Alright, let’s talk about something that’s been bugging me in my fantasy football league. It’s Week 16, crunch time, and I was staring at my roster, scratching my head over who to start: Jakobi Meyers or Terry McLaurin? I mean, both of these guys are good, but who’s gonna bring home the bacon this week?
First, I did what any of us would do – I looked up some stats. I found out Terry McLaurin has been pretty consistent this year. The dude’s got over 1,000 yards for the fifth straight year! That’s no joke. He’s been performing like a WR2, which is solid. Then I saw that he’s got 48 receptions and 721 yards this season. Not bad, not bad at all.
But then there’s Jakobi Meyers. I came across some projections saying Meyers is supposed to score 23.3 points this week, while McLaurin is only projected for 12.4. That’s a big difference! I started wondering, is Meyers the secret weapon I need?
So, I went deeper. I checked out some expert advice from the Fantasy Footballers. They were talking about these two guys for Week 16, and it got me thinking even more. McLaurin’s been a beast in past seasons, averaging 15.6 DraftKings fantasy points per game in 2020, which is pretty awesome. This season, he’s sitting at WR12 overall, which means he’s almost hitting WR1 numbers.
- Terry McLaurin: Consistent, reliable, solid WR2 numbers.
- Jakobi Meyers: Higher point projection for this week, a bit of a wildcard.
The Dilemma
I also looked at some head-to-head comparisons. You know, just to see if one clearly outshines the other. But honestly, it’s tough. Wide receivers are a big deal in the NFL, they’re the guys who often rack up a ton of points, but they’re not all the same.
And then there’s this whole thing about Ja’Marr Chase being the top dog in fantasy points for wide receivers last season. If only I had him on my team, I wouldn’t be in this mess! But hey, that’s the game, right?
In the end, I sat there staring at my lineup for like, an hour. It’s like, do I go with the steady, reliable guy who’s been doing well all season? Or do I take a chance on the guy who might just explode this week?
Finally, I made my decision. I went with Terry McLaurin. Yeah, Meyers might have a higher projection, but McLaurin’s consistency just won me over. It felt like the safer bet, and in fantasy football, sometimes you gotta play it safe. He has 426 receptions, 6004 yards, and 31 touchdowns so I finally chose him!
So, there you have it. That’s how I ended up picking McLaurin over Meyers for Week 16. It was a tough call, but I’m feeling good about it. Now, let’s just hope I didn’t jinx myself! Fingers crossed that McLaurin pulls through, and I don’t end up regretting this decision. Wish me luck!
