Alright, guys, so I decided to get a jump on my fantasy football prep for 2024. I mean, who doesn’t want to dominate their league, right? I’m all about that PPR life, so I went hunting for a solid top 300 list. Here’s how I tackled it.
First Steps: Finding the Right Resources
First things first, I needed some data. Just straight-up opinions weren’t gonna cut it. I needed some expert rankings, projections, the whole nine yards. I hit up a few of the big-name fantasy football sites. You know the ones, the usual suspects.
Digging into Rankings
Once I had a few different rankings pulled up, I started comparing. I wanted to see where the experts agreed and, more importantly, where they disagreed. This is key, folks. Finding those discrepancies is where you can find value and maybe snag a sleeper pick later in the draft.
I created a simple spreadsheet. Nothing fancy, just columns for the player’s name, position, and then their ranking from each of the sources I was using. I highlighted the ones where there were some big differences in rankings – you know the one name showing wildly diffirent rankings between two sources.
Factoring in Personal Preferences
Now, this is important: rankings are just a starting point. I’ve got my own biases, players I love, players I avoid like the plague. So, I started tweaking the list based on my own gut feelings and past experiences. Don’t be afraid to do this! It’s your team, after all.
For example, If I hate a certain player on a team, I mark that down and adjust it slightly.
Reviewing and Refining
After that initial pass, I went back and did some more research. I looked at team offenses, coaching changes, injury histories – anything that might impact a player’s performance. This is where you really start to fine-tune your list. I looked for news saying “this guy is going to take over the team” and took notes.
The Final(ish) Product
Finally, I had my top 300, more or less. It’s not set in stone, of course. Things will change between now and draft day. Injuries will happen, rookies will emerge, and my opinions might evolve. But having this list gives me a solid foundation, a roadmap for draft day.
- Key Takeaways
- Don’t rely on just one source.
- Look for disagreements between experts.
- Trust your gut (to a point!).
- Be ready to adjust as things change.
Now go get that work done, and prepare the draft!