Alright, so I’ve been messing around with my fantasy league, and the question of whether or not to pick up Deon Jackson came up. I figured I’d walk you through my thought process and what I ended up doing.
The Initial Situation
First, I checked my roster. I noticed I was a little weak at running back, mainly because one of my guys was on a bye week. So, I needed someone to fill in, at least for a week, maybe longer if they performed well. I started looking at the available free agents.
Digging into Deon Jackson
That’s when I saw Deon Jackson’s name. I remembered hearing some buzz about him, but I hadn’t really paid much attention. So, I started doing some quick research:
- I checked his recent game stats. Nothing spectacular, but he’d had a decent number of carries in the last couple of games.
- I looked at his team’s situation. It seemed like their starting running back was a bit banged up, which could mean more opportunities for Jackson.
- I scanned some expert opinions online. Some people were saying he was a good speculative add, others weren’t so sure. Classic mixed opinions.
Weighing the Pros and Cons
Honestly, it wasn’t a slam dunk. The pros were that he was getting some playing time, and there was a chance he could get more. The cons were that he wasn’t a proven stud, and there were other free agents available who also had some upside.
The Decision and Action!
After staring at my screen for like 20 minutes, flip-flopping back and forth. In the end, I decided to go for it. I figured, “Why not?”. I dropped a bench player who I knew I wasn’t going to start, and I submitted the waiver claim for Jackson. Put in the claim, hit submit, and waited.
The Outcome(So Far…)
I got him! The claim went through. Now, it’s a waiting game. I’ll see how he does this week, and then make a decision on whether to keep him or drop him for someone else. It’s all part of the fun, right? It’s a gamble, it might pay off, it might not, that what make it exciting for me.
Basically, picking up Deon Jackson was a bit of a gamble based on potential, not a sure thing. I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
