The two teams I see resting starters this week are... (1 Viewer)

[Dragon1952]

The only starter I see this week in danger of not getting a bunch of reps is Gore. Seattle will probably beat Arizona, meaning the 9ers will clinch a playoff spot before their game on Monday. They should be able to handle the Falcons without much help from Gore.

Given an early lead--think they'd rest all the starters? I've been waiting pretty much all season for Kaep with full roster in this matchup.

Wouldn't the 49ers still have a potential home play-off game to play for?

 

[Chachi]

24 hours away from crow to mouth for the guppies.

 

[DropKick]

Are you basing your prediction on the long historical precedent of teams resting starters in Week 16, including the '09 Colts and ... um ... no one else?

I'll put a stake in the ground and say that it absolutely will not happen. Maybe if they get out to a huge lead, they won't play the fourth quarter. Maybe if a key player gets dinged up (a la Romo in 2011), they'll pull him in a situation where he otherwise might try to gut it out. But zero chance any healthy starters get pulled at the half, much less after one series.

But hey, if you want to sit McCoy against one of the worst running defenses in NFL history, go ahead.

How many times had a team had a scenario where the week 16 game is worthless but week 17 determines if you either make or don't make the playoffs.

Regardless of frequency, his point is still valid. But I wouldn't sit Mccoy.

 

[Chachi]

Time we find out...

 

[General Tso]

This is going to be very interesting...

 

[BigDave]

OK, so now the Bears will be playing all out to win tonight because Detroit and GB lost.

Philly will be playing all out because they want to avoid playing SEA after they win again next week?

In my case, I don't give a crap because I sat Cutler for Brees because i never expected GB and Detroit to lose and thought Brees was unsittable

Runner up again. If Cutler goes off I could have won. Forkin FF Gods

 

[NREC34]

Please Philly just play everyone. Championship should be mine if it happens.

 

[Insein]

Sit on it Chachi.

 

[NREC34]

24 hours away from crow to mouth for the guppies.

 

[NREC34]

Chachi do you have any stock market advice? So I can do the opposite and make money.

 

[bushdocda]

Oh man.

 

[Ghoti]

Vick is handing off to Brown now. Guess you showed us, Chachi.

 

[fantasycurse42]

1. Eagles. This is the worst one. They may truly be playing for nothing this week. Couple that with they will NEED to win in week 17. If they have nothing to play for and players got hurt and are not available the following week Chip Kelly will be Philadelphias whipping boy.

2. Seattle. They will need a win. If they have a good lead the starters will rest then. Better hope to get whatever points you can early.

Scenario I see is Seattle getting up 28-0 at half and the starters sit. I can see the Eagles players playing one series and sitting almost the entire game.

 

[Insein]

The Chachinator has warned you all.

The Chachinator doesn't own or play against any eagles this week so I have no horse in this race.

The Chachinator is using common sense, why the F would Chop Kelly risk his players. The answer is he won't risk them unless he truly doesn't give a crap about his team or his job.

I will be back to gloat when this happens assuming the Cowboys do their part.

Guess Chip doesn't give a #### about his job or his players.

 

[buck naked]

24 hours away from crow to mouth for the guppies.

FAIL. How embarrassing for an arrogant #####.

 

[Koya]

So, week 16 in the nfl was, well, like just about every other week 16 that's happened before.

 

[Insein]

So, week 16 in the nfl was, well, like just about every other week 16 that's happened before.

I for one am utterly shocked that NFL coaches actually played the game with "nothing" on the line.

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

This was one of the worst calls ever.

 

[Insein]

The best outcome of this thread is that the worst schtick in the Shark Pool won't be seen for awhile since he crawled away in shame.

 

[buck naked]

The best outcome of this thread is that the worst schtick in the Shark Pool won't be seen for awhile since he crawled away in shame.

He certainly did, didn't he. Not a peep from him. I guess there is nothing he can say.

 

[ROCKET]

Looks like the Malachi Crunch for ole Chachi

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Sit on it Chachi.

 

[msudaisy26]

This thread is awesome.