Okay, so I’ve been wrestling with this all week: start Kendricks or Smith in Week 5? It’s a total headache, right? Both have been kinda “meh” so far, but you gotta start someone.
Digging into the Stats
First thing I did was pull up their stats from the past few weeks. I looked at everything – targets, receptions, yards, touchdowns, even their snap counts. I figured the more data, the better. It’s like being a detective, searching for clues.
- Kendricks: He’s been getting a decent number of targets, but he hasn’t really done much with them. A few good games, a few duds.
- Smith: Fewer targets, but he seems to be more efficient when he does get the ball. That’s worth something, I guess.
Checking the Matchups
Then I went and checked who they were playing this week. You know, some defenses are tougher against tight ends than others. Looked at the rankings, read some articles from those “expert” sites. Lots of opinions flying around.
It got my head spinnin’ a little. Every “expert” had some reason why one guy was a smash play and the other was a total bust. Made it harder, not easier!
Considring the game condition.
I also want to get some game flow * it be a shootout or a low-score game, I always try to put them into considration.
The Gut Feeling
After all that, I still wasn’t 100% sure. It felt like a coin flip, honestly. So, I went with my gut. It’s probably not the most scientific approach, but sometimes you just gotta trust your instincts. I’ve been burned by overthinking things before.
The Final Decision
I ended up starting… drumroll… Smith! Yeah, I know, maybe not the most popular choice, but I had a feeling. Something about his efficiency and the matchup just clicked for me. It’s my team I need to roll with it.
Now, it’s just a waiting game. Sunday can’t come soon enough. I’ll be glued to the TV, second-guessing myself every five minutes. That’s fantasy football for ya! Wish me luck, I’m gonna need it!
