Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this whole Sam Howell dynasty thing in fantasy football, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I wanted to share my experiences, what I did, and how it all panned out.
First off, I started digging into Sam Howell’s trade value. I mean, the guy’s been all over the place. I saw some stats saying his trade value was around 0.42, which put him way down the list of quarterbacks, like 39th or something. This made me think, “Is this guy worth keeping or should I just dump him?”
Researching and strategizing
So I started to do my homework. I checked out a bunch of different sources, trying to figure out his real value. I found this one site that had these constantly updated rankings, and it was pretty helpful, although I think it comes from people like you and me. I looked at some recent trades in other leagues to see what people were actually getting for him. One guy had a recent trade where someone got a good wide receiver for Howell, so that was interesting.
Making Moves
Then, I started thinking about my own team. I needed to decide whether to trade him or keep him. I considered the fact that he’s now in Seattle, and he’s got to compete with Geno Smith, who’s a solid veteran. I thought maybe he was not going to have a good time there.
- Initial Assessment: Looked at Howell’s trade value (0.42) and ranking (39th among QBs).
- Research: Checked various sources for updated rankings and recent trades involving Howell.
- Competition Analysis: Considered Howell’s situation in Seattle, competing with Geno Smith.
I decided to put him on the trade block. Just to see what offers I could get. I got a few lowball offers, but nothing really exciting. So I held onto him for a bit longer, hoping his value might go up.
The Waiting Game
It turned out to be a good move. One week, Geno Smith got hurt, and Howell stepped in. He didn’t exactly light the world on fire, but he did okay. He threw for like 24 yards and an interception, which was a bit scary, and his QBR was only 3.3, which made me feel like I was watching a train wreck. I remembered he was prone to turnovers back with the Commanders, so maybe this wasn’t all that surprising, but still, seeing him potentially regress was definitely a red flag. But it was enough to bump up his trade value a little. It made a few of the guys in my league pay attention.
Making the Trade
Finally, I got an offer that I liked. I traded Howell for a decent running back and a future draft pick. It wasn’t a blockbuster deal, but I felt good about it. It gave me some immediate help at running back, and the draft pick could be valuable down the road.
I mean, he threw a pick and his QBR was a measly 3.3. But, hey, it got people talking.
Looking Back
Looking back, I think I made the right move. Trading Sam Howell was the best decision for my team in the long run. It wasn’t easy, and it took some patience, but it paid off.
So, that’s my story about dealing with Sam Howell in my dynasty league. It was a bit of a rollercoaster, but I learned a lot along the way. Hopefully, my experience can help some of you out there who are trying to figure out what to do with him on your own teams.
