The Dynasty Aftermath: Finding an Onion Ring in your French Fries

Ken Kelly Posted On October 23, 2018

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.

There are many things known as life’s simple pleasures. To me, one of those is somehow finding that rogue onion ring at the bottom of the french fry box. Any of us with kids who play sports know the feeling. If you have them, you’ve been there. You’re in a sweaty gym or a rainy field all day, have no time to cook and stop by for fast food to scarf in the car in between events. Every once in a while, you hear that special “YES” from the back of the car as one of your kids finds that onion ring at the bottom of the fry box. If you haven’t had this experience, the reaction would be very similar to finding the “Heart of the Ocean” in the safe of a state room you uncovered in the Titanic. Yes, it’s that exciting. And yes, I somehow watched the end of Titanic last night. It’s still pretty good.

I bring this up this week to make a simple point – in dynasty leagues, you have to continue to mine the waiver wire. Over the years, you’re going to churn through dozens (if not hundreds) of players. However, there are going to be other times where you hit on players like Tyreek Hill, Phillip Lindsay, Arian Foster or Antonio Brown. Keep plugging away all through the season as you never know who could emerge from the bottom of the fry box.

Week Seven Fantasy MVP

Many in the dynasty community have been waiting ever so patiently for Marlon Mack to emerge. We saw some glimpses last week when he posted 89 yards on just 12 carries. However, Mack really came on this week with 126 rushing yards, two catches, 33 receiving yards and two touchdowns. To put that into perspective, his yards from scrimmage total is the most from a Colts running back since Donald Brown in 2011. Mack has seemingly taken over as the lead back in Indianapolis and it looks like we’re finally going to see what he can do when given a real chance. There is risk with Mack for sure – he has an injury history and tends to bounce too many carries and take losses too frequently. Still, this is an exciting development for owners who have held on to him for the better part of the past two years.

Week Seven Fantasy LVP

I don’t like to put players who were injured in this category too frequently. However, LeSean McCoy just killed fantasy teams this week as he posted a monster 0.1 points before suffering a head injury. The good news is this wasn’t a torn ACL or knee injury as it initially looked. Regardless, there weren’t very many fantasy teams who won with McCoy in their lineups this week.

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Lineup Fun

We’re adding something fun again this week! Our own Ryan McDowell had a great suggestion this year. 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 Double Onion Ring Unbeatable Lineup of the Week

QB Patrick Mahomes KC = 358 passing yards, 45 rushing yards, four touchdowns, one interception
RB Kareem Hunt KC  = 86 rushing yards, five receptions, 55 receiving yards, three touchdowns
RB Todd Gurley LAR  = 63 rushing yards, four receptions, 23 receiving yards, three touchdowns
RB Marlon Mack IND  = 126 rushing yards, two receptions, 33 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Emmanuel Sanders DEN = Six receptions, 102 receiving yards, 28 passing yards, two touchdowns
WR Odell Beckham Jr. NYG = Eight receptions, 143 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR John Brown BAL = Seven receptions, 134 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Trey Burton CHI = Nine catches, 126 receiving yards, one touchdown

The Fabled Hidden Mozzarella Stick Underdog Lineup of the Week

QB Baker Mayfield CLE = 215 passing yards, 43 rushing yards, two touchdowns
RB Dion Lewis TEN = 91 rushing yards, six receptions, 64 receiving yards
RB Kerryon Johnson DET = 158 rushing yards, two receptions, 21 receiving yards
RB Kapri Bibbs WAS = 13 rushing yards, four receptions, 43 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Tyrell Williams LAC = Four receptions, 118 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Danny Amendola MIA = Six receptions, 84 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Tajae Sharpe TEN = Seven receptions, 101 receiving yards
TE Michael Roberts DET = Three catches, 48 receiving yards, two touchdowns

The Cold Fry Disappointing Lineup of the Week

QB Andy Dalton CIN = 148 passing yards, one touchdown, one interception
RB Sony Michel NE = 22 rushing yards, one catch, 13 receiving yards, one big scare
RB Peyton Barber TB = 30 rushing yards
RB Duke Johnson CLE = -4 rushing yards, four receptions, 23 receiving yards
WR Antonio Callaway CLE = One reception, 14 receiving yards
WR Corey Davis TEN = Three receptions, ten receiving yards
WR Kenny Golladay DET = Two receptions, 37 receiving yards
TE Evan Engram NYG = Ten rushing yards, two catches, 16 receiving yards

Gut Checks

I’d be worried if I was all of a sudden selling Nyheim Hines. Mack has a lot to prove here.

I’d be worried if I owned Duke Johnson. Seriously, Hue?

I’d be worried if I owned Demaryius Thomas. A trade could help but he’s looking old.

I’d be worried if I owned Corey Davis. The Titans aren’t good but he’s also dropped some passes.

I’d be worried if I owned Michael Gallup. Super news with Amari Cooper, eh?

I’d be worried if I owned Royce Freeman. Let’s face it. Phillip Lindsay just looks like a better fit.

I’d be worried if I passed on Kerryon Johnson this Spring.

I’d be worried if I wasn’t thinking Tarik Cohen is the better running back in Chicago at this point.

I’d be worried if I was ignoring the season we’re seeing from George Kittle.

I’d be worried if I was relying heavily on any Lions receiver. We just may not be there yet.

I’d be worried if I was ignoring the tear Kareem Hunt is on again.

I’d be worried if I was ignoring Emmanuel Sanders’ great year so far.

I’d be worried if I was overpaying to acquire the services of Amari Cooper.

I’d be worried if I owned Derrick Henry. Even the Henry haters couldn’t see it going like this.

I’d be worried if I owned Albert Wilson. Fun while it lasted.

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

I’d be worried if I owned Leonard Fournette. Look, Carlos Hyde isn’t as talented. However, you don’t trade for him if you’re convinced Fournette is going to be all systems go and injury free the rest of the year.

I’d be worried if I owned Terrelle Pryor. His dynasty value is hanging by a thread.

I’d be worried if I wasn’t starting John Brown until further notice.

I’d be worried if I owned Dalvin Cook. It’s looking like a bit of a lost year.

I’d be worried if I was ignoring just how valuable James White has been this season.

I’d be worried if I was all of a sudden bailing on Tyler Boyd.

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 Jalen Richard. 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.

Maurice Harris, WR WAS

The Redskins really seem smitten with him. While he hasn’t produced a ton, he’s getting time with Crowder out.

Trenton Cannon, RB NYJ

His future is muddy with the impending return of Elijah McGuire. However, he’s mildly interesting.

Rishard Matthews, WR NYJ

Newly signed to the Jets, Matthews should get a chance here shortly. He’s likely worth a spot if he was somehow dumped in your league.

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, Jeremy McNichols, Robert Turbin, David Moore, Jamaal Charles, Josh Adams, Niles Paul, Roc Thomas, Chad Kelly, Damion Ratley, Raheem Mostert, Derek Anderson, Kyle Lauletta.

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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