Breakdown - Decision to PLAY STARTERS or REST STARTERS in Final Week of Season (Week 18)

[Billsfed1]

On 12/23/2024 at 12:01 PM, mannc said:

And if Steelers and Ravens both lose on Wednesday, rest starters for the last two games?

I say yes.  This would match the chiefs rest advantage, but still having to play 1 game more than them. My biggest fear is the chiefs lose tomorrow then beat the broncos and we get no rest at all for the same seeding we would have had all along.  

 

The only thing going in our favour is it appears McDermott has anticipated this outcome and has been resting guys more throughout the season to stay relatively fresh come playoff time.

[JoshAllin]

There also has to be some scenarios with the denver game vs cinci since if denver wins they clinched a playoff spot and won't be bringing their best to KC

[Boatdrinks]

1 hour ago, JoshAllin said:

There also has to be some scenarios with the denver game vs cinci since if denver wins they clinched a playoff spot and won't be bringing their best to KC

Pretty sure the Broncos season finale is in Denver, no? 

[Scott7975]

On 12/23/2024 at 12:01 PM, mannc said:

And if Steelers and Ravens both lose on Wednesday, rest starters for the last two games?

yeah real smart. Go into the playoffs with 3 weeks of rust.