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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. Paticipants 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. | + | 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. |
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| + | ==Scoring== | ||
| + | Scoring can vary by league and is set by each league's commisioner, but a typical scoring system is as follows: | ||
| + | * 1 point for 50 passing yards | ||
| + | * 1 point for 20 rushing and receiving yards | ||
| + | * 1 point for every reception (aka "PPR" for "points per reception") | ||
| + | * 6 points for a passing touchdown | ||
| + | * 6 points for a rushing or receiving touchdown | ||
| + | * -2 points for every interception thrown or fumble lost | ||
| + | * 1 point for each extra point made | ||
| + | * 3 points for each field goal made (often points are awarded for long kicks, eg over 40 yds) | ||
| + | * 1 point per sack and turnover gained by defense | ||
| + | * 2 points for a safety by defense | ||
| + | * 6 points for each touchdown scored by defense | ||
| + | * 2 points for each blocked kick | ||
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==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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 20:19, April 24, 2007
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.
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.
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.
Scoring
Scoring can vary by league and is set by each league's commisioner, but a typical scoring system is as follows:
- 1 point for 50 passing yards
- 1 point for 20 rushing and receiving yards
- 1 point for every reception (aka "PPR" for "points per reception")
- 6 points for a passing touchdown
- 6 points for a rushing or receiving touchdown
- -2 points for every interception thrown or fumble lost
- 1 point for each extra point made
- 3 points for each field goal made (often points are awarded for long kicks, eg over 40 yds)
- 1 point per sack and turnover gained by defense
- 2 points for a safety by defense
- 6 points for each touchdown scored by defense
- 2 points for each blocked kick
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.