Odds of Patriots benching Brady and rest of starters week 16? (1 Viewer)

[Debeucci]

In the finals in 3 out of 4 leagues. Might as well name my fantasy team Patriot Lite. Now that they clinched the first round bye, what are the odds of them benching their starters for week 16? 

 

[Casting Couch]

It won't happen. 

#1 seed is the ultimate goal

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

Zero. With nothing to play for, the Patriots often play their starters into the third quarter in week 17. With the top seed available, they'll go full bore in week 16. 

 

[coachbobbyfinstock]

It won't happen. 

#1 seed is the ultimate goal

absolutely. dont bench anyone until you have home field throughout. Maybe not even then. 

 

[elbowrm]

Against the Jets?

 

[simey]

Against the Jets?

The Patriots only beat the jets by 5 a few weeks ago.

 

[Tool]

The Patriots only beat the jets by 5 a few weeks ago.

They're favored by 16.5.  I'm playing against a lot of Pats including Brady and am praying for a miracle.

 

[Anarchy99]

The Patriots can clinch the #1 seed by either of the following . . .

Win their remaining 2 games (vs. NYJ and @MIA) or win one of their remaining 2 games and have the Raiders lose one of their remaining 2 games (vs. IND and @DEN).

I don't really see a scenario where the Pats sit anyone this upcoming week. Even though NE is a heavy favorite, the last 7 games against the Jets have all been close and decided by one possession.