" Resting " players runs the risk of lowering the standard and the taking pedal off the medal playing mode.
And that plays into and adds to the flat, lackluster offensive mode that we already are in.
Instead of saying if we manage a big score win (ala Washington 56-14 blowout win) ... then that leads to pulling key players early in the game.
And it's not just fans,... certain coaches and teams around the league over the years, plays into safe-keeping, playing not to get hurt and just choosing to click the light switch.
While some coaches want their team continue with momentum, with a high level playing mode and rolling into the playoffs ...
But i've seen how safe keep going into the playoffs works out and how it backfires at times.