Alright, so I’ve been messing around with this fantasy football thing for a while now, and I finally decided it’s time to get serious about making my own player rankings. You know, not just relying on those lists you find everywhere online. I wanted to do it myself, the real deal.
First thing I did was just start watching games, like a ton of games. I figured the more I watched, the better I’d get at spotting who’s really good and who’s just having a lucky streak. I took notes, scribbled down some stats – it was messy, but it was a start.
Then, I started digging into stats, not just the basic ones everyone looks at. I mean, yeah, touchdowns and yards are important, but I wanted to go deeper. I started looking at things like yards after catch, target share, and even how often a player was on the field during key situations.
- Watch games: No substitute for actually watching the players.
- Scour stats: Dig deep, find those hidden gems.
- Compare players: Start putting them head-to-head in my own made-up matchups.
- Make a rough list: Just a basic ranking, nothing fancy yet.
- Refine, refine, refine: Keep tweaking it based on new info and my gut feeling.
My Simple Steps Were Like This:
Next, I started comparing players who play the same position. I’d ask myself, “If I had to choose between this running back and that one, who would I pick?” It wasn’t easy, but it forced me to really think about what makes a player valuable in different situations.
After doing that for a while, I started putting together a rough list. Just a simple ranking, you know? Nothing too fancy, but it was a starting point. I kept tweaking it, moving players up and down based on new information, injuries, and sometimes just my gut feeling.
Then I had to keep it updated. This wasn’t a one-and-done thing. I had to keep track of how players were performing throughout the season, adjust my rankings accordingly, and factor in things like injuries and bye weeks. I tried to learn a bit on draft strategies, just some basic stuff, you know? So my list could be used in actual drafts.
It’s been a lot of work, but I gotta say, it’s been pretty rewarding. I’m not saying I’m some kind of fantasy football guru now, but I definitely feel like I have a better understanding of the game and the players. And my rankings? Well, they’re not perfect, but they’re mine, and I’m pretty proud of them. I am happy to share them with all my friends, and even get some updates from them!