Alright, so I wanted to get a leg up on my fantasy football league this year. Everyone knows that preparation is half the battle, and I figured checking out some expert rankings was a good place to start. So I dived into finding those “Fantasy Pros Rankings NFL”.
Finding the Rankings
First I just google it, and many websites show up, I just pick up the one look good and read for a while.
I started browsing around, looking at different positions. Quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, the whole shebang. I even checked out the defenses and kickers, ’cause every point counts, right?
Digging into the Details
It wasn’t just a simple list, which was pretty cool. they had these consensus rankings, which I guess is pulling data from a bunch of different experts. That way you’re not just relying on one person’s opinion, it’s kinda like a “wisdom of the crowd” thing. They also had these ECR things, you konw, is “Expert Consensus Ranking”.
What I Noticed:
- The Usual Suspects: Yeah, the big names were mostly where you’d expect them. Mahomes, Josh Allen, those guys were all up top. It’s kinda reassuring, but also doesn’t give you much of an edge.
- Sleeper Potential: This is where it gets interesting. I was looking for guys who were ranked lower than maybe they should be. Players coming back from injury, rookies in good situations, that kind of thing.
- Positional Scarcity: I paid attention to how many good players there were at each position. Like, if there are only a few top-tier tight ends, you might want to grab one early, you know?
Making My Own Adjustments
I used a simple notebook. Then, you know, I copied it to a spreadsheet. Just wrote the Player Name, Position, Expert Consensus Rank, and My Rank. And added more notes as I studied more.
I didn’t just blindly follow the rankings. I took all that info and then made my own adjustments. You gotta factor in your own league’s scoring system, your gut feelings, and maybe even some personal biases (I admit, I might’ve bumped up a few of my favorite players a bit!).
The End Result
So, I made my own list, from the top players to bottom. Put them on a spreadsheet and sorted. It’s not magic, it’s just a good starting point. I plan to use it.
In the end, I felt way more prepared. Having these rankings, plus my own tweaks, gave me a solid foundation for my draft. Now, it’s just a matter of putting that plan into action and hoping for the best! Wish me luck!