Are you on a losing streak? Desperate for a way to make up some ground?
If you’ve been playing fantasy football for a long, you know all about the dreaded mid-season slump. Your team is underperforming, and you can’t seem to figure out why.
Don’t worry, we’ve all been there, and we conquered!
But how?
One way to try and break out of your slump is by using your fantasy football chips. In this article, we’ll be explaining what bonus chips are, how they work, and when to use them.
What Are Bonus Chips?
Bonus chips are special in-game items that you can use to give your team a boost.
There are four different types of bonus chips: wildcard, bench boost, free hit, and triple captain.
Each chip has a different function and can be used once per season, except for the wildcard. You get two wildcards in total but can only use one per half-season.
We’ll go over each type of chip below and explain when you should use them.
When Should I Use My Chips?
This is the million-dollar question. And unfortunately, there’s no one answer that fits all teams and all situations.It really depends on your team, your league standings, and what’s at stake.
a) Wildcard
The wildcard is probably the most versatile of all the chips. You can use it at any point during the season, and it allows you to make an unlimited number of transfers in a single game week.
This is helpful if you have a lot of injuries or suspensions on your team and need to make some transfers quickly.
It’s also useful if there are significant changes happening in the Premier League (like a team going on a winning streak or suddenly dropping down in form), and you need to adjust your squad accordingly.
b) Bench Boost
The bench boost chip gives you points for all the players on your bench, not just those who play.
So, when is the best time to use a bench boost?
If you have a lot of players on your bench who are in form, and you think they’re going to play well in the next game week, then it’s worth using your bench boost.
Triple Captain
The triple captain chip gives you three times the points for your captain. For example, if you have Mo Salah playing on your team as your captain, and he scores 30 points in a game, you’ll get 90 points.
d) Free Hit
This chip allows you to make unlimited transfers for one game week. So, if you have a player who’s injured or not playing well, you can replace them without taking a hit.
This chip is a lifesaver! It’s perfect for when you need to replace an injured player or give them some time off. It allows unlimited transfers before your team is restored to its previous form.
You also get to see what your team looks like with different players.
What Else Can I Do to Gain an Edge
Make Use of the FTs
You get one free transfer at the start of each game week, which allows you to make changes to your team without taking a hit.
You can stack them up too!
You don’t have to use your FT if you don’t need it. Carry it over to the next game week, and you’ll have two FTs.
However, you can’t have more than two FTs in a game week. Any additional transfers will cost you at least four points.
And While at it, Make Some Profit
The prices of players fluctuate throughout the season in response to player demand in the transfer market.
Use your Free Transfers to sell players whose value has appreciated, and replace them with players who can match or exceed their points output at a lower price.
There’s a variety of tools to help you determine and compare the value of players. These include;
a) Price Changes Tracker by Football Fallout.
It is an important tool for FPL managers who want to keep track of player price fluctuations. The website also keeps a log of all price changes, so you can always pick up where you left off.
b) DraftHound
The most popular EPL lineup prediction website, DraftHound offers premier league predicted lineups for all the upcoming premier league matches and also a valuable resource when making transfers. DraftHound keeps a record of players’ current prices, their price history, and the number of managers who have purchased or sold them in any given game week.
So, there you have it! Everything you need to know about bonus chips and how to use them to your advantage. Now that you understand the different types of bonus chips and what they can do for your team, be sure to make strategic decisions about when and how to use them to get the most out of them.
