IDP Strategy (1 Viewer)

[The Real Yoda]

I am not usually an IDP player personally but have some playoff leagues going that require IDP players. I imagine lots of other people do as well and this could be an interesting discussion. Or maybe it's all been figured out and you smart IDP people can dish some knowledge for everyone else.My question is: Is it generally a higher scoring proposition to start players at certain positions against certain types of offenses? (heavy run vs heavy pass).Put another way using this upcoming weekend as an example...we have the 49ers playing a heavy passing team in the packers. So does that make the Safeties and Corners better starts? Or do you still roll with LB's like Bowman or Willis?Opposite scenario in New England. They are facing a heavier run team...so do you avoid Patriot Corners/Safeties like the plague?Note: As I understand it LB's are heavier scoring in most formats so I know that comes in to play. But assuming scoring is very balanced, do you let the opposing offensive style dictate or at least influence your defensive starters? What say you shark pool?

 

[Crazy8s]

My best advice for IDPs. Start your players who are the home team. The stat guys are more generous with their players.

 

[Abspara]

My best advice for IDPs. Start your players who are the home team. The stat guys are more generous with their players.

No always, it depends on the scoring format. If assist tackles are worth less than regular tackles, stay away from Bengals home games for both teams. They often give out more assists than full tackles.

 

[lyon812]

One can be quite successful analyzing matchups; there's an excellent feature for subscribers each week that helps identify prime and subpar matchups for both tackles and sacks. Just because a team is run-heavy or pass-heavy doesn't mean that you can lock in a specific opposing IDP, though. There are a multitude of different blocking schemes and coverages that influence this. You should check out the IDP forum. http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showforum=9

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

I am not usually an IDP player personally but have some playoff leagues going that require IDP players. I imagine lots of other people do as well and this could be an interesting discussion. Or maybe it's all been figured out and you smart IDP people can dish some knowledge for everyone else.

My question is: Is it generally a higher scoring proposition to start players at certain positions against certain types of offenses? (heavy run vs heavy pass).

Put another way using this upcoming weekend as an example...we have the 49ers playing a heavy passing team in the packers. So does that make the Safeties and Corners better starts? Or do you still roll with LB's like Bowman or Willis?

Opposite scenario in New England. They are facing a heavier run team...so do you avoid Patriot Corners/Safeties like the plague?

Note: As I understand it LB's are heavier scoring in most formats so I know that comes in to play. But assuming scoring is very balanced, do you let the opposing offensive style dictate or at least influence your defensive starters?

What say you shark pool?

wk14 houston27 runs

36 throws (1 pick)

as the other guy mentioned, you'd maybe do better in the idp forum.

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

how'd that hou strat work out?51 throws23 runs