It’s almost that time when NFL teams start clinching playoff births and sewing up homefield advantage. And that’s the variable that can throw a monkey-wrench into any fantasy owner’s well-planned playoff strategy. While NFL teams may start resting players for the playoffs, in fantasy they’ll be resting players in the playoffs. With the Colts at 11-0, they will be one of the big candidates for resting in playoffs. The Colts have been here before under Tony Dungy, but Jim Caldwell doesn’t sound that much different from his predecessor.
RIP: Resting In Playoffs
↵↵The Colts have thumbed their noses at [undefeated seasons], preferring to be in the best possible physical condition entering the playoffs. That’s how Dungy and Bill Polian believed the season should be — once you’ve earned home-field advantage, rest your players and be in good position for the second season. Caldwell sounded no different Sunday afternoon when we spoke.
↵“It’ll be somewhat similar to what we’ve done,‘’ he said. “Going undefeated was always a secondary goal. I don’t think we’ll put too much emphasis on that.’’
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Beware Colts owners (and Saints, maybe Vikings, too). While you’re fighting for the championship, your stars may be riding the pine. Without a backup plan, your season could RIP.
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