Tap the Brakes for These Five Players

Risk and the amount of it we take on a daily basis is a constant battle. Some people live for the adrenaline rush of a big gamble, while others tend to shy away from anything associated with danger. Fantasy football is not a hobby for those with risk-averse tendencies, as the tilt is very real.

With bye weeks beginning it’s even tougher to be able to make lineup decisions based on matchups, but if you have the luxury of other options, here are some players to lower your expectations for, or not start at all if you can possibly swing it.

Aaron Rodgers (Packers) @ Bears

It’s highly probable that you won’t be benching Aaron Rodgers this week, but I would be negligent to not include the reigning…