Bench Starters? (Already in playoffs)

[Dr.Graffin]

If it's not in the rules, or implied in the rules, I guess you could consider it, but I would not.

In my leagues, it is known you always start your best lineup. Doing stuff like this at worst borders on conclusion, and at best simply poisons your league. It's no different than trading away a player for much less than market value to one owner (ex. AJB for a 3rd) to spite the league, or to spite certain owners in the league who your trade partner may be playing. You can always fall back on the "it's my team. I can do what I want...but, it's not in the rules...", but if I'm commissioner, I can also do what I want, and I'd kick you out at the end of the year. Personally I don't need people like this in the league under any circumstances.

So in short, play your best team/lineup and don't openly tank a week to get a better draft pick. In the end, I don't think it will be worth it.

[Bronco Billy]

That you’re posting here looking for people to bless this move shows that you know this is wrong, but it sounds like you’re going to do it anyhow. Remember this when someone screws you in the future.

[FantasyFreak]

Lmao! I love it! I’d love your actual opinion too tbh.

I think you need to give your bylaws a really good read. Is this the team in Sig?

Yes team in sig. We are a league that’s been around 8 years and have no by laws established. I’ve asked for them numerous times.

A 9 year old league full of buddies, do you want to go there? Perhaps talking with your commish, about what you are contemplating, and point out why you need rules on this, is an idea. Someone else may do this in future, but do you want to be the one to do it? Or could you point out that if he doesn't set something concrete, that this will eventually happen. It's all down to how you feel about it, and the pros and cons. League stability/fun/enjoyment.

If you are friends, this could really ruin friendships. I've seen it happen, in a home league.

[gogobradyarm]

I think you need to give your bylaws a really good read. Is this the team in Sig?

Yes team in sig. We are a league that’s been around 8 years and have no by laws established. I’ve asked for them numerous times.

A 9 year old league full of buddies, do you want to go there? Perhaps talking with your commish, about what you are contemplating, and point out why you need rules on this, is an idea. Someone else may do this in future, but do you want to be the one to do it? Or could you point out that if he doesn't set something concrete, that this will eventually happen. It's all down to how you feel about it, and the pros and cons. League stability/fun/enjoyment.

If you are friends, this could really ruin friendships. I've seen it happen, in a home league.

Like I mentioned previously, the potentially impacted league member made a post during week 7 saying "Gogobradyarm doesn't have a QB for week 10. Make him pay out the bleep for a QB. This is a PSA". Now the tables have turned and I control their playoff spot. Is not all fair in love and war?

[mild]

Like I mentioned previously, the potentially impacted league member made a post during week 7 saying "Gogobradyarm doesn't have a QB for week 10. Make him pay out the bleep for a QB. This is a PSA". Now the tables have turned and I control their playoff spot. Is not all fair in love and war?

Sounds like you're pretty set on doing this. And I do love a payback story, and watching the world burn - so no chance I'm talking you out of it.

I think - seeing as you're gauging us for advice / our reactions on this - that you should just be up front about your intentions with the league, and gauge the opinions that actually matter: the guys you're sharing a league with for the next ___ years.

Set the lineup, and announce to the league chat what's happening this week.

That way, if the Commish decides it's actually going to be a thing, and that there should be bylaws (that you've frequently asked for, as you said) then you can get a head start on litigating it.

It'll cause problems for years in all likelihood. But what is Dynasty if not a years long exercise in frenemies and rivals?

[Jigga94]

Yes team in sig. We are a league that’s been around 8 years and have no by laws established. I’ve asked for them numerous times.

A 9 year old league full of buddies, do you want to go there? Perhaps talking with your commish, about what you are contemplating, and point out why you need rules on this, is an idea. Someone else may do this in future, but do you want to be the one to do it? Or could you point out that if he doesn't set something concrete, that this will eventually happen. It's all down to how you feel about it, and the pros and cons. League stability/fun/enjoyment.

If you are friends, this could really ruin friendships. I've seen it happen, in a home league.

Like I mentioned previously, the potentially impacted league member made a post during week 7 saying "Gogobradyarm doesn't have a QB for week 10. Make him pay out the bleep for a QB. This is a PSA". Now the tables have turned and I control their playoff spot. Is not all fair in love and war?

With the context and assumption that this is all in good fun and fantasy football... and this guy in particular is posting that, well then fk this guy. Bench those starters, it is in a roundabout way better for your team in draft picks AND playoffs. But there will be retaliation, so it's up to your judgement on whether you think that will ruin the league or friendships.

F U Lineup
QB: Anthony Richardson
RB: Zamir White, Zach Evans, Dobbins
WR: Rashod Bateman, Elijah Moore, Jameson Williams
TE: MANdrews

But this is why most leagues have bylaws about starting competitive/reasonable lineups. There's really no reason you should ever bench Hurts/Dak for an IR QB, nor CMC, AKB, Jacobs, etc.

[Jigga94]

Like I mentioned previously, the potentially impacted league member made a post during week 7 saying "Gogobradyarm doesn't have a QB for week 10. Make him pay out the bleep for a QB. This is a PSA". Now the tables have turned and I control their playoff spot. Is not all fair in love and war?

Sounds like you're pretty set on doing this. And I do love a payback story, and watching the world burn - so no chance I'm talking you out of it.

I think - seeing as you're gauging us for advice / our reactions on this - that you should just be up front about your intentions with the league, and gauge the opinions that actually matter: the guys you're sharing a league with for the next ___ years.

Set the lineup, and announce to the league chat what's happening this week.

That way, if the Commish decides it's actually going to be a thing, and that there should be bylaws (that you've frequently asked for, as you said) then you can get a head start on litigating it.

It'll cause problems for years in all likelihood. But what is Dynasty if not a years long exercise in frenemies and rivals?

Love this post

[Jigga94]

Last thing, if this somehow went down in a league I was in where the bylaws allowed this, I'd absolutely get a kick out of it as any owner. Rebuilding, contending, as long as its anyone besides the guy you are screwing lol

[gogobradyarm]

Like I mentioned previously, the potentially impacted league member made a post during week 7 saying "Gogobradyarm doesn't have a QB for week 10. Make him pay out the bleep for a QB. This is a PSA". Now the tables have turned and I control their playoff spot. Is not all fair in love and war?

Sounds like you're pretty set on doing this. And I do love a payback story, and watching the world burn - so no chance I'm talking you out of it.

I think - seeing as you're gauging us for advice / our reactions on this - that you should just be up front about your intentions with the league, and gauge the opinions that actually matter: the guys you're sharing a league with for the next ___ years.

Set the lineup, and announce to the league chat what's happening this week.

That way, if the Commish decides it's actually going to be a thing, and that there should be bylaws (that you've frequently asked for, as you said) then you can get a head start on litigating it.

It'll cause problems for years in all likelihood. But what is Dynasty if not a years long exercise in frenemies and rivals?

I'm happy you said that, because that was the first thing I did this morning was tell the commissioner that I was planning to do this and why. I also told most of the league in direct messages and they all said they understood, felt it was a bit shady, but didn't have an issue with it.

Now, there are about 5 teams competing for the last two wild card spots (all within 0-1 game of each other). The commissioner is one of those teams and he said my viewpoints/reasoning are valid but he would be mad that he would potentially lose one of the wildcard spots. This is because the team that beats me, gets in and that leaves 1 spot for the remaining 4 teams competing. So they all get why I would do this, and nobody seems to think it's a league breaker.

[gogobradyarm]

A 9 year old league full of buddies, do you want to go there? Perhaps talking with your commish, about what you are contemplating, and point out why you need rules on this, is an idea. Someone else may do this in future, but do you want to be the one to do it? Or could you point out that if he doesn't set something concrete, that this will eventually happen. It's all down to how you feel about it, and the pros and cons. League stability/fun/enjoyment.

If you are friends, this could really ruin friendships. I've seen it happen, in a home league.

Like I mentioned previously, the potentially impacted league member made a post during week 7 saying "Gogobradyarm doesn't have a QB for week 10. Make him pay out the bleep for a QB. This is a PSA". Now the tables have turned and I control their playoff spot. Is not all fair in love and war?

With the context and assumption that this is all in good fun and fantasy football... and this guy in particular is posting that, well then fk this guy. Bench those starters, it is in a roundabout way better for your team in draft picks AND playoffs. But there will be retaliation, so it's up to your judgement on whether you think that will ruin the league or friendships.

F U Lineup
QB: Anthony Richardson
RB: Zamir White, Zach Evans, Dobbins
WR: Rashod Bateman, Elijah Moore, Jameson Williams
TE: MANdrews

But this is why most leagues have bylaws about starting competitive/reasonable lineups. There's really no reason you should ever bench Hurts/Dak for an IR QB, nor CMC, AKB, Jacobs, etc.

Haha that is honestly what I'm saying. This dude openly colluded (or near it) to drive up the price of a QB, that I had to pay. This isn't the first time this owner has done this.

As far as QB, I have Aidan O'Connell and need to update my signature, but maybe i'll go this lineup with a big middle finger up.

QB: Aidan O'Connell
RB: Zamir White, Zach Evans
WR: Bateman, Jameson Williams
TE: Gesicki, Pitts

[YouMightDieTryin]

Do it.

[Bronco Billy]

I’m genuinely sorry that you’re taking this path. It may seem like good fun to you right now, but it’s reasonable to see this escalating into a game of one-ups-manship that is eventually going to anger one or more owners and potentially end up sinking the league.

I hope I’m overreacting and that everything ends well. But this kind of stuff can end up leading to hard feelings and even ended friendships over something that is supposed to be a fun game for everyone.

In any case, good luck carrying out your plan and in the future for the league.

[Dynasty DeLorean]

Yes team in sig. We are a league that’s been around 8 years and have no by laws established. I’ve asked for them numerous times.

A 9 year old league full of buddies, do you want to go there? Perhaps talking with your commish, about what you are contemplating, and point out why you need rules on this, is an idea. Someone else may do this in future, but do you want to be the one to do it? Or could you point out that if he doesn't set something concrete, that this will eventually happen. It's all down to how you feel about it, and the pros and cons. League stability/fun/enjoyment.

If you are friends, this could really ruin friendships. I've seen it happen, in a home league.

Like I mentioned previously, the potentially impacted league member made a post during week 7 saying "Gogobradyarm doesn't have a QB for week 10. Make him pay out the bleep for a QB. This is a PSA". Now the tables have turned and I control their playoff spot. Is not all fair in love and war?

Hmm, I say screw that guy then. The only thing is does benching your starters affect anyone else negatively

[YouMightDieTryin]

I’m genuinely sorry that you’re taking this path. It may seem like good fun to you right now, but it’s reasonable to see this escalating into a game of one-ups-manship that is eventually going to anger one or more owners and potentially end up sinking the league.

I hope I’m overreacting and that everything ends well. But this kind of stuff can end up leading to hard feelings and even ended friendships over something that is supposed to be a fun game for everyone.

In any case, good luck carrying out your plan and in the future for the league.

Valid points -

Maybe just casting a half-arsed lineup will appease the masses? Just state you're resting them to avoid injuries.

[81-]

so our 12th team is playing a team with playoff implications... my bye week secured team is playing the 11th rated team. a win by team 12 and a loss by team 11 would hand the 1.01 to team 11. should i rest my starters against team 11 which would give team 12 the 1.01 regardless of their outcome? also, team 12 is my significant other.