Alright, folks, let’s dive into my journey of figuring out the best picks for the 2024 fantasy football season. I gotta say, it was a bit of a rollercoaster, but hey, that’s part of the fun, right?
The Initial Research Phase
First things first, I needed to get a lay of the land. So, I started by scouring the internet. You know, hitting up all the usual spots – the big sports websites, fantasy football forums, and even some podcasts.
I spent hours just reading articles, listening to “experts,” and trying to absorb as much information as possible. It was like drinking from a firehose, honestly. So much data, so many opinions!
Digging into Stats
After getting a general sense of things, I decided to get my hands dirty with the actual numbers. I pulled up player stats from last season – yards, touchdowns, receptions, the whole shebang. I created a simple spreadsheet (nothing fancy, I’m no Excel wizard) to organize everything.
- Looked at past performance.
- Compared players in similar positions.
- Tried to identify any trends or patterns.
It was tedious, yeah, but I started to see some things that the “experts” weren’t necessarily talking about. Certain players who were consistently underrated, others who might be overhyped. That’s where the real digging begins. I like data.
Considering External Factors
Of course, it’s not just about the numbers. I also had to think about things like:
- New coaching staffs – how might that affect a player’s role?
- Offseason trades and free agency – who’s on a new team, and how will they fit in?
- Potential injuries – any players coming off a major injury who might be risky?
I spent more time than I like in search engines, I read team reports, and tried to get a sense of the overall team dynamics. It’s like putting together a puzzle, you know? You need all the pieces to fit.
Mock Drafts Galore!
Then came the fun part (and sometimes the frustrating part): mock drafts. I joined a bunch of online mock drafts – some with random people, some with friends. This is where I really tested my theories and saw how my rankings compared to others.
I made some good picks, I made some bad picks. I learned a lot from seeing which players were going early, which players were falling, and which players I could potentially snag in the later rounds.
The Final Product (For Now!)
After all that research, all those stats, and all those mock drafts, I finally came up with my own personal rankings. It’s not perfect, and it’ll probably change as we get closer to the season, but it’s a starting point.
It’s a living document, really. I’ll keep tweaking it, keep researching, and keep adjusting as new information comes out. That’s the beauty of fantasy football – it’s always evolving!
Keep in mind everyone has a way to find their best picks, and this is my way, hopefully, it can also be helpful to you.