Not sure this is the best approach, but I set my subs to 20 but play starters for 3 quarters in an attempt to avoid injuries while raising the conditioning level. (If you hit the regular season with low conditioning, you're in for a world of hurt.)

I set fatigue to 35 and play my starters 1 quarter in the 1st game then 2 quarters in games 2 and 3 then just 1 quarter if theres a game 4.

To me...this game is all about depth so you can fully rest injured players during the season.

I carry the following depth

QB 2
RB 4
FB 1
TE 2
WR 5
LT 3
LG 3
C 3
RG 3
RT 3
K 1
P 1
LDE 3
DT 4
RDE 3
SLB 3
MLB 4
WLB 3
CB 5
SS 2
FS 2

If you added it up....it equals 60 which means you need versatility from some players to fill different postions.

The best places to get versatility is WR that can play RB...Offensive lineman that can play multiple positions. Defensive lineman that can play inside and outside. Linebackers that can play inside or outside.

I agree with the importance of depth. The other factor with preseason is experience, especially for rookies. (Both position experience and play knowledge.)

All my rookies are put in depth chart as primary backup so they play the most snaps each game.

Agreed

First game against the blizzard...couldn't even get a few real games to build my rookies(starters) up? The hold'em are coming back but probably not this game lol

The forecast is calling for a Blizzard!!!

GG Chicago, a little D on display!

On the positive side, I was able to rush for over 8 yards per carry. The defense gave up a bajillion yards but a young group will only get better(I'm looking at the 2 rookie linebackers who started).

Good game Atlanta!

happy holidays