Do you roster more than one team D to get you through bye weeks?

[zarathustra]

I know team D are not en vogue for dynasty, but some still use them...

[Fantasy>>>Reality]

Nope not ever

[n20]

Nope not ever

+1

[M-Dub]

If I was ever unfortunate enough to find myself in a dynasty league that had kickers or D/STs, the only way I’d hold more than one is if the rosters were so large that they’re ALL rostered and no streaming options are available.

[myndflyte]

If I was ever unfortunate enough to find myself in a dynasty league that had kickers or D/STs, the only way I’d hold more than one is if the rosters were so large that they’re ALL rostered and no streaming options are available.

I think even then, I'd just take a 0 for that week than do what I can to hold onto a 2nd defense that'll play once.

[BeeziBad]

It’s very case by case. If my team is good enough to afford a loss then I’ll take a zero if means rostering a valuable sleeper. But typically I’m a dst streamer always. However, waiver priority is prestine in one of my leagues and can often bite me in the arse.

[abloom]

No reason to hold more than one. I can certainly see picking up an extra one for a bye week of a good D, personally I'd rather just go week to week with whatever DST I think is best.

[Gator Sens]

So many factors can go into this. Depends on roster size, D/ST availability on the waiver wire/streaming options, and so on. Very league and settings dependent.

[Mtt33]

As everyone else is saying, lots of factors at play, but assuming you have deep enough rosters where your last player has little value and have a defense you don’t want to drop, Id say it’s fine to add a 2nd defense for 1 week. Generally I’d just stream defenses though.

[Paul717]

In our 16 team league, everyone tries to walk away from the draft with 2 DSTs. Some are quicker to the punch though, and walk away with 3 occasionally leaving some teams with only 1. They will often try to trade their DST for one which already had their bye week. In such a large league, having 2 (or more) DSTs to play the matchups is very helpful.

[Dizzle]

Stream 'em! Same with kickers.

[Jcedwards]

I will probably be in the minority, but I like carrying 2 defenses. Granted in my 12 team league, we have fairly deep roster. We have a 13 man bench. We also have max numbers at positions, so that plays a part as well. The only defenses available in my league are pretty bad, so I'd rather hold 2 defenses, so I can have a decent bye week fill in.

[Goddard]

No. If you really want to hold onto your D, then drop someone else the week of your bye and pick up another D then. No point in carrying two from the beginning of the season.