Okay, here’s my take on a blog post about 2024 fantasy football position rankings, written from a personal, practical perspective:
Alright, so I dove headfirst into prepping for my 2024 fantasy football drafts. You know, the usual drill, gotta get those rankings down! This year, I decided to really build my own rankings, not just blindly follow some “expert” list.
Getting Started: The Data Dump
First things first, I grabbed a bunch of projections. I looked at a few different sites, you know, the popular ones everyone talks about. I didn’t just take one site’s word for it, though. I wanted a good average, a mix of opinions, to see where everyone was at.
I dumped all that data into a giant spreadsheet. Yeah, it looked messy at first, a bunch of names and numbers all jumbled together. But that’s where the fun begins, right?
Sorting and Sifting: Finding My Guys
Next, I started sorting. First by position, obviously. Gotta get all the QBs together, all the RBs, WRs, TEs, the whole shebang. Then, within each position, I started playing around with different stats. Projected points, of course, that’s the big one. But also things like projected targets for receivers, rushing attempts for running backs, you get the idea.
- Quarterbacks: I’m looking for guys who can put up points, obviously, both passing and running is a bonus.
- Running Backs: Volume is king. I want guys who are gonna get a ton of carries, especially near the goal line. Receptions are a nice bonus.
- Wide Receivers: Targets, targets, targets. I want guys who are the go-to options for their teams, the ones who get looked at all the time.
- Tight Ends: Touchdowns are crucial. This position is so thin, you gotta find a guy who can find the end zone.
My “Secret Sauce”: Gut Feeling
Here’s where it gets less scientific. After staring at numbers for hours, I started trusting my gut. You know, those players you just feel good about? Maybe it’s a new offensive coordinator, a young player ready to break out, or just a gut feeling that a guy is being undervalued. I bumped those guys up my list a bit.
The opposite is true too. There were some players who the numbers loved, but I just wasn’t buying it. Maybe they’re older, maybe they’re on a bad team, whatever. I dropped those guys down.
The Final Product: My (Imperfect) Rankings
Finally, after all that tinkering, I had it: my 2024 fantasy football position rankings. Are they perfect? Heck no! But they’re mine. I built them, I understand them, and I’m ready to use them to dominate my drafts (hopefully!).
It’s a work in progress, of course. I’ll keep tweaking them as we get closer to the season, as we get more news and information. But for now, I’m feeling pretty good about where I’m at. Time to start mocking!