Week 17 Final? Who you playing, benching, sneaky plays... (1 Viewer)

[thehornet]

Hoping to get some chatter going for next week. Anyone worried about guys from Carolina, New England, Arizona? Who are you playing over your studs that may only play a half?

 

[packersfan]

I'm dropping DJax, Ginn and Myers. Not sure yet what I'm gonna do at WR but at K I'll be targeting Graham and Bullock. I don't think Washington has anything to play for so they may opt to rest DJax. Carolina should be sitting guys too.

Not sure if I should hope the Patriots have something to play for or not. Brady hasn't been good in ages.

 

[MAC_32]

I'd be benching my commish.

 

[Yenrub]

I'm dropping DJax, Ginn and Myers. Not sure yet what I'm gonna do at WR but at K I'll be targeting Graham and Bullock. I don't think Washington has anything to play for so they may opt to rest DJax. Carolina should be sitting guys too.

Not sure if I should hope the Patriots have something to play for or not. Brady hasn't been good in ages.

Why would Carolina be sitting anyone?

They lost this week to Atlanta while Arizona beat Green Bay. Home field advantage throughout the playoffs is on the line next week.

 

[packersfan]

I'm dropping DJax, Ginn and Myers. Not sure yet what I'm gonna do at WR but at K I'll be targeting Graham and Bullock. I don't think Washington has anything to play for so they may opt to rest DJax. Carolina should be sitting guys too.

Not sure if I should hope the Patriots have something to play for or not. Brady hasn't been good in ages.

Why would Carolina be sitting anyone?

They lost this week to Atlanta while Arizona beat Green Bay. Home field advantage throughout the playoffs is on the line next week.

You're right. My mistake. Panthers need to win next week.

I'm still gonna drop Ginn after today. Hell with him.

 

[NeverEnough]

I played Forte & sat Hightower. yay me. No SB win here!

 

[shader]

There isn't a single team going into week 17 with their position locked.

Only real potential for sitting would be Texans, as they have something like a 99.9 percent chance of winning their division.

Everyone else has seeding on the line.

 

[MAC_32]

If Carolina wins (early game) then Arizona has nothing to play for (late game).

 

[thehornet]

If Carolina wins (early game) then Arizona has nothing to play for (late game).

Yep a little concerned about this because I'd like to be able to play DJ.

 

[Ladsud]

If Carolina wins (early game) then Arizona has nothing to play for (late game).

Carolina was already flexed into the late afternoon. They have to play it out.

 

[Ladsud]

I havent looked at the whole schedule, but the NFL wont allow teams to play early that effect the late games. There is probably going to be 5+ 4pm games next week.

 

[cliffhuxtible]

Great topic for those of us playing week 17 championships.

I haven't been in a week 17 championship in a while. Do teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs rest players? I'm heavily invested in the New York Giants, for example.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I'd be benching my commish.

With all the injuries this year playing week 17 these days is just like playing any other week. You have a 2006 mentality in your approach IMO. The days of #1 RBs and consistency over the course of the season are gone, playing week 17 actually well within reason now.

 

[MAC_32]

If Carolina wins (early game) then Arizona has nothing to play for (late game).

Carolina was already flexed into the late afternoon. They have to play it out.

Nice, I was looking forward to that Seattle Arizona game.

 

[shader]

Years ago, ESPN used to default to Super Bowls lasting 2 weeks: a combined week 16-17 score.

We have always done it. Every once in awhile it bites you but deep teams usually overcome. As a result everyone in our league knows that if you build a great starting lineup but have little depth, the super bowl will be tough to win. So we all adjust.

 

[MAC_32]

I'd be benching my commish.

With all the injuries this year playing week 17 these days is just like playing any other week. You have a 2006 mentality in your approach IMO. The days of #1 RBs and consistency over the course of the season are gone, playing week 17 actually well within reason now.

Sure, if you know in August that every potential playoff team still has something to play for. Please link me to that post.Otherwise, this game is why that take is stupid - http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014122807/2014/REG17/bills@patriots?icampaign=GC_schedule_rr#menu=gameinfo%7CcontentId%3A0ap3000000451096&tab=recap.

 

[cliffhuxtible]

I'd be benching my commish.

With all the injuries this year playing week 17 these days is just like playing any other week. You have a 2006 mentality in your approach IMO. The days of #1 RBs and consistency over the course of the season are gone, playing week 17 actually well within reason now.

Sure, if you know in August that every potential playoff team still has something to play for. Please link me to that post.Otherwise, this game is why that take is stupid - http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014122807/2014/REG17/bills@patriots?icampaign=GC_schedule_rr#menu=gameinfo%7CcontentId%3A0ap3000000451096&tab=recap.

Maybe you should start a thread about the downside of playing week 17 championships. This thread is for those of us playing in one next week.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I'd be benching my commish.

With all the injuries this year playing week 17 these days is just like playing any other week. You have a 2006 mentality in your approach IMO. The days of #1 RBs and consistency over the course of the season are gone, playing week 17 actually well within reason now.

Sure, if you know in August that every potential playoff team still has something to play for. Please link me to that post.Otherwise, this game is why that take is stupid - http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014122807/2014/REG17/bills@patriots?icampaign=GC_schedule_rr#menu=gameinfo%7CcontentId%3A0ap3000000451096&tab=recap.

Less drinking Mac, please.

 

[MAC_32]

I'd be benching my commish.

With all the injuries this year playing week 17 these days is just like playing any other week. You have a 2006 mentality in your approach IMO. The days of #1 RBs and consistency over the course of the season are gone, playing week 17 actually well within reason now.

Sure, if you know in August that every potential playoff team still has something to play for. Please link me to that post.Otherwise, this game is why that take is stupid - http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014122807/2014/REG17/bills@patriots?icampaign=GC_schedule_rr#menu=gameinfo%7CcontentId%3A0ap3000000451096&tab=recap.

No, it's just like every other week. #harrumph

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I'd be benching my commish.

With all the injuries this year playing week 17 these days is just like playing any other week. You have a 2006 mentality in your approach IMO. The days of #1 RBs and consistency over the course of the season are gone, playing week 17 actually well within reason now.

Sure, if you know in August that every potential playoff team still has something to play for. Please link me to that post.Otherwise, this game is why that take is stupid - http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014122807/2014/REG17/bills@patriots?icampaign=GC_schedule_rr#menu=gameinfo|contentId%3A0ap3000000451096&tab=recap.

Maybe you should start a thread about the downside of playing week 17 championships. This thread is for those of us playing in one next week.

He can barely walk to the bathroom at this point, give him a break.

 

[packersfan]

There isn't a single team going into week 17 with their position locked.

I think Washington is locked into the 4 seed in the NFC. They can't move up or down. Unless I'm mistaken their game this week vs. Dallas is meaningless.

 

[FUBAR]

There isn't a single team going into week 17 with their position locked.

I think Washington is locked into the 4 seed in the NFC. They can't move up or down. Unless I'm mistaken their game this week vs. Dallas is meaningless.

http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/12/27/nfl-playoff-picture-week-16-scenarios-seeds-standings

 

[gpthatsme]

NFL Playoff Picture: Week 17 Provides Maximum Drama
http://www.dailynorseman.com/2015/12/28/10673254/nfl-playoff-picture-week-17-provides-maximum-drama

 

[packersfan]

In the first meeting between Seattle and Arizona the Cardinals left Patrick Peterson on one side of the field and Seattle responded by ignoring him, moving Doug Baldwin away from him and Baldwin had a huge game. It'll be interesting to see if the Cardinals decided this time to use Peterson to shadow Baldwin given how hot he is. If they do, Lockett and Kearse could be in for big games.

 

[Van Dyman]

In the first meeting between Seattle and Arizona the Cardinals left Patrick Peterson on one side of the field and Seattle responded by ignoring him, moving Doug Baldwin away from him and Baldwin had a huge game. It'll be interesting to see if the Cardinals decided this time to use Peterson to shadow Baldwin given how hot he is. If they do, Lockett and Kearse could be in for big games.

Interesting, but it's hard to plug one of those into a lineup purely out of hope that AZ will do that. Now if there's some news about it this week...

 

[packersfan]

In the first meeting between Seattle and Arizona the Cardinals left Patrick Peterson on one side of the field and Seattle responded by ignoring him, moving Doug Baldwin away from him and Baldwin had a huge game. It'll be interesting to see if the Cardinals decided this time to use Peterson to shadow Baldwin given how hot he is. If they do, Lockett and Kearse could be in for big games.

Interesting, but it's hard to plug one of those into a lineup purely out of hope that AZ will do that. Now if there's some news about it this week...

Before yesterday Lockett had been putting up good numbers for about a month. He had been playing at a very high level. Kearse has been pretty solid lately too and scored yesterday. I think both are viable WR3 plays this week and if Peterson shadows Baldwin their values would rise potentially significantly. I don't think either one comes with major risk.

 

[cubbie5150]

I'm in a work-office league where we play week 17 championship; small $50 buy-in, so it really doesn't bug me.

Thanks to the Patriots loss, I'm gonna be a significant underdog in all liklihood since the Pats will be going all-out against the crappy 'Phins. Opponent's Brady (also owns & started Bortles week 16)/Gronk/Hopkins (vs. crappy Jags secondary)/Marshall/Pats DST is gonna smoke my lineup. I was bummed when the Jets won yesterday as that definitely did not help my cause.

 

[Yenrub]

What’s going on with the Colts QB situation? Is Luck going to play this week?

I think Hasselbeck got hurt again yesterday and Whitehurst sucks.

 

[Maelstrom]

I'd be benching my commish.

With all the injuries this year playing week 17 these days is just like playing any other week. You have a 2006 mentality in your approach IMO. The days of #1 RBs and consistency over the course of the season are gone, playing week 17 actually well within reason now.

Agreed - a lot of week 17 games are very meaningful these days, plus teams aren't as willing to rest players given some of the high profile losses after other teams have done so - means week 17 is actually very competitive. Just another consideration you have to take when putting together your roster as the final weeks of the season unfold.

 

[thehornet]

Whats going on with the Colts QB situation? Is Luck going to play this week?

I think Hasselbeck got hurt again yesterday and Whitehurst sucks.

I think he'll be out. They're chances are so slim of making the playoffs as it is. Not sure who they'd play because whitehurst and hass may both miss the game too.

 

[thehornet]

Best outcome possible with Car loss and zona win. means those two teams will be playing starters most of the game if not all to get homefield.

 

[shader]

This thread also takes on added impor

There isn't a single team going into week 17 with their position locked.

I think Washington is locked into the 4 seed in the NFC. They can't move up or down. Unless I'm mistaken their game this week vs. Dallas is meaningless.

You are correct, my apologies on that miss.

 

[packersfan]

I think the Chiefs will have nothing to play for if Denver wins tonight. If that's the case, Maclin, Kelce, West and Smith likely all sit. Could turn Spencer Ware into a RB1 this week if he got the start.

 

[msudaisy26]

There isn't a single team going into week 17 with their position locked.

Only real potential for sitting would be Texans, as they have something like a 99.9 percent chance of winning their division.

Everyone else has seeding on the line.

Washington is locked into the 4 seed, the Seahawks are locked into the wild card and really don't control whether they are the 5th or 6th seed. The Chiefs will be a wild card if Denver wins tonight.

 

[packersfan]

The Seahawks will face either Green Bay, Minnesota or Washington. Of those three I would guess the team they would like to avoid facing would be Green Bay. Even with all of the Packers' issues I'm not sure Seattle wants to come to Lambeau for a first-round game. The best way for them to ensure they avoid the Packers is to win. If they win and Green Bay wins, Seattle goes to Washington. If they win and Minnesota wins they play the Vikings.

Plus, I can't see Carroll lying down against the Cardinals. I think they'd like to send a message to Arizona, especially if the Cardinals are playing for the No. 1 seed (if Carolina loses earlier Sunday).

I'm guessing they play to win this game if mainly to do what they can to ensure a trip to Washington or Minnesota. Of the three QBs Seattle would face I'm guessing Rodgers is the one they'd like to face the least with Bridgewater possibly at the top of the list.

 

[Van Dyman]

The Seahawks will face either Green Bay, Minnesota or Washington. Of those three I would guess the team they would like to avoid facing would be Green Bay. Even with all of the Packers' issues I'm not sure Seattle wants to come to Lambeau for a first-round game. The best way for them to ensure they avoid the Packers is to win. If they win and Green Bay wins, Seattle goes to Washington. If they win and Minnesota wins they play the Vikings.

Plus, I can't see Carroll lying down against the Cardinals. I think they'd like to send a message to Arizona, especially if the Cardinals are playing for the No. 1 seed (if Carolina loses earlier Sunday).

I'm guessing they play to win this game if mainly to do what they can to ensure a trip to Washington or Minnesota. Of the three QBs Seattle would face I'm guessing Rodgers is the one they'd like to face the least with Bridgewater possibly at the top of the list.

Both games are at 4:25 pm.

 

[packersfan]

The Seahawks will face either Green Bay, Minnesota or Washington. Of those three I would guess the team they would like to avoid facing would be Green Bay. Even with all of the Packers' issues I'm not sure Seattle wants to come to Lambeau for a first-round game. The best way for them to ensure they avoid the Packers is to win. If they win and Green Bay wins, Seattle goes to Washington. If they win and Minnesota wins they play the Vikings.

Plus, I can't see Carroll lying down against the Cardinals. I think they'd like to send a message to Arizona, especially if the Cardinals are playing for the No. 1 seed (if Carolina loses earlier Sunday).

I'm guessing they play to win this game if mainly to do what they can to ensure a trip to Washington or Minnesota. Of the three QBs Seattle would face I'm guessing Rodgers is the one they'd like to face the least with Bridgewater possibly at the top of the list.

Both games are at 4:25 pm.

That's right. Carolina game got changed. Thanks.

 

[Yenrub]

Just heard that Julio Jones is 17 catches away from breaking the single season record for catches. You have to think the Falcons are going to force feed him this weekend

 

[shader]

I have Deandre. Texans coaches saying they won't be resting starters. Juiciest of juicy matchups vs Jags. But I'm still nervous. If he's active I'll start him because one half against jags is better than his backup, but Texans have nothing to play for.

That being said, with their QB situation, their offense needs as much time as they can on the field if they have any hopes to win playoff games.

 

[bjabrad]

I'd be benching my commish.

With all the injuries this year playing week 17 these days is just like playing any other week. You have a 2006 mentality in your approach IMO. The days of #1 RBs and consistency over the course of the season are gone, playing week 17 actually well within reason now.

Sure, if you know in August that every potential playoff team still has something to play for. Please link me to that post.Otherwise, this game is why that take is stupid - http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014122807/2014/REG17/bills@patriots?icampaign=GC_schedule_rr#menu=gameinfo|contentId%3A0ap3000000451096&tab=recap.

Maybe you should start a thread about the downside of playing week 17 championships. This thread is for those of us playing in one next week.

He can barely walk to the bathroom at this point, give him a break.

I'm with DocDetroit on this one. Not playing week 17 is a relic of the past flawed logic. It's like saying that you're not going to play any week that has a bye because each bye week will have more players sitting out than week 17.

 

[thehornet]

I'd be benching my commish.

With all the injuries this year playing week 17 these days is just like playing any other week. You have a 2006 mentality in your approach IMO. The days of #1 RBs and consistency over the course of the season are gone, playing week 17 actually well within reason now.

Sure, if you know in August that every potential playoff team still has something to play for. Please link me to that post.Otherwise, this game is why that take is stupid - http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014122807/2014/REG17/bills@patriots?icampaign=GC_schedule_rr#menu=gameinfo|contentId%3A0ap3000000451096&tab=recap.

Maybe you should start a thread about the downside of playing week 17 championships. This thread is for those of us playing in one next week.

He can barely walk to the bathroom at this point, give him a break.

I'm with DocDetroit on this one. Not playing week 17 is a relic of the past flawed logic. It's like saying that you're not going to play any week that has a bye because each bye week will have more players sitting out than week 17.

flawed logic? No, we just like playing in week 17. Hopefully we can just stay on topic. None of us care about any of your opinions on whether it's a good idea or not. Thanks.

 

[shader]

I'd be benching my commish.

With all the injuries this year playing week 17 these days is just like playing any other week. You have a 2006 mentality in your approach IMO. The days of #1 RBs and consistency over the course of the season are gone, playing week 17 actually well within reason now.

Sure, if you know in August that every potential playoff team still has something to play for. Please link me to that post.Otherwise, this game is why that take is stupid - http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014122807/2014/REG17/bills@patriots?icampaign=GC_schedule_rr#menu=gameinfo|contentId%3A0ap3000000451096&tab=recap.

Maybe you should start a thread about the downside of playing week 17 championships. This thread is for those of us playing in one next week.

He can barely walk to the bathroom at this point, give him a break.

I'm with DocDetroit on this one. Not playing week 17 is a relic of the past flawed logic. It's like saying that you're not going to play any week that has a bye because each bye week will have more players sitting out than week 17.

flawed logic? No, we just like playing in week 17. Hopefully we can just stay on topic. None of us care about any of your opinions on whether it's a good idea or not. Thanks.

I think he's agreeing with you

 

[Van Dyman]

I'd be benching my commish.

With all the injuries this year playing week 17 these days is just like playing any other week. You have a 2006 mentality in your approach IMO. The days of #1 RBs and consistency over the course of the season are gone, playing week 17 actually well within reason now.

Sure, if you know in August that every potential playoff team still has something to play for. Please link me to that post.Otherwise, this game is why that take is stupid - http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014122807/2014/REG17/bills@patriots?icampaign=GC_schedule_rr#menu=gameinfo|contentId%3A0ap3000000451096&tab=recap.

Maybe you should start a thread about the downside of playing week 17 championships. This thread is for those of us playing in one next week.

He can barely walk to the bathroom at this point, give him a break.

I'm with DocDetroit on this one. Not playing week 17 is a relic of the past flawed logic. It's like saying that you're not going to play any week that has a bye because each bye week will have more players sitting out than week 17.

flawed logic? No, we just like playing in week 17. Hopefully we can just stay on topic. None of us care about any of your opinions on whether it's a good idea or not. Thanks.

I think he's agreeing with you

+1

 

[thehornet]

I'd be benching my commish.

With all the injuries this year playing week 17 these days is just like playing any other week. You have a 2006 mentality in your approach IMO. The days of #1 RBs and consistency over the course of the season are gone, playing week 17 actually well within reason now.

Sure, if you know in August that every potential playoff team still has something to play for. Please link me to that post.Otherwise, this game is why that take is stupid - http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014122807/2014/REG17/bills@patriots?icampaign=GC_schedule_rr#menu=gameinfo|contentId%3A0ap3000000451096&tab=recap.

Maybe you should start a thread about the downside of playing week 17 championships. This thread is for those of us playing in one next week.

He can barely walk to the bathroom at this point, give him a break.

I'm with DocDetroit on this one. Not playing week 17 is a relic of the past flawed logic. It's like saying that you're not going to play any week that has a bye because each bye week will have more players sitting out than week 17.

flawed logic? No, we just like playing in week 17. Hopefully we can just stay on topic. None of us care about any of your opinions on whether it's a good idea or not. Thanks.

I think he's agreeing with you

ah my bad.

 

[Yenrub]

I have Deandre. Texans coaches saying they won't be resting starters. Juiciest of juicy matchups vs Jags. But I'm still nervous. If he's active I'll start him because one half against jags is better than his backup, but Texans have nothing to play for.

That being said, with their QB situation, their offense needs as much time as they can on the field if they have any hopes to win playoff games.

Don't have to worry about him sitting now. The Texans have not clinched the division yet thanks to the Broncos win

 

[montana_grizzly_bears]

Thinking about starting Powell this week. Not sure how this will go though.Week 10 Ivory ran on Buffalo for 99 yards.

 

[packersfan]

I think the Chiefs will have nothing to play for if Denver wins tonight. If that's the case, Maclin, Kelce, West and Smith likely all sit. Could turn Spencer Ware into a RB1 this week if he got the start.

I think I was wrong here. Looks like if the Chiefs win and Denver loses KC wins the AFC West so if that's the case I would assume Reid doesn't rest anyone Sunday.

 

[Ruffrodys05]

Wk.17 final. 12 team keeper (6 players - no position limit.) 1ppr. 18 total roster spots. 14th year.

Starters:

QB Carr Oak - Wk. 7 trade (Spiller & 2016 3rd)

RB Gore Ind - keeper

RB Johnson Ari - 2.01 (13th o/a)

WR Marshall NYJ - keeper

WR J. Matthews Phi - keeper

WR Cooper Oak - 1.01 (1st o/a)

TE Barnidge Cle - Wk. 7 waiver (dropped Reed after concussion)

K Boswell Pit - Wk. 14 free agent (dropped Tucker, 11.01/121)

D Broncos Den - 10.01 (109 o/a)

Only 4 of 6 keepers remain (Crowell)

Only 4 of 12 picks remain (Duke Johnson, 5.01/49)

Bench:

QB Osweiler

RB Ajayi, B. Brown, Crowell, Duke, Langford

WR Diggs, Ginn, Rishard Matthews

IR:

TE Bennett 4.01 (37 o/a)

 

[packersfan]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think Washington is the only team that's in the playoffs that has nothing to play for this week. Everyone else has something which should mean all starters are playing. So for Washington I would expect DJax to sit for sure given he's a little banged up and Cousins, Reed and Garcon are real risky this week too.

If Matt Jones is out again Pierre Thomas could be a Week 17 hero.

 

[Ladsud]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think Washington is the only team that's in the playoffs that has nothing to play for this week. Everyone else has something which should mean all starters are playing. So for Washington I would expect DJax to sit for sure given he's a little banged up and Cousins, Reed and Garcon are real risky this week too.

If Matt Jones is out again Pierre Thomas could be a Week 17 hero.

You are correct, Washington cannot pass any team for seeding and is locked in as #4. Everyone else is playing for byes, home field, seeding, clinching. Should be a wild week 17.