Alright, let’s talk about my little adventure with Desmond Ridder in my fantasy dynasty league. I gotta say, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, but hey, that’s what makes it fun, right?
So, I drafted Ridder a while back, thinking he was gonna be the next big thing. I mean, the guy had some serious potential coming out of college. I was pumped, ready to see him light up the field and lead my team to victory. I even started imagining all the fantasy points he’d rack up.
- I spent hours looking up his college highlights.
- I even started daydreaming about winning the championship thanks to him.
Then, reality hit. He got traded to the Raiders. Okay, not what I expected, but I’m thinking, “No biggie, he can still ball out.” He was gonna be the QB2 behind Kyler Murray. Now, I know Murray’s had his fair share of injuries, so I figured Ridder might actually get some decent playing time in 2024. I started doing some digging, reading up on what people were saying about his chances.
- I dove into all sorts of articles about the trade.
- I scoured fantasy football forums for opinions.
His first couple of games? Man, they were rough. He only put up around 6 fantasy points in the first two. That’s not exactly what you want from your potential star QB. I won’t lie, I started to sweat a little. I started questioning my decision, wondering if I made a huge mistake.
- I replayed those games in my head, trying to figure out what went wrong.
- I even started looking at other QBs on the waiver wire, just in case.
Tracking Stats
But I’m not one to give up easily. I decided to keep a close eye on his stats, hoping for some kind of improvement. I tracked every pass, every yard, every attempt he made. I even started noting down his completion rates just 12 of 18 pass attempts for 101 yards. I mean, the guy’s a backup, so I guess I shouldn’t expect him to light up the scoreboard. But still, it wasn’t pretty.
Looking Ahead
Now, here’s where it gets tricky. His dynasty value is all over the place. Some folks are saying he’s got long-term potential, others are ready to write him off completely. I even checked out those algorithm-generated rankings and trade value things. They’re all saying different stuff. It’s a real head-scratcher. I spent a good chunk of time trying to make sense of it all, weighing the pros and cons of keeping him on my roster.
- I compared different ranking sites.
- I even tried to gauge his trade appeal by talking to other league members.
So, what’s the verdict? Honestly, I’m still not sure. I haven’t given up completely. I guess only time will tell if Ridder turns into the fantasy stud I initially hoped for. It’s a gamble, but that’s the thrill of dynasty leagues, right? You gotta take some risks if you wanna win big. And who knows, maybe he’ll surprise us all. I’m keeping my fingers crossed. For now, he’s still on my roster, and I’m gonna keep a close eye on him. It’s gonna be interesting, that’s for sure.
I decided to wait it out, see how things unfold. After all, that’s what makes fantasy football so addictive, right? The ups and downs, the unexpected twists and turns. It’s like a soap opera, but with more stats. And I’m here for the ride, no matter how bumpy it gets.
