(12-13-2017, 01:57 PM)Bullseye Wrote: I don't want this to unfold in this way, but it remains a possibility, so I wanted to kick this around on the board to see what you guys think.

Suppose New England beats Pittsburgh and wins out, and the tacks collapse and lose to the Rams, making us division champs before the tack game.

Knowing we won't get the bye and the 3rd seed would be locked up for us, would you be in favor of resting starters on week 17 against the tacks?

Why or why not?

I would approach it like the Giants did the Pats in the final game of that one season. They technically had it all locked up on their end. Coughlin decided to rest injured guys and start the starters and see how they game played out. If it was close at half he was leaving the starters in.
It was a very competitive game that the Giants ultimately lost to the then undefeated Pats. But seemingly it gave them a boost and possibly a lil blueprint when they would late face off in the SB.

Under your scenario I'd like us to rest guys that have hurts. Fournette and his ankle/quad whatever... Any linemen or WRs playing thru injuries.
Healthy guys should start and if the game is within reach you should always go for the win and the momentum, imo.

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