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Fantasy Football back in my rookie year (2000) was much simpler. The options were less complicated (draft formats , leagues formats , etc). I could select redraft standard H2H and be done with it. Nowadays you have multiple options in just about every category. So today , I will breakdown the basic. Pay attention Class of 2014.
Scoring-
Scoring can/will vary from the commish rules/formats. While some leagues will heavily favor TDs. Others will favor QBs in a sense. Especially leagues with Two QBs. Those are just a few examples. Before you join any leagues , check the scoring on each position. Its very important to know the ins and outs of the league. Because you're only strong as your strongest weakness.
Leagues Types -
Redrafts: This type of league is for those owner whose like fantasy football. But don't essentially love the game. Redrafts also are good for owners which like having new players each season. Redraft leagues are simplify leagues that redraft year after year.
Keepers: Unlike redrafts , Keeper leagues allows you to keep a certain amount of players year after year. Anywhere from 1 to whatever. Rest of the players are thrown into a pool and are up for grab. These leagues are for owners , who don't like dynasty leagues. But not a fan of redrafts either. In some sense , it a combo of both. Or the complete opposite.
Dynasty:
Unlike redraft leagues , your original draft will be the team you have to work with in the years to come. An Dynasty league is really the closest thing to the real thing. This type of league requires 365 day a year attention. Especially when FA rolls around. This specific league type is for the hardcore owners. Just know its very time consuming.
Draft type -
Live: Live drafts are most common among today's owners. Participating in a Live draft makes the draft interesting , plus you can get to know your fellow leaguemates better. A live draft basically is exactly what the name represents.
Autopick: Uncommon choose for most leagues. But some owners would select this option to make the upcoming season. Since your draft picks aren't in your hands. Its quite interesting though.
Offline: emails and offline drafts are commonly confused. Email drafts draft aren't really drafts at all. Even though most people say otherwise. These email drafts are done by email , then eventually entered in the system. Offline drafts are conducted by the commiss. The comiss typically enter all of the draft picks for everyone in the leagues. So keeping a good line of communication would be a great idea.
Those are the main basics. Would have liked to gone into greater detail , but don't have the time. Enjoy your Tuesday
Thanks for reading
Eric Wayne
