Okay, so I’ve been messing around with my fantasy football draft strategy, and I’m stuck on a wide receiver dilemma: Drake London or Michael Thomas? Let’s break down how I tried to figure this out.
The Initial Gut Feeling
First, I just went with my gut. London is the young, exciting guy. Thomas, when healthy, is a beast, but that “when healthy” part is a BIG question mark. My initial lean was towards London, figuring the upside was bigger.
Digging into Last Year’s Stats (Or Lack Thereof)
Next, I tried to remember how they did last year. Okay, this is where it gets fuzzy. I vaguely remember London having some good games but also disappearing at times. Thomas…well, I think he was hurt…again? It was hard to make judgement calls.
The “Expert” Opinion Rabbit Hole
So, I hit up a few fantasy football websites. Some were hyping up London as a breakout candidate. Others were cautiously optimistic about Thomas, saying he could be a steal if he stays on the field. The problem? Everyone seemed to have a different opinion! This was a big problem.
Trying to Project This Year’s Offense
This is where I started thinking about their teams. The Falcons (London) got Ridder at QB. Is he a good QB? How will that affect London? The Saints (Thomas) have Carr. Okay better, but will he favor Thomas, or spread the ball around? I was doing lots of guess work here.
The Injury History Deep Dive
Time to face the music: Michael Thomas’s injury history. I pulled up his stats from the past few seasons, and yikes. It was a long list of missed games. That’s a HUGE red flag. London, on the other hand, seemed relatively healthy. Advantage: London.
The Mock Draft Experiment
I jumped into a couple of mock drafts to see where each player was typically going. This helped me gauge their “value” in the eyes of other fantasy players. London was consistently going a few rounds earlier than Thomas. This tells me that most players are thinking about their risks.
The Final Verdict (For Now…)
After all this, I think I’m leaning towards Drake London. The upside is tempting, and the injury risk with Thomas is just too scary. But honestly, it’s close. If Thomas somehow magically stays healthy, he could be amazing. It’s a gamble, and I’m probably going with the safer bet… for now.
My Current Strategy:
- Prioritize London, but keep an eye on Thomas.
- If Thomas falls really far in the draft, maybe take a chance on him as a bench player.
- Continue to monitor training camp news for any updates.
This whole thing is a work in progress. Ask me again tomorrow, and I might have a different answer!
