Do you start players on your team just because they are on MNF? (1 Viewer)

[Texican]

I guess this does not refer to total bums, but do you put a questionable starter in just because he is on Monday Night Football?

For instance (and I am not looking for Asst Coach stuff here)...I am starting Sanatana Moss over Santonio Holmes this week. According to the cheatsheets, Holmes is projected for a higher game....but I just can't sit Moss.

(I know, maybe I'm and idot. But it just adds a little extra something to my MNF experience.)

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Over the years, it on Sunday Night Football that my players are golden.

Being on MNF doesnt sway me one way or the other.

 

[Avery]

I'm made the MNF call when I find all other things being equal between two players.

Nice to watch your player go and know exactly what you need to win.

 

[ImTheScientist]

You are talking about the "MNF Theory". I use it all the time. Its just more fun that way.

 

[bizkliz]

ONLY in close cases, yes.

for instance, portis gets the start this week over ronnie brown, which isnt really that shocking of a move IMO.

it is psychologically soothing to have that player acting as that "last line of defense" who can pull your team to a victory (no matter how flawed the line of thinking).

-biz-

 

[Cookiemonster]

My guys tend to blow it on Mon nite. Or my opponent does well. Point is, I've rarely come away from a MNF game happy.

 

[redjake]

I tend to think that the lure of a national audience gives players, especially your studs, that little extra motivation to not only have a great game, but to blow smooth up. I know it doesn't always work out, and that even when it does it can't necessarily be completely attributed to the venue, but I rarely bench Sunday or Monday night players. Even if it means sitting a slightly better option.

 

[shakeybarn]

No, but it's always a nice reassurance for some fun... keep the weekend fantasy going, and somehow offer hope. My main league it's a 12 on 12... so you are competing vs each team each week... so even if you don't ahve anyone going MNF, you have someone that could pass you up.

 

[Avery]

I tend to think that the lure of a national audience gives players, especially your studs, that little extra motivation to not only have a great game, but to blow smooth up. I know it doesn't always work out, and that even when it does it can't necessarily be completely attributed to the venue, but I rarely bench Sunday or Monday night players. Even if it means sitting a slightly better option.

 

[The Kansas Comet]

I don't start a guy just because of that, but if all things are equal between a player and his replacement, then I would start a guy on Monday Night. I've been pretty fortunate on MNF in the past, and it's nice to make my opponent have to sweat things out for a little bit.

 

[Football Menace]

I believe it works for certain players. T.O., for instance, is money in any primetime game.

Take last week.

 

[dante68]

I have noticed that the Sunday night game is starting to be the new Monday night game as far as starting players goes. I am now starting to go with the "SNF Theory" instead. ESPN is just not good enough I guess. In the future all players playing Sunday night are in! Maybe it's just Madden...

 

[bc0312]

Yup and I have Portis, Westbrook, and Akers going this Monday night...playing against McNabb

 

[Marc Levin]

I guess this does not refer to total bums, but do you put a questionable starter in just because he is on Monday Night Football?

No.But it is a deciding factor between two relatively equivelant players, esp. if the MNF matchup is similar or better. Same thing with Sunday.I simply want to give myself one more shot to catch up if I am getting blown out early on Sunday (or one guy to give me some breathing room if I am leading and my opponent has MNF players)

 

[Two Deep]

Its called the "Monday Night Sweats" Your opponent is sweating it out or you are.

 

[Sweetness_34]

There is absolutely no co-relation between points scored and when the game is played. None. End of topic.

 

[Brutis]

My guys tend to blow it on Mon nite. Or my opponent does well. Point is, I've rarely come away from a MNF game happy.

Same with me, for some reason I have better luck on Sunday night games.

 

[Marc Levin]

There is absolutely no co-relation between points scored and when the game is played. None. End of topic.

The above is true, but that does not mean it isn;t a good topic of discussion. Two relatively equivelant players, relatively equivelant matchups, the prime time lights are definitely a consideration for a variety of non-quantifiable reasons.

 

[Dirty Weasel]

I start the people I assume will score the most that week. The only thing I allow myself in FF is to have at least 1 San Diego Charger on my team (gotta have 1 homer pick for fun, right?) This year, in my 2 leagues, I managed to snag both Antonio Gates and Nate Kaeding, and I didn't even have to reach on them (Gates at 4.2 in one league, was a keeper in the other).

 

[Koya]

If there is a close call, I will usually tend to the Monday game but less so now that I have the ticket. Even so, I would prefer to have a reason to have interest in the game if it isnt a matchup I would otherwise be enthused about.

I play FF to win, but I play it to have fun too... and watching my players is a big part of that.

 

[The Jerk]

There is absolutely no co-relation between points scored and when the game is played. None. End of topic.

The above is true, but that does not mean it isn;t a good topic of discussion. Two relatively equivelant players, relatively equivelant matchups, the prime time lights are definitely a consideration for a variety of non-quantifiable reasons.

While I agree with the overall point being made by sweetness, I would actually be surprised to see zero correlation, as mathematically random variation applied to a considerably smaller sample size should produce a SLIGHT difference. Sounds like a good project for Professor Drinen.Also, it is not impossible for me to believe that some players would have slgiht performance differences in daytime vs. nighttime due to vision issues, metabolism, etc., and while I cannot prove it, there really do seem to be some players (and even teams) who raise their game when on the national stage.

Case in point: I believe that the Steelers were 10-0 under Bill Cowher on MNF (with the 2006 season opener also added as it's basically the same thing). Obviously, the Steelers didn't win EVERY home game under Cowher. So there was something different going on in these games vs. other games.

That said, when it comes to my lineups, I will only lean toward a SNF or MNF player if it is essentially a toss up situation.

 

[jagbag]

I like to have players on MNF, but only if it makes sense or is a close call. This week I'm leaning towards McNabb over

Big Ben.

 

[Hemi-Colon]

When I can, I try to avoid MNF starts , for no other reason than that it allows me to possibly enjoy at least 1 game a week. Not stifeleing F-bombs in front of my 3 year old.

 

[-Crippler-]

There is absolutely no co-relation between points scored and when the game is played. None. End of topic.

The above is true, but that does not mean it isn;t a good topic of discussion. Two relatively equivelant players, relatively equivelant matchups, the prime time lights are definitely a consideration for a variety of non-quantifiable reasons.

While I agree with the overall point being made by sweetness, I would actually be surprised to see zero correlation, as mathematically random variation applied to a considerably smaller sample size should produce a SLIGHT difference. Sounds like a good project for Professor Drinen.Also, it is not impossible for me to believe that some players would have slgiht performance differences in daytime vs. nighttime due to vision issues, metabolism, etc., and while I cannot prove it, there really do seem to be some players (and even teams) who raise their game when on the national stage.

Case in point: I believe that the Steelers were 10-0 under Bill Cowher on MNF (with the 2006 season opener also added as it's basically the same thing). Obviously, the Steelers didn't win EVERY home game under Cowher. So there was something different going on in these games vs. other games.

That said, when it comes to my lineups, I will only lean toward a SNF or MNF player if it is essentially a toss up situation.

After reading only one sentence of your response I have concluded: GET A LIFE!Of course its not a good idea mathematically. WHO CARES? Fantasy football is meant to be fun, and if it is more fun to start players who you will get to watch on tv, go right ahead and start them. If you are projecting Coles to score 9.5 fantasy points and Reggie Brown to score 9.3 fantasy points, and you are starting Coles over Brown because that .2 points is worth more to you than the fun of watching your fantasy players on monday night, you need to seriously re-evaluate your life and make a change ASAP.

 

[The Jerk]

After reading only one sentence of your response I have concluded: GET A LIFE!Of course its not a good idea mathematically. WHO CARES? Fantasy football is meant to be fun, and if it is more fun to start players who you will get to watch on tv, go right ahead and start them. If you are projecting Coles to score 9.5 fantasy points and Reggie Brown to score 9.3 fantasy points, and you are starting Coles over Brown because that .2 points is worth more to you than the fun of watching your fantasy players on monday night, you need to seriously re-evaluate your life and make a change ASAP.

Next time, try reading more than one sentence. You might learn something. Specifically, you might learn that you drew the wrong conclusion due to reading only the first sentence.

 

[jagbag]

When I can, I try to avoid MNF starts , for no other reason than that it allows me to possibly enjoy at least 1 game a week. Not stifeleing F-bombs in front of my 3 year old.

Been there before. maybe not three year olds but the kids.

 

[BIGGjohnny]

I always make it a point to start guys on MNF so I can watch the game and root for them

This week I will be starting Jason Avant over Andre Johnson (bad matchup in Carolina)

and

Jason Campbell over Jon Kitna (Minn Defense looks stout)

 

[Anthony Borbely]

When I can, I try to avoid MNF starts , for no other reason than that it allows me to possibly enjoy at least 1 game a week. Not stifeleing F-bombs in front of my 3 year old.

Been there before. maybe not three year olds but the kids.

That's nothing...try having to watch the language being a Lion fan for almost 40 years.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

As far as Monday night games go, all things being equal, I'm less likely to start players who play on Monday rather than Sunday because if there is an injury, then I may not have a replacement who also plays on Monday. It may not happen often, but it does happen. I only factor that in on a complete toss up lineup decision.

 

[Dvorak]

There is absolutely no co-relation between points scored and when the game is played. None. End of topic.

That's a fairly brash statement. Link?

 

[The Rook]

i've used it as a tie breaker on my close "who do i start" situations. it's always fun having someone on monday, especially if your own game is on the line.

 

[chasyone]

I do start players on Monday Night if its a close call and I cant decide.

I started Portis over L. Jordan and may choose R. Brown over Cotchery for the same reasons.

I like to make my opponent sweat it out if I can.