I have figured out an in-game fix for now. On the play call screen, go to formations. You can then substitute (triangle on ps5) for each formation and replace the unwanted players with the correct starters. You will have to do it one formation at a time because the play clock is running. They will also try to sneak the wrong players back in throughout the game, but you can continue changing back to the correct players. It’s annoying but it will at least get you through the game you are playing. I just finished the Super Bowl and I am about to start a new season. If the new season continues with crappy starters, I might quit playing for a while but I wanted to at least finish the first season with a ring.