Daily Dynasty Update – December 11th

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has advanced a little in his come back from an injured collar-bone. It’s a situation to monitor and not an entirely bad thing if the Packers held him out to ensure long-term health.
The mess in Washington continues with Robert Griffin now being inactive on Sunday. Coach Mike Shanahan will most assuredly get fired in the off-season while RG3 gets back to 100%. He’s a buy-low candidate in 2014.
Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter didn’t get the Boise State head coaching job which means he’ll be back in Atlanta (for now). That’s great news for Matt Ryan and Julio Jones and the entire Atlanta offense for next year.
Colts receiver Reggie Wayne will aggressively rehab his knee and hopes to be ready in time for 2014. Wayne is a fine option for the next year or two.
The Chiefs seem to like Knile Davis as Jamaal Charles primary back up and should be a must own in all dynasty leagues, especially if you’re a Charles owner.

Dynasty Recap – Week 8 – Cardinals down Falcons, 27-13

The Cardinals finally allowed Andre Ellington to start and he didn’t disappoint. Ellington had 154 yards on 15 carries and a long touchdown. He added two catches for eight yards. However, the Cardinals still don’t want to give Ellington more than the 12-15 carries he’s been getting since Stepfan Taylor had just as many carries but a 2.7 YPC. There’s no logical reason to not hand the keys over to Ellington but it is what it is.
Falcons receiver Harry Douglas, filling in for Roddy White and Julio Jones, had 12 catches on 18 targets for 121 yards. Douglas will make a fine option for the rest of 2013 but is already 29 and, unless he goes elsewhere, probably won’t be a dynasty factor.
Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington had six tackles but added three passes defended and an interception. Washington has been as good as advertised and filled up the stat sheet for the Cardinals.

Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles might be getting the ball more if that’s possible. While this is great news for 2013, keep an eye on Charles in the near future to make sure the tread doesn’t completely wear off those tires.
Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez stated he’s not asking for a trade. However, I’m sure Gonzalez didn’t envision the Falcons getting off to a 1-4 start which would lead one to believe he might give it another go. I’d be buying low on Gonzalez right now. Even if it’s for the last half of a season, he’s a top five tight end option and more so with Julio Jones out for the year.
The Texans will start Case Keenum at quarterback Sunday. If Keenum can show anything against the Chiefs, don’t be surprised if Matt Schaub is permanently benched. Schaub has little to no value in dynasty circles anymore.
Eagles quarterback Mike Vick is out again, giving Nick Foles another audition. It’s very possible Foles could be the starter going forward with another good showing. He threw for three touchdowns last week in a win over Tampa.