Keep STUD D in Your Playoff Lineup... (1 Viewer)

[RamMan]

I've played the Ravens as my D all year and they've put up very nice numbers - a few weeks they actually won me my games. I've got a first round Bye this weekend but also have the Colts ready to plug in week #15 at home vs DET and week #16 @ JAC. The Ravens get PIT (at home) and @ DAL.

This is not a WDIS question, but I'm more interested how the sharks play this in general. Do you think that an entire D should be treated like a Stud RB or WR....in other words, "never bench your studs"?

 

[the spanker]

Good question. I have the NYG D and although I think they will do well against the Eagles at home. ARI D against an inept Rams O is too enticing to pass up.

 

[Interseptopus]

Defense is different because it's not one exact player, it's a group of players.

I play the matchups for defense. I mean if you can find whoever plays CLE the next 3 weeks, you're golden.

 

[Dark Matter]

Defense is different because it's not one exact player, it's a group of players.I play the matchups for defense. I mean if you can find whoever plays CLE the next 3 weeks, you're golden.

Tenn & Philly D's are surely gone but if you want to roll with Cincy D in your week 16 championship game.

 

[Oils_well]

Play your stud defenses in scoring systems that dont include yardage or points against.

Sacks and Turnovers are a product of individual effort and stud defenses have the types of players who will get theirs regardless of the matchup.

IMO

 

[meeka]

I just picked up the Colts to start in week 15. I have used the Vikes D all year, but if the Williams Wall is out, I do not trust that Defense against the Falcons or Cardinals.

 

[BobbyLayne]

I picked up the Colts for Weeks 14 & 15 (who needs an RB5 at this point), but I may still use the Ravens anyway. They're a threat to score a defensive TD every week, and Indy will be without leading tackler Gary Brackett the next couple weeks.

 

[bonesman]

I'm personally rolling with my stud (TB @ Carolina) rather than playing the match ups (Oak @ SD)... that's not a static rule for me (even for skill positions)... but in this case I think it's right.

 

[PewterFan]

Pretend it's Week 7. Do what you've been doing all year. Don't get cute with it because you're in a playoff game.

 

[thecardiackid]

I just picked up the Colts to start in week 15. I have used the Vikes D all year, but if the Williams Wall is out, I do not trust that Defense against the Falcons or Cardinals.

same here. and agree about the DTs. Colts D could be $ the next 2 weeks (CLE/DET)other league sitting PHI @ NYG for the 9ers vs. Jets.

 

[RamMan]

Anyone thinking of rolling with the Saints D @ DET week 16? Talk about stones....

 

[puckalicious]

Pretend it's Week 7. Do what you've been doing all year. Don't get cute with it because you're in a playoff game.

Very Overthinking things is a sure way to lose your first playoff game. I'm rolling with NYJ rest of the season but they have good matchups anyway. I got them off the waiver wire a few weeks ago from someone overthinking matchups.

 

[glumpy]

Defense is different because it's not one exact player, it's a group of players.I play the matchups for defense. I mean if you can find whoever plays CLE the next 3 weeks, you're golden.

Tenn & Philly D's are surely gone but if you want to roll with Cincy D in your week 16 championship game.

Too bad rolling with Cincy is such a stretch!

 

[The_Fonz]

Pretend it's Week 7. Do what you've been doing all year. Don't get cute with it because you're in a playoff game.

Very Overthinking things is a sure way to lose your first playoff game. I'm rolling with NYJ rest of the season but they have good matchups anyway. I got them off the waiver wire a few weeks ago from someone overthinking matchups.

I tried the Jets D last week over the Steelers thinking the matchup would be better. I lost the game but it didn't really cos t me anything. In my other league I have the Giants and the Steelers. I have been swapping them out whenever it seems to make sense. It hasn't always worked out. I'm rolling with the Stellers in one leage and Giants in the other.

 

[Ramos]

Anyone thinking of rolling with the Saints D @ DET week 16? Talk about stones....

Yep.Starting Indy next 2 weeks then going for the homerun with N.O. Hopefully I'm in the championship game that week.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Anybody else roll with the Colts today? 5 sacks, 4 turnovers and a TD.

Lions at home next.

 

[RamMan]

Anybody else roll with the Colts today? 5 sacks, 4 turnovers and a TD.Lions at home next.

Yup...I picked up the Colts specifically for week #16. However, I've got the Ravens and they're playing lights out - they've got the potential for a bunch of sacks and a few picks vs. Big Ben and the Stillers next week at home. Yes, I'll be pulling my hair out all week trying to decide this one....I suppose a good problem to have.