Roster strategy / Strategy guide

Give every bench slot a purpose

A bench spot should cover a real need or offer a credible path to upside.

Separate cover from upside

A backup who can start during a bye serves a different purpose from a stash who needs a role change. Write down which job each bench player is doing.

Look ahead two weeks

Map your bye weeks and the positions where you lack alternatives. If you have redundant depth at one spot, compare the least useful option with coverage elsewhere.

Name the signal you need

For each stash, decide what would make you start them: more routes, a change in the depth chart, or more carries in competitive situations. If you cannot name a credible path, the roster spot may be more useful elsewhere.