Alright, so here’s the deal. I was wrestling with a classic fantasy football dilemma: Dallas Goedert or Kyle Pitts? Both tight ends, both with serious upside, but only one starting spot on my roster. I figured I’d document how I actually made the decision.
First things first, I dove into the stats. I’m talking last season’s numbers, targets, receptions, yards, touchdowns – the whole shebang. I used a trusty spreadsheet to compare them side-by-side. Goedert looked solid, reliable, consistent. Pitts, on the other hand, was more boom-or-bust, flashed incredible potential but didn’t always deliver.
Then, I started digging deeper. It wasn’t enough to just look at raw stats. I needed context.
- Who were their quarterbacks?
- What were the offensive schemes looking like?
- Did their teams add or lose any key players that might affect their target share?
Goedert had Jalen Hurts, who he clearly had good chemistry with. The Eagles offense was pretty run-heavy, but Goedert was still a focal point in the passing game. Pitts, well, he had a revolving door at quarterback, and the Falcons seemed to be constantly in rebuild mode. Plus, they drafted another receiver that might take away some targets from Pitts.
Next up, I checked out the injury reports. Nothing derails a fantasy season faster than a key player going down. Goedert had a relatively clean bill of health. Pitts, however, had some lingering injury concerns. That definitely factored into my thinking.
After that, I looked at the expert opinions. I didn’t blindly follow anyone’s advice, but I wanted to see what the consensus was. I read articles, listened to podcasts, and watched YouTube videos. It was interesting to see how the “experts” weighed the pros and cons of each player.
But here’s the kicker: I wasn’t just relying on data and opinions. I watched game film. I wanted to see how Goedert and Pitts actually looked on the field. How were their routes? How good were their hands? How physical were they? This made a big difference, seeing them in action. Pitts is a physical specimen.
Finally, I had to trust my gut. I thought long and hard about what I was looking for in a tight end. Was I prioritizing consistency or upside? Reliability or potential for a huge week? For me, I ultimately decided to go with Dallas Goedert. He just felt like the safer, more reliable option.
The Result
So far, it seems like the right call. Goedert has been a steady performer. Look, fantasy football is always a gamble, but I felt like I made an informed decision based on my research and observation.
