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Fantasy Football is game played by millions of Americans. This pseudo-sport is designed to be a virtual version of the football season played in the [[NFL]].
'''Fantasy football''' is game played by millions of Americans. This pseudo-sport is designed to be a virtual version of the football season played in the [[NFL]].
== Types of Leagues ==
== Types of Leagues ==
=== Auction League ===
=== Auction League ===
In an auction league owners are generally given fake money to spend on players. Players are not drafted, but instead placed up for auction. Owners bid on the players they want and the commisioner takes the role of the auctioneer.
In an auction league owners are generally given fake money to spend on players. Players are not drafted, but instead placed up for auction. Owners bid on the players they want and the commissioner takes the role of the auctioneer.
=== Salary Cap League ===
=== Salary Cap League ===
==Play==
==Play==
In order to participate in Fantasy Football, a player is allowed to [[draft]] real players onto their fantasy team. Paticipants assume the role of [[owner]] and fill specified positions and roles on the team.
In order to participate in Fantasy Football, a player is allowed to [[draft]] real players onto their fantasy team. Participants assume the role of [[owner]] and fill specified positions and roles on the team.
As fantasy players accrue points in real life, a fantasy team can gain or lose points. The scoring of points can often lead to owners cheering for players and/or teams they normally would not follow.
As fantasy players accrue points in real life, a fantasy team can gain or lose points. The scoring of points can often lead to owners cheering for players and/or teams they normally would not follow.
* 6 points for each touchdown scored by defense
* 6 points for each touchdown scored by defense
* 2 points for each blocked kick
* 2 points for each blocked kick
Typical scoring for an IDP league is as follows:
Typical scoring for an IDP league is as follows:
==Betting==
==Betting==
Many fantasy football [[leagues]] are designed to afford users the option to bet on games. This form of gambling is similar to that of an "office pool" where someone wins the "pot" at the end of the season.
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