WHo rosters 3 D/ST's? (1 Viewer)

[bshell27]

My starting lineup is pretty much set, but I am actually thinking of doing this with the Jets, Saints and Cards.

I know it goes against conventional wisdom, even I think it is crazy, but the schedules of these three teams for the rest of the year are ridiculous.

Any one try this?

 

[SSOG]

I've got 3 defenses rostered. Of course, it's a dynasty league with 22-man benches...

 

[bshell27]

Yeah, this league is a 12 team, 16 man roster. I am still thinking of doing this though. I have guys that will not make my starting lineup. Torry Holt and Michael Bush for example. They still have value, but I like the idea of having a GREAT matchup from here on ouut with my DEF.

 

[Abstract]

I wouldn't do it. Not only are you releasing guys that could potentially go to another roster and hurt you, but just when you think your roster is set, the injury bug pops up. I'm currently rostering 2 DST's but that's only because I have the Steelers DST and I picked up the Chargers while they were available so I could play them on the Steelers bye week. The Chargers play the Raiders when the Steelers are on the bye.

 

[The Comedian]

guppy.

 

[NatronIsMean]

Close to the playoffs I have in the past. It's the opposite of guppy. By then you know who's who among offenses and defenses and in week 12 or so, I make sure that I have DST matchups that are as good or better as my opponent every week.

Right now I'm rostering Ravens and Bengals (just picked up) for this stretch:

Week 10: BAL @ CLE / CIN @ PIT - BAL great option.

Week 11: BAL vs IND / CIN @ OAK - CIN great option.

Week 12: BAL vs PIT / CIN vs CLE - CIN great option.

Week 13: BAL @ GB / CIN vs DET - CIN great option.

Week 14: BAL vs DET / CIN @ MIN - BAL great option.

Week 15: BAL vs CHI / CIN @ SD

Week 16: BAL @ PIT / CIN vs KC - CIN great option.

And you better believe that I'm looking for who I can pick up just before the playoffs to cover week 15 (if necessary). Is this overthinking? In my very big money league, the last thing I want to do is leave a very obvious matchup-heavy position (DST) to chance, knowing that I could have put a little thought into it and made sure I had an advantage. I know it has paid off in years past.

 

[Leroy's Aces]

I have been playing a lot of defense by committee, and I will sometimes keeps 3 defenses on rosters for extended periods of time. These are high stakes national contests like FFPC (which I own part of, so cannot play), NFFC and WCOFF. Holding a 3rd defense allowed me to pick up and play San Fran for 34-41 points (depending on scoring system) a few weeks ago vs. St. Louis on 3-4 teams. I rarely see the benefit of having a WR8 like Malcolm Kelly being more valuable than a good matchup defense. I'll take the 3rd D. You really need 20 man rosters to do it though IMO.

I believe in this strategy pretty strongly and much prefer it to only having one top D like Pitt, Minny or Baltimore. Even on teams that have a D like Philly, I usually have been keeping a 2nd defense that is a good matchup play. Any of these not-high-end defenses are worth starting on occasion: Saints, San Fran, Seattle, Green Bay, Denver, Jets, Cincy, Arizona and there are maybe even a few more.

 

[SSOG]

You really need 20 man rosters to do it though IMO.

That's really the key. If you've got 40 bench spots, it would make sense to roster 8+ defenses. If you've got 2 bench spots, it would be dumb to burn them both on defenses. It's a question of opportunity cost. If it's a choice between rostering a defense or David Garrard, that's a lot different than a choice between rostering a defense or Trent Edwards.

 

[jon_mx]

My starting lineup is pretty much set, but I am actually thinking of doing this with the Jets, Saints and Cards.I know it goes against conventional wisdom, even I think it is crazy, but the schedules of these three teams for the rest of the year are ridiculous. Any one try this?

I rostered three defenses in a 12 team 18 man roster. My main defense was on bye, and my second defense which is highly ranked had a tough matchup. There was a decent team on the waiver wire who had a great matchup, so I picked them up. On a good week, defenses can be the leading scorer. Next time I see a decent player available though, I am dropping them though.

 

[Jambi]

Why not? I'm in a league with only 15 rosters spots where people find the need to roster 2 TEs and 3 QBs.

Ridonkulous

 

[TD32]

I have the Bengals, Pats, and Chargers. I have, what looks like, at least one good match-up all season.

 

[Daywalker]

Chase 2.0?

 

[Daywalker]

Why not? I'm in a league with only 15 rosters spots where people find the need to roster 2 TEs and 3 QBs. Ridonkulous

My league mandatory:2 qb3 rb4 wr2 Def2 PK2 ST2 CoachesHave to carry these positions. 8 team league. 1.1k entry. Working for me. Such small rosters people panic. Got R. White last week. S. Slaton this week. Get off to a good start and be patient and build a juggernaut.

 

[Steady Mooobin]

Why not? I'm in a league with only 15 rosters spots where people find the need to roster 2 TEs and 3 QBs.

Ridonkulous

My league mandatory:2 qb

3 rb

4 wr

2 Def

2 PK

2 ST

2 Coaches

Have to carry these positions. 8 team league. 1.1k entry. Working for me. Such small rosters people panic. Got R. White last week. S. Slaton this week. Get off to a good start and be patient and build a juggernaut.

wat?

 

[Zoomanji]

I have been playing a lot of defense by committee, and I will sometimes keeps 3 defenses on rosters for extended periods of time. These are high stakes national contests like FFPC (which I own part of, so cannot play), NFFC and WCOFF. Holding a 3rd defense allowed me to pick up and play San Fran for 34-41 points (depending on scoring system) a few weeks ago vs. St. Louis on 3-4 teams. I rarely see the benefit of having a WR8 like Malcolm Kelly being more valuable than a good matchup defense. I'll take the 3rd D. You really need 20 man rosters to do it though IMO. I believe in this strategy pretty strongly and much prefer it to only having one top D like Pitt, Minny or Baltimore. Even on teams that have a D like Philly, I usually have been keeping a 2nd defense that is a good matchup play. Any of these not-high-end defenses are worth starting on occasion: Saints, San Fran, Seattle, Green Bay, Denver, Jets, Cincy, Arizona and there are maybe even a few more.

I'm with you here.I've done it and still do. Its the teams that only carry one and play them regardless of match-ups that are making a mistake