Fantasy Football For Dummies

by Martin L. Schulman

Overview

Get in the game and start building your dream team

Millions of people worldwide play fantasy football, and you can join the fun with Fantasy Football For Dummies. We’ll teach you the basics and give you the skills you need to create and manage your ultimate fantasy team. Learn how to scout and draft players, use the best strategies to compete against other fantasy owners, and win your fantasy league championship. You can easily manage your team and stay up to date on player stats with the how-tos and insider tips in this book. Check out this fun and entertaining guide to fantasy football and you’ll be on your way to becoming a successful fantasy team owner, manager, and coach.

• Understand how fantasy football works
• Learn about the various fantasy league options
• Draft and manage your fantasy team, and change your roster effectively week to week
• Maximize your chances of winning with effective tips and strategies

This Dummies guide—updated with the latest apps and rule changes—is for the millions of people who are already playing fantasy football today and want to improve their fantasy league performance, and it’s perfect for beginners interested in joining a league and learning the basics. Yes—that means you!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119883340
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	06/17/2022
Sold by:	JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	368
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Martin Schulman is an experienced entertainment executive overseeing production teams that distribute over 5,000 pieces of original digital content each year. He is VP of Video Production at Industrial Color Studios and is a fantasy football fanatic.

Table of Contents

Introduction. 1

Part 1: The Xs and Os of Fantasy Football: Just the Basics, Please 9

Chapter 1: The Reality of Fantasy Football: What’s It All About? 11

Chapter 2: Just Score, Baby: The Name of the Fantasy Game 29

Chapter 3: Finding a League Right for You 43

Chapter 4: Preparing for Your Fantasy Draft 63

Part 2: Advanced Scouting and Drafting Secrets 91

Chapter 5: Scouting Running Backs and Quarterbacks 93

Chapter 6: Scouting Wide Receivers and Tight Ends for Starters and FLEX 111

Chapter 7: Scouting Kickers and Defenders 127

Chapter 8: Incorporating Important Draft Strategies into Your Game 141

Chapter 9: Considering Other Draft Tactics to Build a Winning Team 175

Part 3: Let the Games Begin: In-Season Strategy Guide 191

Chapter 10: Setting Your Weekly Starting Lineup 193

Chapter 11: Acquiring Players via Free Agency, Waivers, and Trades 215

Chapter 12: Finishing Strong: Down the Stretch to the Fantasy Playoffs 243

Part 4: Daily Fantasy Football: A New Draft Every Week 257

Chapter 13: Place Your Bets: Fantasy Football Style 259

Chapter 14: Finding Your Game: Standard Contest Types 273

Chapter 15: Virtual Salary Cap: Advanced Play Strategies 293

Chapter 16: Scoring the Right DFS Provider: FanDuel versus

DraftKings and More. 307

Part 5: The Part of Tens 321

Chapter 17: Ten Quick Fixes to Make the Day after Your Draft 323

Chapter 18: Ten Rookie Mistakes to Avoid 329

Chapter 19: Ten Daily Fantasy Tips and Tricks 335

Index 343