How do you choose your IDP's when setting your lineup? (1 Viewer)

[Lord of the Rings]

I'm in 5 IDP leagues of various competition levels. I do pretty good when setting my lineup, with regard to offensive players, but I consistenty blow it when selecting which IDPs to start. Week in and week out I leave points on the bench, many times this results in a loss. I'm reaching the point of frustration.

I read enough on these boards to know that this is probably the nature and supposed "excitement" of IDP leagues because of the inconsistent play of many defenders. But man oh man what I wouldn't do for some type of guide, help, aid, etc.

I faithfully read the subscribers material that deals with defensive players. I faithfully check and double-check the cheatsheets. Is there something else out there that can help? What do you do when trying to set your IDP lineup? Any tips, suggestions? PLEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSEEEE!!!!!!

 

[pretender]

I'm in 5 IDP leagues of various competition levels. I do pretty good when setting my lineup, with regard to offensive players, but I consistenty blow it when selecting which IDPs to start. Week in and week out I leave points on the bench, many times this results in a loss. I'm reaching the point of frustration.I read enough on these boards to know that this is probably the nature and supposed "excitement" of IDP leagues because of the inconsistent play of many defenders. But man oh man what I wouldn't do for some type of guide, help, aid, etc.I faithfully read the subscribers material that deals with defensive players. I faithfully check and double-check the cheatsheets. Is there something else out there that can help? What do you do when trying to set your IDP lineup? Any tips, suggestions? PLEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSEEEE!!!!!!

Are any of your leagues on MFL? If they are you can go under reports than league on the pulldown menu and there should be an option that says points given up by position and you can sort it by position. When it's a close call it helps to know strong of weak the opposition is towards a certain position. Other than that - try and pick your greatest upside potential players. Those that have the best chance of breaking out on any given Sunday. In my mind it is a very inexact science and have my problems as well and leave those points on the bench but, that will happen. Always start your studs but when it comes to second and third tier players - try and go for biggest talent and who they are playing against. The best advice I can come up with. Hope it helps.

 

[Beaumont]

I know there are threads on this but when I am having a hard time deciding I tend to start D players that are facing good offenses and playing on the road since the players should be on the field more and therefore have more tackle opportunities. Note I am mostly in tackle heavy leagues.

 

[lord_helmet]

I'm in 5 IDP leagues of various competition levels. I do pretty good when setting my lineup, with regard to offensive players, but I consistenty blow it when selecting which IDPs to start. Week in and week out I leave points on the bench, many times this results in a loss. I'm reaching the point of frustration.I read enough on these boards to know that this is probably the nature and supposed "excitement" of IDP leagues because of the inconsistent play of many defenders. But man oh man what I wouldn't do for some type of guide, help, aid, etc.I faithfully read the subscribers material that deals with defensive players. I faithfully check and double-check the cheatsheets. Is there something else out there that can help? What do you do when trying to set your IDP lineup? Any tips, suggestions? PLEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSEEEE!!!!!!

I tend to draft defensive players from teams without much of an offense, and young less experienced players you think the opponents OC will likely pick on. Paying attention to the waiver wire is very important in IDP leagues, seems like every year there's good numbers coming from unexpected angles. Take the time to look at the opposing teams o-line, check out a few game logs and look for tendencies. Try and be patient esp. with linemen and accept that you get some sub-par perfomances now and then, if not chances are you have them riding the pine all the wrong weeks. A good example of such a player is Mike Brown CHI SS, his performances so far this season has been less than productive for whatever reason. His achilles bothered him at the start of the season, surrounded by too many playmakers and the Bears offense has been surprisingly good. Yesterday the patient owner finally got his reward as he scored a TD on a 3 yrd fumble recovery, such a play is impossible to predict, but patience is the key when dealing with talented players stringing together a few disappointing performances. For lesser talent the rules are a little different, if they are picked on and get the tackles and keep their jobs everything is fine but if they do not produce just cut the scrub and search the wire.If you're looking for more specific help, posting your scoring systems and IDP rosters could be usefull

 

[Slinger]

I'm in 5 IDP leagues of various competition levels. I do pretty good when setting my lineup, with regard to offensive players, but I consistenty blow it when selecting which IDPs to start. Week in and week out I leave points on the bench, many times this results in a loss. I'm reaching the point of frustration.I read enough on these boards to know that this is probably the nature and supposed "excitement" of IDP leagues because of the inconsistent play of many defenders. But man oh man what I wouldn't do for some type of guide, help, aid, etc.I faithfully read the subscribers material that deals with defensive players. I faithfully check and double-check the cheatsheets. Is there something else out there that can help? What do you do when trying to set your IDP lineup? Any tips, suggestions? PLEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSEEEE!!!!!!

Are any of your leagues on MFL? If they are you can go under reports than league on the pulldown menu and there should be an option that says points given up by position and you can sort it by position.

Where on MFL.com do you get said reports?

 

[Beaumont]

I'm in 5 IDP leagues of various competition levels. I do pretty good when setting my lineup, with regard to offensive players, but I consistenty blow it when selecting which IDPs to start. Week in and week out I leave points on the bench, many times this results in a loss. I'm reaching the point of frustration.I read enough on these boards to know that this is probably the nature and supposed "excitement" of IDP leagues because of the inconsistent play of many defenders. But man oh man what I wouldn't do for some type of guide, help, aid, etc.I faithfully read the subscribers material that deals with defensive players. I faithfully check and double-check the cheatsheets. Is there something else out there that can help? What do you do when trying to set your IDP lineup? Any tips, suggestions? PLEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSEEEE!!!!!!

Are any of your leagues on MFL? If they are you can go under reports than league on the pulldown menu and there should be an option that says points given up by position and you can sort it by position.

Where on MFL.com do you get said reports?

Reports/Players/Top Performers ... set at top 30/2006/weekly average/your team/players or specific positionsNote: It also shows weekly averages when you are setting your lineup ...ETA: wrong info ...

 

[cracKer]

Where on MFL.com do you get said reports?

Reports > League > Pts Allowed - by position

 

[Jene Bramel]

Biabreakable had an awesome post addressing this earlier in the year in a similar thread. Probably worth re-reading those responses, too.

 

[Slinger]

Where on MFL.com do you get said reports?

Reports > League > Pts Allowed - by position

 

[Lord of the Rings]

Thanks for the input guys. I've been using MFL for years and never knew about the "points by position" link. Biabreakable's article helps too. Now I have a few more factors to take into account when making my lineup. At least when I leave points on the bench it will be a "calculated" move.

 

[Rozelle]

I'm in 5 IDP leagues of various competition levels. I do pretty good when setting my lineup, with regard to offensive players, but I consistenty blow it when selecting which IDPs to start. Week in and week out I leave points on the bench, many times this results in a loss. I'm reaching the point of frustration.

I read enough on these boards to know that this is probably the nature and supposed "excitement" of IDP leagues because of the inconsistent play of many defenders. But man oh man what I wouldn't do for some type of guide, help, aid, etc.

I faithfully read the subscribers material that deals with defensive players. I faithfully check and double-check the cheatsheets. Is there something else out there that can help? What do you do when trying to set your IDP lineup? Any tips, suggestions? PLEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSEEEE!!!!!!

Are any of your leagues on MFL? If they are you can go under reports than league on the pulldown menu and there should be an option that says points given up by position and you can sort it by position. When it's a close call it helps to know strong of weak the opposition is towards a certain position. Other than that - try and pick your greatest upside potential players. Those that have the best chance of breaking out on any given Sunday. In my mind it is a very inexact science and have my problems as well and leave those points on the bench but, that will happen. Always start your studs but when it comes to second and third tier players - try and go for biggest talent and who they are playing against. The best advice I can come up with. Hope it helps.

Didn't know about this ... Thanks Alot!

 

[cascaa]

When picking my Idp starters I go with my gut feeling and also look at the #'s...but you must also know depending on your scoring system if a big play is possible i.e. Kirk Morrison decnt tackle #'s should get you 8 pts tackles a game but never a big play or someone like Gerald Hayes who gets you at least 7 tackles a game and is sent on numerous blitz's and is a good coverage backer!

 

[Dolfan34]

where is that thread about the stats keepers? the one that compares how the stats keepers score tackles and assists from stadium to stadium. that thread was awesome! i believe tick started it, but i'm not sure.

 

[Pick]

I don't have much depth so this isn't much of an issue for me.

 

[Jene Bramel]

I don't have much depth so this isn't much of an issue for me.

I say this all the time. If I can, I trade every bit of valuable depth for a stud every week starting lineup. Saves the headache. Your "depth" isn't necessarily something you want to rely on come championship week anyway.

 

[Pick]

I don't have much depth so this isn't much of an issue for me.

I say this all the time. If I can, I trade every bit of valuable depth for a stud every week starting lineup. Saves the headache. Your "depth" isn't necessarily something you want to rely on come championship week anyway.

My best year in No Mercy was when I drafted all my starting positions before going for "depth". Luckily, no major injuries but it sure made the "who to start" decisions easy.

 

[WhoDat]

I started my IDP play last year and here is what I have come to realize.

The more talented and gifted athletes/players end up making plays more often than not on a football field. It is no different with your defensive players.

For example, I have a Zealots team that is currently sitting at 3-3. According to that dreaded Could have won or Could have lost report...I'd like to kill the SOB that developed that functionality as some things are just better left unknown...I could easily be 6-0.

What happened?

I got cute with defensive players nearly each week based on match-ups. In those instances I lost enough points to cost myself several games.



Lesson learned.

Don't get cute. Take match-ups with a grain of salt. Whenever possible, play the more talented player.

 

[One Trick Pony]

Are any of your leagues on MFL? If they are you can go under reports than league on the pulldown menu and there should be an option that says points given up by position and you can sort it by position.

Been using MFL for years and never knew this. Good tip.

 

[redman]

Where on MFL.com do you get said reports?

Reports > League > Pts Allowed - by position

I had completely missed that search tool.

 

[Tick]

Since others didn't know about the By Position tool, I'll mention another that's pretty cool...

Reports - League - Starter Points.

It gives you a good look at where you need to improve your team.

 

[Bob_Magaw]

a few matchup rules of thumb...

ideal situation is to have IDP from a team with a bad offense facing a team with a good offense...

with rational being that their offense will go three & out more, & opponents will have more sustained drives... ie - more snaps for defense, more opps for tackles & big plays...

a variant is it is also desireable if defense around your IDP isn't so great, so they can't get off field...

looking at time of possession can give you some clues here...

i like to start LB (& SS) if facing a smashmouth running attack...

if passing team like DET (with martz now), DBs could get more tackles than normal with a lot of action anticipated in secondary...

in cases where team your IDP on may dominate (think IND against HOU), i like DL & especially DEs in that situation as i figure if team is behind by a lot they will be forced to abandon run early & become one dimensional, so DL can pin their ears back...

* i hadn't read biabreakable's post when i posted above... he covers everything i said & more, more systematically... outstanding job, keep up the great work here...