The Dynasty Aftermath: Game Show Bloopers

Ken Kelly

Editor’s Note: I’m going to reference something very specific for the second time in the Aftermath this season. If you can find the tie-in I’m looking for, just note it in the comments below. If you’re right, I’ll give you a free month of DLF Premium!

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.

I have really bad allergies and when I was growing up, I’d have to spend nearly all my time indoors in the Summer to avoid bloody noses and swollen eyes.  That led me to be pretty good at things like Super Mario Bros, Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out, making Top Ramen and watching game shows. One of my favorite pastimes to this day and seeing new game show bloopers. I think they’re hilarious and a great pick-me-up whenever you’re feeling down (or if you can’t go outside in fear your nose will start spewing blood). With that in mind, feel free to enjoy the clips below (knowing some content may be somewhat adult themed).

So, what does this have to do with fantasy football? A season is like a game show. You take your chances and sometimes you hit it big. If you took Calvin Ridley or traded for Patrick Mahomes this off-season, you’re feeling pretty good. If you rolled the dice on Rashaad Penny or Ronald Jones, not so much as it looks like you may have hit a “whammy.”

Week Four Fantasy MVP

After throwing for two touchdowns in the first three weeks of the season, Mitchell Trubisky went nuts on Tampa Bay’s defense, throwing for 354 yards, rushing for 53 more and throwing six touchdowns in a historic fantasy performance. This really came out of nowhere and likely put the Bears on the map. As for Trubisky, this was great to see from his dynasty owners. However, he should still be treated as a QB2 as one game does not make a career. At least we know he’s capable, though.

Week Four Fantasy LVP

Just when you though Patrick Mahomes and his greatness was enough to make Sammy Watkins truly relevant again, Watkins promptly gets hurt and posts no catches in the Monday Night Football game against Denver. Owning Watkins in a dynasty league has proven to be a maddening experience.

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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 Showcase Showdown Unbeatable Lineup of the Week

QB Mitchell Trubisky CHI = 354 passing yards, 53 rushing yards, sixtouchdowns
RB Alvin Kamara NO  = 134 rushing yards, five receptions, 47 receiving yards, three touchdowns
RB Ezekiel Elliott DAL  = 152 rushing yards, four receptions, 88 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB James White NE  = 44 rushing yards, eight receptions, 68 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Cooper Kupp LAR = Nine receptions, 162 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR DeAndre Hopkins HOU =
Ten receptions, 169 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Golden Tate DET =
Eight receptions, 132 receiving yards, two touchdowns
TE Jared Cook OAK = Eight catches, 110 receiving yards, two touchdowns

The Tic-Tac-Dough Underdog Lineup of the Week

QB Marcus Mariota TEN = 344 passing yards, 46 rushing yards, three total touchdowns
RB Tarik Cohen CHI = 53 rushing yards, seven receptions, 121 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Mike Davis SEA = 101 rushing yards, four receptions, 23 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Nyheim Hines IND = Ten rushing yards, nine receptions, 63 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Corey Davis TEN = Nine receptions, 161 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Taylor Gabriel CHI = Seven receptions, 104 receiving yards, ten rushing yards, two touchdowns
WR Donte Moncrief JAX = Five receptions, 109 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Darren Fells CLE = One catch, 49 receiving yards, one touchdown

The Drew Carey Disappointing Lineup of the Week

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick TB = 126 passing yards, one interception, one benching
RB Isaiah Crowell NYJ = No rushing yards, one reception, three receiving yards
RB Dalvin Cook MIN = 20 rushing yards
RB Jordan Howard CHI = 25 rushing yards
WR Sammy Watkins KC = No catches, one injured hamstring
WR Mike Williams LAC = One catch, 15 receiving yards
WR Chris Hogan NE = 
One catch, 25 receiving yards
TE Will Dissly SEA = One catch, five receiving yards, one lost rookie season

Gut Checks

I’d be worried if I owned Russell Wilson. He’s been magic for years but this is too much for him to overcome.

I’d be worried if I was relying on James Conner. Le’Veon Bell may or may not be back in a few weeks but he hasn’t been great the past two weeks and that’s the bigger story long-term in dynasty leagues.

I’d be worried if I didn’t think Aaron Jones was going to continue eating into the carries in Green Bay.

I’d be worried if I owned Rashaad Penny. Being behind Chris Carson is one thing. Being behind Mike Davis is different, altogether.

I’d be worried if I didn’t love Bob Barker.

I’d be worried if I didn’t think Jared Goff was good enough to make just about everyone around him relevant at this point.

I’d be worried if I was still holding out hope for Tavon Austin.

I’d be worried if I didn’t think James White was a weekly play.

I’d be worried if I didn’t know who Chuck Woolery was.

I’d be worried if I was all of a sudden thinking Corey Davis has turned the corner. We need to see more.

I’d be worried if I had Peyton Barber. This will probably be Ronald Jones’ job coming out of the break, for better or worse.

I’d be worried if I didn’t think Odell Beckham was due for some touchdowns here soon.

Ditto for Julio Jones.

I’d be worried if I didn’t love SNL’s version of Jeopardy.

I’d be worried if I owned LeSean McCoy. Off the field problems were the bigger concern before. On the field problems are now front and center.

I’d be worried if I owned Kenyan Drake. Now it’s getting serious.

I’d be worried if I was relying on Alex Collins.

I’d be worried if I owned Jordan Wilkins. He’s had a great chance early on and hasn’t really taken advantage at all.

I’d be worried if I didn’t know what “The Golden Road” was.

I’d be worried if I owned Leonard Fournette. It just feels like the injury bug is going to follow him his whole career.

I’d be worried if I had Jordan Howard. He really hasn’t produced a bounce back season as many expected thus far.

I’d be worried if I didn’t notice the line put up by Keke Coutee this week.

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, Keke Coutee or Aaron Jones.  Pay close attention because we tend to be ahead of the curve. Make sure you also check out our in-depth column on the wire this week. I’m going to focus on a few players not mentioned in that column so we’re not redundant.

Jeremy McNichols and Robert Turbin, RBs IND

The Colts had a nice game from Nyheim Hines this week. However, they’re still looking for someone to really step up. Marlon Mack hasn’t stayed healthy and Jordan Wilkins hasn’t been impressive. I wouldn’t be running out to the wire for either of these two just yet, but I would be monitoring the news to see what the depth chart looks like before the Colts play again.

David Moore, WR SEA

It looks like Brandon Marshall is going to have his targets scaled back.

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. CJ Beathard, Rhett Ellison, Wendell Smallwood

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