The Dynasty Aftermath: Inconceivable

Ken Kelly Posted On November 6, 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’ve missed any, here are some previous versions:

The Office
The Last Man on Earth
Ode to Ron Swanson
“I’ve made a Huge Mistake”
Finkle and Einhorn
“Going to my Quiet Place”
“The Hangover”
“The Dude”

One thing I really do well is agonize over lineup decisions. I’ll do it this upcoming week as well as I go back and forth all week about playing a certain receiver or flex player. It happens in all my leagues and I actually find an element of comfort when the games start and I can just let it go…outside of last week when I forgot it was daylight savings time and spent another hour going back and forth incessantly. My decision making process reminded of another fantasy movie to stream and the perfect theme for the week – The Princess Bride. The clip below is like me talking to my own fantasy lineup:

Should we get to it? As you wish…

Week Nine Fantasy MVP

For years we’ve wondered what it would look like if Russell Wilson was forced to throw the football to help a non-dominant defense win games. Well, we’re finding out quickly this season as Wilson is playing at an MVP-level in both fantasy and reality. This week, he was the overall QB1 by a wide margin as he threw for 378 yards and five touchdowns against Tampa Bay. His offensive line has played better this year than in the past, but they’ll face a major test against the 49ers next week. If Wilson can solve the San Francisco defense, he’s going to win a lot of fantasy championships this season. There’s really only one word to describe his season thus far – inconceivable.

Week Nine Fantasy LVP

DeSean Jackson was supposed to return to fantasy prominence this year after returning to the Eagles and giving them the field stretcher they’ve missed since, well, he was there last. Things went to form in week one when Jackson posted eight catches for 154 yards and two scores. Unfortunately, an abdominal injury is going to shelve him for the year and his one catch for five yards in his return to action torpedoed a few dynasty teams this week.

Lineup Fun

The Unbeatable Lineup of the Week
My Name is Inigo Montoya. I kill fantasy teams. Prepare to Die.

QB Russell Wilson SEA = 378 passing yards, 21 rushing yards, five touchdowns
RB The Dude CAR = 146 rushing yards, three catches, 20 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Melvin Gordon LAC = 80 rushing yards, three catches, 29 receiving yards, two touchdowns
RB Derrick Henry TEN = 63 rushing yards, three catches, 36 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Tyler Lockett SEA = 13 catches, 152 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Mike Evans TB = 12 catches, 180 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR DK Metcalf SEA = Six catches, 123 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Zach Ertz PHI = Nine catches, 103 receiving yards, one touchdown

The Underdog Lineup of the Week
David beats Goliath and Andre the Giant was robbed of an Oscar for this performance

QB Brian Hoyer IND = 168 passing yards, three touchdowns, one interception
RB Kenyan Drake ARI = 110 rushing yards, four catches, 52 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Devin Singletary BUF = 95 rushing yards, three catches, 45 receiving yards, one touchdown
RB Ronald Jones II TB = 67 rushing yards, two catches, 15 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Preston Williams MIA = Five catches, 72 receiving yards, two touchdowns
WR Mohamed Sanu NE = Ten catches, 81 receiving yards, one touchdown
WR Jamison Crowder NYJ = Eight catches, 83 receiving yards, one touchdown
TE Jacob Hollister SEA = Four catches, 37 receiving yards, two touchdowns

The Disappointing Lineup of the Week
Fielding this lineup probably felt a lot like this

QB Gardner Minshew JAX = 309 passing yards, 34 rushing yards, two interceptions, two lost fumbles, one lost job which also likely left him hating everything about England.
RB Peyton Barber TB = 15 rushing yards, one lost job which also likely left him hating everything about Ronald Jones II.
RB Royce Freeman DEN = 15 rushing yards, one catch, -1 receiving yards
RB Aaron Jones GB = 30 rushing yards, one catch, -1 receiving yards
WR Adam Thielen MIN = No catches
WR Anthony Miller CHI = No catches
WR Allen Robinson CHI = One catch, six receiving yards
TE Eric Ebron IND = Two catches, 16 receiving yards

Gut Checks

I’d be worried if I was involved in a land war in Asia.

I’d be worried if I was relying on Sony Michel.

I’d be worried if I still didn’t believe in Carlos Hyde‘s comeback.

I’d be worried if I owned Peyton Barber.

I’d be worried if I went up against a cicelean when death is on the line.

I’d be worried if I owned Le’Veon Bell.

I’d be worried if I was holding out much hope for DaeSean Hamilton.

I’d be worried if I owned Adrian Peterson. Guice is right in the rearview mirror now.

I’d be worried if I ever needed help from Miracle Max the Wizard.

I’d be worried if I was dumping Preston Williams just because he’s hurt.

I’d be worried if I was underestimating Tyler Lockett.

I’d be worried if I was counting too much on Kareem Hunt.

I’d be worried if I drank iocane powder.

I’d be worried if I was still starting OJ Howard.

I’d be worried if I had six fingers on my left hand.

I’d be worried if I was expecting big things from AJ Green right out of the gate.

I’d be worried if I owned Odell Beckham Jr. At some point, he’s going to crack.

I’d be worried if I was playing against Mike Evans.

I’d be worried if I thought this movie didn’t represent one of the last times Fred Savage was tolerable.

I’d be worried if I was relying on any Chiefs wide receiver other than Tyreek Hill.

I’d be worried if I didn’t think Ryan Fitzpatrick could still post a few more solid games.

I’d be worried if I owned Keenan Allen. He just doesn’t look right.

I’d be worried if I left a wheelbarrow with an Albino.

I’d be worried if I owned Gardner Minshew. He needed a much better performance.

I’d be worried if I was counting on Allen Robinson or any Chicago player.

I’d be worried if I figured I knew which 49ers running back was going to best each week.

I’d be worried if I was trying to kidnap something that was rightfully stolen.

I’d be worried if I hadn’t tried to move Mark Walton prior to his suspension.

I’d be worried if I owned Trey Burton. He’s done more disappearing than Lance Burton.

I’d be worried if I didn’t love Andre the Giant.

See you next week!

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Ken Kelly

Co-Founder at DynastyLeagueFootball

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