Okay, so I’ve been messing around with my fantasy football lineup, and I’ve got this Dobbs versus Stafford dilemma. It’s been driving me nuts, so I figured I’d walk through my whole thought process and what I ended up doing.

The Initial Panic
First off, I panicked. Seriously. Both these guys have been up and down, and I just couldn’t decide. My gut was telling me one thing, the stats were telling me another, and my league rivals were probably laughing at me for taking so long.
Digging into the Stats
So, I pulled up all the recent game logs. I looked at passing yards, touchdowns, interceptions – the whole nine yards. I even checked out their matchups, like who they were playing against and how those defenses usually perform.
- Dobbs: Had a couple of great games, then a real stinker. But he can run, which is a bonus.
- Stafford: More consistent, but doesn’t have those huge point explosions. Also, his team is little bit shakey.
The Weather Factor
Then, I remembered to check the weather. I know, it sounds dumb, but it can actually matter! Rain, wind, snow – all that can mess with a quarterback’s performance. I spent like 10 minutes just staring at weather forecasts, trying to predict the future.
Seeking Outside Opinions (and Ignoring Most of Them)
I hit up some fantasy football forums and articles. Everyone had an opinion, of course. Some people were all-in on Dobbs, others were screaming Stafford. It was a mess. I read through a bunch of it, but honestly, it just made me more confused.
The Final Decision (and Why)
After all that, I finally made a decision. It came down to my league’s scoring settings and who’s been doing better. I also considered that Stafford is getting older, and Dobbs is a little bit fresher, and he can make up points with his rushing yards.

I went with Dobbs at the end. I can get more fantasy points from Dobbs.
It was a tough call, and I might regret it later. But hey, that’s fantasy football, right? You make the best decision you can, and then you hope for the best. And maybe yell at the TV a little.