Alright, guys, let’s dive into my journey of figuring out these Fantasy Football PPR rankings. It all started when my buddy, Mark, kept bragging about his killer team. I was like, “Dude, how are you doing so well?” and he drops the “PPR rankings” bomb on me. I had no idea what he was talking about.
So, first things first, I hit up Google. I needed to understand what PPR even meant. Turns out, it stands for “Points Per Reception.” Basically, your players get points for every catch they make, on top of the usual yards and touchdowns. Who knew?
Once I wrapped my head around that, I started looking for actual rankings. There are tons of sites out there, some free, some paid. I stuck with the free ones for now. I found a few that seemed pretty reliable, with lists of players and their projected points.
Digging Deeper and Building my Excel
I quickly realized just looking at a list wasn’t gonna cut it. I needed to compare players, see who was projected higher, and figure out who to target in my draft. So, I decided to do a little more research.
- Firstly, I grabed top 10 player from different source.
- Then, I copied their projected stats.
- Finally, I calculated my own simple PPR score (yards/10 + touchdowns 6 + receptions). I know, I know, it’s not perfect, but it’s a start!
After I get all data I analyzed everything. I compared my “homemade” rankings to the ones from the “expert” sites. Some players were similar, others were way off. It was kinda cool to see the differences and try to figure out why they were different.
Putting It to the Test and get a good team
Now, the real test: the draft! I used my spreadsheet as a guide, but I also went with my gut on some picks. It’s all about finding that balance, right? The result? I’m actually doing pretty well this season! I’m not gonna lie. I managed to snag a few players who were ranked lower on the big sites but were performing way better than expected.
My simple spreadsheet helped me make better draft picks. I’m no expert, but I’m definitely having more fun with fantasy football now that I understand this PPR stuff, and this way I can beat Mark!