The Ins and Outs of Fantasy Football

Written by mindy.haesemeyer on . Posted in Newspaper.

Story & Photo by Morgan Hill – Sports Editor

 

   Fantasy Football is a game that has been passed down from generation to generation, and is continuing to evolve and develop. The game involves picking players from the NFL to put on your team, competing in a league with friends and family, and earning points from each game that week. Some disagree on what the right strategy to use is when drafting players for a team.

   “Draft a good running back or wide receiver early, then fill up your team with the opposite position in the 3 rounds after,” Luke Williams, junior, said.

   Most suggest drafting skilled players first, as they typically earn more points for your team.

   “Follow the suggestions on the app, it’s mostly correct,” Lucian Tabb, junior, said.

   A common strategy is to put your team on auto-draft and the app your league is in will pick your players for you based on their analytics. For many football fans, the game is a fun way to catch more games and to watch the players on their team.

   “It gives you a reason to watch the games you normally wouldn’t,” Williams said. 

   The punishments for the loser of Fantasy Football in their respective league can be harsh. 

   “Yes, I have lost. The punishment was I had to sit in Chipotle from when it opened to close and eat a burrito every hour,” Tabb said.

   Overall, Fantasy Football has been great for the NFL which has received a boost in viewership, and has also gotten more people together that can bond over sports.

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