The Dynasty Aftermath: My Intergalactic Mother and the Taxi

Ken Kelly Posted On September 24, 2018

Editor’s Note: I’m posting the Aftermath a little early again this week and it doesn’t include anything from the MNF game. Look for our player updates or waiver wire article to update anything of note from the Bucs and Steelers game.

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. Expect it each and every week.

I’ve written this column for over a decade and I always forget how much I truly enjoy it. I love combing through the stats of the week, putting together ridiculous lineups, finding waiver wire gems, picking MVPs/LVPs and discussing things to worry about.

That’s not all.

I also really love sharing little bits of my life with the community of DLF and picking a theme for this column each week. This year, I’m going off the rails a bit. I’m not just exclusively choosing movies or TV shows and sticking with them. I’m simply picking something relevant, wacky or whatever may come into my mind each given week. My hope is each week will at least be interesting in some way and hopefully make you laugh a few times along the way.

Have you ever traveled with your Mother? If so, I highly recommend it from an entertainment standpoint.

Years ago, I brought my Mom and Sister to New Orleans with me and the result was nothing more than total hilarity. You see, my Mother is not exactly a frequent flyer, nor has she seen much of the country. She also hates being hot. I mean hates.

After my Mom rolled her luggage through the Portland Airport with the wheels facing up and fabric facing down, I knew I was in for a treat. What transpired the next day even stunned me, though.

The day started with a trip to the Cafe Du Monde in the French Quarter, a swamp tour and look at some different plantations. The problem was the temperature started to rise and the humidity was high.

Bad things happened.

The first sign of trouble occurred when she found a place to find a ziploc bag and fill it with ice to put over her head as she walked. Nothing says tourist like ziploc ice on a head, folks! After dinner, she had a bit of a breakdown where she had a quick break from reality that we still talk about.

You see, it was very dark and we needed to get back to Metairie, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. She passed by the common taxi line somehow and attempted to choose her cab based on the following criteria:

The car must look scary
The driver must look like they’ve stolen said car
The car must have no fuel

Based on that criteria, she approached a vehicle and promptly asked for a ride to “meteor.” The person agreed (keep in mind this is before UBER) and my Sister and I were laughing so hard at her that we got in and realized we actually could be in danger. After all, how many times can you leave a restaurant in New Orleans and get into a Toyota Camry with Intergalactic capabilities. Over the span of our twenty minute drive with my Sister, my Mom and the ziploc bag, the following happened:

We found out the car was actually not the driver’s, but his friend’s
While it was a taxi, it was “off the clock” and not being used legally
The driver was broke, as indicated by him stopping for gas and putting in 93 cents worth of fuel, to get it just off the dangerous part of the red
The driver had no idea where Metairie was and actually needed to call for directions

All in all, we returned safe. New Orleans rocks and this is an indictment on my Mom and not the city. Still, traveling with my Mom is very, umm, interesting.

So, what does this have to do with fantasy football? Well, in dynasty leagues, you need to know what you’re getting into. Don’t just all of a sudden jump on that waiver wire darling and disregard what you know. Savvy dynasty owners don’t just drop their veteran players for the shiny new toy on the waiver wire and they don’t give up on their rookies after a few big games.

Week Three Fantasy MVP

Rookie receivers have been a little slow out of the gate, but Calvin Ridley shot up the scoring charts like a Metairie! Ridley was sensational against the Saints with seven catches, 146 receiving yards and three touchdowns. There are still some concerns in regards to Ridley’s long and short-term upside but this proved he has the ability to be a dominant fantasy force in any given week. Hooray! A solid rookie performance from someone this season has occurred!

Week Three Fantasy LVP

There are going to be some weeks where Chris Thompson carries a few fantasy teams. Unfortunately, this was a week where he carried quite a few fantasy teams to a loss. After posting two straight 20+ games in PPR leagues to start the season, Thompson had just 17 rushing yards and added just a single catch for no yards, burning up in the atmosphere on re-entry.

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Lineup Fun

We’re adding something fun this week! Our own Ryan McDowell had a great suggestion last week. If you fielded any of the lineups below, let us know and you’ll get a free three months of DLF Premium. We just need the league ID and a screenshot to verify and you’re off an running. The first three to respond would win!

The Unbeatable Lineup of the Week

QB Matt Ryan ATL = 374 passing yards, 12 rushing yards, five touchdowns
RB Alvin Kamara NO  = 66 rushing yards, 15 receptions, 124 receiving yards
RB Adrian Peterson WAS  = 120 rushing yards, two touchdowns
RB Carlos Hyde CLE  = 98 rushing yards, two receptions, five receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Robert Woods LAR = Ten catches, 104 receiving yards, 13 rushing yards, two touchdowns
WR Adam Thielen MIN = 14 catches, 105 receiving yards
WR Michael Thomas NO = Ten catches, 129 receiving yards
TE Travis Kelce KC = Eight catches, 114 receiving yards

The Underdog Lineup of the Week

QB Josh Allen BUF = 196 passing yards, 39 rushing yards, three total touchdowns
RB Chris Carson SEA = 102 rushing yards, two receptions, 22 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Wendell Smallwood PHI = 56 rushing yards, three receptions, 35 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Buck Allen BAL = Seven rushing yards, three receptions, 19 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Calvin Ridley ATL = Seven receptions, 146 receiving yards, three touchdowns
WR Tyler Boyd CIN = Six receptions, 132 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Jordy Nelson OAK = Six receptions, 173 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Dallas Goedert PHI = Seven catches, 73 receiving yards, one touchdown

The Disappointing Lineup of the Week

QB Tyrod Taylor CLE = 19 passing yards, 22 rushing yards, one lost job
RB Rashaad Penny SEA = Five rushing yards
RB Phillip Lindsay DEN = 20 rushing yards, one ejection
RB Kenyan Drake MIA = Three rushing yards, two receptions, seven receiving yards
WR Donte Moncrief JAX = Two catches, 16 receiving yards, one lost fumble
WR Pierre Garcon SF = One catch, 11 receiving yards
WR Larry Fitzgerald ARI = Two catches, Nine receiving yards
TE Will Dissly SEA = One catch, four receiving yards

Gut Checks

I’d be worried if I wasn’t paying attention to what Drew Brees is doing right now. This is looking like vintage Brees who is putting up numbers because his defense is struggling.

I’d be worried if I had David Johnson. Even with an awful offense around him, the expectation was he could rise above and still put up elite numbers. So far, not so much.

I’d be worried if I owned Jimmy Garoppolo. To be honest, I wouldn’t be sitting back and thinking I have the next big thing at quarterback. He finishes the season with a respectable five touchdowns and three interceptions but didn’t have a game where he threw for more than 261 yards. Yes, he’s good. Great? I really don’t know yet.

I’d be worried if I thought Adrian Peterson was washed up. For non-contenders, he’s a wonderful trade asset to leverage this year.

I’d be worried if I was expecting a breakout from Michael Gallup soon. They’re just not targeting him.

I’d be worried if I expected that from Jordy Nelson every week.

I’d be worried if I owned Frank Gore. He’s becoming the definition of a roster clogger at the moment.

I’d be worried if I was starting Case Keenum. He had three touchdown passes the first week and none since.

I’d be worried if I was starting Terrelle Pryor. I think we’ve pretty much seen what we need to here.

I’d be worried if I wasn’t really searching my feelings if I owned Sammy Watkins. After two good games, there could be a trade window here.

I’d be worried if I owned Danny Amendola. There’s just no way to tell which Dolphins receiver may show up at any given time this year.

I’d be worried if I owned Larry Fitzgerald. This may not end well.

I’d be worried if I was expecting consistency from any Jacksonville receiver.

I’d be worried if I owned Rashaad Penny. Chris Carson is just better.

I’d be worried if I was starting Kenyan Drake. This is just not the start we were hoping for.

I’d be worried if I was playing against Alvin Kamara. He’s my early frontrunner for fantasy MVP.

I’d be worried if I owned Amari Cooper. This is so frustrating.

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 already rostered like Antonio Callaway, Gio Bernard or Aaron Jones. Pay close attention because we tend to be ahead of the curve.

CJ Beathard, QB SF

Just because I always believe every starting quarterback should be owned.

Rhett Ellison, TE NYG

Ellison could be relevant while Evan Engram misses some time.

Wendell Smallwood, RB PHI

I wouldn’t put a ton of stock in this week’s performance. Still, there are lots of injuries going on in that backfield.

Previous suggestions: Jonnu Smith, Ian Thomas, Will Dissly, Geronimo Allison, Phillip Dorsett, Phillip Lindsay, Brandon Marshall, Austin Carr, Shaun Wilson, Jakeem Grant, Corey Grant, Tyler Boyd, Taywan Taylor, Mark Walton

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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