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ddarroch4

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My fantasy football league is pretty spread out and it is getting more and more difficult to have a live draft party every season. I'm going to embrace that we can't meet live and turn our league into a dynasty league. I'm going to ask for help to see what the best possible rules are for a brand new league. Please vote for what options you would like if you were joining a new dynasty league. Thanks.

 
No option for 2QB = fail poll.

My best option would be 2QB, 2-4 RB, 3-5 WR, 1-3 TE, PK, and then whatever IDP you desire. Something like 3-4 DLine, 3-4 LB, and 4 DBs.

Gotta love the huge lineups...just makes everything more competitive.

 
There are no best possible rules. there are rules which a group of 8 -16 people find highly enjoyable that 8-16 other absolutely hate. My advise would be to find the common ground between you guys and remember the best leagues are the one with good players and good people.

 
No option for 2QB = fail poll.My best option would be 2QB, 2-4 RB, 3-5 WR, 1-3 TE, PK, and then whatever IDP you desire. Something like 3-4 DLine, 3-4 LB, and 4 DBs.Gotta love the huge lineups...just makes everything more competitive.
How many owners are in your league? I have 16 owners, I don't think a 2 qb league would work. What do you think?
 
There are no best possible rules. there are rules which a group of 8 -16 people find highly enjoyable that 8-16 other absolutely hate. My advise would be to find the common ground between you guys and remember the best leagues are the one with good players and good people.
The owners in my league are A+ quality. Mostly high school friends, that's why we are so spread out (except the townies). I know the live draft every year is awesome, but I would rather keep the quality of owners at a top level and have a dynasty league without a live draft party.
 
IMO, the best format depends on the number of teams in the league. The league structure would play a large part in how many starters & roster size. The number of teams would strongly influence the value of the Waiver Wire and the depth of starters on each roster.

Scoring is a personal preference. I like a 0.5 ppr but give +1.0 ppr to TE to elevate them to mid-tier WR value.

Dynasty is a life style choice. It changes the way a player is valued and could change the way a draft flows.

 
You don't create a dynasty league for convenience; you create one because there isn't any other way.
I like you're enthusiasm. Can you give me some details on why you like dynasty leagues so much.
I was a casual fantasy player before I was invited to join a dynasty league. Now it is a very big hobby that I really enjoy. I like that it is year round, I like that more homework/dedication is required, I like that it gives me more of a reason to watch college football and pay attention to the combine/draft process...there are too many reasons for me to list in one sitting. Dynasty leagues rely less on luck and seperate the men from the boys. Also, you feel a bigger sense of ownership of the players. Drafting Adrian Peterson in a re-draft is nothing like owning him in a dynasty league. I play in re-drafts with people from work and friends who aren't as dedicated/interested. Otherwise, I wouldn't do anything but dynasty leagues.
 
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IMO, the best format depends on the number of teams in the league. The league structure would play a large part in how many starters & roster size. The number of teams would strongly influence the value of the Waiver Wire and the depth of starters on each roster. Scoring is a personal preference. I like a 0.5 ppr but give +1.0 ppr to TE to elevate them to mid-tier WR value.Dynasty is a life style choice. It changes the way a player is valued and could change the way a draft flows.
16 teams. That's why i would not want to start more that 7 offensive and 7 defensive players. We tried 8 each one year but it was too many starters.
 
You don't create a dynasty league for convenience; you create one because there isn't any other way.
I like you're enthusiasm. Can you give me some details on why you like dynasty leagues so much.
I was a casual fantasy player before I was invited to join a dynasty league. Now it is a very big hobby that I really enjoy. I like that it is year round, I like that more homework/dedication is required, I like that it gives me more of a reason to watch college football and pay attention to the combine/draft process...there are too many reasons for me to list in one sitting. Dynasty leagues rely less on luck and seperate the men from the boys. Also, you feel a bigger sense of ownership of the players. Drafting Adrian Peterson in a re-draft is nothing like owning him in a dynasty league. I play in re-drafts with people from work and friends who aren't as dedicated/interested. Otherwise, I wouldn't do anything but dynasty leagues.
Awesome, I appreciate the input. Do you have any rules specifically for your dynasty league that you really like?
 
For a 16 teamer, I would personally do something like this:

Q/R/W/W/F/F/TE - 1.0 or 0.5 PPR

But, as others have said, it is a personal preference.

I would do some kind of PPR in a 16 team league, so the advantage isn't so great for those drafting early. 16 team leagues that start 2 RBs and don't offer PPR can be lopsided early on.

And I personally wouldn't play in a start 2 QB league, ESPECIALLY with 16 teams.

 
No option for 2QB = fail poll.My best option would be 2QB, 2-4 RB, 3-5 WR, 1-3 TE, PK, and then whatever IDP you desire. Something like 3-4 DLine, 3-4 LB, and 4 DBs.Gotta love the huge lineups...just makes everything more competitive.
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For a 16 teamer, I would personally do something like this:Q/R/W/W/F/F/TE - 1.0 or 0.5 PPRBut, as others have said, it is a personal preference.I would do some kind of PPR in a 16 team league, so the advantage isn't so great for those drafting early. 16 team leagues that start 2 RBs and don't offer PPR can be lopsided early on. And I personally wouldn't play in a start 2 QB league, ESPECIALLY with 16 teams.
Cool, thanks.
 
'ddarroch4 said:
'gandalas said:
No option for 2QB = fail poll.My best option would be 2QB, 2-4 RB, 3-5 WR, 1-3 TE, PK, and then whatever IDP you desire. Something like 3-4 DLine, 3-4 LB, and 4 DBs.Gotta love the huge lineups...just makes everything more competitive.
How many owners are in your league? I have 16 owners, I don't think a 2 qb league would work. What do you think?
We Have 12 in our league, and yes, on bye weeks some owners do not always have a QB to start in QB2. Maybe in a league that large simply allow the option for one of the flex positions to be used as a QB? I just think that putting QB as the most valuable and hard-to-get position is very reflective of the real league.
 
'ddarroch4 said:
'gandalas said:
No option for 2QB = fail poll.My best option would be 2QB, 2-4 RB, 3-5 WR, 1-3 TE, PK, and then whatever IDP you desire. Something like 3-4 DLine, 3-4 LB, and 4 DBs.Gotta love the huge lineups...just makes everything more competitive.
How many owners are in your league? I have 16 owners, I don't think a 2 qb league would work. What do you think?
We Have 12 in our league, and yes, on bye weeks some owners do not always have a QB to start in QB2. Maybe in a league that large simply allow the option for one of the flex positions to be used as a QB? I just think that putting QB as the most valuable and hard-to-get position is very reflective of the real league.
Cool, we're on the same page. We have rules in our league that make QB the most important position without starting 2. We have 16 teams so they are hard to get, we have 6 points for passing TD's and 1 point for every 20 passing yards and most importantly we have -5 for interceptions. You're QB can have negative points or 40 depending on his day. If your qb doesn't have a good day in out league it is very hard to win just like real football.
 
just wanted to comment on the starting lineups...

I voted for the flex option with a max of 3 RB's....

I think with the way it has been going with as many as 6 teams on a bye week at one time, etc....that giving owners some lineup flexibility is the way to go....

think you should always have at least 1 RB/2 WR/ 1 TE

RB/WR/TE

1/4/1

1/3/2

1/2/3

2/2/2

2/3/1

3/2/1

 
Best rules:

Auction

PPR

Flex (allow 3 RB, allow 4 WR, allow 2 TE)

12-16 teams.

Full IDP. I want 3 DL, 3 LB, and 3 DB minimum.

Playoffs? Of course.

 
There are no best possible rules. there are rules which a group of 8 -16 people find highly enjoyable that 8-16 other absolutely hate. My advise would be to find the common ground between you guys and remember the best leagues are the one with good players and good people.
Well said. To me, it's all about the guys who make up the league. Everyone of my leagues has some rules that are different than the others, but I really enjoy them all because of the group of guys in each.
 
There are no best possible rules. there are rules which a group of 8 -16 people find highly enjoyable that 8-16 other absolutely hate. My advise would be to find the common ground between you guys and remember the best leagues are the one with good players and good people.
Well said. To me, it's all about the guys who make up the league. Everyone of my leagues has some rules that are different than the others, but I really enjoy them all because of the group of guys in each.
:goodposting:Best? Bah!The best color is blue. Anyone that disagree is fishing, a troll, or just a moron.
 
It depends on the number of teams.

If you're at 12 or fewer, I'd consider 2 QBs. If you're at 12-14, I'd consider a QB-elibible flex position with a scoring system that makes it reasonable to start another position... this has an effect on whether you go PPR.

Roster size also has an effect.

Contracts? Protect only X players and the others are available in a free agency period? There are a lot of other decisions that probably have more importance than whether you can flex in a TE for your third WR.

 
Best option to reduce luck:Total Points instead of Head To Head
If you're looking for a boring, vanilla type league...this!!!FF is all about H2H matchups...sure, luck can be a part of winning a week with the second fewest points but so what, luck iks part of the game...that crap will usually balance out anyhow.
 
Best option to reduce luck:Total Points instead of Head To Head
If you're looking for a boring, vanilla type league...this!!!FF is all about H2H matchups...sure, luck can be a part of winning a week with the second fewest points but so what, luck iks part of the game...that crap will usually balance out anyhow.
Ya, I completely agree. Total points instead of head to head is very boring. I would prefer not to play at all than be in a total points league. Luck is part of the game and makes it more fun, that's why they made the ball a funny shape, you never know which way it's going to bounce.
 
Best option to reduce luck:Total Points instead of Head To Head
If you're looking for a boring, vanilla type league...this!!!FF is all about H2H matchups...sure, luck can be a part of winning a week with the second fewest points but so what, luck iks part of the game...that crap will usually balance out anyhow.
Ya, I completely agree. Total points instead of head to head is very boring. I would prefer not to play at all than be in a total points league. Luck is part of the game and makes it more fun, that's why they made the ball a funny shape, you never know which way it's going to bounce.
Total points leagues:half the complaininghalf the funPASS
 
No option for 2QB = fail poll.My best option would be 2QB, 2-4 RB, 3-5 WR, 1-3 TE, PK, and then whatever IDP you desire. Something like 3-4 DLine, 3-4 LB, and 4 DBs.Gotta love the huge lineups...just makes everything more competitive.
How many owners are in your league? I have 16 owners, I don't think a 2 qb league would work. What do you think?
More owners >>>>>>>>>> then 2QB. 2QB is for leagues that cant fill up. A great rule if needed, however.
 
No option for 2QB = fail poll.My best option would be 2QB, 2-4 RB, 3-5 WR, 1-3 TE, PK, and then whatever IDP you desire. Something like 3-4 DLine, 3-4 LB, and 4 DBs.Gotta love the huge lineups...just makes everything more competitive.
2 QB leagues are very overrated.
 
Best option to reduce luck:Total Points instead of Head To Head
If you're looking for a boring, vanilla type league...this!!!FF is all about H2H matchups...sure, luck can be a part of winning a week with the second fewest points but so what, luck iks part of the game...that crap will usually balance out anyhow.
Ya, I completely agree. Total points instead of head to head is very boring. I would prefer not to play at all than be in a total points league. Luck is part of the game and makes it more fun, that's why they made the ball a funny shape, you never know which way it's going to bounce.
I would rather have skill determine the winner - not luck. Doing well over 16-17 weeks instead of 2 weeks earns the title. Nothing is worse than seeing a great fantasy team have 1 bad week and lose to an obviously inferior team.
 

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