Handcuff vs. Upside

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Handcuff vs. Upside

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It's a very interesting topic. I struggle with this sometimes, especially in leagues with limited bench spots (5 or less).

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I have Dalvin Cook, Mattison is available. I'd have to drop another lotto ticket in Malcom Brown

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In this case, I don't see the dilemma. Mattison is the best play for you,and I don't think it's even debatable.

I posed this exact question yesterday, except instead of Malcolm Brown it was Darwin Thompson in my case. As another poster said, drop Hardman and pick up Mattison.

My only concern is you have 2 WR's from the same team in Evans and Godwin. What's up with that? You do need WR help. Now that I'm thinking about it don't drop Hardman, drop Singletary. You'll never start him over your top 4 RB's who are STACKED. Plus I don't see the upside with him being that Gore isn't going away, even if they do name Singletary the starter.

You're team is stacked, even in a 10 team league. Who is your QB? Noticed you didn't list that; just curious.

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Handcuff vs. Upside

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Certain backfields are no brainers to cuff if you have decent bench sizes

Cook/Mattison
Zeke/Pollard

Being probably the 2 best examples this year. They are not low end cuffs but potential league winners for another team if you dont own them and lose your backfield to injury, suspension, or whatever

I'm in this dilemma with Chase Edmonds(David Johnson Owner) right now. A few guys I think are worth stashing and IDK if chase is worth it even if David goes down.


Mostert,JJAWS, and Justice Hill.

My motto generally is Handcuff if

A) backup is talented
B) offense is competent

Worst feeling in the world is having a legit every week play like Cook going down and not having his backup

This isn’t as big of a deal in a 10

Brown and Singletary are closer to getting a taste than Mattison. More access to handcuff types in a 10, I don’t think owning mattison is imperative here, though I’d just drop Hardman or Waller

Work your way to #1 waiver spot and squat on it, it’s as good as an extra roster spot. Break glass when needed

I lean this philosophy as well. I like to roll the dice and take risks in fantasy. Holding your handcuff all year is good insurance, but it can make roster management a nightmare during bye weeks and such. I hate feeling like I've got two roster spots for the same thing. What if you own Zeke and Dalvin? Would you feel obligated to hold Mattison AND Pollard? 4 roster spots?

It's just a question of whether you like to play it safe or swing for the fences. While handcuffing might guarantee your team won't implode with one injury, it also caps your ceiling. I like the flexibility to take shots on guys that might emerge during the season, then as playoffs approach I'll cuff.