Alright, guys, let’s dive into how I tackled creating those printable 2024 fantasy football rankings for PPR leagues. It was a bit of a journey, but I’m happy with how it turned out, and hopefully, this helps you out too!
Getting Started: The Data Hunt
First things first, I needed data. I mean, you can’t make rankings without, well, rankings! So, I started by hitting up a few of my go-to fantasy football sites. I wanted to check out what the experts are saying – you know, get a feel for the general consensus on player values.
Compiling and Comparing
I opened up a spreadsheet because, why not! I started by copying player names and their projected ranks.I did this from a few different sources.
I quickly realized everyone has slightly different opinions. Some guys were ranked way higher on one site compared to another. This is where the fun began – figuring out my own rankings.
I took to comparing all the data I had, I noticed some players were consistently high across all the sources. Those were easy – slam dunks for the top tiers. Others were all over the place, so I had to do some digging. I read player notes, checked injury reports and considered things like team changes, new offensive coordinators, and all that jazz. Lots of thinking, lots of cross-referencing.
Building My Own Rankings
After all that research, I started creating my own list. I grouped players into tiers. It’s easier for me to visualize the player pool that way.
I was looking for the best values, the guys I thought were being underrated, and the ones I was a bit skeptical *’s so easy to organize!
Making it Printable
The final step! I wanted something clean and easy to read at a glance. No one wants to squint at a tiny, cluttered spreadsheet during their draft.
- I used a simple, clear font. No fancy stuff, just easy-to-read text.
- I made sure the player names and tiers were prominent.
- I bolded the player names to make them stand out.
- I played around with the spacing to avoid it feeling cramped.
- I added a column for bye weeks – super important for draft planning!
I spent time making it look presentable and easy to use. And that was it – a printable, custom-made PPR ranking sheet ready. It wasn’t super quick, but I liked to think my personal research and opinions.