Never played before? Confused by what everyone is talking about? You are in the right place. No judgment.
Fantasy football is a game where you build a virtual team of real NFL players and score points based on how those players actually perform each week. Your running back rushes for 100 yards? You get points. Your quarterback throws a touchdown? More points. You compete against other people in your league. Most points wins.
The best starting quarterback in the league for fantasy. Someone you want on your team.
Running backs ranked by fantasy value. RB1 is elite. RB2 is solid but not a star.
Wide receivers ranked by fantasy value. WR1 is elite. WR3 is a depth piece.
Tight end. Often the hardest position to predict in fantasy. A good one is hard to find.
A roster spot where you can start a running back, wide receiver, or tight end. Gives you options.
Players not on any team in your league. You can pick them up when you need a replacement.
Each NFL team gets one week off during the season. Their players score zero that week. Plan ahead.
Points Per Reception. Players get a point for every catch. Makes wide receivers more valuable.
Average Draft Position. Where a player typically gets picked in drafts. Helps you know if you are reaching.
A player expected to outperform their draft position. The fun part of fantasy.
A player who disappoints relative to where they were drafted. The not fun part of fantasy.
The most common draft format. Teams pick in order then reverse next round. First in round 1 means last in round 2.
The backup to a star running back. Worth owning in case your starter gets hurt.
Picking up a player from waivers for just one week based on a good matchup.
The Expert IQ Tracker shows you which fantasy experts actually know what they are talking about. Instead of following advice from someone who is just loud on the internet, you can see who has a track record of being right. Useful whether you have played for 20 years or 20 minutes.
See who the experts actually are