Alright folks, let’s dive into a dilemma I was wrestling with this week: who to start at QB in my fantasy league, Anthony Richardson or Caleb Williams?
The Setup: I had both these guys rostered, which is kinda a sweet problem to have, right? Richardson, the athletic freak with the cannon arm, versus Williams, the polished, high-ceiling rookie everyone’s been hyping.
First Instinct: My gut was screaming Richardson. The dude’s rushing upside is insane. We all know fantasy football loves a running QB. He could legit win you a week with his legs alone.
The Research Phase: I started digging into the matchups. Richardson was facing a defense that, on paper, wasn’t great against mobile quarterbacks. Williams, on the other hand, was up against a tougher squad, a real defensive powerhouse.
The Doubt Creeps In: Then, I started overthinking it. Williams has all the hype, the coaching staff believes in him, blah blah blah. What if he goes off and I’m stuck with Richardson throwing ducks all game?
The Stats Deep Dive: I went down the rabbit hole of past performances, target shares, offensive line rankings, you name it. Spent way too much time crunching numbers and reading expert opinions. Honestly, it made things even more confusing.
The “Trust Your Gut” Moment: After all the analysis paralysis, I decided to just go back to my original instinct. Richardson’s rushing ability felt like the safer floor. Even if he had a rough passing day, he could still salvage the week with his legs.
The Game Day Experience: Sunday rolls around, and I’m glued to the screen. Richardson starts off a little shaky, a couple of missed throws, but then…BAM! He takes off on a 40-yard run. Then another one. And another. Suddenly, my heart rate is through the roof.
The Result: Richardson ended up having a monster game, mostly thanks to his rushing stats. He didn’t light up the scoreboard with his arm, but his legs carried him (and my fantasy team) to victory.
The Takeaway: Sometimes, the simplest answer is the right one. Don’t overthink it. Trust your gut, especially when it comes to fantasy football. And always, ALWAYS bet on a quarterback who can run!
Looking Ahead: This week, the matchup is different. I will probably bench anthony richardson.
