Helmholtz_Watson Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 So i'm in 1st place in my league at 4-1 and looking at my players' matchups for the playoff weeks. I don't like Brees at Arizona Week 15. Is it too early to be thinking alternative here? At first glance, i have two possible options for a Brees replacement on that week: 1) Tyrod Taylor is home vs Cleveland week 15 and available in my league. I'm seriously thinking about picking him up now and holding him until then. 2) Dallas is home vs Tampa. Romo and Prescott both available. What do you guys think? Anyone else do this? I'm afraid i'll cruise through the reg season and get a bye then need to rely on Brees at Arizona my first playoff game. I don't believe in the "always play your studs" or "play the guys that got you there" rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin_Akie Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I'd say too early. Why pickup someone you might not use for 9-10 weeks who could get injured or benched in the mean time. Focus on making the playoffs, not a certainty at 4-1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AoDay Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 It depends on your depth, # of bench spots, and competitiveness of the league. This year due to all the injuries (which I luckily escaped) I'm pretty much guaranteed a playoff spot so I started looking for playoff matchups after week 4. There aren't many QBs for week 15 that have a low value or are available off FA, as you mentioned, Tyrod vs CLE is probably the most likely and maybe Prescott/Romo who play TB. If you're able to trade some players to owners who need depth at a position and have 2 QBs, Yyou might be able to get Dalton at a low value vs PIT who has a pretty terrible secondary. Mariota might get you by most of the upcoming weeks with plus matchups especially if he takes the ball into his own hands as much as he did last week. It was more similar to his play style last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Def. Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 The fantasy football gods are fickle and don't like it when managers assuming playoffs after only 5 weeks. That's usually when they'll call up their buddy karma and do a number on those lacking respect. Just sayin... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboysDiehard Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 The fantasy football gods are fickle and don't like it when managers assuming playoffs after only 5 weeks. That's usually when they'll call up their buddy karma and do a number on those lacking respect. Just sayin... The worst is talking any kind of smack. I think I'm 0-126 lifetime when I throw it down before the game. I know, I'm thickheaded. The first three times weren't enough to stop me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmholtz_Watson Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 LOL, i usually make the playoffs in this league. I think i missed twice in 8 or 9 years of playing. The buy in this year though was $500 per team so i'm doing even more homework than usual to get that sweet Jackpot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile High Magic Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Top 6 records make the playoffs in our league, so theres a 50/50 chance for every team. That being said, when making trades and WW pickups which i intend to start I do pay attention to the week 13-16 matchups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I think its way to early, and the OP seems to have made up their mind already that they need to do this. So have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseUp Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 If I'm weighing two guys, playoff matchups would sway me. But until week 10 it's really just a guess, too much can happen between now and then. Injuries, breakouts/slumps, dui/elevators/drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 The worst is talking any kind of smack. I think I'm 0-126 lifetime when I throw it down before the game. I know, I'm thickheaded. The first three 125 times weren't enough to stop me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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