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Benching your defense, while winning
Posted on 9/9/24 at 8:52 pm
Posted on 9/9/24 at 8:52 pm
I’m sure this has been asked before but, I need a league debate settled. I’m the commissioner and the topic came up of benching a defense win you are leading the matchup late to secure the win in case they put up negative points. I said of course you cannot do that, as it is playing scared and not believing in the defense that you initially chose to play. A few of the members felt that they should be able to do it because it’s a smart play. We’ve had many conversations about how everyone has to set a lineup regardless of how the season goes, and they all agreed with that, but not for this situation. I want to know how y’all feel about this
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Posted on 9/9/24 at 8:54 pm to Glizzy_gang
It’s 100% the correct play to bench the defense.
Posted on 9/9/24 at 9:03 pm to Glizzy_gang
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they all agreed with that, but not for this situation.
Seems like you got your answer.
Suggestion for now if people are bitching is take it to a vote and go live with it next week.
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said of course you cannot do that, as it is playing scared and not believing in the defense that you initially chose to play
This is stupid
Posted on 9/9/24 at 9:09 pm to Glizzy_gang
Youre both right.
It is playing scared and is 100% within the rules
It is playing scared and is 100% within the rules
Posted on 9/9/24 at 9:17 pm to Glizzy_gang
If there was no agreed upon rule prior to the season starting and the app/website allows it, it should be legal.
As commissioner, you should put it up for a vote and move forward with the voting result starting week 2 through the rest of the season.
As commissioner, you should put it up for a vote and move forward with the voting result starting week 2 through the rest of the season.
Posted on 9/9/24 at 9:20 pm to dcrews
It was discussed vaguely last year on championship week. One manager mentioned he was going to do it in the group chat and I mentioned that I thought it was a chicken shite way to play so he left his D in and still won easily. No one objected the idea then. I guess they didn’t care since they weren’t playing anymore, but they had their chance to revoke then
Posted on 9/9/24 at 9:50 pm to Glizzy_gang
I’m in one league that fines people for not starting a complete lineup, including starting someone who is out (unless it is last minute) or on bye.
It was implemented to keep people from disappearing after they are eliminated, but also helps with this situation.
Any rule is fine as long as it is implemented prior to the season. If there’s no rule, smart players don’t play a defense in that situation.
It was implemented to keep people from disappearing after they are eliminated, but also helps with this situation.
Any rule is fine as long as it is implemented prior to the season. If there’s no rule, smart players don’t play a defense in that situation.
Posted on 9/9/24 at 10:06 pm to BhamTigah
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I’m in one league that fines people for not starting a complete lineup, including starting someone who is out (unless it is last minute) or on bye.
How much
Posted on 9/9/24 at 10:08 pm to Glizzy_gang
I just lost because I started Jets defense. I’m a clown.
Posted on 9/9/24 at 10:15 pm to TackySweater
$10
$100 buy in to give some context
$100 buy in to give some context
This post was edited on 9/9/24 at 10:17 pm
Posted on 9/9/24 at 10:25 pm to Glizzy_gang
Theoretically it could come back to bite you.
If the defense plays well and you took the 0, you could lose a tiebreaker at the end of the season.
If the defense plays well and you took the 0, you could lose a tiebreaker at the end of the season.
Posted on 9/9/24 at 10:40 pm to Bestbank Tiger
We do 2 W/L a week so you’re always chasing points unless you have a ton already
Posted on 9/10/24 at 6:43 am to Glizzy_gang
I would not be in a league that mandated who I start and sit
Posted on 9/10/24 at 8:12 am to Glizzy_gang
Absolutely should be able to bench your defense.
I prefer to just play in a league without kickers or defenses though.
ETA: kickers and defense add too much variability to scoring, IMO.
I prefer to just play in a league without kickers or defenses though.
ETA: kickers and defense add too much variability to scoring, IMO.
This post was edited on 9/10/24 at 8:12 am
Posted on 9/10/24 at 8:14 am to Glizzy_gang
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It was discussed vaguely last year on championship week. One manager mentioned he was going to do it in the group chat and I mentioned that I thought it was a chicken shite way to play so he left his D in and still won easily. No one objected the idea then. I guess they didn’t care since they weren’t playing anymore, but they had their chance to revoke then
If your league settings allow for it, then you have to let it happen, IMO.
If you want to make an official "ruling" on it, put it up for vote, if the vote says that you have to start a defense then you should change the settings to match that. What's chicken shite is changing rules in the middle of a week of games.
This post was edited on 9/10/24 at 8:18 am
Posted on 9/10/24 at 8:33 am to Honkus
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Youre both right.
It is playing scared and is 100% within the rules
Absolutely. Not only is it playing scared but it's pretty rare for a defense to get negative points, at least it should be for any defense worth having on your roster. To add to this discussion, you need EVERY point you can get for playoff tiebreakers. I can't tell yall how many times I've made the playoffs by less than 5 points. It's been 3 times alone by less than 1 point. Always put your best roster out there.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:47 am to TigerLunatik
I've lost two championships by one point and one by tiebreaker.
But all my leagues lock lineups at noon Sunday.
But all my leagues lock lineups at noon Sunday.
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