Alright, guys, so I decided to get serious about my fantasy football league this year. I mean, really serious. No more last-minute draft picks based on gut feelings! I’m going in with a strategy, and that starts with some solid rankings. So, here’s how I tackled the “fantasy football rankings draft” beast.
First, I opened up my laptop, brewed a strong cup of coffee – gotta stay focused, you know? – and started my research. I knew there were tons of sites out there with rankings, but I wanted to find a few reliable ones and compare them.
Digging into the Data
I spent a good couple of hours just reading articles, checking out different expert rankings. I jotted down some notes on players that kept popping up as top picks, and also some sleepers that a few analysts were high on. It’s all about finding those hidden gems, right?
Then, I created a simple spreadsheet. Nothing fancy, just a place to organize all the info I was gathering. I listed the players, their positions, and their average rankings across the different sites I was using.
- Column 1: Player Name
- Column 2: Position (QB, RB, WR, TE, etc.)
- Column 3-6: Rankings from different sources
- Column 7: My own adjusted ranking (taking into account my league’s scoring system)
Customizing My Rankings
This is where it got interesting. I realized that just copying someone else’s rankings wouldn’t cut it. My league has some unique scoring rules, so I needed to adjust the rankings accordingly. For example, we give bonus points for long touchdowns, so I bumped up the rankings of players known for big plays.
I spent a good chunk of time tweaking the numbers, moving players up and down based on my gut feeling and the data I had collected. It was a bit of a balancing act, trying to find the sweet spot between expert opinions and my own league-specific adjustments.
Finally, I printed it out. I am having my personal cheat sheet. I felt to be prepared. I’ll see how it goes on draft day, but at least I know I’ve put in the work!