Durtee 0 Posted October 12, 2009 I am sure that this has been discussed in the past, but I am curious to see what everyone's opinion is on this situation. Currently I am up by 3.45 pts in my league and still have the Dolphins defense to play tonight. He doesn't have anyone left to play, so I am considering benching my defense to secure my win which would take me to 4-1 and drop him to 4-1 also giving me the head to head tie breaker. Defenses are much more prone to negative pts than any other position, otherwise I wouldn't even consider it. So what are your feelings about situations like this? I am really not sure how I would feel if I was on the other end of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted October 12, 2009 You play to win, right. While I might feel a little bad benching them, I would do it. Doesn't seem any different than running without a TE/K one week due to bye week concern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smashmouths@blf 33 Posted October 12, 2009 Why not? Are there rules that say you HAVE to start a defense? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,045 Posted October 12, 2009 There's no problem with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdubz 0 Posted October 12, 2009 The chances of them getting -4 are very slim (unless you use some other point system than a normal league). But like Herm said; you play to win the game, so I would sit them and take the W. That way there is a ZERO percent chance that you lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackPlague 1 Posted October 12, 2009 You aren't breaking any rules so go ahead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blaneyfan 0 Posted October 12, 2009 If there's no rule against it, it's sound strategy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillBelichick'sBodyGuard 0 Posted October 12, 2009 I am sure that this has been discussed in the past, but I am curious to see what everyone's opinion is on this situation. Currently I am up by 3.45 pts in my league and still have the Dolphins defense to play tonight. He doesn't have anyone left to play, so I am considering benching my defense to secure my win which would take me to 4-1 and drop him to 4-1 also giving me the head to head tie breaker. Defenses are much more prone to negative pts than any other position, otherwise I wouldn't even consider it. So what are your feelings about situations like this? I am really not sure how I would feel if I was on the other end of this. you play to win the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
