IDP Help

[capoltorta]

Are there any IDP football experts here that can shed some light on this?

My league allows D, D, D, DB, DB, DB, DB, DL, DL, DL, DL. It counts return yards/TDs, tackles (2/1), sacks (3), int (3) FF/FR (2/2), TDs (6), safeties (2), PD (1), and BK (2).

For my DL spots, I'm wondering if it's best to use all linebackers and no linemen? Seems like even the best ends aren't as valuable as the top tackle-getters.

For my DB spots, I'm wondering if it's best to use safeties or defensive backs? I feel like safeties are better cause they get more tackles too. Also, I'm wondering if it's wise to use all 4 DB spots on return men. Guys like Daniel Manning are big in these settings.

Then for my D and BN spots, should I stock up on high tackle linebackers, tackle/sack linebackers, high sack linemen, high tackle DBs, return DBs, or some kind of combination?

[spider321]

Your assumptions are correct, sir.

I am in an idp that counts return yards and I try to get as many DB's that return kicks/punts as possible.

If there are no more return DB's available, strong safeties usually get more tackles than the other DB's.

Yes, use a linebackers for your DL spots. Middle linebackers usually get the most tackles and, therefore, put up the most consistant numbers.

[mattb47]

Your assumptions are correct, sir.

I am in an idp that counts return yards and I try to get as many DB's that return kicks/punts as possible.

If there are no more return DB's available, strong safeties usually get more tackles than the other DB's.

Yes, use a linebackers for your DL spots. Middle linebackers usually get the most tackles and, therefore, put up the most consistant numbers.

This is essentially what I would say. Depending of course on how much return yards are worth in your league, you'll want to grab as many of the top guys as you can as that's as consistent of production as you can hope for from an IDP player, especially a DB. Other than that, grab safeties, mainly Strong Safeties as they tend to be more of the "enforcers" who make more tackles which is the most consistent stat fantasy wise (generally speaking).

Middle Linebackers in the 4-3 are usually pretty good bets...in many systems you will find great production from the Weak Side Linebackers as well so I'd take a look at the depth charts before making picks. In the 3-4 you'll find some OLBs are able to produce well enough to be good guys to look at...James Harrison is an example of this as he has high tackle numbers on top of being a sack machine which is a pretty good combination...others like DeMarcus Ware are also good guys to look at there. ILBs in the 3-4 are generally less productive tackle wise so I'd be very specific with the guys who have proven to be productive in that position when thinking of drafting them.

[capoltorta]

Thanks for the help, that makes a lot of sense. I'm gonna stock up on as many return DBs as I can, and then grab the best available SS/LB.

[bungle613]

Yup, Matt and Spider gave you solid advice. MLB and safeties are your bread and butter with exceptions of course. Your INT and sack scoring is realtively low so guys like Ware and Harrison can get moved down slightly. Loo for the tackle machines as they are consistent point getters for you.