Okay, so I’ve been messing around with fantasy football again this year, and I gotta talk about this guy Zay Flowers. I drafted him in, like, the 10th round of my 12-team league, thinking, “Eh, maybe he’ll be a decent flex option.” Boy, was I wrong – in the best way possible!
First, I scoured the internet for pre-draft rankings. I always do this, creating a chaotic mess of spreadsheets and notes. I looked at a bunch of expert rankings, and Flowers was all over the place. Some had him pretty high, others had him buried.
My Draft Day Strategy
- Targeted WRs early: I really wanted to solidify my receiving corps, because you can always find running back value later, right?.
- Waited on QB: In a 1QB league, I’m happy to snag a decent guy late.
- Kept an eye on potential breakouts.
So, draft day arrived. I’m sitting there, staring at my messy notes, and when it got to my pick in the 10th, Flowers was still there. I remembered seeing some hype about him, so I pulled the trigger.
The Season Begins
The first few weeks, he was… okay. A few catches here, a few yards there. Nothing to write home about. I even benched him a couple of times for other guys. But then, something clicked.
Suddenly, he was getting a ton of targets. Lamar was looking for him all the time. He started putting up real numbers – not just garbage time points, either. He was getting touchdowns, making big plays, just explosive football moments.
Now, I’m riding him every week. He’s my WR2, and honestly, he’s performing like a WR1 some weeks. It’s crazy! I’m even getting trade offers for him, but I’m holding on tight.
My biggest takeaway from this whole Zay Flowers experience? Trust your gut, sometimes. Do your research, yeah, but don’t be afraid to take a chance on a guy you believe in. You never know – you might just stumble onto a league-winner.
