Okay, so I’ve been going back and forth on this for weeks now – should I draft Ezekiel Elliott in my fantasy football league this year? It’s a real head-scratcher.
I started by looking at his past performance. Zeke used to be a beast, a real touchdown machine. But last year? Not so much. He joined a new team, and things just didn’t click. I dug into some stats and saw that he was ranked pretty low, like 57th among running backs. That’s not exactly inspiring.
Then I thought about his new situation. He’s in a different offense now, and there’s this other guy, Rhamondre Stevenson, who’s also pretty good. I read somewhere that Zeke’s role might be limited, mostly getting those goal-line carries. That means he’s probably not going to be racking up tons of yards or catches. So, I began to think he is only worth it if he can get a touchdown.
I even checked out his bye week, which is Week 7, thankfully not a big deal. But it’s just another thing to consider. After all this research, I started to lean towards “no,” I shouldn’t draft him. He’s just too risky. He might get a few touchdowns, but he’s not going to be the star of my team.
But then, a buddy of mine said he might be a good value pick. If he falls to the later rounds, he could be worth a shot. That got me thinking again. Maybe he could be a decent flex option or a backup running back. I mean, he’s still Ezekiel Elliott, right? He’s got the experience, and he could surprise everyone.
So, I went back to the stats, looked at some projections, and tried to figure out his potential value in my league. I even used one of those free online tools to simulate some drafts and see where he usually gets picked. That didn’t really help much, though.
- Pros:
- Proven track record (in the past)
- Could be a touchdown threat
- Might be a value pick in later rounds
- Cons:
- Coming off a down year
- New team, new offense
- Limited role expected
- Competition for carries
Honestly, I’m still on the fence. It’s a tough call. I guess it depends on how my draft goes. If he’s still there in the late rounds, I might take a chance on him. But I’m definitely not reaching for him early on. It’s going to be a game-time decision for sure.
Final Thoughts
After all this, I realized that drafting Zeke is a gamble. It’s a boom-or-bust situation. He could be a steal, or he could be a total dud. I decided to let you all know my struggle and help anyone else who’s also confused.
In the end, I decided to rank him pretty low on my draft board. I’ll only consider him if he falls to me at a bargain price. Otherwise, I’m going to focus on other running backs with more guaranteed production. It’s just not worth the headache, you know?
Finally, I set up some draft alerts to notify me if any news breaks about Zeke. Maybe he’ll have a killer preseason, or maybe he’ll get injured. Who knows? I just want to be prepared for anything. Fantasy football, man, it’s a wild ride.
