Ultimate Dynasty Trade Assets (74-88)

Let Me Be Your #2

88. WR Julian Edelman (29),  I Don't Get Tired 

87. WR Kenny Stills (23),  Dynasty Kings

86. WR Michael Crabtree (27), Super Manning

85. WR Golden Tate (27), Carolina Lions

It goes without saying this group features a bunch of solid WR2's. Edelman and Tate are solidified in their roles within their perspective offenses and while they lack week winning upside (aside from when Mega is out) they are both great plug and plays as weekly WR2's. The Free Agent Michael Crabtree also occupies a spot in this group as greener pastures (WR1 for Carr in Oakland?) could put him firmly in the every week WR2 conversation. Then there's 23 year old Kenny Stills. Arguably the soon to be number one outside wide receiver for Drew Brees, Stills could and should easily morph into a solid WR2 option.

The Bash Brothers

84. WR Duron Carter (24), Carolina Lions 

83. WR Justin Blackmon (25), I Don't Get Tired

82. WR Josh Gordon (24), Red Rockets

Three ridiculously talented wide outs with a ton of baggage. While Gordon and Blackmon are definitely a tier or two above Duron in overall talent, he earns his spot in this group as he is the only one out of the three who is a current active member of a team. Not to mention Duron's landing spot could not be sweeter, if he plays his cards right he could be tied to Luck for the majority of his NFL career. Gordon and Blackmon on the other hand have both proven they can perform as high level WR1's in this league (Gordon could/will? have a new home in 2016), if they can just get on the field.

The Fading Stars

81. HB Ryan Mathews (27), Red Rockets 

80. HB Doug Martin (26), Purists

79. WR Pierre Garcon (29), BSL

78. WR Victor Cruz (28), Super Manning

77. WR Andre Johnson (34), Super Manning

76. WR Larry Fitzgerald (32), Super Manning

75. WR Eric Decker (28), Machine Marshall

74. HB CJ Spiller (28), Carolina Lions

Everyone in this group was once a top 1-3 round redraft pick and the majority of them have had a cup of coffee in the first round. Now most of them are looking to rebound while a few of them are even in the twilight of their dynasty careers (Andre3000 and Fitz). All very risky players to acquire in dynasty but there's no denying the upside is there, all these players have top 15 potential at their respective positions or their values could continue to decline. 

Ultimate Dynasty Trade Assets (89-100)

The premise of this article is the same as Bill Simmons' NBA trade value article. I attempted to write it unbiased and from an "in a vacuum" perspective. Obviously certain players would be more appealing than others if you are rebuilding or contending but this is just from if I was making a dynasty right now who are the top 100 assets. If a player is in front of another player it means in a vacuum yes I would trade that particular player in a one for one swap for those in front of him. It however does not mean that the Miami Sharks would for sure perform the same one for one swap (but we might just ask). This list was tough to write and I definitely want to hear everyone's thoughts rookies were excluded from the list but for just for fun I'd say this year's 1.01 could be argued as a top 12 asset depending on landing spot.

Players just missing the cut: WR Kendall Wright (Pur)/WR John Brown (DK)/WR Jarvis Landry (Tots)/QB Ben Roethlisberger (RR)/TE Eric Ebron (Pur)/TE Tyler Eifert (Tots)/WR Reuben Randle (L)

My two favorite players from this list of those who just missed the cut would have to be without a doubt Eric Ebron and Tyler Eifert I think they have the most upside by far of anyone in this group and at a very shallow position. If I was going to pick one I'd take Ebron as he isn't handcuffed to raggedy Andy. 

Rent-A-HB3

100. HB Rashad Jennings (30), Super Manning

99. HB Chris Ivory (27), Super Manning

When these guys are healthy and receiving the majority of the carries they are solid flex-low end HB2 options. Guys who are a flat out waste of space on a rebuilding squad but could be key role pieces to a playoff contender as they were for Super Manning this year. Both have found spots on this list due to the shallow depth at the running back position. 

One Last Ride 

98. QB Tom Brady (38), Scott's Tots

97. QB Peyton Manning (39), Super Manning

Two hall of fame guys who can't have more than 1-2 seasons left in the tank but both offer top 5 overall QB upside any given year. Both are assets that are a lot easier to hold on to than to try to receive a fair offer on the market and they are both where they need to be heading up two strong contenders' rosters. 

$1 Lottery Tickets 

96. HB Robert Turbin (25), Super Manning 

95. HB Dan Herron (26), Goon Squad

94. HB Bryce Brown (24), Miami Sharks

93. TE Ladarius Green (25), BSL

This is the lottery ticket group, Turbin could find himself as the top runner or part of a committee on the run first Seahawks at some point or never make it past being a back up, Herron could hold on to the HB1 job in Indy or (most likely) the Colts will address the position in the draft or via free agency and turn him into a 3rd down back or bench fodder (the fact that the Colts got burned investing in Trich could work into Herron's favor), Bryce Brown could take over at least the old Spiller role if not more if Buffalo lets Spiller walk and FJAX wears down or he could watch as the Bills bring back Spiller and/or draft a runner and his value could go bankrupt, Ladarius Green could be in line to be the new Gates but questions remain about his lack of usage last season (1.6 targets per game) but he could be suffering from Michael Turner syndrome (having a hall of famer in front of him) only problem with that theory is you can play more than one pass catching weapon at a time especially if he's a transcendent talent. My favorites from this list are obviously Ladarius and Bryce as I think they have TE1 and HB1 upside if given the usage but I would say Ladarius has the best odds out of the group by a good amount. 

The Young Stallions and the Gun Slingers

92. QB Matt Stafford (27), CLO 

91. QB Matt Ryan (30), BSL

90. QB Colin Kaepernick (27), Miami Sharks

89. QB Cam Newton (26), Purists

You got your gun slingers with excellent weapons in this tier who have had big fantasy seasons and both have the potential to throw for 400 any given week, then you have your two transcendent running talents. You're probably wondering how I can have Kap and Cam up this high in the rankings after some of the struggles they had this season. Well my reasoning is one word upside. These are two running QB's who for the most part have stayed relatively healthy even while taking hits, have lacked big time passing game weapons, and haven't really gotten a chance to be in a pass first offense yet. Cam is essentially a low end QB1 and a goaline back in one player, while the rumor is the 49ers are going to bring back the read option in a big way for Kap. If these guys can progress as passers to be mid QB1's while they are still young and mobile their rushing stats could have them capable of a 2010 Mike Vick season or better. 

Scott's Tots are Ultimate Dynasty Bowl III Champions!

The third season of Ultimate Dynasty has wrapped up with a new champion. A team that just two years ago had the second worst record in the league. The Scott's Tots are your Ultimate Dynasty Bowl III Champions!

Ultimate Dynasty Bowl III

This is the moment

When all I've done

All the dreaming

Scheming and screaming become one

It's already Ultimate Dynasty Bowl III weekend somehow. A season that seemingly flew by and has left the majority of us in disappointment, now comes down to one final game. A game where one team will capture the league's ultimate prize and their place in Ultimate Dynasty history. While the losing team will be left to wonder what might have been as the pain of coming so close lingers over them for the next seven months. 

This is the game of all games, and it goes without saying this is the biggest game in both franchises' history, but before forecasting a result, let's recap how they got one win away from the top of the mountain.

How they got here: Scott's Tots - A year after finishing 11-2-1 in the regular season and securing the #1 seed only to get upset in the divisional round, the Tots kept the majority of their core together hoping that a returning from injury Julio would be enough to put them over the top... so far it seems like they were right. The Tots ravaged the league putting together another 11 win season (on the back of a 5 game win streak to close out the year)  while also winning their 2nd consecutive division title. They returned to the playoffs in a very familiar position as the #1 seed matched up against a division rival that had swept him in the regular season. While the Tots didn't put up their best game, their streak of having no opponent score 100 or more points against them continued and that was enough to punch a ticket into their first ever Ultimate Dynasty Bowl. 

How they got here: I Don't Get Tired - What an amazing season it was for Kory Adams and the I Don't Get Tired franchise. After failing to make the playoffs the first two seasons and seemingly always playing second fiddle to the Miami Sharks in their division, I Don't Get Tired just took over in 2014. The 11 win club led by superstars Murray, AJG, and Gronk jumped out of the gate on a 10 game win streak and a historic 10-0 start. There were rumblings of a perfect season all around the league, but whether the pressure got to him or variance had a way of catching up with his squad they proceeded to drop their next three games (including one against the Tots) before finishing the regular season with a win and sweep of the rival Sharks. They then proceeded to draw a terrible match up that saw them going up against CLO Collins' 3 time playoff, suddenly peaking, juggernaut of a squad. Most people, myself included, viewed Kory Adams as the underdog and thought his 10-0 start would be a nice story and footnote of the 2014 season, but be all for not. I Don't Get Tired had other ideas posting a convincing 111-84 postseason victory and secured their spot in Ultimate Dynasty Bowl III.

#2 I Don't Get Tired (11-3) VS #1 Scott's Tots (11-3)

All Time H2H Regular Season (2-1 Tots)

All Time H2H Post Season (First Meeting)

Scott's Tots: QB Tom Brady - Terrific Tom gets an unbelievable match up on paper against the struggling Jets' pass defense. The same pass defense he lit up for 261 yards and 3 TD's on a rainy Thursday night earlier in the year. However with that being said this game is in New York, a divisional game, and Rex Ryan isn't your typical lame duck head coach. I still think Brady should light it up with ease. 

I Don't Get Tired: QB Drew Brees - The guy that used to own the Super Dome has actually been very up and down as of late. A match up against Atlanta should be just what the doctor ordered though. While the Falcons did hold him to just 15 points on opening day, I would be shocked if he came out of this one with less than 20. 

Edge: Close to saying it would be a push, but I think Brees edges Brady out and should light up Atlanta. 

Scott's Tots: HB1 Matt Forte - Forte has been a consistent force this year for the Tots, but it seems as just when they need him the most he may not be able to deliver. Having a downright awful match up against Detroit, and now having The Jimmy as his quarterback...Let's just say it's going to be tough sledding for this man Sunday.

I Don't Get Tired: HB1 Demarco Murray - Just as the Tots are having trouble with their lead man in the backfield, IDGT is having some issues as well. While it looks like from what I've seen Murray will be suiting up this Sunday, you have to think a broken hand will reduce his touches, and it's probably going to be tough to be as effective. Bright side is Indy's run defense is nothing to write home about and Dallas should have some goaline opportunities in this one.

Edge: Give me the man with the broken hand over the guy that has Clausen as his QB and is running against Suh and co. any day of the week.

Scott's Tots: HB2 Eddie Lacy - Fat Eddie is going to eat against Tampa this Sunday. The only question is just how much will McCarthy let him eat playing in a game that should be a laugher while a pivotal division championship game hangs on the horizon in week 17. 

I Don't Get Tired: HB2 Jonathan Stewart - Who would have ever dreamed JStew would be the HB2 for a team in the Ultimate Dynasty Bowl this year. I know I wouldn't have, but as crazy as it seems he's a very solid HB2 with a nice match up against Cleveland...go figure.

Edge: Fat Eddie. If JStew outscores Lacy this Sunday then you will know there is no way the Tots captured a championship.

Scott's Tots: FLEX Brandon LaFell - Again I ask, who in their wildest dreams would ever have thought LaFell would be starting for an Ultimate Dynasty Bowl team. Well he is, and again he is not the worst start in the world this Sunday against a leaky Jets' secondary (also the possibility of no Edelman can only help). 

I Don't Get Tired: FLEX Julian Edelman - There are questions of whether Edelman would be able to go, in which case I guess Kory would break out SJAX for what could be his final relevant fantasy game ever. Let's assume Edelman is able to go, I'm not the biggest fan. While he has been more than solid the last few games his floor is frighteningly low and his ceiling doesn't get me going either. 

Edge: Somehow I think I'd rather have LaFell...I think.

Scott's Tots: WR1 Jordy Nelson - When you have to debate who to put at WR1 and WR2, you know the team is either stacked at WR or mediocre. In this case it is without a doubt stacked. Nelson missed out on some big plays against Buffalo's stingy pass defense, but don't look for that to be the case against a much weaker Tampa Bay unit.

I Don't Get Tired: WR1 AJ Green - Dealing with an illness this week (if Dalton was my QB I'd be sick too) AJG is still without a doubt top notch play at the position. While he draws an unfavorable match up against Talib, the Bengals do figure to throw a little more than usual and take some shots down field plus AJG is capable of beating any corner in this league multiple times any given Sunday.

Edge: Give me the better match up and the guy with Rodgers as his QB.

Scott's Tots: WR2 Julio Jones - Superstar in a fantastic match up, especially since Lewis seems to still be hobbled. The only problem is Julio is a little hobbled himself, however if he plays I expect him to be a solid WR1 in this match up.

I Don't Get Tired: WR2 Vincent Jackson - VJax's better days have come and gone and he now currently resides in an offense that can only support one WR and unfortunately he's not it. While he is still a serviceable option (kind of) he has failed to scored double digit fantasy points in 8 of his last 9 games. 

Edge: I don't even have to say it, but I'd take Julio on one leg over VJax on a motorcycle. (If no Julio then Douglas and VJax are pretty much a tie at sucking and I guess I go Douglas)

Scott's Tots: TE1 Jordan Reed - Reed has a nice match up and is capable of posting big days from the tight end slot. However the Skins are a mess and I think RG3 hates him so I wouldn't count on him exploding in this match up. 

I Don't Get Tired: TE1 Rob Gronkowski - The man the myth the legend. 

Edge: The Gronk of course. 

Scott's Tots: Defense Bills - Coming off shutting down Rodgers, the Bills should be fantastic against Carr and the Raiders. 

I Don't Get Tired: Defense Cardinals - The Cards are arguably one of Kory's most valuable players. Their floor is consistent and they've got nice upside, what more could you want in a defense.

Edge: Very close but I'll go with Buffalo. 

Kicker I don't care but I guess Tucker is the better start. 

The Pick: Both squads have had amazing seasons and are deserving of a championship. However there can only be one....

I'll take Scott's Tots in one heck of a game 100-99. 

UDFFL DIVISIONAL ROUND PREVIEW

It's that time of year again, the playoffs are back! Who will capture the elusive Ultimate Dynasty Bowl Championship this year? One thing is for sure we'll have a new champion for 2014!

First let's meet the contenders...

#1 Scott's Tots 11-3 - (No UDFFL Championships or Appearances)  (2nd playoff appearance in 3 seasons), (0-1 Playoff Record)                                                                                                                        Coming off their 2nd consecutive #1 seed and 11 win regular season, the Tots hope to avoid a repeat of last year (that saw them lose to a #4 seed UFL Divisional rival for the 3rd time in one season). Tray boasts an even stronger team than last year, with Julio Jones and Tom Brady added to the fold, but is running into injuries at the wrong time of the year. 

While the injury bug is hitting hard (Marshall IR, Harvin Q, Lacy Q, Julio Q), anything less than a championship appearance would still be a huge disappointment for these Tots. 

#2 I Don't Get Tired 11-3 - (No UDFFL Championships or Appearances)                                                                                        (1st playoff appearance in 3 seasons), (0-0 Playoff Record)                                                                                                                               After opening the season a historic 10-0, people began to wonder whether an undefeated season could be possible. Since then the bottom has dropped out a little bit going 1-3 over the final four weeks of the season and even falling out of the #1 seed. IDGT has some holes but they without a doubt have the fire power to get a trophy on their mantle. 

Even though a 10-0 start has gotten Kory all over the record books, an early playoff exit would make it (and the fantastic seasons of Demarco and Gronk) all for not. 

#3 CLO Collins 8-6 - (No UDFFL Championships or Appearances)                                                                               (3rd playoff appearance in 3 seasons), (0-2 Playoff Record)                                                                                                                 In what was a roller coaster of a season that saw the Collins franchise sitting at 3-6 at one point, it is truly remarkable that he was able to punch a record third postseason ticket. CLO now is hoping that the third time is the charm, as he sits in the divisional round as the #3 seed yet again. 

CLO looks strong but he has averaged only 74.5 points all time in the playoffs. You have to think yet another one and done postseason performance would be devastating to the man behind the Ferguson riots. 

#4 Super Manning 10-4 (No UDFFL Championships or Appearances)(1st playoff appearance in 3 seasons), (0-0 Playoff Record)                                                                                                                                            Many, myself included, thought that Super Manning missed their championship window last season. However it appears that him and Peyton found a way to keep it just slightly cracked open for 2014. They're 2-0 against the Tots this year but dropped both of their games against their possible championship opponents. None of that matters now though as Phil preps for the biggest game in his franchise's history.

With an older core and having put all their chips into the middle of the table Phil needs to come away with an Ultimate Dynasty Bowl Championship THIS year. 

Interesting Playoff Facts That Might Mean Something but Probably Mean Nothing

Ridiculously Small Sample Size

- The only team to ever win the UDFFL is the Miami Sharks, meaning the NFL Division is the only division to ever win the UDFFL. (Good for IDGT)

- The only two teams to ever make the UDFFL Bowl are the Sharks and Lions, meaning the AFL Division has never had a UDFFL Bowl representative or won a playoff game. (Bad for CLO)

- No double digit win team has ever won the UDFFL Championship. (Great news for CLO)

- After two seasons, the UDFFL Bowl has always been the #2 and #4 seed (Great news for IDGT and SM).

- No team that was not created in Apartment K at UNCW has ever made the UDFFL (Great news for CLO and SM).

Divisional Round Predictions

4. Super Manning 10-4 AT 1. Scott's Tots 11-3

Scott's Tots when healthy may very well be the best team in Ultimate when healthy, but this team is far from healthy. They also don't have the best match ups and are coming off a week where it seemed like everyone on the team hit their peak. Enter Super Manning who is relatively healthy and has many of his studs coming off some of their worst performances of the year, and it makes for a very intriguing game. 

My mind tells me to take the Tots as long as both Lacy and Julio play at close to 100%, but I've got a feeling Peyton has at least one more big time performance and lights it up to DT and JT. After a lot of debate, give me Super Manning 102-100 in a game that goes down to the final minutes of Monday Night Football. 

3. CLO Collins 8-6 AT 2. I Don't Get Tired 11-3

Two great friends pitted against each other with an Ultimate Dynasty Bowl berth on the line. It doesn't get much better than this.Kory balled out all season, but he is, unfortunately for him, trending down. While CLO struggled mightily at times during the season, he now seems to be on fire averaging a ridiculous 111.8 ppg over his last five. 

On paper this one seems like CLO should take it, but once you look at the match ups and start thinking of Charles at less than 100% it starts to seem a lot closer. Bottom line if Charles doesn't play give me IDGT by 7-10 points, but if he does look for this to follow suit the Tots-Manning game and go down to the wire Monday Night with Drew Brees having a huge performance that comes up just short with IDGT losing, 111-108. (Sunday Night is also going to be huge in this one) (Kory please don't start James Jones)

Ultimate Dynasty Bowl III

4. Super Manning AT 3. CLO Collins

Apartment K with yet another championship match up, but I think if I'm right on this call then we're in for yet another championship blow out. Peyton/DT/JT are the heart and soul of Phil's squad but they get a terrible match up against Cincy, while his stud back Lynch gets the stingy Cardinal's run defense. CLO on the other hand is looking at pretty soft match ups for his studs and I think he takes this one in pretty convincing fashion and is your Ultimate Dynasty Bowl III champion!

Week 10 Review/Week 11 Preview

                                                                                       Week 10: Top 5 Story Lines

1. I Don't Get Tired does not lose. This is the second time this year they went into a Monday Night game looking like underdogs with Sproles left vs another "better" Eagle player left for their opponent. The first time in week 2 vs the Miami Sharks, Sproles dominated putting up 23 points compared to McCoy's 15 to get the W, now this week Sproles put up 13 while the formerly red hot Maclin put up 3. Don't even get me started on that Cardinal's Defense, bottom line is this team seems to be a team of destiny four wins away from an undefeated regular season.

2. It looks like three of the playoff teams are pretty much locked in, I Don't Get Tired, Scott's Tots, and Super Manning. Two of those three will be making their first ever postseason trip while Scott's Tots will be making their 2nd trip tying Miami Sharks, CLO, and Lions for most all time.

3. The AFL Division race has the potential to get all kinds of crazy. If CLO Collins gets the W this week over Goonsquad and Red Rockets takes care of business against the Purist the division race could look like this (depending on points) 1. Red Rockets 6-5...2. Goonsquad 6-5...3. CLO 5-6. More to come on this later.

4. Over the past few weeks the Miami Sharks officially hit the rebuild button shown by their trades of Foster, Graham, Jeffery, and Lynch for youth and future picks. One thing is for sure we will have a new champion for 2014.

5. Machine Marshall after finding wins over the Lions and Sharks in recent weeks only needs one more win to avoid setting the new record for worst regular season and instead just tie the '12 Tots mark.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

1. (Y) I Don't Get Tired (10-0) - Having already clinched the division and three games ahead of their closest competitor this team is a virtual lock to be the #1 seed. The thing everyone wants to know is...can they go undefeated? They have two big time match ups left in the regular season that will test them with games against the Rockets and Tots then of course potentially two huge match ups in the playoffs. Can a 14-0 be done? Can a 16-0 be done?

2. Scott's Tots (7-3) - A year after breaking out it looks like the Tots will be making a return trip to the dance with a record somewhere between 9-5 and 11-3. The regular season question for the Tots becomes can they hold on to this division and avoid having to match up with I Don't Get Tired in round 1 of the playoffs. The playoff question becomes can Taylor Ray a fantasy owner notorious for his good regular season teams and lack of titles finally break through and make some noise in the post season?

3. Port City Goonsquad (6-4) - Holding on to that division lead for dear life and this week their grip will be severely tested when a good finally getting right CLO team comes to town. Don't get me wrong Goonsquad has a very nice roster in their own right, but a division that once seemed wrapped up is very much up in the air. If they can't find a way to beat CLO and/or the Tots next week then this thing is going to go right down to the wire. Even if they split the next two games and go 9-5 the Rockets could win out and bring it down to a point tiebreaker. However if they go 9-5 they are most likely safe, it's a fall to 8-6 that would really open things up.

4. Super Manning (7-3) - Have to give credit where credit is due, unlike 2013 this year Super Manning has really stepped up on the trade front and surrounded Peyton and DT with some solid halfbacks in Lynch and once he gets back R.Jennings. Phil seems like a lock for his first postseason appearance and although Lynch/R.Jennings don't have very favorable playoff match ups, you have to think a team with Peyton and DT has a chance to win against anyone any given Sunday and perhaps bring home the title.

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5. Red Rockets (5-5) - There really isn't much hope for a Wildcard berth for any of the teams on the outside looking in, but that's perfectly fine for the Red Rockets as they're only gunning for one thing...the AFL Division crown. If he can survive against the Purists this week he could theoretically be running out a Bell/Gio/Gordon/Dez/A.Brown/JT squad for his playoff push. That is the type of team that can go on a late season run and not stop running until it has captured Ultimate Dynasty Bowl III.

6. Miami Sharks (5-5) - Still mathematically alive but it's clear this team is not meant for the 2014 postseason.

7. CLO Collins (4-6) - Left for dead a week ago they are now fully back into the playoff mix. This is another team that if they could just get in you could see them walking away with Ultimate Dynasty Bowl III. However the margin for error is insanely small for CLO, he must win out while hoping Goonsquad drops one other game and that he can surpass them in points (they currently lead by 48) or that they lose 3 out of their last 4. It would be a truly remarkable feat for this team to punch a ticket to the postseason but hope is alive. 

PREDICTION: I Don't Get Tired finishes at 13-1 dropping a game to the Red Rockets but retaining the #1 seed with ease...Super Manning takes the 2 seed winning out to go 11-3...CLO Collins finishes 8-6 after a dramatic sweep of the Red Rockets on the final week of the regular season and manages to surpass Goondsquad in points to make their record 3rd consecutive trip to the postseason where they feature McCoy/Charles/Peterson/Mega...Tots finish at 10-4 and easily secure the wildcard spot.

Five Trades that should be considered by the deadline (Tough as top teams competing have few holes this year)

1. BSL trades HB Alfred Morris to Scott's Tots for HB Devonta Freeman, TE Tyler Eifert, 2016 1st, 2016 2nd, (2) 2017 1sts. 

Reasoning: Don't know if BSL would actually part ways with their solid, 26 in December, HB2. However I'd think this trade would at least have them considering it. While Tots reasoning is obvious they need runningback depth for the playoffs and giving up those picks would be more than worth it if it gets them the title. In the end I don't think BSL would pull the trigger but you never know.

2. Dynasty Kings trades QB Tom Brady to Red Rockets for 2015 2nd and 2017 1st.

Reasoning: These past few weeks is not who Roethlisberger is, Brady is a legit QB1 and gets the Jets in the opening round of the post season. DK on the other hand will most likely not be firing on all cylinders until Brady has aged out so why not secure a couple picks for a guy you snagged on waivers.

3. Dynasty Kings trades QB Tom Brady, HB Denard Robinson, and WR Brandon Marshall to Scott's Tots for 2016 1st (DK), (2) 2017 1sts, HB Devonta Freeman and TE Tyler Eifert. 

Reasoning: I'm not entirely sure why this trade or something like it hasn't been done yet. As previously mentioned Brady gets the Jets in round 1 of the playoffs (while Russell gets SF). Denard Robinson gives some much needed halfback depth and has a greater than 1% chance of holding on to that job next year. Add in BMarsh as another flex option/depth if anything happened to Julio and Jordy and I don't know why Taylor Ray isn't picking up his phone and making the call right now. This could be the deal that makes the difference in another first round exit or an Ultimate Dynasty Bowl III appearance. 

4. Machine Marshall trades HB Joique Bell to Goonsquad for (2) 2016 2nds.

Reasoning: Goonsquad can definitely use the halfback depth while Machine Marshall could use any kind of future help as they currently boast HB Mark Ingram and WR Martavis Bryant surrounded by enough trash to make Oscar the Grouch blush (the guy lives in a garbage can).

5. Carolina Lions trade HB Justin Forsett to Goonsquad for (2) 2016 2nds.

Reasoning: Again Goonsquad can definitely us the halfback depth while the Lions would do well to get (2) future 2nds for a guy that will almost certainly not be the lead back in 2015.

Current Draft Order

(1st and 2nd rounds)

    1st Round

1. Dynasty Kings (FROM MM)

2. Dynasty Kings (FROM Pur)

3. Dynasty Kings (FROM BSL)

4. Dynasty Kings (FROM Lions)

5. Dynasty Kings

6. Dynasty Kings (FROM CLO)

7. Dynasty Kings (FROM Sharks)

8. BSL (FROM RR)

9. Dynasty Kings (FROM SM)

10. Dynasty Kings (FROM GS)

11. Purists (FROM Tots)

12. Dynasty Kings (FROM IDGT)

    2nd Round

13. Dynasty Kings (FROM MM)

14. Miami Sharks (FROM Pur)

15. Purists (FROM BSL)

16. Miami Sharks (FROM Lions)

17. Dynasty Kings

18. IDGT (FROM CLO)

19. Miami Sharks

20. Miami Sharks (FROM RR)

21. Miami Sharks (FROM SM)

22. Purists (FROM GS)

23. Red Rockets (FROM Tots)

24. IDGT

PICKS THIS WEEK

Super Manning easily over Miami Sharks

Scott's Tots exercise their demons and win over Carolina Lions

Red Rockets over Purists to stay alive

CLO Collins over Goonsquad to bring hope to himself and the people of Rocket land

I Don't Get Tired over Dynasty Kings for historic 11-0.

BSL over Machine Marshall in a game with practically no playoff implications or meaning other than pride.

Week 4 Review/Week 5 Preview/Power Rankings

Week 4 Recap: Top 5 Story Lines

1. Another week, another record low score by a team considered a contender. The Miami Sharks pulled a CLO and laid an egg against a gimme match up. 36 points...Brady/McCoy/R.Jennings combined for 10 points. I don't know what else to say about it, but that's a record that should stand for a while.

2. I don't Get Tired got yet another win while Machine Marshall took another L. What will happen first Kory taking a loss or Boles getting a victory. Does Kory have a shot at going undefeated? Is Boles a lock to go winless?

3. League parody is at an all time high with 8 of the 12 teams sitting at 2-2. It's week 5 and we've currently got 10 teams that can strongly believe they have a shot at the playoffs (maybe just 8 if you take out DK and Purists). Still that's a heck of a lot of teams battling it out for 4 spots and it's gonna be interesting to see who punches a ticket and who's left on the outside looking in.

4. Dark horse BSL looking strong after getting a big time win over Ultimate Dynasty favorite Red Rockets. If they can stay in the mix for a few more weeks and let another player or two emerge, you better watch out this team could make some serious noise.

5. Two huge games this week could alter the Ultimate Dynasty landscape in a big way. The Miami Sharks go up against CLO Collins and the Red Rockets face off vs Scott's Tots. Get your popcorn ready as one or two of these preseason favorites could slip to 2-3.

Week 5 Match Up Preview

Miami Sharks 2-2 AT CLO Collins 3-1 (+10)

All Time H2H Regular Season (2-0 Sharks)

All Time H2H Post Season (1-0 Sharks)

CLO Collins has never beaten the Miami Sharks and even worse than that the Sharks are the team that ended their season in 2013 one game away from their first ever Ultimate Dynasty Bowl trip. You know CLO wants this one bad. On the other hand the Sharks after getting shocked last week made some major moves in an attempt to turn their season around and get back on track. This should be one heck of a game with CLO out for revenge and the Sharks treating this game as a must win. With every bit of bias in the world, and with historical data backing me up (3-0), I'll be taking the Miami Sharks in this one 107-97. 

Difference Maker: TE Julius Thomas, Miami Sharks - The Sharks' new tight end gets a dream match up against the Cards this week. If he can outscore Jimmy then the Sharks should be able to take this match up. 

I Don't Get Tired 4-0 AT Purists 2-2 (+42)

All Time H2H Regular Season

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

The odds are Kory won't be able to pull off a perfect season, but the odds are pretty high they'll escape week 5 still perfect. I don't really have a lot to say about this game the Purists just don't have enough to keep up with Kory, plus he doesn't get tired so how can you compete with that? Ant can take solace in watching Benjamin continue to emerge as a WR1, but I Don't Get Tired will win this 101-59. 

Difference Maker: HB Demarco Murray, I Don't Get Tired - Just a flat out stud and should be able to lead Kory to another W.

Carolina Lions 1-3 AT BSL 2-2 (-12)

All Time H2H Regular Season

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

The Lions aren't as bad as their 1-3 record shows and if there ever was a must win in this league, this is a must win for Luke. The good news is if the Lions can find a win here they have Machine Marshall next week so bouncing back to 3-3 seems really viable, the bad news is BSL looks like they're on their way to becoming the real deal and that Rivers-Allen combo should kill the Jets. This is going to be a close hard fought game, but BSL is going to grab the win 94-82. 

Difference Maker: WR Keenan Allen, BSL - Allen looks to be back on track and a match up against the Jets should allow him to feast. 

Red Rockets 2-2 AT Scott's Tots 2-2 (+5)

All Time H2H Regular Season

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

If Sharks-CLO isn't your game of the week, then this one surely is. Both big time Ultimate Dynasty contenders looking to avoid a 2-3 start. This game is going to be really interesting, and I just stared at the box score for about 5 minutes trying to figure out which way to take this. After much debate I think I've got to go with the Rockets and their Steeler mini stack against the Jags, 109-104. 

Difference Maker: HB LeSean McCoy, Red Rockets - The newly acquired tailback needs to at least get somewhat back on track against Stl or the Rockets could be vulnerable this week.

Goonsquad 2-2 AT Dynasty Kings 2-2 (+38)

All Time H2H Regular Season

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

The Dynasty Kings just pulled off a huge upset, while Goonsquad has won 2 in a row and are well on their way to turning their season around. While this Goonsquad team isn't perfect and the Kings are capable of putting up some decent points, I just don't see how Tick lets the Kings keep him from getting his 3rd win in a row and setting a personal record for latest in the season he has had a winning record. Goons 92-54. 

Difference Maker: HB Ben Tate, Goonsquad - Will he play? How much will he play? Is it a time share? All of these are the questions surrounding Tate who the Goonsquad hopes can solidify their HB2 slot. 

Super Manning 2-2 AT Machine Marshall 0-4 (+31)

All Time H2H Regular Season 

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

Machine Marshall may not be as bad as their 0-4 record shows...but they are still pretty bad. They'll do whatever they can to beat their childhood friend Phil but I just don't see it happening, I mean Super Manning's half backs suck but gah Machine Marshall's halfbacks suck like crazy. 0-5 is right around the corner, Super Manning 87-56. 

Difference Maker: WR Demaryius Thomas, Super Manning - If he somehow was to get shut down and no show vs Patrick Peterson then yeah Boles may just have a chance. That's not going to happen though.

Week #5 Power Rankings

1. I Don't Get Tired 4-0 Prv. #1 - They'll stay up here at least until they drop a game. Murray is so good, Kory just needs to get down on his knees every night and pray to God that Murray is able to stay healthy, cause if he does a title could be in his future.

2. Red Rockets 2-2 Prv. #2 - John has dropped two games in a row, but his squad is still as good as ever. If McCoy is able to turn it around they could be back in the top spot before you know it. 

3. CLO Collins 3-1 Prv. #5 - Charles is back and for that reason CLO is back in the Ultimate Dynasty Championship talks. Need Mega to get back to 100% and still have some depth issues but when healthy they boast about as strong of a starting line up as anyone.

4. Scott's Tots 2-2 Prv. #4 - Still the favorite to win the UFL as long as Lacy can somewhat get back on track. Also they need to be in the market for a better flex play as I don't think Vereen and Torrey are going to cut it.

5. Miami Sharks 2-2 Prv. #3 - Shook up their team in a big way, but in the process got back to their previous championship formula acquiring an elite tight end. Still face a grueling three game stretch coming up that's really going to test whether this Shark team can punch a playoff ticket for the 3rd consecutive year.

6. BSL 2-2 Prv. #7 - Defeating the Red Rockets while also having your young tight end emerge as a stud, well you can't beat a week like that. This team is closer than a lot of people think to coming out of 2014 as an Ultimate Dynasty Championship. If they can solidify the HB2 slot (hello Hyde) then they have a real shot.

7. Super Manning 2-2 Prv. #6 - Solid team but need someone to emerge in a bigger way out of that backfield of HB3's. Getting Mathews back will be a nice boost for this team as they look to keep pace with the Tots and BSL in the battle for the UFL.

8. Goonsquad 2-2 Prv. #7 - On their way back from the dead but still have two juggernauts in front of him in his own division. Will need one of them to fall off or for Spiller to catch fire to have a shot.

9. Carolina Lions 1-3 Prv. #8 - Team looks better than what it is especially the Lynch/Stacy combo, but they can't afford to take another loss this week or it'll be time to prep for 2015.

10. Dynasty Kings 2-2 Prv. #11 - Of the bottom three they may very well have the highest scoring ceiling, and at least they have an established halfback in Gio Bernard,

11. Purists 2-2 Prv. #10 - Already having an upset over CLO this year, they'll have a chance to make an even bigger splash by taking down undefeated Kory this Sunday.

12. Machine Marshall 0-4 Prv. #12 - The 0-14 watch is underway. Having his best player Marshall banged up takes this team from being a bad team to absolute garbage. Rumor has it Boles was all over ESPN looking for a simulate season button to go ahead and get to the offseason, sadly all he found were a bunch of cheesy Love/Hate articles.