09-09-2015, 09:03 AM
The reason the 46 rule is in place is to attempt to level the playing field for week to week injuries. Let's say we have a rash of injuries and only have 45 guys we can play, but our opponent is relatively healthy and has 52 guys they can play. They have an advantage of an extra 7 guys they can rotate in, so the 46 is there to give everyone room for injuries, which right now aren't as big of a deal but as the season goes on will be.
