Week 17

Looks like both leagues I am in are using week 17 to mean something, which is a shame. In the final week, teams with nothing to play for leave their players out of the game. So, Volek for McNair and the like. There's a reason why this is the Yahoo default. Here are two fantasy pages that say the same thing:

http://www.profantasysports.com/JensenRegWeek17.php

http://www2.allstarstats.com/2000/Football/info/schedule.asp?prlb=ALLSTAR (scroll to bottom)

I think it really will change the outcome in the championship game, especially if your starting QB only plays one half, if that. That's a bit unfair, really - but not terribly so.