Okay, folks, let’s dive into my little project from the past week: figuring out my top 50 fantasy football players for 2024. It’s that time of year again, and I wanted to get a head start on my draft prep.
First, I grabbed a notebook and pen – yeah, I’m old school like that. I just like the feel of writing things down. I started by jotting down all the obvious names, the guys who are always at the top: your Justin Jeffersons, your Christian McCaffreys, and so on.
The Research Begins
Then, I hit the internet.I spent hours browsing different fantasy football sites, reading articles, looking at rankings, and watching some highlight reels (because who doesn’t love a good highlight reel?). I wasn’t looking for one definitive list; I wanted to get a feel for the general consensus.
I started making a list of players that kept popping up. The guys who seemed to be universally high on everyone’s list. I also made notes about players who were ranked differently on different sites – those were the guys I knew I’d need to do some extra digging on.
Deep Dive Time
Now, the real work began. I dove into individual player stats. I looked at things like targets, receptions, rushing yards, touchdowns – all the usual stuff. But I also looked at things like snap counts, offensive line rankings, and even coaching changes. All those little things can make a big difference.
- Targets: How often is a receiver thrown to?
- Snap Counts: How much playing time does a player actually get?
- Offensive Line:Is the Player going to get proper protection,or yards for running?
- Touchdowns:Can they make it to the end zone?
I started crossing names off my initial list. Some guys, I just didn’t feel good about. Maybe they were coming off an injury, or maybe their team situation had changed. I also added some new names, sleepers that I thought had the potential to break out.
The Final List
After a few days of this, I finally had my top 50. It’s not perfect, and I’m sure it’ll change as we get closer to the season. But it’s a starting point. It’s something I can work with and refine as I learn more.
This whole process, it’s not just about creating a list. It’s about getting to know the players, understanding their situations, and making informed decisions. That’s what makes fantasy football fun, at least for me.
And that’s how I get it ready, it isn’t that hard if you want to put some time into it.