Okay, so I’ve been tinkering with this whole fantasy football thing, and let me tell you, it’s a wild ride. Today, I’m diving deep into the 2024 rankings, trying to figure out who’s gonna be a stud and who’s gonna be a dud.
First things first, I grabbed a bunch of rankings from different sites. You know, the usual suspects. Copied all that data into a spreadsheet, because, well, that’s what you do, right?
Data Wrangling
Next up, I started cleaning up the data. Some sites had, like, a top 500, and others only went to 200. So, I trimmed it down to focus on the guys who really matter, let’s say the top 250. Then there was the whole mess of different scoring systems. Some places do standard, others are all about that PPR life. I decided to stick with PPR because, let’s be honest, it’s more fun when every catch counts.
After that, I calculated average rankings for each player across all the sources. This was a bit of a headache, but it gives you a good sense of the general consensus. Like, is Christian McCaffrey universally considered the top dog, or is there some debate?
My Own Spin
Now comes the fun part. I took those average rankings and started tweaking them based on my own gut feelings. Yeah, I know, it’s not very scientific, but hey, that’s part of the fun of fantasy football, right? For example, I’m super high on this rookie running back, Blake Corum, even though the “experts” have him ranked a bit lower. I just have a feeling he’s gonna explode onto the scene.
Made a few different versions of my rankings, kind of like different drafts. You know, one where I’m playing it safe, one where I’m taking some big swings, and one that’s just pure chaos. It’s good to have options, you know?
The Final Product
Finally, after hours of staring at spreadsheets and arguing with myself, I landed on my definitive top 2024 fantasy football rankings. It’s a thing of beauty, if I do say so myself. It’s got your proven studs, your breakout candidates, and a few sleepers that nobody else is talking about. Here’s a little sneak peek of my top 5:
- Christian McCaffrey (No surprise there)
- CeeDee Lamb (Dude’s a target monster)
- Bijan Robinson (Ready for a monster year 2)
- Tyreek Hill (Still the fastest guy in the league)
- Justin Jefferson (Even with a new QB, he’s elite)
So there you have it. My blood, sweat, and tears, poured into a spreadsheet and then into this post. Of course, these rankings are just my opinion, and your mileage may vary. But hey, that’s the beauty of fantasy football. It’s all about making your own calls and hoping you’re right. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some mock drafts to do.