Alright, so I wanted to get my fantasy football league all fired up this year, and I figured the best way to start was with some solid rankings. I’m in a PPR league, you know, points per reception, so that changes things up a bit. Let me tell you, figuring this stuff out was a whole afternoon project, but I think I’ve got a decent handle on it now.
Getting Started
First, I grabbed a notebook and a pen – yeah, I’m old school like that. I needed somewhere to jot down all my thoughts. I thought about using some fancy spreadsheet, but honestly, paper just felt right for this.
Deep Dive into the Stats
Then, I opened up my laptop and started browsing. I looked at a bunch of different fantasy football sites. I was checking out player stats from last year, looking at their receptions, receiving yards, touchdowns – you know, all the important stuff.
Looking for Projections
It’s not enough to just know what happened last year, though. I also needed to see what people are expecting for this year. So I looked at projections, expert opinions, all that jazz. Some of these guys are predicting monster seasons for certain players, and others, well, not so much.
Considering the PPR Factor
Because it’s a PPR league, I paid extra attention to guys who catch a lot of passes. Even if they don’t get a ton of yards, those receptions add up. So, some running backs and wide receivers who might not be top dogs in a standard league get a big boost in PPR.
Making My List
As I went, I started making my own list, ranking players based on all this info I was gathering. I started with the top guys, the ones everyone knows are going to be good, and then I worked my way down. There were definitely some tough choices, debating between players who were projected to have similar seasons.
Refining and Revising
After I had a rough draft, I went back and reviewed everything. I tweaked some rankings here and there, moving players up or down based on second thoughts or new information I found. It’s a work in progress, for sure. I will adjust it.
Feeling Pretty Good
Finally, I had a list I felt pretty good about. It’s not perfect, and I’m sure there will be some surprises throughout the season, but it’s a solid starting point. Now I’m ready for the draft, armed with my personalized PPR rankings. Bring on the fantasy season!