Created by sportswriters in the early 1960s, fantasy football is a fun (and often profitable) way to follow all the players in the NFL. This book is the only guide to drafting, playing, and winning at this wildly popular game, covering the online resources readers need for the most current information on stats and strategy.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.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.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 youve 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
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