Man, I’ve been pulling my hair out all week trying to figure this whole quarterback situation out. It’s week 18, and I’m still stuck between Derek Carr and Baker Mayfield. I gotta make the right call, or it’s gonna cost me big time in my fantasy football league. So, here’s what I did:
First, I hit up all the usual spots – you know, those fantasy football sites with the expert advice and the player projections. I read through every article I could find with “Derek Carr” and “Baker Mayfield” in the title. I wanted to see what the pros were saying, who they were picking, and why. One article talked about projections, so I dug into those numbers, trying to make sense of it all.
Then, I started looking at their stats side-by-side. Points per game, touchdowns, interceptions – the whole nine yards. I needed to see who was putting up better numbers this season and who was more consistent. It’s crazy how close these two are in terms of fantasy points.
- I spent hours building comparison tables.
- Scrutinized every piece of data.
- Even pulled up their game logs from the past few weeks to see if there were any trends I was missing.
After that, I turned my attention to the injury reports. Let me tell you, that was a headache in itself. One minute a guy’s listed as questionable, the next he’s probable. It’s like they’re messing with us on purpose! But I kept refreshing those pages, hoping to get the latest updates and make sure both Carr and Mayfield were actually gonna be on the field.
Gathering Information
I also started thinking about their matchups. Who are they playing against? Are the defenses tough or weak against the pass? That kind of stuff can make a big difference. I looked at defensive rankings, yards allowed, and even how many fantasy points those defenses were giving up to quarterbacks on average.
After gathering all that info, I started weighing the pros and cons. Carr’s been pretty solid all year, but Mayfield’s been on fire lately. He’s got some good receivers, and he’s not afraid to take off and run with the ball sometimes. But Carr’s got the experience, and he’s playing in a game that could have playoff implications. I created a list of good weapons each player had.
So, I talked to some buddies in my league, bounced some ideas off them, and tried to get their perspectives. Some of them were all in on Mayfield, others were sticking with Carr. It was a mixed bag, but it helped me see things from different angles.
Finally, I just went with my gut. I made my decision, set my lineup, and now I’m just hoping for the best. It’s out of my hands now. All I can do is watch the games, cross my fingers, and hope I made the right call between these two quarterbacks.
In the end, I started with Baker Mayfield. Wish me luck! I learned a lot about Lamar Jackson who was the overall QB1 in 2024, so that’s something I will keep in mind for the next season.
