Lineup tweaking based on opponents early game points? (1 Viewer)

[Gottabesweet]

So my opponent started Bush and Thomas (42.2 total) and has 8 guys left, Now when you play against a big score like Thomas had, do you tweak your lineup in hopes to match that. For example maybe benching a guy or two that you had penciled in for your consistant 8-12 points and then maybe go for boom or bust players that can get you 2 or 25.

 

[FantasyTrader]

Yes. It's of course completely dependant on how the rest of your roster stacks up to his but given he already has that with Bush/Thomas I would probaly be looking to take some calculated risks.

 

[Chaka]

I think the best philosophy is to start the players who will score the most points.

 

[Ditka is God]

Yes. It's of course completely dependant on how the rest of your roster stacks up to his but given he already has that with Bush/Thomas I would probaly be looking to take some calculated risks.

This guy knows things .....

 

[puckalicious]

I think the best philosophy is to start the players who will score the most points.

Now that is crazy talk.

 

[Ramos]

I think the best philosophy is to start the players who will score the most points.

But of course when you start out behind, you may want a homerun hitter who strikes a lot out other than the dependable get on base guy.But I think you're just being obtuse.

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

I think the best philosophy is to start the players who will score the most points.

Yeah, because everyone knows who that's going to be

 

[nysfl2]

I think that this could affect your strategy. For example, you may have a choice at WR between Bess and V. Jackson in a PPR league. Bess is always good for 8 catches and 10-15 points, but doesn't have a whole lot of upside, whereas Jackson is more likely to have a big week, but also more likely to put up 2 catches for 30 yards. With the big hole after Thursday, you'd be more likely to start Jackson and hope for a big week. If Thomas and Bush had both been terrible, you'd be more likely to start Bess and get your consistent 13 points.

 

[Mr. Know-It-All]

I employ a similar strategy if my opponent starts off with players in early games that don't perform well. When that happens, I will tend to bench some of my studs that I will no longer need to rely on so I can save up their good performances for the next week when I really need them to perform. This strategy also tens to develop good relationships in the league as no one likes to get blown out. It just adds more balance to the league and more excitement with close games.

 

[Chaka]

I think the best philosophy is to start the players who will score the most points.

Now that is crazy talk.

But of course when you start out behind, you may want a homerun hitter who strikes a lot out other than the dependable get on base guy.But I think you're just being obtuse.

Yeah, because everyone knows who that's going to be

:championship:

 

[TaxMan]

So my opponent started Bush and Thomas (42.2 total) and has 8 guys left, Now when you play against a big score like Thomas had, do you tweak your lineup in hopes to match that. For example maybe benching a guy or two that you had penciled in for your consistant 8-12 points and then maybe go for boom or bust players that can get you 2 or 25.

Couldn't agree more. If you happen to play against Bush this week, you thought he would certainly get 15-20 pts in PPR. Now he got 6, you might opt for a guy who'll give you just you said consistent 10-12 points instead of a guy who's a boom or bust. I certainly buy this line of thinking !!!!

 

[FantasyTrader]

I employ a similar strategy if my opponent starts off with players in early games that don't perform well. When that happens, I will tend to bench some of my studs that I will no longer need to rely on so I can save up their good performances for the next week when I really need them to perform. This strategy also tens to develop good relationships in the league as no one likes to get blown out. It just adds more balance to the league and more excitement with close games.

Yeah, cuz that has anything to do with what we're talking about here.

 

[Gottabesweet]

So my opponent started Bush and Thomas (42.2 total) and has 8 guys left, Now when you play against a big score like Thomas had, do you tweak your lineup in hopes to match that. For example maybe benching a guy or two that you had penciled in for your consistant 8-12 points and then maybe go for boom or bust players that can get you 2 or 25.

Couldn't agree more. If you happen to play against Bush this week, you thought he would certainly get 15-20 pts in PPR. Now he got 6, you might opt for a guy who'll give you just you said consistent 10-12 points instead of a guy who's a boom or bust. I certainly buy this line of thinking !!!!

Based on this I think my only choice is to put Lee Evans back in the lineup for Cotchery and maybe even Sproles at flex over Lynch (PPR, 1pt per 10 yards rush/rec) 1 pt per 25 KR and 1 pt per 20 PR yards.

 

[Mr. Know-It-All]

I employ a similar strategy if my opponent starts off with players in early games that don't perform well. When that happens, I will tend to bench some of my studs that I will no longer need to rely on so I can save up their good performances for the next week when I really need them to perform. This strategy also tens to develop good relationships in the league as no one likes to get blown out. It just adds more balance to the league and more excitement with close games.

Yeah, cuz that has anything to do with what we're talking about here.

..but this post did.