Alright, guys, so I’ve been knee-deep in fantasy football prep, and let me tell you, the “who should I start” question is the biggest headache. I spent a good chunk of my Sunday tackling this, so here’s how I went about it, and I’ll keep it real simple.
Scouring for Info
First things first, I opened up my laptop and dove into some serious research,It’s like trying to predict the weather in a hurricane. I needed expert opinions, not just gut feelings.
Digging Through Stats
Next, I started digging into player stats. Not just the overall season stats, mind you. I looked at the last few games, recent performance is way more important than what happened two months ago, right?
I specifically looked for:
- Recent Game Performance: How’d they do in the last 2-3 games? Were they trending up or down?
- Targets/Touches: For receivers and running backs, are they getting the ball enough? More opportunities mean more potential points.
- Matchup data: Who will my players be playing against? Is the opposing defense weak, or do they look like a wall?
The Final Decision Process
After all that research, I narrowed it down. I had, like, three potential WR2s I was agonizing over. So, I laid out all the info I’d gathered, side-by-side.
I asked myself some final questions, and tried to be brutally honest:
- Which player has the best recent track record?
- Who has the juiciest matchup?
- Is there any injury news that could affect a player’s performance?
Finally, I made my picks. It wasn’t easy. and honestly, there’s always a bit of a gamble. But, by doing the research, I felt way more confident in my lineup. and I locked in that lineup and prayed to the fantasy gods.
So that was my Sunday, folks. The “who to start” struggle is real, but hopefully, my messy process helps you out a little. Good luck with your own lineups!