The Dynasty Aftermath: Finkle and Einhorn

Ken Kelly Posted On October 8, 2019

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 nearly fifteen years and I really do 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’ve started out focusing on TV shows and movies that are stream-worthy out there. If you missed my takes on The Office, The Last Man on Earth, my Ode to Ron Swanson, or the Arrested Development “I’ve made a Huge Mistake,” be sure to go back and check them out.

This week, I’m focusing on a classic movie: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. The reason will make sense below…

Week Five Fantasy MVP

Will Fuller came into week five with a grand total of 14 catches for 183 yards and no touchdowns at the quarter-pole this season. That was certainly a disappointing stat line by any measure for the uber-explosive and injury prone Fuller. Well, that changed in a hurry on Sunday as he caught 14 passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns, rewarding any brave (or desperate) owner who started him this week. It was a major bounceback for Fuller and while he’s likely going to have some ups and downs, this was a monster week and again proved how talented he is – expect both excitement and frustration in the future.

Week Five Fantasy LVP

After posting 279 yards and four touchdowns the past two weeks, Mike Evans was shut out this week. Yep, NOTHING to show for Evans and that’s just unbelievable. He was a looooooser.

The reason I actually chose Ace Ventura as the theme this week is because of the debate between Mike Evans and Chris Godwin concerning which one of them is really the one to own now for dynasty owners. It seems this question is one of the hottest in the dynasty community. What if I “assed” you the question? Evans and Godwin? Evans and Godwin? It’s just like Finkle and Einhorn!

That’s right – EVANS IS GODWIN! They’re BOTH studs. Don’t shy away from starting either as it’s bound to bite you if you sit either of them. Jameis Winston may not be good enough to support both of them every week, but I wouldn’t bail on either of them.

Lineup Fun

The Big Dinner Party Unbeatable Lineup of the Week
Throw this one down and you likely got invited to a swanky shindig

QB Deshaun Watson HOU = 426 passing yards, 47 rushing yards, five touchdowns
RB Aaron Jones GB = 107 rushing yards, four touchdowns
RB Christian McCaffrey CAR = 176 rushing yards, six catches, 61 receiving yards, three touchdowns
RB Josh Jacobs OAK = 123 rushing yards, three catches, 20 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Will Fuller HOU = 14 catches, 217 receiving yards, three touchdowns
WR Michael Thomas NO = 11 catches, 182 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Amari Cooper DAL = 11 catches, 226 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE George Kittle = Six catches, 70 receiving yards, 18 rushing yards, one touchdown

The Underdolphin Lineup of the Week

QB Teddy Bridgewater NO = 314 passing yards, four touchdowns, one interception
RB Matt Breida SF = 114 rushing yards, three catches, 15 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Chase Edmonds ARI = 68 rushing yards, three catches, 18 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Reggie Bonnafon CAR = 80 rushing yards, one touchdown
WR Byron Pringle KC = Six catches, 103 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Darius Slayton NYG = Four catches, 62 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Steven Sims Jr. WAS = 65 rushing yards, one touchdown
TE Gerald Everett LAR = Seven catches, 136 receiving yards

The When Nature Calls Disappointing Lineup of the Week

QB Baker Mayfield CLE = 100 passing yards, two interceptions, one lost fumble
RB LeSean McCoy KC = Two catches, 23 receiving yards
RB Wayne Gallman NYG = 14 rushing yards
RB Jaylen Samuels PIT = Two rushing yards, three catches, 11 receiving yards
WR Mike Evans TB = No catches
WR Sammy Watkins KC = No catches
WR Emmanuel Sanders DEN = One catch, nine receiving yards
TE Eric Ebron IND = One catch, eight receiving yards

Gut Checks

I’d be worried if I owned Baker Mayfield. If that’s not rock bottom, I’d hate to see what is. Wow.

I’d be worried if I thought Royce Freeman was going to eat too much into Phillip Lindsay‘s workload.

I’d be worried if I was underestimating the dynasty value of DJ Chark.

I’d be worried if I didn’t know how to hold the laces on a kick.

I’d be worried if I owned Nick Foles. He may not get that job back.

I’d be worried if I had Eric Ebron. This isn’t going well.

I’d be worried if my boss was Lois Einhorn.

I’d be worried if was just dismissing Devlin Hodges. Any starting quarterback should be owned.

I’d be worried if I was holding firm to Dexter Williams. Tra Carson has passed him on the depth chart.

I’d be worried if I thought Aaron Jones was now a bellcow. That was a dominant game, but they just don’t want a one back offense.

I’d be worried if I drove my car with my head out the window.

I’d be worried if I owned Antonio Callaway. It was a bad throw, but that was one of the worst drops in history.

I’d be worried if I owned James Conner. Hodges does have a chance, but you may as well put 11 in the box now.

I’d be worried if I owned Stefon Diggs. It’s clear they want to keep Thielen happy first.

I’d be worried if I lost my dolphin.

I’d be worried if I owned Adrian Peterson. They may run more, but he’s been awful.

I’d be worried if I was ignoring how good Michael Gallup has been.

I’d be worried if I was expecting vintage Josh Gordon every week. Settle for sober Josh Gordon.

I’d be worried if I had Dan Marino tied up. He can spot things, gang!

I’d be worried if I owned Corey Davis. It’s just time to accept what he may be.

I’d be worried if I thought Melvin Gordon was going to take a long time to get going.

I’d be worried if I wasn’t careful with that phone. In time, you could develop a tumor.

I’d be worried if I was ignoring how good Matt Breida has looked.

I’d be worried if I was playing against Deshaun Watson.

I’d be worried if I was entering a bathroom after Ace Ventura.

I’d be worried if I was relying on LeSean McCoy.

I’d be worried if I was counting on consistency from Jaylen Samuels. Word is he’s on crutches, too.

I’d be worried if I thought Patrick Mahomes was going to stay in this “slump” for long.

I’d be worried if I thought When Nature Calls even holds a candle to the original.

I’d be worried if I didn’t think Cooper Kupp was one of the most valuable assets in dynasty leagues.

I’d be worried if I owned Dante Pettis. This is weird.

I’d be worried if I was still holding on to Kyle Rudolph.

I’d be worried if I was still saying “Alrighty then” and expecting people to laugh. It’s kind of over.

I’d be worried if I was ignoring the resurgence of Leonard Fournette.

I’d be worried if I was relying on any Packers receiver other than Davante Adams.

I’d be worried if I forgot about Chris Herndon.

I’d be worried if I needed to jiggle my keys to make my animals in the apartment hide from the landlord.

I’d be worried if I was still dismissing John Brown.

I’d be worried if I thought Jared Cook had turned a corner.

I’d be worried if I wasn’t looking to buy Tyler Boyd. AJ Green looks to be gone.

I’d be worried if I didn’t use my dog’s hair to solve mysteries.

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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