Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 5, 2012 So you drafted your studs the first couple of rounds. However during the season you see that they will be playing a tough match up. Do you sit them and start the guy you drafted in the later rounds who has a pretty good matchup in hopes that he could have a great game? Usually I always start my studs (which was the case back when I was playing in 2007 but times have changed). What are your thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huskerinct 1 Posted September 5, 2012 Only if their names are Stephen Davis and Tommy Maddox. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unloopme 4 Posted September 5, 2012 So you drafted your studs the first couple of rounds. However during the season you see that they will be playing a tough match up. Do you sit them and start the guy you drafted in the later rounds who has a pretty good matchup in hopes that he could have a great game? Usually I always start my studs (which was the case back when I was playing in 2007 but times have changed). What are your thoughts? They haven't changed THAT much. Start your studs...ALWAYS, that's why they are studs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgs316 14 Posted September 5, 2012 Yep. You can play russian roulette with you #2/3 RB's and WR's but play your studs. By every statistical measure, Lynch was a must sit vs SF last year, week 16. He got 100 and a TD I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southcarolina 166 Posted September 5, 2012 If you sit them, they arent studs. If you drafted them in the first couple of rounds, you messed up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclemercy 51 Posted September 5, 2012 in general the gaps closing. i think it depends on who you think is studly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,653 Posted September 5, 2012 Most of the time i start my studs. Once in a while there may be a reason to bench them. Not often though. If tom brady is playing outside in 50 mph wind i may bench him and start my backup if they are good and have a great matchup. Same goes for wrs. If i have andre johnson going against derrell revis and its 50 mph winds i would prob sit him if i had another good option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTD 56 Posted September 5, 2012 Yep. You can play russian roulette with you #2/3 RB's and WR's but play your studs. By every statistical measure, Lynch was a must sit vs SF last year, week 16. He got 100 and a TD I believe. Yeah, I sat Lynch last year in my championship & it was tough to stomach watching him play well against the 49ers defense. Thankfully Khalil Bell was the waiver savior he was touted as that week & brought me home the championship! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 823 Posted September 5, 2012 The problem with benching studs based on matchups is when you actually guess right, it's usually not a big point difference. But when you guess wrong, you're screwed. I drafted them early, so I'm gonna start them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phurfur 70 Posted September 5, 2012 I love people who sit their studs when I play them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mullog 12 Posted September 5, 2012 I love people who sit their studs when I play them. I totally agree with you - nothing better than watching live scoring to see my opponents bench points rack up while their starters falter. Don't get cute - play your studs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quickolas1 80 Posted September 5, 2012 So you drafted your studs the first couple of rounds. However during the season you see that they will be playing a tough match up. Do you sit them and start the guy you drafted in the later rounds who has a pretty good matchup in hopes that he could have a great game? Usually I always start my studs (which was the case back when I was playing in 2007 but times have changed). What are your thoughts? I think I wasted 10 seconds reading this but feel free to bench Calvin Johnson if you think Robert Meachum has a better matchup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTD 56 Posted September 5, 2012 I think I wasted 10 seconds reading this but feel free to bench Calvin Johnson if you think Robert Meachum has a better matchup I'm just hoping that Megatron decks Cortland Finnegan. That is all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 5, 2012 I think I wasted 10 seconds reading this but feel free to bench Calvin Johnson if you think Robert Meachum has a better matchup I was thinking more along the lines as someone who drafted larry fitzgerald benching him during week 1 and starting another wr because of the defense he plays and the qb situation he has going on. Just an example of a problem I see arising this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLR 0 Posted September 6, 2012 I seem to recall there was an old saying about this. What was it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 603 Posted September 6, 2012 Yeah, unless my stud is hurt and producing at a pace substantially below typical. At that point the bad matchup may change my mind if I have a good play elsewhere. but generally I play my studs all the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikequig 2 Posted September 6, 2012 I always try and play the best matchups. Lets me feel like I'm actually managing. Last year I should have sat Chris Johnson more than I did and it cost me games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyaa 0 Posted September 6, 2012 Going through this decision with Jamaal Charles vs. Kevin Smith... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,653 Posted September 6, 2012 Never bench Oogie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtimko 2 Posted September 6, 2012 Yes. I lost a championship a few years back when I played Jamal Charles over MJD. MJD lit it up for about 40 points and I lost by 5 in the semis. The next week I had most points overall... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjsteel 34 Posted September 6, 2012 So you drafted your studs the first couple of rounds. However during the season you see that they will be playing a tough match up. Do you sit them and start the guy you drafted in the later rounds who has a pretty good matchup in hopes that he could have a great game? Usually I always start my studs (which was the case back when I was playing in 2007 but times have changed). What are your thoughts? Such as benching Rodgers vs SF and playing Rivers vs Oakland? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 6, 2012 Such as benching Rodgers vs SF and playing Rivers vs Oakland? I actually have both those guys lol. However, Im still playing Rodgers cause I believe he will still put up big fantasy points. I think he is just that good especially with all the talent he has around him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mullog 12 Posted September 6, 2012 I was thinking more along the lines as someone who drafted larry fitzgerald benching him during week 1 and starting another wr because of the defense he plays and the qb situation he has going on. Just an example of a problem I see arising this week. Fitzgerald's situation is a unique one but those factors were already known when he was drafted. It's only week 1 and if you drafted him it was most likely with a high pick and as a #1 WR. Until he shows a pattern of poor performances I think you have to start him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites