Okay, so today I was messing around with my fantasy football lineup, and I got stuck on this one decision: Lockett or Cooper? Both are solid wide receivers, but who to start? Here’s how I went about making my choice.
Digging into Recent Performance
First thing I did was look at their recent game stats. You know, just get a feel for how they’ve been doing lately.
- Lockett: He’s been pretty consistent, getting a decent number of targets and yards. Not huge numbers, but steady.
- Cooper: A bit more up and down. Some big games, some quiet ones. Depends on the matchup, it seems.
Considering the Matchups
Then, I checked out who they were playing this week. This is huge, right? A tough cornerback can really shut down a receiver.
- Lockett’s team was going up against a defense that’s been pretty good against the pass.
- Cooper’s team was playing a team that’s been giving up a lot of passing yards.
Thinking About Quarterback Play
Another thing to look at, of course, how is the quarterback playing? If he has throwing, not good.
- Lockett’s Quarterback has been steady.
- Cooper’s Quarterback has been playing great, making good throws.
The Gut Feeling
After all that, I still felt a bit torn. Lockett is Mr. Reliable, but Cooper has that higher ceiling if things go right. In the end, I decided to roll with my gut a bit here.
Making the Choice
I decided to start Cooper. That matchup against the weaker pass defense was just too tempting. Lockett is a safer bet, but I’m feeling a little risky this week. I want that potential for a big game!
The Result
I locked in my lineup, and well result not bad. Cooper has got big points, I won this week!
So, that’s my little adventure in choosing between Lockett and Cooper. It’s not always an easy call, but looking at the numbers, the matchups, and trusting your gut a little can help!
