Well, let me tell ya, all you young’uns are always talkin’ ’bout this “fantasy football” thing. I don’t get it much, but seems like a big deal. You keep askin’ when that magazine comes out, the one with all them player names and numbers. So, I went around and asked some folks, and here’s what I found out. It ain’t easy, mind you, this here internet thing is confusing as a dog chasin’ its tail.
Now, some magazines, they already came out. Like that Fantasy Football Almanac and Draft Guide, they say it’s been on Amazon since early June, around June 4th or somethin’. That’s what I heard, anyway. Then there’s this Lindy’s 2024 Fantasy Football Magazine. Heard tell it came out on June 18th. Guess folks are already snappin’ them up like hotcakes at a church breakfast.
But there’s more, you see. Lots more of these magazines. Seems like every Tom, Dick, and Harry has their own. They got one called Athlon Sports 2024 Fantasy Football Annual. Don’t know when exactly it came out but they say it helps folks get ready for a winnin’ season. Got all sorts of player reports in it, hundreds of ’em, they say. Must be a lot of writin’, I reckon. More than 350 player reports and a big board with 280 players. That’s a heap of names, more than I can remember from my whole town!
- Player Reports: These here reports, they tell you how good a player is, I guess. Like if they’re gonna run fast or catch the ball good. Some magazines got more than 350 of ’em, can you believe it?
- Big Board: This is like a list, I think. A big list of players, ranked from best to worst. Helps you pick your team, I suppose. 280 players, they say. That’s a lot of fellas.
- Rankings: Folks who know about this stuff, they rank the players. Seems like everyone got their own rankings, though. Confusin’, ain’t it? They get these rankings from different websites, like “Fantasy Pros” and “Fantasy Data,” whatever those are.
- Opponent Rank: Now this is somethin’ else. It tells you how good the other team is at stoppin’ the players you got. Low number means it’s gonna be tough, high number means it might be easier.
- Start Percentage: This here tells you how many folks are actually usin’ a player in their fantasy team. If lots of folks are usin’ him, maybe he’s good. If not, maybe he ain’t.
They even got these things called “draft sheets.” Sounds like somethin’ you’d put on a bed in the winter, but I guess it’s for pickin’ your players. They get these rankings from places like “Fantasy Pros” and “Fantasy Data.” Sounds fancy, but I bet it’s just a bunch of numbers and names. They even tell you how often folks start a player. Like, if lots of folks start him, maybe he’s good. If not, maybe he’s not so good. It’s all a gamble, if you ask me.
Some of these magazines have been around for a long time, you know. Like this Pro Football Weekly, been around since 1967. And there was even one called Fantasy Football Index, started way back in 1987. That’s a long time ago! I was already an old lady then!
Anyways, they keep makin’ these magazines right up till the season starts. So, if you ain’t got one yet, don’t you worry. There’s plenty of time. They say leagues are formin’ every day. And they got all this “pre-draft” stuff to do. Sounds like a lot of fuss to me. Back in my day, we just watched the game and cheered for our team. None of this fantasy stuff. But you young’uns, you like your fancy games, so go on and have your fun. Just remember to eat your vegetables and get some sunshine, too.
Now, about that fantasy football magazine 2024 release date, well, it depends on which one you want. Some are already out, like I said. Others, well, they’ll be comin’ out soon, before the season starts for sure. You gotta keep your eyes peeled. Go to the store, ask around, check that internet thingy. You’ll find it eventually. And don’t you go spendin’ all your money on these magazines, you hear? Save some for a rainy day.
And remember, it’s just a game. Don’t get too worked up about it. There’s more important things in life than fantasy football, like family and friends and a good piece of apple pie. Now, go on, git outta here, and let me get back to my knittin’.
