A better fantasy football scoring system, and links to PatsFans fantasy leagues

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A better fantasy football scoring system
By: John Morgan

The NFL and the rest of the world has changed dramatically since fantasy football was first developed a half century ago, but the rules and scoring parameters have not kept pace. Here are some ideas for a better fantasy football league - as well as links ...

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Re: A better fantasy football scoring system

For those interested here's a quick synopsis with links to the advanced scoring league (see article for more details)

NFL.com
League: AllThingsPats
League ID: 509924
Password: gillette
Live Draft on Saturday, September 3 at 4:00 EDT
Even if you are unable to attend you can pre-set your draft rankings.
Custom url: AllThingsPats.league.fantasy.nfl.com
Teams: 8 (if more are interested that can easily be increased to 10 or 12; if still more are interested a second league can be formed.)
No maximum adds per season or per season; no maximum trades per season
Trade deadline: November 25
Waiver Period: one day
Waiver Type: resets every Tuesday to inverse order of standings
Rosters lock at game time

Roster Positions:
QB: one
WR/RB: one
WR/TE: three
RB/WR/TE: one
Kicker: one
Defense/Special Teams: one
Bench: six

- Regarding those flex positions: what it works out to is that you five positions, of which you can start (0, 1 or 2) running backs; (0 to 5) wide receivers; and (0 to 4) tight ends – whatever combination best suits you.

Offensive Scoring
Pass Completions: 1 point
Incomplete Passes: -1 point
Passing Yards: 1 point per 15 yards
Passing Touchdowns: 7 points
Interceptions Thrown: -5 points
Every Time Sacked: -1 point
Rushing Yards: 1 point per 5 yards
Rushing Touchdowns: 7 points
Receptions: 1 point per reception
Receiving Yards: 1 point per 5 yards
Receiving Touchdowns: 7 points
Kickoff and Punt Return Yards: 1 point per 10 yards
Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns: 7 points
Fumbles Lost: -5 points
2-point conversions: 2 points

Kicking
PAT made: 1 point
PAT missed: -1 point
FG made 0-19: 3 points
FG made 20-29: 3 points
FG made 30-39: 3 points
FG made 40-49: 4 points
FG made 50+: 5 points
FG missed 0-19: -3 points
FG missed 20-29: -3 points
FG missed 30-39: -2 points
FG missed 40-49: -1 point

Defense and Special Teams
Sacks: 1 point
Interceptions: 5 points
Fumbles Recovered: 5 points
Safeties: 5 points
Touchdowns: 7 points
Blocked Kicks: 3 points
Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns: 7 points
Points Allowed 0: 12 points
Points Allowed 1-6: 10 points
Points Allowed 7-13: 8 points
Points Allowed 14-20: 4 points
Points Allowed 21-27: 0 points
Points Allowed 28-34: -4 points
Points Allowed 35+: -8 points
Less Than 100 Total Yards Allowed: 6 points
100-199 Total Yards Allowed: 4 points
200-299 Total Yards Allowed: 2 points
300-399 Total Yards Allowed: 0 points
400-449 Total Yards Allowed: -2 points
450-499 Total Yards Allowed: -4 points
500+ Total Yards Allowed: -6 points

Other
Use Fractional Points: Yes
Use Negative Points: Yes

 

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Link and details on traditional scoring league

From the same column:

In addition, for those prefer to stick with more traditional scoring there is also another league setup on NFL.com
League: Pats Fans Standard
League ID: 510007
Password: gillette
Live Draft on Sunday, September 4 at 3:00 EDT
Even if you are unable to attend you can pre-set your draft rankings.
Custom url: Pats Fans Standard Home - NFL.com - Free Fantasy Football
Teams: 12
Divisions: 3
Playoffs: Weeks 15 & 16 – 4 teams
No maximum adds per season or per season; no maximum trades per season
Trade deadline: November 25
Waiver Period: one day
Waiver Type: move to last after claim; never resets
Rosters lock at game time

Roster Positions:
QB: one
RB: one
RB/WR: one
WR: two
TE: one
WR/TE: one
Kicker: one
Defense/Special Teams: one

- Regarding those flex positions: what it works out to is that can start either 1 or 2 running backs; 2, 3 or 4 wide receivers; and 1 or 2 tight ends – whatever combination best suits you, for a total of 6 starting roster spots between all your RB, WR and TE.

Offensive Scoring
Passing Yards: 1 point per 20 yards
Passing Touchdowns: 4 points
Interceptions Thrown: -4 points
Rushing Yards: 1 point per 10 yards
Rushing Touchdowns: 6 points
Receiving Yards: 1 point per 10 yards
Receiving Touchdowns: 6 points
Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns: 6 points
Fumbles Lost: -4 points
2-point conversions: 2 points

Kicking
PAT made: 1 point
FG made: 3 points

Defense and Special Teams
Sacks: 1 point
Interceptions: 4 points
Fumbles Recovered: 4 points
Safeties: 2 points
Touchdowns: 6 points
Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns: 6 points
Points Allowed 0: 12 points
Points Allowed 1-6: 9 points
Points Allowed 7-13: 6 points
Points Allowed 14-20: 3 points
Points Allowed 21-27: 0 points
Points Allowed 28-34: -3 points
Points Allowed 35+: -6 points

Other
Use Fractional Points: Yes
Use Negative Points: Yes

 

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Eliminator

Another league setup for Pats Fans from that column:

Eliminator
Link
League Name: PatsFans.com
League ID: 1720
Password: gillette
Concept: Select one winner each week in an NFL game; however, once you use a team, you cannot use that team again for the rest of the season.

 

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Gridiron Challenge

Gridiron Challenge
Link
League Name: PatsFans.com
League ID: 2279
Password: gillette
Concept: Salary-cap based fantasy football. No draft; you’re free to choose whomever you want on your team – but you have to stay under the cap, just like in real football. The cap money must be maximized across a nine-player roster (two quarterbacks, two running backs, two wideouts and one each of tight end, kicker and team defense/special teams), with each talent having a specific price on the market. Players tally points based on performance, with the scoring legend similar to most fantasy formats.

Based on performance and thus shifting demand for a particular player, pricing can fluctuate up or down in a given week. The goal of the game being to balance your budget and blend both costly stars and discounted sleepers in order to create margins and dividends. Invest in an inexpensive talent and if he capably produces, his salary will rise, but you continue to pay him the price you originally agreed on for as long as he is in your player portfolio.

 

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Pick 'Em

Pick ‘Em (non-spread)
Link
League Name: PatsFans.com
League ID: 5050
Password: gillette
Concept: Pick who you think will win each NFL game every week. This one does not utilize a spread; all you have to do is pick the winning teams.



Pick ‘Em (versus the spread)
Link
League Name: PatsFans.com2
League ID: 5055
Password: gillette
Concept: Same as above, but in this game you are picking against the spread.

 

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Two College Football Fantasy Games

College Pick ‘Em
Link
League Name: PatsFans.com
League ID: 3756
Password: gillette
Concept: Pick the winners, but this time it is for college games rather than the NFL. The twist to this one is that you are ranking your picks based on the game you have the most confidence in getting the winner correct, to the one you have the least confidence in getting right.



College Football Challenge
Link
League Name: PatsFans.com
League ID: 2562
Password: gillette
Concept: No salary cap, no draft; just pick an 8-man roster among any college football players using a standard fantasy football scoring system each week. Two QB, two RB, a WR/TE, K and D/ST.