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 strategiesThis 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!

Get in the game and start building your dream teamMillions 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 strategiesThis 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!

Introduction. 1Part 1: The Xs and Os of Fantasy Football: Just the Basics, Please 9Chapter 1: The Reality of Fantasy Football: What's It All About? 11Chapter 2: Just Score, Baby: The Name of the Fantasy Game 29Chapter 3: Finding a League Right for You 43Chapter 4: Preparing for Your Fantasy Draft 63Part 2: Advanced Scouting and Drafting Secrets 91Chapter 5: Scouting Running Backs and Quarterbacks 93Chapter 6: Scouting Wide Receivers and Tight Ends for Starters and FLEX 111Chapter 7: Scouting Kickers and Defenders 127Chapter 8: Incorporating Important Draft Strategies into Your Game 141Chapter 9: Considering Other Draft Tactics to Build a Winning Team 175Part 3: Let the Games Begin: In-Season Strategy Guide 191Chapter 10: Setting Your Weekly Starting Lineup 193Chapter 11: Acquiring Players via Free Agency, Waivers, and Trades 215Chapter 12: Finishing Strong: Down the Stretch to the Fantasy Playoffs 243Part 4: Daily Fantasy Football: A New Draft Every Week 257Chapter 13: Place Your Bets: Fantasy Football Style 259Chapter 14: Finding Your Game: Standard Contest Types 273Chapter 15: Virtual Salary Cap: Advanced Play Strategies 293Chapter 16: Scoring the Right DFS Provider: FanDuel versusDraftKings and More. 307Part 5: The Part of Tens 321Chapter 17: Ten Quick Fixes to Make the Day after Your Draft 323Chapter 18: Ten Rookie Mistakes to Avoid 329Chapter 19: Ten Daily Fantasy Tips and Tricks 335Index 343