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RB Handcuffs In The Playoffs (1 Viewer)

kyoun1e

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Curious what everyone's strategy is at this point if they are holding handcuffs?

You've made it to week 15 and if your RB starter is healthy, you've only got at most, two more games to go.

So, do you hold on tight still? Or do you roll the dice and ditch the handcuff for a higher upside play?

For example, I'm holding E. Wilson for J. Jacobs. However, there's all kinds of goodies on the wire (P. Taylor, Ray Davis, or a streamer D like WASH) who could give me a win in week 15.
 
Holding Cam Akers only due to being extremely thin at RB. I can't afford to lose the production out of that backfield to chase a lotto ticket. My WRs are my home-run hitters, so I'm content with 8+ PPR pts out of my RBs. If I needed to find a higher upside RB to carry me, I'd drop him for Taylor.

So I guess it is roster dependent.
 
Holding Cam Akers only due to being extremely thin at RB. I can't afford to lose the production out of that backfield to chase a lotto ticket. My WRs are my home-run hitters, so I'm content with 8+ PPR pts out of my RBs. If I needed to find a higher upside RB to carry me, I'd drop him for Taylor.

So I guess it is roster dependent.

My other RBs are J. Conner, T. Tracy, J. McCormick, B. Allen, B. Corum...and Breece Hall if he's active/not shut down.

As for Jacobs, next week's matchup is juicy I suppose vs NO would could be without Carr. After that, he'll run into a tough MN run D.
 
For example, I'm holding E. Wilson for J. Jacobs.
Also a Jacobs owner and I'm not sure Wilson would get the lion's share of work if Jacobs went down. Feel like it would be an RBBC with Brooks and would hate to burn a roster spot on Wilson when I can use it for a high-end handcuff for an RB on another roster.
 
For example, I'm holding E. Wilson for J. Jacobs.
Also a Jacobs owner and I'm not sure Wilson would get the lion's share of work if Jacobs went down. Feel like it would be an RBBC with Brooks and would hate to burn a roster spot on Wilson when I can use it for a high-end handcuff for an RB on another roster.
I liked Chris Brooks work example in Miami preseason. In a different backfield, preseason, I think he would have had a job in Sept.
I am not sold on Wilson, but Brooks needs more tape to put more than a low $ bid.
 
For example, I'm holding E. Wilson for J. Jacobs.
Also a Jacobs owner and I'm not sure Wilson would get the lion's share of work if Jacobs went down. Feel like it would be an RBBC with Brooks and would hate to burn a roster spot on Wilson when I can use it for a high-end handcuff for an RB on another roster.
I liked Chris Brooks work example in Miami preseason. In a different backfield, preseason, I think he would have had a job in Sept.
I am not sold on Wilson, but Brooks needs more tape to put more than a low $ bid.
Agreed - just not sure how GB brass views Brooks/Wilson, but hope we never have to find out over the next 3 weeks.
 
For example, I'm holding E. Wilson for J. Jacobs.
Also a Jacobs owner and I'm not sure Wilson would get the lion's share of work if Jacobs went down. Feel like it would be an RBBC with Brooks and would hate to burn a roster spot on Wilson when I can use it for a high-end handcuff for an RB on another roster.
Feeling the same way so why bother.

Ray Davis is out there and while he did nothing last week, I could see him getting some run at home, in the cold, in cushy matchups against NE and NYJ. Could be a flex possibly especially if they want to rest J. Cook.
 
I have Bijan backed up with Allgier but have all season.

I’m not backing up Barkley.

I am pondering backing up Kamara with Kendre Miller. But I’m not even sure what that team looks like if Carr is out AND Kamara were to go down. It would be a hold my nose and start type situation.

I have depth at WR on my bench, and for the most part I’d probaly just end up flexing a WR in place of a RB.


If owned Cook, I’d probaly back him up with Ray Davis.
 
you'll have to pry Kenneth Gainwell from my cold, dead hands
I own Barkely, and I just don’t see Gainwell as much of anything if he were to go down.
I have Barkley too and could have picked up Gainwell anytime I wanted but chose not to.
Same - I think Hurts would just run the ball that much more, and carries would probably be split between Gainwell and Shipley. Gainwell may offer some receiving value, but Hurts doesn't dump the ball off much to Barkley as it is.
 
you'll have to pry Kenneth Gainwell from my cold, dead hands
I own Barkely, and I just don’t see Gainwell as much of anything if he were to go down.
He's not going to get Barkley numbers but he instantly becomes a lead back in a premiere offense. Do you want your opponent outbidding you in a must win week? I have Kenny G safely on the bench and hope he never becomes the starter.
 
you'll have to pry Kenneth Gainwell from my cold, dead hands
I own Barkely, and I just don’t see Gainwell as much of anything if he were to go down.
He's not going to get Barkley numbers but he instantly becomes a lead back in a premiere offense. Do you want your opponent outbidding you in a must win week? I have Kenny G safely on the bench and hope he never becomes the starter.
Gainwell has to be the most controverial backup in fantasy right now. I haven't backed up Barkley but your statement has gotten me thinking about it, that's for sure.

Question for me is what range would he end up being in? RB2 or RB3 in ppr?
 
you'll have to pry Kenneth Gainwell from my cold, dead hands
I own Barkely, and I just don’t see Gainwell as much of anything if he were to go down.
He's not going to get Barkley numbers but he instantly becomes a lead back in a premiere offense. Do you want your opponent outbidding you in a must win week? I have Kenny G safely on the bench and hope he never becomes the starter.
Gainwell has to be the most controverial backup in fantasy right now. I haven't backed up Barkley but your statement has gotten me thinking about it, that's for sure.

Question for me is what range would he end up being in? RB2 or RB3 in ppr?
I'd say RB15-RB20 range
 
6 bench rosters - I have Achane & Connor and still am holding Benson & Wright. But the consideration to drop has been thought about today.
 
I don't automatically keep handcuffs at this stage. If you have a stud RB go down it will be in game which means you will be underperforming and lucky to win. I would rather go after high upside backups whether they are on my team or not. Guys that you know will produce if the starter goes down. Ideally i want guys that are not my "handcuffs" to maximize opportunity and block opponents on the off chance they do make it through if they have an in game injury.

At this point it is all or nothing. I want to maximize upside.
 
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Here is the thing. You have to ask yourself: is this player someone I will start (or someone else would start) when This week I am dropping Vidal. Assuming the best for him Gus gets hurt.... what you then have is an untested backup vs Denver week 16 and at NE week 17. Would anybody actually start him then? not very likely. He is a drop for me. Holding mglaughlin, Gainwell and corum as players I could see myself starting.
 
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Here is the thing. You have to ask yourself: is this player someone I will start (or someone else would start) when This week I am dropping Vidal. Assuming the best for him Gus gets hurt.... what you then have is an untested backup vs Denver week 16 and at NE week 17. Would anybody actually start him then? not very likely. He is a drop for me. Holding mglaughlin, barkley and corum as players I could see myself starting.
Well I hope you're holding Barkley and starting him. ;)
 
I'm struggling to break the Da Vinci Code Rubik's Cube here. Too many options and too few roster spots (only two lol) to accomodate them.

Corum is still available therfore I'm compelled to grab him over Gainwell........brain hurts from pondering over this.

Other spot is a backup TE (Fergy Dallas). Thinking I need it to secure a backup Defense since I only have a one week play Ravens playing Giants.....

Want Akers to backup Jones BUT would rather get ahead to secure best defense play I can.......few options out there.

Bottom line man is you can't cuff everyone. One poster said was accurate when he said, is the cuff someone you would start without hesitation, is the criteria cuffing formula.

But I still want Akers and Gainwell lol
 
I'm struggling to break the Da Vinci Code Rubik's Cube here. Too many options and too few roster spots (only two lol) to accomodate them.

Corum is still available therfore I'm compelled to grab him over Gainwell........brain hurts from pondering over this.

Other spot is a backup TE (Fergy Dallas). Thinking I need it to secure a backup Defense since I only have a one week play Ravens playing Giants.....

Want Akers to backup Jones BUT would rather get ahead to secure best defense play I can.......few options out there.

Bottom line man is you can't cuff everyone. One poster said was accurate when he said, is the cuff someone you would start without hesitation, is the criteria cuffing formula.

But I still want Akers and Gainwell lol
I hear ya.

You can't plan for all contingencies lol.

I'm holding three Ds and eight RBs so I'm maxed out at both positions while only carrying one QB, one TE, and only three WRs. No room.

All that said, I just dropped my E. Wilson for Ray Davis. Just see more ceiling in the case J. Cook goes down and with a schedule that is NE and NYJ at home. If Jacobs goes down I know I'd be torn on starting E. Wilson or C. Brooks anyway so my opponent can have at it.

And as an aside, I'm still holding Corum even though I don't own K. Williams.
 
I'm holding three Ds and eight RBs so I'm maxed out at both positions while only carrying one QB, one TE, and only three WRs. No room.
Each league is different, but I always carry one defense and stream them. Just too unpredictable.

I'd rather use those other defense spots for more RBs and WRs.
 
I'm holding three Ds and eight RBs so I'm maxed out at both positions while only carrying one QB, one TE, and only three WRs. No room.

I wouldn't carry 3 unless you are blocking someone from playing one against you or if you are planning to play all 3 in playoffs.

I have Ravens D for the game against NYG and added Commanders so they can't be played against me
 
I'm holding three Ds and eight RBs so I'm maxed out at both positions while only carrying one QB, one TE, and only three WRs. No room.

I wouldn't carry 3 unless you are blocking someone from playing one against you or if you are planning to play all 3 in playoffs.

I have Ravens D for the game against NYG and added Commanders so they can't be played against me
My Ds:

1) BALT @NYG -- Will ditch them after this week.
2) BUF D -- vs NE and vs NYJ -- I may keep them for both of these weeks, but also may go after Indy or DET after they gave up 40+ against the LAR.
3) PHI D -- Holding vs Dallas week 17.
 
I'm holding three Ds and eight RBs so I'm maxed out at both positions while only carrying one QB, one TE, and only three WRs. No room.

I wouldn't carry 3 unless you are blocking someone from playing one against you or if you are planning to play all 3 in playoffs.

I have Ravens D for the game against NYG and added Commanders so they can't be played against me
My Ds:

1) BALT @NYG -- Will ditch them after this week.
2) BUF D -- vs NE and vs NYJ -- I may keep them for both of these weeks, but also may go after Indy or DET after they gave up 40+ against the LAR.
3) PHI D -- Holding vs Dallas week 17.
I wouldn't let week 17 against he Cowboys prevent me from dropping the Eagles for something better.
 
I'm holding three Ds and eight RBs so I'm maxed out at both positions while only carrying one QB, one TE, and only three WRs. No room.

I wouldn't carry 3 unless you are blocking someone from playing one against you or if you are planning to play all 3 in playoffs.

I have Ravens D for the game against NYG and added Commanders so they can't be played against me
My Ds:

1) BALT @NYG -- Will ditch them after this week.
2) BUF D -- vs NE and vs NYJ -- I may keep them for both of these weeks, but also may go after Indy or DET after they gave up 40+ against the LAR.
3) PHI D -- Holding vs Dallas week 17.
I wouldn't let week 17 against he Cowboys prevent me from dropping the Eagles for something better.
Don't see better options right now.

And there's a chance it gets even better if Dallas goes into full tank mode and starts T. Lance. Too juicy.
 
I'm holding three Ds and eight RBs so I'm maxed out at both positions while only carrying one QB, one TE, and only three WRs. No room.

I wouldn't carry 3 unless you are blocking someone from playing one against you or if you are planning to play all 3 in playoffs.

I have Ravens D for the game against NYG and added Commanders so they can't be played against me
My Ds:

1) BALT @NYG -- Will ditch them after this week.
2) BUF D -- vs NE and vs NYJ -- I may keep them for both of these weeks, but also may go after Indy or DET after they gave up 40+ against the LAR.
3) PHI D -- Holding vs Dallas week 17.
I wouldn't let week 17 against he Cowboys prevent me from dropping the Eagles for something better.
Don't see better options right now.

And there's a chance it gets even better if Dallas goes into full tank mode and starts T. Lance. Too juicy.
You have a good point about Lance, but I think Dallas doesn't know how to tank and Rush makes the matchup not as good.
 
I'm struggling to break the Da Vinci Code Rubik's Cube here. Too many options and too few roster spots (only two lol) to accomodate them.

Corum is still available therfore I'm compelled to grab him over Gainwell........brain hurts from pondering over this.

Other spot is a backup TE (Fergy Dallas). Thinking I need it to secure a backup Defense since I only have a one week play Ravens playing Giants.....

Want Akers to backup Jones BUT would rather get ahead to secure best defense play I can.......few options out there.

Bottom line man is you can't cuff everyone. One poster said was accurate when he said, is the cuff someone you would start without hesitation, is the criteria cuffing formula.

But I still want Akers and Gainwell lol
There is nothing really to crack. No need to have a back up TE. Get rid of the excess guy there. Gainwell is not worth rostering as he doesn't have much upside as a standalone. Corum is worth keeping. Akers is also a guy not really worth rostering if you have better options.
 
Not only am I holding onto charbonet, I kinda hope Walker is out. Charbonet has been so good when Walker is out, now I’m afraid it will be more of a split backfield.
Same sentiment with Raschaad White and Bucky Irving. I'd prefer the latter just be out.
 
At this point if my guy goes down I'm probably not advancing anyway
Exactly. I'd held on to Jaylen Wright all year in case Achane went down. In the playoffs I needed that extra spot, and Wright just didn't look special.

The only backup RB I wish I had right now was Corum. That dude would explode if given the Kyren workload.
 
At this point if my guy goes down I'm probably not advancing anyway
Exactly. I'd held on to Jaylen Wright all year in case Achane went down. In the playoffs I needed that extra spot, and Wright just didn't look special.

The only backup RB I wish I had right now was Corum. That dude would explode if given the Kyren workload.
If redraft I don't blame you for letting Wright go for a better option, but I do think Wright is special for dynasty.
 
Anyone holding onto B. Allen?

I. Davis seemed to split so holding Allen all year seems to have possibly been a waste.

Breece looks iffy again and looks like he could be shutdown.
 
I'm personally backing up Conner and Cook with Benson and Davis.

I also grabbed Kendre Miller off waivers last night.

My other RB is Dowdle and no handcuff there.
 
Not only am I holding onto charbonet, I kinda hope Walker is out. Charbonet has been so good when Walker is out, now I’m afraid it will be more of a split backfield.
Same sentiment with Raschaad White and Bucky Irving. I'd prefer the latter just be out.
Shut your mouth. TB should bench Rachaad and give Bucky 100 touches.
We can see who didn't properly handcuff... :whistle:
 
Not only am I holding onto charbonet, I kinda hope Walker is out. Charbonet has been so good when Walker is out, now I’m afraid it will be more of a split backfield.
Same sentiment with Raschaad White and Bucky Irving. I'd prefer the latter just be out.
Shut your mouth. TB should bench Rachaad and give Bucky 100 touches.
We can see who didn't properly handcuff... :whistle:
I think Rachaad was a volume guy last year and wasn't very good. I wanted no part of him at his price but I scooped up Bucky late in almost every league. Quite happy with the cost per production I have received.
 
I went big on RB handcuffs heading into the playoffs, mostly to secure my own but also some spec options.

My starters are Saquon & Montgomery

My bench: Tyrone Tracy, Devin Singletary, Kenneth Gainwell, Craig Reynolds, Gus Edwards, Jaylen Wright & Jeremy McNichols
 

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