The speaker is leaning toward using Bench Boost in Gameweek 1 because it pairs better with wanting to wildcard early without worrying about the chip.

Reasoning: He says Bench Boost is a 'terrible chip' but still wants 'a wild card without having to worry about the bench boost,' so he is leaning toward activating it early.

"I also really do want a wild card without having to worry about the bench boost. So, I am leaning towards it"

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Bench Boost is viewed as more attractive this season because increased uncertainty and random benchings make it easier to justify using early.

Reasoning: The speaker argues that random benchings and players missing out are a key reason the chip is being considered more strongly this season.

"one of the underrated aspects of bench boost... is the uncertainty we have this season"

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Using Bench Boost early can save transfers over the first five to six gameweeks because it reduces the need to manage bench issues.

Reasoning: The speaker says that over the first five to six gameweeks, the chip allows transfer savings if someone misses out or gets injured, especially with five free transfers available.

"looking at the longerterm horizon over the first five to six game weeks, it allows you to save transfers also"

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Bench Boost can improve squad depth by guaranteeing eight attackers, making it easier to bench tougher fixtures in Gameweeks 3 and 4.

Reasoning: The speaker explicitly says the chip gives a stronger, deeper squad and helps manage more difficult fixtures later in the opening run.

"you're guaranteed to have eight attackers, which allows you to bench more difficult fixtures in gameweek three and four"

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Midfielders in the £6 million bracket make an early Bench Boost more feasible because they can be rotated out of difficult away fixtures.

Reasoning: The speaker says there is strong value in that price range and specifically mentions benching these players away to Arsenal, Chelsea, or Man City and replacing them with other £6m options.

Players/teams: Manchester City (Opponent), Arsenal (Opponent), Chelsea (Opponent)

"since you have so much value I feel in the midfielders in the 6 million bracket it becomes more feasible"

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