This is a how to for all the beginners who are visiting my page. Many of you may have probably heard of fantasy football before but have never played. You will probably hear from some of your friends about how they have Micheal Vick and Frank Gore playing on their team and you are stunned that they can have 2 players from opposite teams? What about when they talk about how Tom Brady had 45 points, what does that mean? Well that is what this post is here for.
Fantasy Football is an interactive, online game in which owners will draft an imaginary team of real NFL players from the various National Football League teams and or college football, which is less popular. These players score points based on their actual performance statistics from the current week. Each week the owner will battle against a different owner's team and points will always be awarded to players of your team based on the current week's performance. The object is to score more points than your opponent from week to week. The winner is obviously the one who wins more weeks than the other owners. This is a bit different and can be confusing. The fact is that an owner does not need to score the most points in the league rather they must just find a way to score enough points for the x amount of weeks they need to win. Therefore just like an NFL team they can have a horrible week and still find a way to win because the other team was awful as well. Also you can s core the second most points of any team and still lose to the team that scored the most, which is unfortunate. As you can see fantasy football is a cool game and it also adds excitement to watching the current games of the week. You will see your QB who is on a team, maybe not your favorite team, and still root for him or look to see how he is doing. This makes every game in the NFL a bit more important to a fan/ fantasy owner. Now that you have an understanding of how fantasy football works we will talk more in depth of how points can be earned by each player based on their performances week to week.
The Quarterback is one of the most important positions so you will want to make sure you draft a good one early. You should also try to secure a good backup who does not have a bye week the same week as your starting quarterback. Your quarterback will have a bye week which will make him ineligible to gain stats and you do not want to lose that given week, so you will need a solid back-up to take care of the quarterback position that week.
Quarterbacks can earn statistics (and this is not the same for every league) by Throwing for passing yards, every 25 passing yards = 1 points. Quarterbacks can also earn points by throwing a touchdown, 4 points. He can also gain points for rushing yards, every ten yards is equal to 1 point and rushing touchdowns, every touchdown is equal to six points. The last way to earn points is for a two point conversion which equals two points and lastly an interception or a fumble will cause the quarterback to lose two points.
Running backs have the ability to produce points in mass amounts. Normal teams are allowed 2 starting running backs and two wide receivers along with a spot for either a running back or a third wide receiver. Together the two positions allow for five starters, either 3 RB and 2WR or 3WR and 2RB.
Running backs earn points either by rushing or by catching passes. If they catch a pass or run the football they will earn one point for every ten rushing/receiving yards they earn. They will also earn six points for every receiving/rushing touchdown they earn. The last way they can earn points is for a two point conversion either receiving or rushing. They can also lose points by fumbling with equals a two point loss for every fumble.
Wide Receivers are exactly the same as running backs except that they will normally not acquire as many rushing yards and hopefully more receiving yards but you never know because running backs like Ladanian Tomlinson and Mike Tolbert can actually better receiving options than rushing options.
The next position is that of tight end. Normally leagues will only allow a team to start one tight end. Tight ends are not as valuable as your wide-receivers, quarterback, or running backs but they can bring in a significant amount of points. Tight ends earn points much like wide receivers. They can earn a point for every ten receiving/rushing yards. Although I cannot remember the last time I saw a tight end get any rushing yards. As well they will earn six points for every touchdown caught either receiving or rushing. They will also lose two points for any fumbles and will get two points for catching a two points conversion.
A big category is Defense/ Special teams which have an abundant amount of categories where you can earn points. Every sack is worth 1 point along with every fumble/kickoff/punt/interception that is returned for a touchdown is worth six points. Any interceptions or fumble not returned for a touchdown is worth 2 points and any safety or blocked punt, PAT, or field goal attempt is also worth two points. Points are also awarded to defense / special teams based on the total points given up to the opposing team. If for a total your team gives up 0 points and shuts them out they will receive five points. 1-6 total points allowed earns your defense four points. 7-13 points is equal to three points and 14-17 points is worth 1 point. You can also lose points for giving up to many total points to your defenses opposing team that week. IF you were to give up 28-35 points than you will lose one point, 35-45 results in a loss of three points, and 46+ points allowed is equal to a loss of 5 points.
Some league also play with a similar style in regards to total yards allowed. There are break-points just like in total points that will determine how many points your defense/special teams will be awarded or taken away.
The last position is your kicker. Your kicker can save your butt sometime because of the ability to gain a lot of points from long field goals. Kickers earn one point for every PAT they make. For every field goal a kicker makes from 0-39 yards then they earn three points. 40 - 49 yards gives them four points and 50+ will give you five points for each fields goal of 50+ yards. As well kickers will lose a point for every field goal they missed. This plays an important part in your drafting of a kickers. You want one with a powerful leg who will earn you some valuable points but you also do not want to lose points from his lack of accuracy.
That about sums up fantasy football in a nutshell. As you can see now it is not a hard game but rather one that takes a little time to soak up and eventually become obsessed with. I am glad if I was able to help any of you understand the game of fantasy football and please comment if you have any other questions. Thanks for taking the time to read my blog and Good Luck in your future fantasy football match-ups.
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