Fantasy Football For Dummies
2. Edition November 2022
368 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
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!
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
