:help: So some friends of mine have been doing a FF league the last few years and I never got into it because I don't follow football at all. However, one of the guys that played last year doesn't follow it either and he said he was still able to play. So, I decided I'd do it with them this year just for kicks. Can anyone give me some pointers on how to do it? I mean, from the very basics, I've never done it before and know nothing about it. Thanks.
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The best advice that I ever received was to draft Kickers 1st.
Every NFL team only has 1 kicker so the good ones go fast.
There are plenty of QB RB & WR to go around!
Every NFL team only has 1 kicker so the good ones go fast.
There are plenty of QB RB & WR to go around!
It all depends on the type of league you're in, rules, and scoring. Without knowing that its hard to advise you on an approach. There are quite a few different leagues out there. Obviously you want the best player available at all positions but that's about all I can say. Buy a Fantasy Football magazine and do some player research. Its definitely fun. I remember when I first started out I didn't know anything but I did pretty good. I won it all in my second season.
It's good to read the lists that are published but depending on the league you're in, they may not do you much good. If you are in a league that favors WR's, you probably don't want to take a RB with your first couple picks, even if they are ranked really high on the published lists.
Figure out how many points are awarded in the league you're in. Points for TD's, how many points per xx amount of yards, etc. These point totals will likely vary by position to. So if a RB gains 10 yards, he may get 1 point, but it may take a WR 25 yards to get a point.
Figure out how many points are awarded in the league you're in. Points for TD's, how many points per xx amount of yards, etc. These point totals will likely vary by position to. So if a RB gains 10 yards, he may get 1 point, but it may take a WR 25 yards to get a point.
Here's the rules and points, I'll have to take a look at what will work best for me
Scoring Type: Head-to-Head
Start Scoring on: Week 1
Can't Cut List Provider: None
Max Moves: No maximum
Max Acquisitions per Week: No maximum
Max Trades: No maximum
Trade Reject Time: 0
Trade End Date: November 12, 2010
Trade Review: League Votes
Waiver Time: 1 day
Waiver Type: Continual rolling list
Weekly Waivers None
Post Draft Players: Free Agents
Playoffs: Week 15 and 16 (4 teams)
Note: Week 16 runs 7 days from Dec 21 to Dec 27
Divisions: No
Roster Positions: QB, WR, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, K, DEF, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN
Fractional Points: Yes
Negative Points: Yes
Offense League Value
Passing Yards 25 yards per point
Passing Touchdowns 6
Interceptions -2
Rushing Yards 10 yards per point
Rushing Touchdowns 6
Reception Yards 10 yards per point
Reception Touchdowns 6
Return Yards 30 yards per point
Return Touchdowns 6
2-Point Conversions 2
Fumbles Lost -2
Offensive Fumble Return TD 6
Kickers League Value Yahoo! Default Value
Field Goals 0-19 Yards 3
Field Goals 20-29 Yards 3
Field Goals 30-39 Yards 3
Field Goals 40-49 Yards 4
Field Goals 50+ Yards 5
Field Goals Missed 0-19 Yards -2
Field Goals Missed 20-29 Yards -1
Field Goals Missed 30-39 Yards 0
Field Goals Missed 40-49 Yards 0
Field Goals Missed 50+ Yards 0
Point After Attempt Made 1
Point After Attempt Missed -1
Defense/Special Teams League Value
Sack 1
Interception 2
Fumble Recovery 2
Touchdown 6
Safety 2
Block Kick 2
Points Allowed 0 points 10
Points Allowed 1-6 points 7
Points Allowed 7-13 points 4
Points Allowed 14-20 points 1
Points Allowed 21-27 points 0
Points Allowed 28-34 points -1
Points Allowed 35+ points -4
Scoring Type: Head-to-Head
Start Scoring on: Week 1
Can't Cut List Provider: None
Max Moves: No maximum
Max Acquisitions per Week: No maximum
Max Trades: No maximum
Trade Reject Time: 0
Trade End Date: November 12, 2010
Trade Review: League Votes
Waiver Time: 1 day
Waiver Type: Continual rolling list
Weekly Waivers None
Post Draft Players: Free Agents
Playoffs: Week 15 and 16 (4 teams)
Note: Week 16 runs 7 days from Dec 21 to Dec 27
Divisions: No
Roster Positions: QB, WR, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, K, DEF, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN
Fractional Points: Yes
Negative Points: Yes
Offense League Value
Passing Yards 25 yards per point
Passing Touchdowns 6
Interceptions -2
Rushing Yards 10 yards per point
Rushing Touchdowns 6
Reception Yards 10 yards per point
Reception Touchdowns 6
Return Yards 30 yards per point
Return Touchdowns 6
2-Point Conversions 2
Fumbles Lost -2
Offensive Fumble Return TD 6
Kickers League Value Yahoo! Default Value
Field Goals 0-19 Yards 3
Field Goals 20-29 Yards 3
Field Goals 30-39 Yards 3
Field Goals 40-49 Yards 4
Field Goals 50+ Yards 5
Field Goals Missed 0-19 Yards -2
Field Goals Missed 20-29 Yards -1
Field Goals Missed 30-39 Yards 0
Field Goals Missed 40-49 Yards 0
Field Goals Missed 50+ Yards 0
Point After Attempt Made 1
Point After Attempt Missed -1
Defense/Special Teams League Value
Sack 1
Interception 2
Fumble Recovery 2
Touchdown 6
Safety 2
Block Kick 2
Points Allowed 0 points 10
Points Allowed 1-6 points 7
Points Allowed 7-13 points 4
Points Allowed 14-20 points 1
Points Allowed 21-27 points 0
Points Allowed 28-34 points -1
Points Allowed 35+ points -4
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You can practice your draft skills here with mock drafts as many times as you like.
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/
Typically you do two RBs 1st, next one QB, then two WR, one TE, your last WR, kicker then defense.
It does help a little to know things like who are the leagues passing QBs and who do they like to throw the ball too? Which coaches like to run the ball more than pass. You may want those RBs. Things like that. Also which players are hurt or may be retiring.
Yahoo has a great draft kit available for a free down load.
Hope this helps.
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/
Typically you do two RBs 1st, next one QB, then two WR, one TE, your last WR, kicker then defense.
It does help a little to know things like who are the leagues passing QBs and who do they like to throw the ball too? Which coaches like to run the ball more than pass. You may want those RBs. Things like that. Also which players are hurt or may be retiring.
Yahoo has a great draft kit available for a free down load.
Hope this helps.