risethewake Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 So the current standings of the 4 playoff contender teams are 9-2(me), 7-4, team one 6-5, and team two 6-5. The teams on the bubble are team three 6-5, and 5-6. My last two regular season games are against team two and three 6-5. They in my opinion are easier matchups than the 7-4 and team one 6-5. Is it shady to tank my games against team two and three to give them a playoff push and give me easier playoff matchups, or is that strategy too underhanded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risethewake Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Let me also say. I have not nor will I tell the teams I'd do this, I am strategizing/colluding with myself and only myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmeout Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 If there are only four playoffs teams, than you're going to have to face at least one of those two teams eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risethewake Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Absolutely true, but they are easier matchups without a doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmeout Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Decide based off matchups...see who your players are playing the first week of the playoffs and the second week of playoffs and whichever week's matchups look better try to situate yourself to play the better team that week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpr103 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Totally fine. If you can determine your own team's destiny without asking another to help, do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelmastr21 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) Yes you would be ruining the integrity of the league. Edited November 21, 2014 by squirrelmastr21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpr103 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) Yes you would be ruining the integrity of the league. I disagree. If you've put yourself in position to be in the playoffs this early and you can determine your matchups without colluding with other players, then you should do it. A league's integrity is based on the assumption that every team does what is best for itself at all times: if you can knock out another strong team by losing, then that (supposedly strong) team has put itself in position to lose to begin with. You have to do the best thing for YOUR TEAM. Not the league, not your opponents, and not your potential opponents. Failing to do the best thing for your team's success is compromising the integrity of the league. Edited November 21, 2014 by bpr103 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risethewake Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 I disagree. If you've put yourself in position to be in the playoffs this early and you can determine your matchups without colluding with other players, then you should do it. A league's integrity is based on the assumption that every team does what is best for itself at all times: if you can knock out another strong team by losing, then that (supposedly strong) team has put itself in position to lose to begin with. You have to do the best thing for YOUR TEAM. Not the league, not your opponents, and not your potential opponents. Failing to do the best thing for your team's success is compromising the integrity of the league. Very well said, I feel much more comfortable with the idea now, it is about my team. This isn't Candy Land, this is football. Strategic, and without mercy. There are no trophies for every team, only one team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpr103 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/embed/tquXd7mWkCs Edited November 21, 2014 by bpr103 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatAir2 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 So, I'm not seeing it. How would that give you a better play off lineup? You tank 2, say #2 wins out you're both 9-4. I presume you beat him already, so won't you still be in 1st place playing 4th place the 1st round anyways? I'm sorry, I think I'm missing something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswear3 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 The fourth place team would be easier if he lost this week FlatAir2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn5033 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) How can you tank without everyone else knowing it? Regardless of your intentions its still a crap shoot. You can be the 1st place team with a superior lineup and lose your first playoff game against anyone. It's happened to me countless times. Edited November 21, 2014 by Finn5033 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sksmith Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) I've wondered about this strategy myself. The goal of FF is to win the championship, right? Not necessarily each week, but the whole thing. If you see a team on the bubble that has a stud lineup that is really gaining steam and you're already in the playoffs, can you really be seen as w/o integrity by not going for a single week victory over another bubble opponent that you feel has the inferior lineup, and in the process popping the bubble of that better team? Strategy is key when looking at a championship run and not just this week's matchup. As long as you are acting in concert with only yourself, I currently lean toward seeing this as an acceptable tactic. And you still run the risk of angering the FF gods by doing so, you can and will lose to the "worst" team at any time Edited November 21, 2014 by sksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdybaz Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I don't see any integrity issues with your decision, but beware the Fantasy Football gods. They can be fickle beings and smite you down in your matchups 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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