Okay, so I’ve been messing around with my fantasy football lineup, and I’ve got a real head-scratcher this week. I’m stuck deciding between AJ Dillon and Samaje Perine for my flex spot. Both guys have been kinda up and down, so I figured I’d dive into some stats and see if I could figure this out.
First, I pulled up both players’ season stats. I looked at their rushing attempts, yards, touchdowns – the whole nine yards. I even checked out their receiving stats, ’cause you never know when a running back might snag a few extra points through the air.
Then I started comparing. I made a little list of pros and cons for each player:
AJ Dillon:
- Pro: He’s a big dude, seems built for short-yardage situations.
- Pro:Might get Goal line opportunity.
- Con: The Packers’ offense has been kinda shaky, limiting his opportunities.
- Con:Has a fumbling issue.
Samaje Perine:
- Pro: Been getting a decent amount of touches lately.
- Pro: Running behind a pretty good offensive line.
- Con: Touchdowns have been hard to come by.
- Con: He might split carries.
After staring at the numbers for a while,I looked at their matchups for this week. Who are they playing? Are those defenses any good against the run? That kind of stuff can make a big difference.
I also cruised around some fantasy football websites and forums. I wanted to see what other people were saying. You know, get some different perspectives. Sometimes someone else notices something you totally missed.
Finally, I went with my gut. Based on all the stuff I looked at, I ended up leaning towards Samaje Perine this week. I just feel like he’s got a slightly better matchup and a more consistent role in his offense right now. Dillon has that touchdown upside, but I need someone I can reasonably rely on the yards. It’s a gamble, but hey, that’s fantasy football, right?
Wish me luck! Hopefully, I don’t regret this decision come Sunday night. We will see what happens.
