2-4 is better than 3-3

[Pullo Vision]

Agree with OP in general, but most of the counter arguments are valid also.

Ex: my sig team is 2-4. I don’t really have old vets to sell, other than maybe Kelce. I’m top 3-4 in scoring. Gonna hang on and try to compete still.

And I’ve got the opposite problem too. I’m playing for next year in two leagues, One is 2-4 but there’s 5 teams at or worse than 2-4. Other is 3-3. Problem with the latter is, I can’t do much else to lower wins, I’m already rocking the worst RB crew I’ve ever ran in fantasy: Lynn Bowden, Nyheim Hines, Bryce Love. Rest of my team is very young and doesn’t merit selling really.

I think the overall message behind the Op here is, now is a pretty big spot to evaluate what your team is this year, within your league makeup/settings/etc.

In a situation like this, you can sell young players scoring points to other lower level teams. Helps shed young players you have questions about long term, ups the points of teams your competing with for a top pick. Doesn't need to be for picks but young players they don't believe in, or injured players, can do the job.

[Bronco Billy]

Great discussion going on. Thanks OP

[steelman]

I'm 2-4 in both my leagues but both my teams are true contenders, at least should be if you look at my roster. Injuries and just plain bad luck have led me to end up 2-4. I did make some trades, ones that will strengthen my team this year. I am not about to throw in the towel after 6 weeks when I have teams that can go on a run and make some noise in the playoffs, if I can get there

[Sriracha]

Strongly disagree.

You do have to be honest with yourself and assess if your team just sucks.. but there are plenty of strong teams that get off to a slow start only to go on a tear to end the season.

Fantasy football is highly volatile -- good players can easily underperform/get injured before figuring things out mid-season.. for instance teams that squeaked by with Derrick Henry in 2018 probably won their championships.

[MEuRaH]

Strongly disagree.

You do have to be honest with yourself and assess if your team just sucks.. but there are plenty of strong teams that get off to a slow start only to go on a tear to end the season.

Fantasy football is highly volatile -- good players can easily underperform/get injured before figuring things out mid-season.. for instance teams that squeaked by with Derrick Henry in 2018 probably won their championships.

Yeah I know:

It's possible that your 2-4 team is leading in points scored. It's also probable that the teams left to play are sub 0.500. Maybe your roster is returning from injury. There are a host or variables I didn't mention, so you need to consider those aspects as part of your 2-4 team. If this is the case, it might be in your best interest to continue fighting.

I better move this to the OP, lol.

[cazzie33]

This topic is a thought provoking one which stimulates a convo ... It also includes one of my pet peeves. There always seems to be at least one or more posters that can't understand that this is a generally speaking ideology. But they can't wait to cite their own situation that's an outlier. Worse than that they won't quit defending that point even when the OP has already allowed that isn't a 100% applicable to every lg or team.

Sooo if you're the Black Swan good for you but quit pooping in our pool of discussion . It just clogs up the flow

[IR1]

Good post. Took over a middle of the road orphan and having a hard time working trades that actually help long term

[Dynasty_Analyst]

2-4 I think it’s reasonable to still make a run if you’ve had some tough breaks. I’ve seen 6-7 make the playoffs and 7-6 gives you a good shot at it to. 2-5 is where it’s probably time to cut it though

[Jigga94]

But is 4-3 better than 3-4

[Hankybro21]

2-4 I think it’s reasonable to still make a run if you’ve had some tough breaks. I’ve seen 6-7 make the playoffs and 7-6 gives you a good shot at it to. 2-5 is where it’s probably time to cut it though

Team 1 in my sig is 2-5 and ready to make a run! (Maybe!)

[Pullo Vision]

Damn, that team 1 has been hit hard- Barkley, Mixon, MG3, MT, Godwin.

[Hankybro21]

Damn, that team 1 has been hit hard- Barkley, Mixon, MG3, MT, Godwin.

Yep...plus a banged up Davante Adams. It’s been....not great so far.

[Dynasty_Analyst]

2-4 I think it’s reasonable to still make a run if you’ve had some tough breaks. I’ve seen 6-7 make the playoffs and 7-6 gives you a good shot at it to. 2-5 is where it’s probably time to cut it though

Team 1 in my sig is 2-5 and ready to make a run! (Maybe!)

Got to go 5-1 probably at least but that team could do it