Okay, here’s my attempt at a blog post, following all your instructions, about my experience with NFL Fantasy Football 2024 rankings:
Alright, so, 2024 fantasy football, right? I’m already knee-deep in it, trying to get a leg up on my league mates. This year, I decided to get serious about my pre-draft research. No more just winging it!
First thing I did? I scoured the internet. Seriously, I opened like a million tabs. Every fantasy football site, every “expert” ranking, every mock draft… I was drowning in information. It was overwhelming, to be honest. I felt a headache coming up.
My Ranking Strategy
After the initial info overload, I decided I needed a system. I couldn’t just rely on what some random dude on the internet said. So, I grabbed a big ol’ notebook (yeah, I’m old school) and a pen.
I started listing out players. I began with the obvious guys – the top quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. But then I dug deeper. I started looking at things like:
- Team offenses: Which teams are projected to score a lot of points?
- Coaching changes: Did a new offensive coordinator come in who likes to throw the ball more?
- Rookie buzz: Which rookies are getting hyped up and might be steals in later rounds?
- Injury history: Who’s coming off a major injury and might be a risk?
- Schedules strenght: Is this player have a good playoff schedule?
I spent hours just writing down names, stats, and notes. My hand was cramping, but I felt like I was finally getting somewhere. I started to see tiers of players emerge. I had my “must-have” guys, my “solid starters,” and my “sleeper picks.”
Then, I compared my handwritten notes to some of the online rankings. I didn’t just blindly copy them. I used them as a sanity check. If I had a guy ranked way higher or lower than everyone else, I’d go back and re-evaluate. Maybe I missed something, or maybe I was just stubbornly sticking to a bad opinion. It’s always good to question your own thinking and review your evaluations.
Finally, after all that work, I created my own, personalized cheat sheet. It’s not fancy, but it’s mine. It’s based on my research, my gut feelings, and my (hopefully) informed opinions. Now, I feel ready for the draft. I’m not saying I’m going to win my league, but at least I’m going in prepared. And, that feeling is very nice.
Wish me luck! I’ll need it!.