Alright, folks, let’s dive into how I tackled the beast that is fantasy football rankings. I’m no expert, but I’ve learned a thing or two over the years, mostly through trial and error (and lots of yelling at the TV on Sundays).
First, I grabbed a notebook and pen – yeah, I’m old school like that. I could have used a spreadsheet, but sometimes you just gotta feel the paper, you know?
Starting from Scratch
I started by making a list of all the positions: QB, RB, WR, TE, K, DEF. Pretty basic stuff.
Then, the real work began. I went through each position and started jotting down names. At first, it was just the big-name players, the ones everyone knows. The Mahomes, the McCaffreys, the Kelces of the world.
- Quarterbacks: I looked at guys who can throw AND run. Those dual-threat QBs are gold in fantasy.
- Running Backs: I focused on guys who get a ton of touches, both rushing and receiving. Workhorses, basically.
- Wide Receivers: Here, I prioritized guys who are their team’s top target. Volume is king.
- Tight Ends: It’s a wasteland out there, so I looked for guys who are red-zone threats. Touchdowns, baby!
- Kickers: Honestly, I just picked guys on good offenses. More scoring opportunities = more points.
- Defenses: I looked for teams with strong pass rushes and a knack for forcing turnovers.
Get My List Done
After listing the obvious,I dug deeper. I started looking at rookies, sleepers, guys coming back from injury – anyone who might have a chance to outperform their average draft position.
Once I had a decent-sized list for each position,I started ranking them,This is where the arguing with myself began. Is Player X really better than Player Y? Should I bump this guy up because of his favorable schedule? It’s a never-ending debate.
Finally, I stepped back and looked at the whole picture, I had my rankings! Of course, they’re just my opinion, and things can change quickly in the NFL. But hey, it’s a starting point, and it’s always fun to see how it all plays out.