Alright, guys, so I’ve been diving deep into fantasy football prep, and let me tell you, it’s a jungle out there. Today, I decided to tackle my draft rankings, and it was quite the process. So, I’m gonna walk you through how I did it, step-by-step.
Getting Started: Gathering the Intel
First things first, I needed information. I started by grabbing a bunch of different expert rankings from various websites. You know, the usual suspects. I made sure to include a mix of sources, because, let’s be real, no single “expert” has all the answers.
Building My Spreadsheet
Next, I fired up a good old spreadsheet. Nothing fancy, just a simple way to organize all this data. I created columns for player names, positions, and then a bunch of columns for the rankings from each of my sources.
The Averaging Game
With all the data in place, I started calculating average rankings for each player. This gave me a baseline, a sort of “wisdom of the crowds” ranking. I also took notes by standard deviations to identify risk scores for each player. Simple math, really, but it took a bit of time to get through all the players.
Tweaking for My League
Here’s where things got personal. I know my league’s scoring settings inside and out, so I started adjusting the rankings based on that. For example, we’re a half-PPR league, so I bumped up the rankings of pass-catching running backs a bit.
Tiering It Up
To make things even clearer, I grouped players into tiers. This helps me see clusters of similar value, so I don’t get hung up on, say, choosing between the 10th and 11th best wide receiver. They’re basically the same, in my book, at that point.
Adding My Own Gut Feeling
This is where the magic happens. After all the number crunching, I took a step back and looked at the rankings with my own two eyes. I factored in things like injury history, new team situations, and just plain old gut feeling. Sometimes, you just have a hunch about a player, you know?
The Final Product
Finally, after all that tinkering, I had my draft rankings! It’s not perfect, and it’ll probably change a bit as we get closer to the season, but it’s a solid starting point. I feel way more prepared for my draft now, and that’s a good feeling.
So, that’s how I created my draft rankings. It’s a bit of a grind, but totally worth it. Hope this helps you guys out! Hit me up in the comments if you have any questions, or share your own tips.