off-season and ignore many of the important in-season happenings, as subtle as they may be. We need to be mindful to be constantly evaluating and making sound decisions.
With that in mind, let’s review week two. OH, YEAH!
Week Two Fantasy MVP
There’s a lot of fuss surrounding Amari Cooper of the Raiders and it’s completely justified. However, it’s apparent Michael Crabtree is still a player who can put up some monster games even as the secondary option for the Raiders. His six catches, 80 yards and three touchdowns reminded us all this week that Crabtree is still one of the most undervalued receivers in all of dynasty leagues. While he’s going to be “Robin” more than “Batman” most weeks, Derek Carr proved this week he can make more than one receiver not only relevant, but dominant.
Week Two Fantasy LVP
I get that he almost had his first touchdown as a Patriot but Brandin Cooks is doing exactly what his owners feared – he’s getting lost in the shuffle. On a week where Tom Brady threw for 447 yards and three touchdowns, Cooks caught just two passes for 37 yards on only four targets. Most owners would say not to panic but I’m actually getting really, really concerned. I still believe Cooks will become a (if not the) primary option for the Patriots but it may not be any time soon.
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Lineup Fun
“How could I possibly be able to handle school on a day like this?” – The Unbeatable Lineup of the Week
QB Tom Brady NEÂ = 447 passing yards, three touchdowns
RB CJ Anderson DENÂ = 118 rushing yards, three catches, 36 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Kareem Hunt KCÂ = 81 rushing yards, three catches 28 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Todd Gurley LARÂ = 88 rushing yards, three receptions, 48 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Michael Crabtree OAKÂ = Six catches, 80 receiving yards, three touchdowns
WR Emmanuel Sanders DENÂ = Six catches, 62 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Mike Evans TBÂ = Seven catches, 93 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Jason Witten DAL =Â Ten catches, 97 receiving yards, one touchdown
“They bought it. Incredible, one of the worst preformances of my career and they never doubted it for a second.” – The Underdog Lineup of the Week
QB Trevor Siemian DENÂ = 231 passing yards, four touchdowns, one interception
RB Chris Thompson WASÂ = 77 rushing yards, three receptions, 29 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Buck Allen BALÂ = 66 rushing yards, five catches, 35 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Jalen Richard OAKÂ = 58 rushing yards, two receptions, 51 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR JJ Nelson ARI = Five receptions, 120 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Jermaine Kearse NYJÂ = Four receptions, 64 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Allen Hurns JAX = Six receptions, 82 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Ben Watson BAL = Eight catches, 91 receiving yards
“Bueller. Bueller. Bueller.” –Â The Disappointing Lineup of the Week
QB Cam Newton CARÂ = 228 passing yards, 27 rushing yards
RB Jordan Howard CHI =Â Seven rushing yards
RB Bilal Powell NYJÂ = 13 rushing yards
RB Adrian Peterson NO =Â 26 rushing yards
WR Corey Davis TEN = One catch, four receiving yards, one hamstring re-injury
WR Corey Coleman CLE =Â One catch, nine receiving yards, one broken hand
WR Sammy Watkins LAR =Â Two catches, 30 receiving yards
TE Jimmy Graham SEA =Â One catch, one receiving yard
Gut Checks
I’d be worried if I owned Adrian Peterson. This is turning sour in a hurry. The Saints are best served using him when leading in a game but their defense can’t keep anyone from scoring.
I’d be worried if I owned Corey Coleman. Two steps forward. One step back.
I’d be worried if thought I could manipulate an odometer by going backwards.
I’d be worried if I owned Jordan Howard. No word yet on just how severe his injury may be but he’s lost passing game work to Tarik Cohen and the Bears just don’t look like they’re good enough to sustain RB1 value for Howard and RB2 value for Cohen. At this point, they’re both in the RB2 range.
I’d be worried if I had given up on Jason Witten. Father Time is undefeated but he’s clearly on the ropes. Jason Witten, “You’re my HEEERO.”
I’d be worried if I owned Terrelle Pryor. We can read about how great he is in practice all we want. The problem is he’ stunk in games and has committed some terrible drops.
I’d be worried if I owned Rob Kelley. He had a chance to put a stranglehold on that job and got hurt instead. My bet is he returns to a three-headed monster with Samaje Perine and Chris Thompson.
I’d be worried if I kept gummy bears in my pocket.
I’d be worried if I was relying on Sammy Watkins. He’s healthy and that’s huge. Still, things haven’t clicked quiet yet.
I’d be worried if I panicking over one bad game from Ezekiel Elliott.
I’d be worried if I kept the house key under the front mat.
I’d be worried if I owned Bilal Powell. He’s losing snaps and the Jets just aren’t very good.
I’d be worried if I owned Eddie Lacy, Thomas Rawls or CJ Procise. Pete Carroll loves the underdog story and this backfield belongs to Chris Carson until further notice.
I’d be worried if I left my classic sports car with the guys from the garage.
I’d be worried if I was ignoring Jermaine Kearse. He had a good game last week that was lost in the shuffle. With the Jets destined to trail in games, he looks like a player with real value.
I’d be worried if I owned DeMarco Murray. Derrick Henry is emerging.
I’d be worried if I made Ed Rooney upset.
I’d be worried if I was relying on either any Jags receiver quite yet. I don’t think this has settled itself out quite yet.
I’d be worried if I owned LeGarrette Blount. Um, he’s sick. My best friend’s sister’s boyfriend’s brother’s girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who’s going with the girl who saw LeGarrette pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it’s pretty serious.
I’d be worried if I didn’t appreciate Antonio Gates. While his days of being relevant in dynasty leagues are likely over, he was one of the most dominant players at the position and a pillar for dynasty leagues for over a decade.
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 Tarik Cohen, Marlon Mack, Chris Carson, Allen Hurns or Kenny Golladay already rostered.  Pay close attention because we tend to be ahead of the curve.
So, this is going to seem like a cop out, but we really try to be responsible when telling you there are players worthy of roster spots. It’s not as if Samaje Perine and JJ Nelson aren’t owned in your league. A case can be made for Geronimo Allison or Keelan Cole and that’s really it for deeper players this week, especially after we recommended Darkwa last week.
Previous suggestions: Jesse James, Mike Tolbert, Kerwynn Williams, Andre Ellington, Orleans Darkwa, Buck Allen, Tommylee Lewis, Markus Wheaton
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Ken is on Twitter at DLF_KenK
