Alright, let’s talk about this decision I had to make not too long ago, figuring out whether to lean towards Drake London or Tee Higgins on one of my fantasy teams. It’s the kind of choice that pops up every season, right? Two talented guys, but different situations.
Thinking Through Drake London
So, I started looking closely at London. First thing, the guy clearly has skills. Big body, went super high in the draft, you can see why the Falcons picked him. He immediately got a ton of targets, even when the offense wasn’t exactly lighting it up and the quarterback situation was… well, shaky.
- The Good: He showed he can demand the ball. Even in a bad situation last year, he was getting looked at. That usually means good things when the situation improves. High draft pick usually means the team wants him involved.
- The Bad: That offense, man. Arthur Smith loved to run the ball, maybe too much. And who was throwing it? That uncertainty was a big red flag for me. Can a receiver really hit his ceiling with inconsistent QB play and a run-first scheme? That was my main worry.
So with London, it felt like a bet on potential. A bet that the situation gets better – maybe a new QB, maybe a new coaching approach.
Thinking Through Tee Higgins
Then I shifted over to Higgins. We’ve seen Tee produce. No question about his talent. He’s put up monster games, big seasons. And he’s tied to Joe Burrow, one of the best passers in the game. That connection is huge.
- The Good: Proven production in a high-powered offense. Elite quarterback throwing him the ball. We know he can be a WR1 for fantasy weeks even when Ja’Marr Chase is healthy.
- The Bad: He’s the clear number two behind Chase. That caps his weekly target ceiling sometimes. Plus, he dealt with injuries last season. That stuff makes you pause. Is he gonna be healthy all year? Will those nagging things pop up again? And he’s heading into a contract year, sometimes that gets weird.
Higgins felt safer in some ways because we know the talent and the QB play are top-notch. But the injury risk and the WR2 role were the downsides sticking in my head.
Making the Call
So I sat there, going back and forth. Do I take the guy who could potentially explode if his situation improves (London), or the guy who’s already shown elite flashes but has clear obstacles like target competition and recent injuries (Higgins)?
I looked at the rest of my roster. Was I solid at receiver already and could afford a gamble? Or did I need a more reliable, known quantity?
In the end, I decided to go with Drake London. My thinking was basically this: receiver situations can change fast. A new coach, a different QB, and suddenly London could be unlocked. Higgins felt like his situation was more locked in – great, but always behind Chase and with that injury history nagging me. I decided to shoot for the higher ceiling, figuring the risk was worth the potential reward. It felt like a gamble, yeah, but sometimes you gotta take those swings in fantasy. We’ll see how it plays out, but that was my process at the time.
