Players Sitting on Teams that Are Backing into the Playoffs (1 Viewer)

[Black]

In years past, I have always been wary of getting too many players on teams like the Colts, etc. for the fear of the 12-1 records going into the Fantasy Playoffs and having your best players potentially sit 1/2 game when it mattered most.

This year I tried to plan around the TEN RBs as they racked up wins (although, they have managed to fall back enough that they are playing for home field vs. PIT week 16).

ANYWAYS...

Now, what is the DEAL with teams like ARI, who clinched their Division, but have 'nothing' else really to play for? Boldin probably not going to play (and I assume he would if they 'needed' the game). Shanahan has to ban cell phones and keep the TVs off since San Diego plays early and a loss means their game doesn't matter...

Are there other teams in this situation we should be careful of?

Have you seen this before in years past, where teams who have squeaked into the playoffs in weak divisions start resting early?

 

[Phurfur]

Den and AZ are not ready for the playoffs. If they rest their starters they will have an early exit from the playoffs. I do see AZ working on their running game but this team needs to win to build confidence.

 

[Black]

Den and AZ are not ready for the playoffs. If they rest their starters they will have an early exit from the playoffs. I do see AZ working on their running game but this team needs to win to build confidence.

I agree that's what teams SHOULD do, but the word seems to be that there are players who might start sitting.

 

[puckalicious]

It amazes me teams do this EVERY year, and EVERY year they lose in the playoffs. You can't back into the playoffs and expect success. All you need to do is look at NYG last year and PIT a few years back to see the formula for success. Play your ### off!