Okay, so I’ve been messing around with fantasy football again, and man, it’s a wild ride. Lately, I’ve been stuck on this one question: Should I start Brock Purdy? This dude’s been pretty good lately, you know? He’s been a top fantasy scorer in five out of his last eight games. That’s not too shabby, right?
Digging into the Stats
So, I started digging into the numbers. I checked out some stats from Week 8 onwards, comparing him to 33 other quarterbacks. Turns out, Purdy’s fifth in yards per attempt. He’s not the best in passer rating, sitting at 15th, but he’s 19th in CPOE, and 14th in fantasy points per dropback. Not bad for a guy who was picked last in the draft, huh?
Comparing Him to Others
- Then I went down this rabbit hole, comparing him to other quarterbacks like Jayden Daniels and Anthony Richardson. I found these tools online that give you advice from a bunch of fantasy football experts. They crunch the numbers and tell you who’s the better pick for the week.
- I even looked at a comparison between Purdy and Joe Burrow. Burrow’s been playing better lately, but Purdy’s got an easier defense to go against. It’s a real head-scratcher.
Weighing the Pros and Cons
I spent a good chunk of time reading up on the latest news about Purdy. Injury updates, start-sit advice, trade insights – you name it, I read it. I also looked at his matchup difficulty for the upcoming week. It’s like being a detective, trying to piece together all this information to make the best decision.
Making the Call
After all this research, I finally made a decision. It felt like a big moment, like I was a real coach making a game-day call. I won’t spoil it for you, but let’s just say it wasn’t easy. I think I changed my mind like five times before settling on an answer.
The Aftermath
Now, it’s all about waiting for the game to see if I made the right choice. It’s a bit nerve-wracking, but that’s part of the fun, right? I mean the contract of the dude is pretty cheap. Purdy is set to make $985,000 in 2024. His cap hit is just a tad over a million when you factor in his signing bonus. That’s only 0.39% of the 49ers’ cap space! It’s kind of wild. Anyway, I’ve already learned a lot from this whole experience. It’s not just about picking players; it’s about understanding the game better. And hey, even if I’m wrong, there’s always next week, right?
