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Fantasy Football noob...

rfaliasrfalias Registered User regular
edited August 2008 in Help / Advice Forum
So a co-worker asked if I wanted in on fantasy football league. Problem is, I'm a total noob to it.
Not even sure where to begin or how its played. I know it has something to do with picking players and getting points based on how they play through out the season, but outside of that I'm about clueless.

Also, what are some good sites to keep track of stats for players and to help me pick players?
Anything in general will be helpful I'm sure!

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  • Idx86Idx86 Long days and pleasant nights.Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    You've got the general idea of fantasy football down already. Are you a fan of the NFL as well? It will be very helpful if you are familiar with the players you'll be picking.

    Different stats carry different point system. Here is what our work league does:
    Passing Yards (25 yards per point)
    Passing Touchdowns (6)
    Interceptions (-1)
    Rushing Yards (10 yards per point)
    Rushing Touchdowns (6)
    Reception Yards (10 yards per point)
    Reception Touchdowns (6)
    Return Touchdowns (6)
    2-Point Conversions (2)
    Fumbles Lost (-1)
    Offensive Fumble Return TD (6)
    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)
    Point After Attempt Made (1)
    Sack (1)
    Interception (2)
    Fumble Recovery (2)
    Touchdown (6)
    Safety (2)
    Block Kick (2)
    Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns (6)
    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)

    Fantasy football is a pretty profitable industry, so a lot of the better resources you have to pay for. http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Home_NFL.aspx is a good site, otherwise you can pick up any draft magazine at Barnes and Noble for $5 - $6 which are great.

    Do you know which service your league is using? Stats, scores, etc. are all tracked online and easily accessible.

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  • grungeboxgrungebox Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    IDX86 has it covered. Just to clarify, you mean american football, right?

    Also, I think most leagues just rank you based on points, but some leagues have you "play" other teams in the league. If your team gets more fantasy points than your opponent, you win.

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  • BalefuegoBalefuego Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    most fantasy football leagues these days are head to head

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  • grungeboxgrungebox Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Balefuego wrote: »
    most fantasy football leagues these days are head to head

    Cool, didn't realize that. Haven't done fantasy football in several years

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  • Idx86Idx86 Long days and pleasant nights.Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I just discovered this website this year and used it to practice drafting. I'm a bit more hardcore, because I've never finished first and I'm hellbent on getting there, but I think it's great: http://fantasyfootballcalculator.com/mockdrafts

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