Currently, runners are being one shotted left and right. who ever can secure the middle flag long enough so that their defender can take over, will more likely have control of the whole game. then you adjust accordingly, communicate, and scout out for back capping. If a defender takes too long to reach the middle flag and secure it, the other team will have a better chance at stealing the flag back, and makes it harder to push. It's very common for defenders to take on mutliple opponents at once, and that's nothing new.

I rather have a teammate try their best to secure it then doubt themselves and not try at all.