Okay, so here’s the deal. My fantasy football league is pretty competitive, and I’ve always prided myself on making, shall we say, bold moves. This year, I drafted Darren Waller, thinking, “Hey, this guy’s gonna be a beast with the Giants!” Everyone else was zigging, I zagged. Classic me.
I started by looking at his past performance – yeah, I know, injuries, but the potential! I convinced myself that he was due for a comeback season. The Giants needed a reliable target, and Waller was the guy. At least, that’s what I told myself, and my league mates, repeatedly.
Then, the season started. Week 1? Disappointing. Week 2? Even worse. I kept waiting for the breakout game, the one that would prove me right and silence all the doubters. I scoured the waiver wire, looking for any reason to justify keeping him. I read articles, listened to podcasts – anything to reinforce my initial belief. I was stubbornly holding on.
My Internal Struggle
- Week 3: “Okay, maybe he’s just getting used to the new offense.”
- Week 4: “He’s definitely getting more targets, a touchdown is coming any day now.”
- Week 5: “Alright, this is getting ridiculous. But I can’t drop him now, everyone will laugh!”
Finally, week 6 happened. Another dud. It was painful. I faced the music, so to speak. My team was struggling, and Waller was a big part of the problem. It was time to cut my losses.
I went to the “transactions” page, hovered over the “drop” button, and… hesitated. For like, a solid five minutes. It felt like admitting defeat, not just in fantasy, but in life (dramatic, I know). But I clicked it. I dropped Darren Waller.
And you know what? It felt… good. Like a weight had been lifted. I picked up a tight end who was actually producing, and my team immediately improved. Sometimes, the bold move is admitting you were wrong. It doesn’t feel great at the moment, but the relief of getting points on your board after that makes it all worth it. Lesson learned. Don’t get too attached to your pre-season predictions, folks!
