Okay, here’s a blog post about NFL fantasy rankings for 2024 in PPR format, written from the perspective of a blogger sharing their personal experience:
Alright, folks, let’s dive into this whole 2024 NFL fantasy rankings thing, PPR style. I’ve been messing around with this stuff for years, and this year feels…different. I started, as I always do, by just looking at last year’s numbers. You know, seeing who went off and who totally bombed. I used a spreadsheet to mark down the player information from different websites. I listed the players’ names, positions, team, and the ranking from different websites.
Then, I started digging into the off-season moves. Who got traded? Who’s got a new quarterback? Which rookies are actually worth a darn? This part took a while. I spent hours reading articles, watching videos, and listening to podcasts. I added some columns to my spreadsheet to note down the information. Those columns include new team, new quarterback, injuries, and whether a rookie or not. I highlighted the names that I think may perform good or bad in the next season.
The Research
After that, I compared my notes with some of the “expert” rankings out there. And let me tell you, there are some big differences of opinion! Some guys are way higher on certain players than I am, and vice versa. It’s kinda crazy how much variation there is.
Next, I tried to factor in things like strength of schedule, offensive line changes, and even coaching changes. It’s a lot to consider, man. I mean, a great running back can be totally screwed by a bad O-line, right? I added another column to note down all these factors. And marked them as positive, negative, or neutral.
Draft Strategy
Now, for the actual draft strategy. I’m a big believer in getting those stud running backs early in PPR. They’re just so valuable when they’re racking up catches. So, I made a list of my top targets in the first couple of rounds. I highlighted those names in my spreadsheet with a different color. I also marked down some backup options if my first choices are taken by others.
- Go RB heavy early.
- Look for WRs with high target volume.
- Don’t sleep on those pass-catching tight ends.
- Wait on a QB unless you can get a top-tier guy.
I also started looking at the later rounds, trying to identify some potential sleepers. You know, those guys who might not be on everyone’s radar but could end up being league-winners. I created a separate sheet for those potential players. I wrote down why I think they may be a good choice in the later rounds.
Finally, I ran a few mock drafts, using different strategies, just to see how things might play out. It’s always good to practice, right? I used an online mock draft simulator. I joined some random rooms and started to do mock drafts with strangers. This helped me to get a feel for where players are going and how my rankings stack up.
So, that’s where I’m at right now. Still tinkering, still adjusting. I’ll probably keep messing with these rankings right up until my draft day. This is a fun but tough task for me. But I’m confident that my approach will lead me to a successful fantasy season.