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Fantasy Football For Dummies is a new addition to our popular gaming line. Created by sportswriters in the early 1960s, fantasy football is a fun (and often profitable) way to follow all the players in the NFL, not just your home team. In fantasy football, you are your team’ s owner and general manager as you use current real players’ stats from all the real teams (touchdowns, yards gained, etc.) to determine how each fantasy team performs each week. You put the team together, and make personnel changes throughout the year, and if your team wins, you win your league and often a sizeable cash prize. Fantasy Football For Dummies is the only guide to drafting, playing, and winning strategy from a fantasy football veteran. It is essential for readers who want to get the edge on their competition in the fantasy football leagues.
Synopsis
Packed with expert advice and timely tips The fun and easy way to guide your American football team to glory in fantasy football
Fantasy football can be an addictive hobby. But if you've never played American football before, how do you start? Have no fear This friendly guide explains the game to you from start to finish -- from scouting and drafting your players to building your coaching skills to planning your strategy. And who knows, perhaps even to tasting victory in your league championship
- Understand the basics of the game
- Pick the league right for you
- Assemble your dream team in the draft
- Develop your in-season management skills
- Know which quick fixes work and what common mistakes to avoid
Synopsis
The definitive, no-nonsense guidebook to the most popular of the fantasy sports leagues
Created by sportswriters in the early 1960s, fantasy football is a fun (and often profitable) way to follow all the players in the NFL. Today, almost 30 million people enjoy putting their fantasy teams together and competing for fun and sometimes sizeable cash prizes. Fantasy Football For Dummies is the only guide to drafting, playing, and winning at this wildly popular game from a fantasy football veteran, covering the online resources readers need for the most current information on stats and strategy. From the mock expert draft to league rules to weekly game play, it walks readers through every step of the process, helping them get an edge on their competition.
Martin Signore (Los Angeles, CA) is an interactive game writer and designer as well as a fantasy football expert with 15 Yahoo trophies.
Synopsis
Packed with expert advice and timely tipsThe fun and easy way to guide your team to glory in fantasy football
Fantasy football can be an addictive hobby. But if you've never played before, how do you start? Have no fear! This friendly guide explains the game to you from start to finish — from scouting and drafting your players to building your coaching skills to planning your strategy. And who knows, perhaps even to tasting victory in your league championship!
- Understand the basics of the game
Pick the league right for you
Assemble your dream team in the draft
Develop your in-season management skills
Know which quick fixes work and what common mistakes to avoid
Synopsis
Packed with expert advice and timely tips
The fun and easy way to guide your team to glory in fantasy football
Fantasy football can be an addictive hobby. But if you've never played before, how do you start? Have no fear! This friendly guide explains the game to you from start to finish -- from scouting and drafting your players to building your coaching skills to planning your strategy. And who knows, perhaps even to tasting victory in your league championship!
* Understand the basics of the game
*
Pick the league right for you
*
Assemble your dream team in the draft
*
Develop your in-season management skills
*
Know which quick fixes work and what common mistakes to avoid
Synopsis
Packed with expert advice and timely tips
The fun and easy way to guide your team to glory in fantasy football
Fantasy football can be an addictive hobby. But if you've never played before, how do you start? Have no fear! This friendly guide explains the game to you from start to finish -- from scouting and drafting your players to building your coaching skills to planning your strategy. And who knows, perhaps even to tasting victory in your league championship!
- Understand the basics of the game
- Pick the league right for you
- Assemble your dream team in the draft
- Develop your in-season management skills
- Know which quick fixes work and what common mistakes to avoid
About the Author
Martin Signore is a screenwriter and interactive gamewriter/designer. While working in Los Angeles, Martin founded the Hollywood Football League with his friends and co-workers. Many years, trophies, and leagues later he admits to being a fantasy expert and addict.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Part I: The Xs and Os of Fantasy Football: Just the Basics, Please.
Chapter 1: The Reality of Fantasy Football: What’s It All About?
Chapter 2: Just Score, Baby: The Name of the Fantasy Game.
Chapter 3: Finding a League Right for You.
Chapter 4: Preparing for Your Fantasy Draft.
Part II: Advanced Scouting and Drafting Secrets.
Chapter 5: Scouting Running Backs and Quarterbacks.
Chapter 6: Scouting Wide Receivers and Tight Ends.
Chapter 7: Scouting Kickers and Defenders.
Chapter 8: Incorporating Important Draft Strategies into Your Game.
Chapter 9: Considering Other Draft Tactics to Build a Winning Team.
Part III: Let the Games Begin: In-Season Strategy Guide.
Chapter 10: Setting Your Weekly Starting Lineup.
Chapter 11: Acquiring Players via Free Agency, Waivers, and Trades.
Chapter 12: Finishing Strong: Down the Stretch to the Fantasy Playoffs.
Part IV: The Research Guide to Online Play.
Chapter 13: Playing Yahoo! Fantasy Football: Simple and Effective.
Chapter 14: Trying CBS Sportsline: Professional Pigskin.
Chapter 15: ESPN Fantasy Football: Virtual Sportscenter 24/7.
Chapter 16: Checking Out Some Other Popular Providers.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten Quick Fixes to Make the Day after Your Draft.
Chapter 18: Ten Newbie Mistakes to Avoid.
Index.