Fantasy Etiqute

[steakhead]

I almost benched Brees for the Monday game until I ended up with a 17 point lead (won by 10). How many people would be pissed if some one benched a player and left an empty roster spot and the player ended up getting neg points that could of effected the outcome.

Will Brees snap out of his funk?

QB(1) Brees, M. Schaub
WR(2) Boldin, B Edwards, C Chambers,
RB(2) Gore, C. Williams, Drew-Jones, DeAngelo Williams, W Dunn
W/T(1) Brandon Marshell
K(1) Nedney
Def(1) Dallas, TB

10 team League

[Popcynical]

Why would you play a player that you think will get you negative points? I don't see a problem with it.

[Sixxgunn]

I wouldn't be mad, but perplexed might be a more logical word. I can't think anyone ever believes that their QB is going to put up negative points, with the exception of Rex Grossman's dad, who owns Rex on his fantasy league. I would think you would want to score as many points as possible, and that would mean starting a player at every position, regardless if you have already won or lost your matchup.

[gtabaplayr]

I've done it before when I had a very small lead going into a Monday night game and my opponent had no players left.

I think it was last year, I had something like a 0.8 point lead and I decided to bench my WR instead of taking the risk. If he fumbled and had a horrible game or got hurt very early on after a fumble, I could have lost.

However, it should only be used when you have a very very small lead and are not confident in your player. I think I benched Chambers or a player of that quality. Others in your league might consider it a cheap or pu$$y move, but you have to do anything you can to win- Unless there is a specific rule stating that everyone must use a player in all starting slots in a given week.

[JasonSeahorn]

after seeing what grossman would do last year, i have no problem benching someone (kickers excluded) if you are only up a point and your opponent has no one left. a win is a win.

[Dawinner127]

a W is a W in my books anyway you look at it

[sadlyajetsfan]

neg points would be very rare with a player you drafted with the exception of def against offensive teams like colts and that only if they give alot of neg points for giving up 30+ points. i dont really understand this thread but if its like not playing a catcher in baseball sometimes i would sit them

[dream_017]

A full and complete starting roster should be submitted each and every week. If a full roster is not submitted you should get an L.

[Patchell]

If a wildcard spot or other rankings are determined by total points... then perhaps it would be wise to try to salvage at least a few extra points. You never know when those extra points could come in handy.

[southernSteeler]

neg points would be very rare with a player you drafted with the exception of def against offensive teams like colts and that only if they give alot of neg points for giving up 30+ points. i dont really understand this thread but if its like not playing a catcher in baseball sometimes i would sit them

Well, I kinda see where he is coming from. I have Brees as well, he has given negative points 2 out of the 3 games he has played in for me this year. He is now on the bench with a trading block up on him. That being said, I would still probably play the players. I think there are some leagues that will not let you no play a position.