Backup QB Question

[ampant]

My starter is Matt Ryan. I had Bradford as a backup, but dropped him at 1am after week 1 when I was tired, in lieu of Gabbert.

Its a no-brainer that Bradford is the more polished QB, but I did it anticipating Ryan's bye week.

Week 7 Gabbert is @ OAK, who have looked horrible
Bradford is at home vs GB, a much better defensife team.

If something happens to Ryan, I would much rather have Bradford as my backup, but looking just at the week when I know Ryan won't be available, Gabbert has the much better matchup. Should I drop Gabbert and pick Bradford back up?

[mpt3489]

I would pick up Bradford. You have him as insurance. You are right he is the better QB. Much better. I think the Packers Defense is a little overrated he should still have a solid showing and the Oakland defense is a little underrated. Gabbert has been struggling and he is banged up, who knows if he can hold the starter job much longer.

Thanks for the help with mine.

[Delhomme17]

Agree with above. I get what you're saying re: bye week match-ups, but that's not necessarily how I think you should evaluate a backup QB. Don't think "who has a better match-up during the ONE week my #1 is on his bye?"; think "who would I rather have for the rest of the SEASON if my #1 goes down?" Take the better football player, which in this case is definitely Bradford.

Thanks for helping with mine.

[ampant]

Done. Thanks guys.