Week 17 players who will sit (1 Viewer)

[ratbast]

So far the only team I see that might sit their players is Atlanta. This is actually an interesting aspect to this old league I play in. We have to know whats up in week 17.

Bengals, Ravens, Bears, Giants, Texans, Colts seem safe as they are at 1pm.

Pack, Vikes, Hawks, Pats, Broncos, Niners are at 4pm and I don't see much changing by the earlier results.

Cowboys Vs Skins, if am not mistaken, Cowboys might be eliminated by game time?

Anyone see anything I am missing?

 

[skedssays]

1pm games still have implications -- Seeding mostly.

All of the 4 pm games have seeding implications (Hawks could still win the west so them and 9ers need to play for the win)

The Boys v Skins is for the East title.

 

[shader]

NFC its probably just Atlanta that will sit guys.

I wouldn't expect to see much from Cincinnati, Indy or Baltimore. Minor seeding changes are possible, but unlikely. I assume this will get talked about by the coaches through the week, but Cincy and Indy in particular have no reason to go all out and risk injury.

New England, Houston and Denver are all fighting for a first round bye. But in any of those three games, its likely you'll see a quick hook if the games get out of hand).

 

[strawb]

Agreed with Shader for sure. Looking from a Cincy perspective, they can't change the seed they end up with. The only impact they may have is who they play in round 1. Right now they play NE. If they would rather play Balt in the playoffs the only thing they can do to help accomplish that is by allowing the ravens to beat them this week. Unless for some reason they prefer to play New England in round 1 they have no reason to try to win and might as well keep guys healthy. As an AJ Green owner this is too bad. Guess we'll see what Marvin Lewis has to say this week.

 

[packersfan]

I'm a Julio owner and expect him to sit or play sparingly. The bad part of this is if he just plays a half against the Bucs he could end up with a productive game since Tampa Bay's pass defense is pathetic. Harry Douglas is looking like a good pickup this week.

I also have Quizz and am interested to see what they do with their running game. I wouldn't expect to see much of Turner but will Quizz get a larger role or will they go to Snelling and save Rodgers for the playoffs. Hopefully we get some clarity on that by Sunday.

 

[QuizGuy66]

I'll chuck in some Bengals thoughts here.

I tend to think they'll treat it like the 2nd preseason game and probably play most of their guys for a half.

Back in '09 they had a similar situation - a game that was meaningless to them - when they played the Jets in the last game ever at Giants Stadium. They pulled most of the guys after one series and it was a JT O'Sullivan inspired debacle. I think it was poor preparation for the playoff game they had the following week against the Jets.

I do think they will probably rest their nicked up guys, however. The biggest name in that regard is Gresham who I believe has been battling hammy issues most of the 2nd half of the year. 5 of their inactives last week were rookies. I can see most of them dressing if healthy, particularly Kirkpatrick and Iloka on defense and Boom Herron at RB.

The Colts I think will be interesting. This will be Pagano's first game back and that may have them on the accelerator a little more than would be typical in this situation.

-QG

 

[QuizGuy66]

FWIW, Marvin is talking like the Bengals will go full bore and try to win the game and keep momentum. Perhaps a lesson from '09.

-QG

 

[cubbie5150]

I'm in a local league that plays the championship week 17. And I'm screwed... Indy, Balt & Cincy have basically nothing to play for. Of course, I own Luck/Ray Rice/AJ Green. My opponent has no such concerns (Aaron Rodgers/ADP/Megatron/VJax), and the winner gets $1,900. I'll be starting the likes of Jake Locker/Bernard Pierce/Hakeem Nicks or Nate Washington... FML.

I know...

 

[zftcg]

By the way, this is why I hate all of the "Who will rest their starters?" speculation that always seems to bubble up halfway through the season. The fact is, it's fairly rare that teams rest their healthy starters, and you never know ahead of time which teams they'll be. If we had been predicting a month ago, we might have said the Falcons, but might also figured on the Texans, Broncos or Pats, too. We certainly wouldn't have said the Bengals or Colts (and for the record, I doubt either of those teams rest much, either).

This is an issue you address as needed once you have solid information in the days leading up to Week 17. Worrying about it beforehand is pointless.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

I'm in a local league that plays the championship week 17. And I'm screwed... Indy, Balt & Cincy have basically nothing to play for. Of course, I own Luck/Ray Rice/AJ Green. My opponent has no such concerns (Aaron Rodgers/ADP/Megatron/VJax), and the winner gets $1,900. I'll be starting the likes of Jake Locker/Bernard Pierce/Hakeem Nicks or Nate Washington... FML.I know...

I know how you feel - I have Flacco, Rice and Green-Ellis (sigh)

 

[LittleLarry]

so I have to sit Matt Ryan for Ponder?

Help, please.

 

[Sweet Feet]

FWIW, Marvin is talking like the Bengals will go full bore and try to win the game and keep momentum. Perhaps a lesson from '09.-QG

heard this also and I wouldnt worry for people with players on either team. Neither the Bengals or Ravens want to go into the playoffs on a low note.

 

[cubbie5150]

FWIW, Marvin is talking like the Bengals will go full bore and try to win the game and keep momentum. Perhaps a lesson from '09.-QG

heard this also and I wouldnt worry for people with players on either team. Neither the Bengals or Ravens want to go into the playoffs on a low note.

raying: this is true. Rice & AJ Green playing all game, to win, is the only shot I have this week to knock off a loaded team (Rodgers.ADP/Megatron/VJax). I won the regular season pts title over my opponent this week only b/c I started the right QB (Luck/Flacco) pretty much every week until week 16 semi-finals.

 

[cubbie5150]

As far as Indy goes, part of me thinks it actually makes sense to play Luck, et al all game, to win the game. Lots of young guys besides Wayne, and in-game action, I'd think, is the best way to develop the offensive unit. And it's not like Indy's gonna do anything but one & out this year. BUT, I know most NFL coaches don't think this way. They play to win right now, so I wouldn't be surprised at all to see Luck sit most if not all of week 17. Thing is, I doubt Indy comes out & says...and Luck's been taking a beating. Doubt Pagano wants to see his franchise guy get knocked around in a meaningless regular season game against a JJ Watt-led defense that needs to win for home field throughout the playoffs.

 

[gradin123]

As far as Indy goes, part of me thinks it actually makes sense to play Luck, et al all game, to win the game. Lots of young guys besides Wayne, and in-game action, I'd think, is the best way to develop the offensive unit. And it's not like Indy's gonna do anything but one & out this year. BUT, I know most NFL coaches don't think this way. They play to win right now, so I wouldn't be surprised at all to see Luck sit most if not all of week 17. Thing is, I doubt Indy comes out & says...and Luck's been taking a beating. Doubt Pagano wants to see his franchise guy get knocked around in a meaningless regular season game against a JJ Watt-led defense that needs to win for home field throughout the playoffs.

I think he, Ballard and Wayne may play some but not a fullgame.First of all they are playing Houston who they might play in the playoffs so why show any of your cards in a meangingless game?Secondly, the Colts could ill afford to lose any of the 3 mentioned players. Ballard has no real backup right now. I would be surprised if any of those 3 guys plays more than a half. By the way, the phrase "We are playing to win the game" from coaches in answer to the question whether they will rest starters doesn't mean they won't rest their starters. Even with backups I'm sure they will TRY to win. That phrase is simply coach speak and means nothing.It has been stated that the Bengals will not rest their starters. I look at that skeptically. They probably won't completely rest their starters but I do expect them to ease up on a guy like Green-Ellis who has a ton of carries already this year. I'd be surprised if any of their starters is still playing in the 4th quarter. Also, if anyone does go down with injury expect everyone else to be pulled soon after. Marvin Lewis points out they lost in the first round the past two times he rested starters in week 17. Well last year they played fullboard in week 17 because they had to and they still lost in the first round 31-10 so that argument doesn't really make any sense.Btw, it easy to say that teams should play starters in a meaningless game but football is a violent game and if players know in the back of their mind that a game is meaningless they subconsciously may ease up on their intensity level which probably only increases their risk of injury and makes it unlikely they will get anything constructive out of playing the game. Remember when the Pats lost Welker in a meaningless game. It cost them any chance at a Super Bowl that year.

 

[Sweet Feet]

^ confidence is everything going into the playoffs especially for a young team plus the Colts should want to beat one of the best teams in the NFL. Ole Chuck coming back and I expect a normal "important" type of game week.

In terms of not showing things... Its week 17. The tape doesnt lie.. some new wrinkles may go into playoff packages but these coaches are to smart to not have an idea of what they'll see at this point.

I expect Houston to win but my guess would be that no one gets yanked early unless the game gets out of hand

 

[gradin123]

^ confidence is everything going into the playoffs especially for a young team plus the Colts should want to beat one of the best teams in the NFL. Ole Chuck coming back and I expect a normal "important" type of game week.In terms of not showing things... Its week 17. The tape doesnt lie.. some new wrinkles may go into playoff packages but these coaches are to smart to not have an idea of what they'll see at this point.I expect Houston to win but my guess would be that no one gets yanked early unless the game gets out of hand

What confidence comes out of the game if the Colts lose to the Texans anyways?

 

[Sweet Feet]

^ confidence is everything going into the playoffs especially for a young team plus the Colts should want to beat one of the best teams in the NFL. Ole Chuck coming back and I expect a normal "important" type of game week.In terms of not showing things... Its week 17. The tape doesnt lie.. some new wrinkles may go into playoff packages but these coaches are to smart to not have an idea of what they'll see at this point.I expect Houston to win but my guess would be that no one gets yanked early unless the game gets out of hand

What confidence comes out of the game if the Colts lose to the Texans anyways?

Confidence is built by competing with the best and holding your own. Doesnt hurt to have confidence rolling into the playoffs with a young team. (like I wrote before) Pagano returns so my guess is the Colts play this game on high emotion with playoff type atmosphere. The only dog I have in this race is Foster so Im hoping the Colts play 4 quarters to keep my guy from getting yanked.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

Teams want to have some momentum going into the playoffs, but the #1 offense can accomplish that with a strong half or a few scoring drives. Then they rest starters, especially if there's no bye.

The only time I can recall a team playing a meaningless playoff game the whole way through was Giants/undefeated Patriots. But that was different because they couldn't meet them again until the Super Bowl. It worked because it gave them confidence, but teams who might play a division rival in a couple of weeks? I don't see it.

The Bengals don't want to make the same mistakes as before, but they can simply have an effective offense for a half and then rest starters because they "built some momentum" for the playoffs.

I think if a team has clinched a playoff spot and can't earn a bye or HFA with a win...they'll rest starters at some point. Nobody cares about being a #5 vs a #6 seed. It's either a bye or HFA, or rest. So Ravens, Colts and Bengals won't play anything close to a full game imo. I don't think the Falcons starters get out of the first quarter.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

Teams want to have some momentum going into the playoffs, but the #1 offense can accomplish that with a strong half or a few scoring drives. Then they rest starters, especially if there's no bye. The only time I can recall a team playing a meaningless playoff game the whole way through was Giants/undefeated Patriots. But that was different because they couldn't meet them again until the Super Bowl. It worked because it gave them confidence, but teams who might play a division rival in a couple of weeks? I don't see it.The Bengals don't want to make the same mistakes as before, but they can simply have an effective offense for a half and then rest starters because they "built some momentum" for the playoffs.I think if a team has clinched a playoff spot and can't earn a bye or HFA with a win...they'll rest starters at some point. Nobody cares about being a #5 vs a #6 seed. It's either a bye or HFA, or rest. So Ravens, Colts and Bengals won't play anything close to a full game imo. I don't think the Falcons starters get out of the first quarter.

 

[packseasontix]

I'm in a local league that plays the championship week 17. And I'm screwed... Indy, Balt & Cincy have basically nothing to play for. Of course, I own Luck/Ray Rice/AJ Green. My opponent has no such concerns (Aaron Rodgers/ADP/Megatron/VJax), and the winner gets $1,900. I'll be starting the likes of Jake Locker/Bernard Pierce/Hakeem Nicks or Nate Washington... FML.I know...

I know how you feel - I have Flacco, Rice and Green-Ellis (sigh)

That is why in bigger money pots you don't play week 17. Those who support it can make all the excuses but how many people sat last weekend? How many are more likely to play not at all or just a half? The only time I support week 17 is when its a week 16+17 for a two week championship and still not if its for quite a bit of money.

 

[Sweet Feet]

The Bengals don't want to make the same mistakes as before, but they can simply have an effective offense for a half and then rest starters because they "built some momentum" for the playoffs.I think if a team has clinched a playoff spot and can't earn a bye or HFA with a win...they'll rest starters at some point. Nobody cares about being a #5 vs a #6 seed. It's either a bye or HFA, or rest. So Ravens, Colts and Bengals won't play anything close to a full game imo. I don't think the Falcons starters get out of the first quarter.

We're all speculating at this point and should know more later in the week. I expect Baltimore, Bengals, and Colts to play at least 3 quarters barring a blow out. Falcons offense may get a few drives and then out. Cant see more than a half.

 

[gradin123]

Teams want to have some momentum going into the playoffs, but the #1 offense can accomplish that with a strong half or a few scoring drives. Then they rest starters, especially if there's no bye. The only time I can recall a team playing a meaningless playoff game the whole way through was Giants/undefeated Patriots. But that was different because they couldn't meet them again until the Super Bowl. It worked because it gave them confidence, but teams who might play a division rival in a couple of weeks? I don't see it.The Bengals don't want to make the same mistakes as before, but they can simply have an effective offense for a half and then rest starters because they "built some momentum" for the playoffs.I think if a team has clinched a playoff spot and can't earn a bye or HFA with a win...they'll rest starters at some point. Nobody cares about being a #5 vs a #6 seed. It's either a bye or HFA, or rest. So Ravens, Colts and Bengals won't play anything close to a full game imo. I don't think the Falcons starters get out of the first quarter.

Yeah, I agree with your whole post. I'd be very surprised if any of those teams plays their starters all the way through. There is just nothing to be gained. This game will be treated like the 3rd preseason game for them.

 

[packersfan]

The Bengals don't want to make the same mistakes as before, but they can simply have an effective offense for a half and then rest starters because they "built some momentum" for the playoffs.I think if a team has clinched a playoff spot and can't earn a bye or HFA with a win...they'll rest starters at some point. Nobody cares about being a #5 vs a #6 seed. It's either a bye or HFA, or rest. So Ravens, Colts and Bengals won't play anything close to a full game imo. I don't think the Falcons starters get out of the first quarter.

We're all speculating at this point and should know more later in the week. I expect Baltimore, Bengals, and Colts to play at least 3 quarters barring a blow out. Falcons offense may get a few drives and then out. Cant see more than a half.

I think right now the only players who are usually started but can't be this week all come from the Falcons - Ryan, White, Jones, Gonzalez and maybe Turner. We'll see what info comes along the rest of the week but those are the only players I'd be worried about at this time.

 

[zftcg]

The Bengals don't want to make the same mistakes as before, but they can simply have an effective offense for a half and then rest starters because they "built some momentum" for the playoffs.I think if a team has clinched a playoff spot and can't earn a bye or HFA with a win...they'll rest starters at some point. Nobody cares about being a #5 vs a #6 seed. It's either a bye or HFA, or rest. So Ravens, Colts and Bengals won't play anything close to a full game imo. I don't think the Falcons starters get out of the first quarter.

We're all speculating at this point and should know more later in the week. I expect Baltimore, Bengals, and Colts to play at least 3 quarters barring a blow out. Falcons offense may get a few drives and then out. Cant see more than a half.

You know what's truly rare? A team saying they're going to play their starters, or remaining tight-lipped about it, and then pulling them all in the first quarter. In other words, if any team is planning on resting people, you will almost certainly know in advance and be able to adjust your lineups. Unless it's going to affect your waiver claims, all this Kremlinology is a complete waste of time.

 

[gradin123]

The Bengals don't want to make the same mistakes as before, but they can simply have an effective offense for a half and then rest starters because they "built some momentum" for the playoffs.I think if a team has clinched a playoff spot and can't earn a bye or HFA with a win...they'll rest starters at some point. Nobody cares about being a #5 vs a #6 seed. It's either a bye or HFA, or rest. So Ravens, Colts and Bengals won't play anything close to a full game imo. I don't think the Falcons starters get out of the first quarter.

We're all speculating at this point and should know more later in the week. I expect Baltimore, Bengals, and Colts to play at least 3 quarters barring a blow out. Falcons offense may get a few drives and then out. Cant see more than a half.

To be honest the Falcons resting players makes the least sense. They are the only team with a First Round Bye. Resting players when you have a first round bye means two weeks off and then I think rust really can play a factor.The teams without a first round bye are the ones that need to rest up and heal all bumps and bruises.

 

[gradin123]

I was recalling the Texans last year when reading Quotes from Marvin Lewis about the Bengals this year.

Last year going into week 17 the texans were locked into the #3 seed and were playing for nothing.

The Tennessean reported on Wedensday that week that the Texans were not going to rest their starters after Kubiak said this,

“We’ll go play this game just like any other one,” Kubiak said. “We’ve got to go out there and get better as we move forward into the next week. So we’ll keep our fingers crossed from a health standpoint, but we’ve got to go play and find a way to correct some mistakes.”

Well after saying that Arian Foster,Owen Daniels and Jonathan Joseph were all inactive in week 17, Andre Johnson played one drive but only because he was coming back from injury and wanted to get some game action before the playoffs and even rookie QB TJ Yates who was thrust into the starting role late in the season was rested after taking a big hit after one drive. By the way, The Texans went to crush the Bengals the next week.

The moral of this story? Don't be fooled by any coach speak coming from teams playing for nothing this week like the Colts and Bengals or the Ravens(who are playing for very little). At the end of the day when push comes to shove, most of the key players are likely to play little.

 

[scothawk]

For those of us in week 17 finals, I think the problem is a reversal of usual considerations. Whilst the signs are that the playoff teams are going to play their starters for longer than we would expect, I am wondering what the teams that have been elminated are going to do with guys who are a little beat up or showing a lack of motivation.

In fantasy terms I am thinking specifically of teams like the Saints and Steelers. Could the Saints decide to see what Ingram can do with 20 carries? Will Colston sit for fear of tweaking his knee? Will the Steelers ride Mendenhall and Sanders this week?

Im also very wary of the Falcon's gametime. Looks like I am going to sit Julio for Blackmon.

As for Colston. Hmmm. I could pick up Sanders but my opponent has Brees, and I think Colston and Brees are kinda tied to each other even more than usual this week.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

per Rotoworld

NFC

1. FALCONS: Atlanta has clinched the No. 1 seed. They play the Bucs at home Sunday. “We’re going to play the game to win,” is all coach Mike Smith has coyly said so far.

Look for the Falcons to treat this like a third preseason game. Get some work in and get off the field without any injuries. And in the Falcons’ third preseason game this year (at Miami), Matt Ryan played two possessions of the third quarter before calling it a day. Michael Turner got 10 carries while Julio Jones and Roddy White combined for just six catches. This is a team to certainly avoid at all costs.

2. PACKERS and 3. 49ERS: Green Bay must beat the Vikings at home on Sunday in order to clinch the No. 2 seed. If they lose and the 49ers win against the fighting Brian Hoyers, the Niners get the bye. Both games are at 4:25 p.m. ET, so they’ll each have to play it out at full bore.

4. REDSKINS and 8. COWBOYS: This game was flexed to Sunday Night Football because it will decide the NFC East champ. The only way the Cowboys can get in is with a win. However, if both the Bears and Vikings lose earlier Sunday, then the ‘Skins will be guaranteed a Wild Card berth even if they lose. Green Bay is favored by 3.5 in Minnesota and the Bears are laying three in Detroit. Still, I’d expect the ‘Skins to go all out to win the division no matter what. Get ‘em going.

5. SEAHAWKS: Seattle has locked up a playoff berth, but they could earn the NFC West crown by beating the Rams at home and having the Cardinals upset the Niners. That would earn them the crucial home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Expect the Seahawks to play all-out.

6. VIKINGS and 7. BEARS: If Minnesota beats Green Bay at home, they are in. If they lose and the Bears win at Detroit, Chicago gets the wild card. Obviously, everyone will be going full blast here.

9. GIANTS: The defending Super Bowl champs need to beat the Eagles and also have the Cowboys, Vikings and Bears all lose. Unlikely? Extremely. Will they still be scraping just to give themselves a chance? Definitely.

AFC

* All the AFC playoff spots are locked up. The only thing left to decide is seeding.

1. TEXANS: Houston had a great chance to lock up home field throughout the playoffs by beating the Vikings at home last week. They blew it in ugly fashion. Now they have to go to Indianapolis, where they’ve never won, and beat the Colts. Arian Foster will be fine.

2. BRONCOS: Coach John Fox has already said he has no plans to rest Peyton Manning or anyone else. And now that they have a chance at the No. 1 seed, Peyton definitely isn’t getting a game off. Las Vegas believes the Broncos will be going all-out – they’ve been installed as 16-point favorites over the Chiefs.

3. PATRIOTS: New England owns the tiebreaker over Houston. So if the Texans lose and the Patriots beat the Dolphins, they’ll move into position for the bye. Bill Belichick never takes his foot off the gas anyway.

4. RAVENS: Baltimore does not have much to play for. The highest they can get is the No. 3 seed, but they’ll need a stunning loss by the Patriots as a 10-point favorite. The lowest they go is sticking in the No. 4 spot. With so many other spots available for players, we should avoid the Ravens if possible.

5. COLTS: Indy is locked into the No. 5 spot. Coach Chuck Pagano delivered one of the more inspirational press conferences I’ve ever seen on Monday – it’s understandable about the topic of possibly resting his players didn’t come up. He’s expected to address that on Wednesday. Reggie Wayne expects to play a full game, but it’s far from a lock.

6. BENGALS: Cincy is also locked into their seed. Marvin Lewis has a history of resting players in this situation, but he claims he won’t this year. I wouldn’t trust him. A half of action for Andy Dalton and A.J. Green should surprise no one.

 

[belljr]

We have a small cash prize for highest points scored week 17 just for giggles

 

[Mr. Mojo]

I'm in a local league that plays the championship week 17. And I'm screwed... Indy, Balt & Cincy have basically nothing to play for. Of course, I own Luck/Ray Rice/AJ Green. My opponent has no such concerns (Aaron Rodgers/ADP/Megatron/VJax), and the winner gets $1,900. I'll be starting the likes of Jake Locker/Bernard Pierce/Hakeem Nicks or Nate Washington... FML.I know...

I know how you feel - I have Flacco, Rice and Green-Ellis (sigh)

That is why in bigger money pots you don't play week 17. Those who support it can make all the excuses but how many people sat last weekend? How many are more likely to play not at all or just a half? The only time I support week 17 is when its a week 16+17 for a two week championship and still not if its for quite a bit of money.

We have a total points league and have re-voted on Week 16 vs. Week 17 a couple times. But it has stayed 17 weeks.I agree it's more of a crapshoot in Week 17.

 

[Sweet Feet]

6. BENGALS: Cincy is also locked into their seed. Marvin Lewis has a history of resting players in this situation, but he claims he won’t this year. I wouldn’t trust him. A half of action for Andy Dalton and A.J. Green should surprise no one.

saw PFT reporting the same from Marvins presser. I do expect Baltimore to cut plays for a few guys or at least rotate more fresh bodies in. We'll seeMight go to the assistant for this but if anyone had BJGE or Murray for the flex would you just roll with Murray for a sure 4Quarters?

 

[packersfan]

Has anyone heard anything about the Falcons' plans? I don't expect the key guys to play much at all but Ryan, White, Julio and Gonzalez could all do quality damage against the Bucs in one half of work. Any Falcons' homers or anyone hearing anything about what they intend to do? I've been searching everywhere this week and haven't found much of anything.

 

[Sweet Feet]

Has anyone heard anything about the Falcons' plans?

All that Ive found on the Falcons from ESPN which was also stated on PFT today

coach Mike Smith has said he’s keeping his foot on the gas pedal with home-field advantage already clinched, I would expect him to be very cautious about playing any of the injured players on Sunday.

 

[packersfan]

Has anyone heard anything about the Falcons' plans?

All that Ive found on the Falcons from ESPN which was also stated on PFT today

coach Mike Smith has said he’s keeping his foot on the gas pedal with home-field advantage already clinched, I would expect him to be very cautious about playing any of the injured players on Sunday.

Thanks. That would lead us to believe White won't play much if at all. But then we're still left to wonder how much Ryan, Jones, Gonzalez and Turner will play or if they will play at all.

 

[Sweet Feet]

PFT reports the Colts wont rest starters so we'll see if anything changes

Colts Playing to Win

 

[scothawk]

Looks like a more normal week than we have had in week 17 for a while.

With the Falcons seemingly the most likely to rest up, and Roddy in particular likely to sit altogether, I think the Championship winning player sitting on your bench right now is Harry Douglas.

Go get him.

 

[jim k]

Looks like a more normal week than we have had in week 17 for a while.With the Falcons seemingly the most likely to rest up, and Roddy in particular likely to sit altogeter, I think the Championship winning player sitting on your bench right now is Harry Douglas.Go get him.

I'd like to see what Julio would do as Ryan's primary read.

 

[scothawk]

Looks like a more normal week than we have had in week 17 for a while.With the Falcons seemingly the most likely to rest up, and Roddy in particular likely to sit altogeter, I think the Championship winning player sitting on your bench right now is Harry Douglas.Go get him.

I'd like to see what Julio would do as Ryan's primary read.

So would I , but I dont think we will get the chance for much more than 15 mins. Julio to Bench, Blackmon to start for me.

 

[Area51Inhabitant]

A.J. Green owner that fortunately has other desirable options (DX, Garcon, Crabtree, Blackmon) so as much as it pains me to do so for a championship on the line, I think I'm gonna have to bench him this week.

 

[packersfan]

Looks like a more normal week than we have had in week 17 for a while.With the Falcons seemingly the most likely to rest up, and Roddy in particular likely to sit altogether, I think the Championship winning player sitting on your bench right now is Harry Douglas.Go get him.

I'm ready to start him if I hear any indication Julio will play less than a half. I won't sit Julio if he is going to play a half, though. He could do plenty of damage in two quarters against that terrible Bucs' pass defense. Thus far I haven't heard any indication what the Falcons are going to do here. It's safe to say White will probably play little if at all due to his lingering knee injury but I've seen nothing regarding plans for Ryan, Julio, Gonzalez and Turner. Jason Snelling could be a nice start this week if the Falcons sit Turner and Rodgers. But to this point I haven't seen a single reporter speculate about what the plans may be for anyone other than White.

 

[doeseatplace]

I'll never forget this 2007 game. Colts "rested" their starters, but not until Reggie Wayne put up a 12-87 stat line in a 2PPR league, pulling me into 2nd place

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712300clt.htm

 

[Team Smokin']

Looks like a more normal week than we have had in week 17 for a while.With the Falcons seemingly the most likely to rest up, and Roddy in particular likely to sit altogether, I think the Championship winning player sitting on your bench right now is Harry Douglas.Go get him.

I'm ready to start him if I hear any indication Julio will play less than a half. I won't sit Julio if he is going to play a half, though. He could do plenty of damage in two quarters against that terrible Bucs' pass defense. Thus far I haven't heard any indication what the Falcons are going to do here. It's safe to say White will probably play little if at all due to his lingering knee injury but I've seen nothing regarding plans for Ryan, Julio, Gonzalez and Turner. Jason Snelling could be a nice start this week if the Falcons sit Turner and Rodgers. But to this point I haven't seen a single reporter speculate about what the plans may be for anyone other than White.

I'm thinking even if Julio plays two quarters, or even possibly three (especially without White - and Douglas could be the play), Jones could do more damage over someone else that it might make sense to plug in? One score, 5 catches and 65 yards are good numbers for anyone playing an entire game. I would think Atlanta is playing to win the game and momentum and once they do rest players they feel they made their best decision. Getting a W would be cool, but coming away unscathed is more of a priority. It's always a balancing act and each Coach has his own philosophy. Sometimes that philosophy gets influenced from past experience or observing the past experience of others. We shall see. In other words, as of now I am playing Julio, but I might change

 

[packersfan]

Looks like a more normal week than we have had in week 17 for a while.With the Falcons seemingly the most likely to rest up, and Roddy in particular likely to sit altogether, I think the Championship winning player sitting on your bench right now is Harry Douglas.Go get him.

I'm ready to start him if I hear any indication Julio will play less than a half. I won't sit Julio if he is going to play a half, though. He could do plenty of damage in two quarters against that terrible Bucs' pass defense. Thus far I haven't heard any indication what the Falcons are going to do here. It's safe to say White will probably play little if at all due to his lingering knee injury but I've seen nothing regarding plans for Ryan, Julio, Gonzalez and Turner. Jason Snelling could be a nice start this week if the Falcons sit Turner and Rodgers. But to this point I haven't seen a single reporter speculate about what the plans may be for anyone other than White.

I'm thinking even if Julio plays two quarters, or even possibly three (especially without White - and Douglas could be the play), Jones could do more damage over someone else that it might make sense to plug in? One score, 5 catches and 65 yards are good numbers for anyone playing an entire game. I would think Atlanta is playing to win the game and momentum and once they do rest players they feel they made their best decision. Getting a W would be cool, but coming away unscathed is more of a priority. It's always a balancing act and each Coach has his own philosophy. Sometimes that philosophy gets influenced from past experience or observing the past experience of others. We shall see. In other words, as of now I am playing Julio, but I might change

I agree about Julio. He doesn't need a lot of playing time to make a big impact. He caught an 80-yard TD in the first game against the Bucs. He put up 4-75 in a half against the Saints earlier this season and got almost all of his production in Week 16 against the Lions in one half. He's in my starting lineup too and unless I hear today or tomorrow that he's going to play a quarter or less I'm going to keep him there. All he needs is a TD catch to have a productive day and that's more than possible against the Bucs, especially if White is out.If White sits I'll then have to decide if I want to go with Douglas or Randy Moss, who I currently have as my WR4. I agree Douglas could be a strong play this week if White is out.

 

[My Hope Street Alias]

Looks like a more normal week than we have had in week 17 for a while.

With the Falcons seemingly the most likely to rest up, and Roddy in particular likely to sit altogether, I think the Championship winning player sitting on your bench right now is Harry Douglas.

Go get him.

I'm ready to start him if I hear any indication Julio will play less than a half. I won't sit Julio if he is going to play a half, though. He could do plenty of damage in two quarters against that terrible Bucs' pass defense. Thus far I haven't heard any indication what the Falcons are going to do here. It's safe to say White will probably play little if at all due to his lingering knee injury but I've seen nothing regarding plans for Ryan, Julio, Gonzalez and Turner. Jason Snelling could be a nice start this week if the Falcons sit Turner and Rodgers. But to this point I haven't seen a single reporter speculate about what the plans may be for anyone other than White.

I'm thinking even if Julio plays two quarters, or even possibly three (especially without White - and Douglas could be the play), Jones could do more damage over someone else that it might make sense to plug in? One score, 5 catches and 65 yards are good numbers for anyone playing an entire game. I would think Atlanta is playing to win the game and momentum and once they do rest players they feel they made their best decision. Getting a W would be cool, but coming away unscathed is more of a priority. It's always a balancing act and each Coach has his own philosophy. Sometimes that philosophy gets influenced from past experience or observing the past experience of others. We shall see. In other words, as of now I am playing Julio, but I might change

I have Julio sitting for Britt and S. Johnson (start 3 WR) but I'm reconsidering.

 

[Chaser1439]

I currently have Ryan, Julio, and Gonzo starting. I am also starting to panic.

 

[QuizGuy66]

A.J. Green owner that fortunately has other desirable options (DX, Garcon, Crabtree, Blackmon) so as much as it pains me to do so for a championship on the line, I think I'm gonna have to bench him this week.

A.J. is 5 or 6 catches from 100 fot the season - I can see them feeding him in the first half possibly.-QG

 

[scothawk]

I currently have Ryan, Julio, and Gonzo starting. I am also starting to panic.

You should be offering to split the pot with your opponent.

 

[packersfan]

Schefter reporting Ray Rice won't play. Bernard Pierce definitely worth starting today in my opinion. RB2 upside and at least a strong flex.

 

[jim k]

Schefter reporting Ray Rice won't play. Bernard Pierce definitely worth starting today in my opinion. RB2 upside and at least a strong flex.

Especially if Cincy rests their starters on defense which you would assume they will when they see no Flacco, no Rice and no Torrey Smith, etc.