Okay, so today I decided to dive into the world of fantasy football and get a jump on the 2024 season. My main goal? Figuring out those crucial PPR rankings. Here’s how I did it, step-by-step, and, man it was a bit of information overload.
Started with the Basics
First things first, I needed a solid foundation. I grabbed a notebook and pen, because, yes, I’m still that person who likes to jot things down old-school style.
Gathering the Data
Next up, it was time to gather info. This is the tedious part. I opened a bunch of browser tabs. I mean a LOT. Think fantasy football news sites, player stats sites, and, of course, any expert rankings I could find.
- I looked for anything that mentioned “2024 projections”, “targets”, and “receptions”.
- I made a list of all the big-name players that always pop up in these conversations. You know, the usual suspects.
Digging into Player Stats
This is where things got real. I started looking at each player individually. I checked things like:
- Their reception numbers from last season (and even the season before, to see any trends).
- Their targets – how often were they thrown to, even if they didn’t catch the ball?
- Any news about injuries, team changes, or anything else that might affect their performance.
I jotted down all the Key numbers in my notebook, and some brief notes and thoughts.
Making My Own Rankings
Now for the fun part – actually making my own rankings! Based on all the info I’d gathered, I started to put players into tiers. I love Tiers.
- Top Tier: The guys I think are guaranteed to be reception monsters.
- Mid Tiers: Solid players with good potential, but maybe a few question marks.
- Lower Tiers: The sleepers, the guys who might surprise everyone (or completely flop).
I created a big chart in my notebook, I moved players around as I thought about it more and read more analysis.
Reviewing and Refining
Finally, I took a step back and looked at the whole picture. I asked myself some tough questions:
- Did I overvalue any players based on past performance?
- Did I miss any rising stars that the experts are high on?
- Was I being too optimistic or pessimistic about certain players?
I made a few tweaks, swapped a couple of guys around, and finally ended up with a set of rankings I felt pretty good about. And I do feel good about them.
It was a long process, and I’m sure I’ll revise these rankings a million times before the season starts. But that’s the fun of fantasy football, right? The constant tinkering, the research, and the hope that your team will dominate. Good luck out there.