Breaking a Tie in the FF Playoffs (1 Viewer)

[RC94]

What are the rules in place in your league(s) if there is a tie during the fantasy football playoffs? Who wins in the case of a tie?

 

[OddibeMcD]

Highest seed in ours...if it is in the Super Bowl, co-champs

 

[VIKEfan]

We have the same rules in place that we use during the regular season. One of the two teams has what is called a "home field advantage". That is usually the higher seeded team. In the event of a tie, the team with the "home field" gets 1 extra point to break the tie. In the championship game the team with the best overall record (then best in division record, total points, etc.) would get it. It seems to have worked well for us during the regular season games. I can't remember having any ties yet in post seasons though.

 

[Shrek]

We used to use bench scoring a long time ago, but changed it to home field advantage for higher seed. Then this year we changed it to something completely different, and I really like it.

Now, before the start of each playoff game, each team designates a Team Captain from their roster. It can be a QB, TE, K, or even DEF/ST. They have to post their Team Captain on the league message board before the start of the week's first game. If they don't, the Team Captain defaults to DEF/ST.

Then, in the event of a tie, whoever's Team Captain scores highest wins. In the event of a tie after that, it will come down to a coin flip. Forget all of that 14-levels-of-tiebreakers crap. Everyone in the league is happy with the new format.

 

[agent 86]

We've only had one or two ties in 15 years. We don't use a "flex" player during the regular season, but each team designates three "flex" players from reserves on their roster. In the case of a tie, we go to each team's designated three reserves and award the victory to the team who's reserves perform the best. It's not perfect, but we haven't had any complaints.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Change to decimal scoring. That solves 90+% of the issues.

If some oppose (why???) then only use decimal when tied.

Otherwise designate a player (bench or starter) to break the tie.

Most importantly, update the rulebook for 2008.

 

[RC94]

Change to decimal scoring. That solves 90+% of the issues.If some oppose (why???) then only use decimal when tied.Otherwise designate a player (bench or starter) to break the tie.Most importantly, update the rulebook for 2008.

My main dynasty uses decimal scoring and we have had at least 1 tie game during the regular season for the last 3 years.

 

[fsufan]

Change to decimal scoring. That solves 90+% of the issues.If some oppose (why???) then only use decimal when tied.Otherwise designate a player (bench or starter) to break the tie.Most importantly, update the rulebook for 2008.

i am thinking about using decimal next year for all 3 of my leagues. we have at least 1 tie per year in the regular season. had 4 ties in 1 league

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

We used to use bench scoring a long time ago, but changed it to home field advantage for higher seed. Then this year we changed it to something completely different, and I really like it.

Now, before the start of each playoff game, each team designates a Team Captain from their roster. It can be a QB, TE, K, or even DEF/ST. They have to post their Team Captain on the league message board before the start of the week's first game. If they don't, the Team Captain defaults to DEF/ST.

Then, in the event of a tie, whoever's Team Captain scores highest wins. In the event of a tie after that, it will come down to a coin flip. Forget all of that 14-levels-of-tiebreakers crap. Everyone in the league is happy with the new format.

I think you have a good system, but it's hard to believe that people would really be happy if it came down to a coin flip. I think the tie-breakers are better than a coin.

 

[sho nuff]

Not sure really. Never has happened...before tonight.

Damn Dunn getting that 1 point.

Its not me...but I await the winner of that game.

 

[NoFBinLA]

Change to decimal scoring. That solves 90+% of the issues.If some oppose (why???) then only use decimal when tied.Otherwise designate a player (bench or starter) to break the tie.Most importantly, update the rulebook for 2008.

My main dynasty uses decimal scoring and we have had at least 1 tie game during the regular season for the last 3 years.

Funny - have never had a tie in any decimal league I have been in during the 5 years I have played decimal points.Of course, I also have avoided them for the most part in no decimal leagues, so maybe I'm just lucky....

 

[MrJimiT]

...then only use decimal when tied.

Our league does not use decimal scoring but in the event of a tie game (regular season or playoffs) we calculate the decimal scoring to come up with an eventual winner.

 

[JHuber77]

Our league uses points from reserves. The Brady owner lost this week because he tied but didn't have enough points in reserve.

 

[Gatorman]

Change to decimal scoring. That solves 90+% of the issues.If some oppose (why???) then only use decimal when tied.Otherwise designate a player (bench or starter) to break the tie.Most importantly, update the rulebook for 2008.

This is what we do. Whole points for the games, and ties based on decimals. If tied after Decimals, it is total TDs scored, then QB TDs, then FG, then XP. Haven't had to get past decimals, but it is good to have a plan

 

[Hugonel]

Bench points. Never happened in playoffs, so I am not sure what happens if the bench points are tied as well.

 

[TxBuckeye]

I won a tie breaker this year using our league rules, which go to reserve players. I won because the other doof was carrying three D/ST and I had three QBs. That being said, I don't like that system. I prefer to designate one reserve each week to use in case of a tie.

 

[NoCheese]

1) Total TD's (including passing) in the starting lineup

2) Highest individual score by any player in the starting lineup

3) 2nd highest individual score by any player in the starting lineup

I play in a fairly TD-heavy league. 60 yards rush/rec is 2 pts, and 1/20 thereafter, so TD's win games for you, not yards. I wanted to make the tiebreaker related to TD's.

 

[NoCheese]

Bench points. Never happened in playoffs, so I am not sure what happens if the bench points are tied as well.

Really dislike this idea. What do the bench players have to do with the outcome? If you ask yourself this question, I have no doubt you'll stop using this antiquated tiebreaking system.

 

[SlaX]

Bench points. Never happened in playoffs, so I am not sure what happens if the bench points are tied as well.

ETA Starting TDs are 2nd followed by total team TDs 3rd if the bench doesn't break the tie (after checking the rules).

 

[RC94]

I like the idea where the highest seed wins a tie. It rewards for a year's worth of accomplishment rather than being based on just one game. More importantly, it eliminates the possibility of a tie of tie-breakers, which can still happen when using other players to decide the winner. Plus, it's a simple solution which is always a good idea IMO. In general, the more simple solution the better IMO.

 

[posty]

* Total offensive yards by starters. (This would include any passing/rushing/receiving yards accumulated by the QB and the 5 RB/WR).

* Total TD's scored by team. (This would including passing TDs, rushing/receiving TDs and return TDs by the defense).

* Fewest turnovers by team. (This would include any interceptions thrown and any fumbles lost by the starting players).

* Fewest yards allowed by starting defense.

* Coin flip.

 

[NoCheese]

I like the idea where the highest seed wins a tie. It rewards for a year's worth of accomplishment rather than being based on just one game. More importantly, it eliminates the possibility of a tie of tie-breakers, which can still happen when using other players to decide the winner. Plus, it's a simple solution which is always a good idea IMO. In general, the more simple solution the better IMO.

Really? So a guy who gets a high seed and a favorable 1st round matchup, probably a 1st round bye, and some cash for a division title should ALSO gain the benefit of starting the game ahead 1-0?

 

[TJ-Raider]

Bench points. Never happened in playoffs, so I am not sure what happens if the bench points are tied as well.

Really dislike this idea. What do the bench players have to do with the outcome? If you ask yourself this question, I have no doubt you'll stop using this antiquated tiebreaking system.

Bench points should NEVER factor into the outcome of a game. A good manager at this stage of the season has back-ups to his starters that are HOPEFULLY scoring NO POINTS if things are going well.Just doesn't make sense.TDs, yards, highest player.... ANYTHING except bench points.

 

[TommyGilmore]

1. total touchdowns

2. decimal scoring

 

[Nemesis]

Bench points should NEVER factor into the outcome of a game.

I agree.We use Season Total Pts....but I could just as well accept higher seed advances.And our league doesn't use full decimal scoring, but uses .5 pt increments (was easier to convince the nay-sayers).

 

[TxBuckeye]

Bench points should NEVER factor into the outcome of a game. A good manager at this stage of the season has back-ups to his starters that are HOPEFULLY scoring NO POINTS if things are going well.Just doesn't make sense.

If your league has roster requirements, then it means he drafted a stronger TEAM as opposed to just a good set of starters? Like I said, I don't care for this method. But to say it makes no sense is a bit short sighted.

 

[TommyGilmore]

Bench points should NEVER factor into the outcome of a game. A good manager at this stage of the season has back-ups to his starters that are HOPEFULLY scoring NO POINTS if things are going well.Just doesn't make sense.

If your league has roster requirements, then it means he drafted a stronger TEAM as opposed to just a good set of starters? Like I said, I don't care for this method. But to say it makes no sense is a bit short sighted.

So.....having Cedric Benson's 3 points on your bench makes your team stronger than having LaDainian's handcuff?

 

[Lash]

higher seed wins ties

(home field advantage and gives a smidgen more importance to regular season)

 

[TxBuckeye]

Bench points should NEVER factor into the outcome of a game. A good manager at this stage of the season has back-ups to his starters that are HOPEFULLY scoring NO POINTS if things are going well.Just doesn't make sense.

If your league has roster requirements, then it means he drafted a stronger TEAM as opposed to just a good set of starters? Like I said, I don't care for this method. But to say it makes no sense is a bit short sighted.

So.....having Cedric Benson's 3 points on your bench makes your team stronger than having LaDainian's handcuff?

For that week, yes.

 

[Shrek]

Bench points. Never happened in playoffs, so I am not sure what happens if the bench points are tied as well.

Really dislike this idea. What do the bench players have to do with the outcome? If you ask yourself this question, I have no doubt you'll stop using this antiquated tiebreaking system.

This was why we switched. Everyone's bench is different for different reasons. It's actually one of the less fair ways to break a tie.

 

[GregR_2]

In my league with the most recently created rules, the higher seed wins the tie. In my older league we still have the tiebreak procedures in place from the first website we used, with coin toss thrown in:

1. Total number of touchdowns scored.2. Total yards gained (passing + rushing + receiving) not counting return yardage of any type (kick, INT, fumble)3. Total points scored by a kicker.4. Most takeaways.5. Coin toss.

I need to look at replacing those next year and having a tie in the regular season be a tie, and seed be the deciding factor in the playoffs. Those others are just too arbitrary to me. We've never had to use them since we went to decimal scoring though.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

I like the idea where the highest seed wins a tie. It rewards for a year's worth of accomplishment rather than being based on just one game. More importantly, it eliminates the possibility of a tie of tie-breakers, which can still happen when using other players to decide the winner. Plus, it's a simple solution which is always a good idea IMO. In general, the more simple solution the better IMO.

Really? So a guy who gets a high seed and a favorable 1st round matchup, probably a 1st round bye, and some cash for a division title should ALSO gain the benefit of starting the game ahead 1-0?

Theoretically, the guy didn't "get" all that stuff. He earned it throughout the regular season. There's no guarantee the matchup is favorable, anyway. I think a HFA is appropriate. I think the team captain thing is also good.

 

[LAUNCH]

For the playoffs, using decimal, we call in 3 tie break players off the bench and if that is still a tie then it goes to the division winner. The probability of 3 players scoring the exact same is pretty remote, but for the championship we bump it up to 5 players and then it would go to a coin toss. It would be interesting to see the actual chances of a tie happening...my guess is it would be somewhere near winning your second lottery in a row while getting hit by lightning on your way to collect.

LAUNCH

 

[Shrek]

We used to use bench scoring a long time ago, but changed it to home field advantage for higher seed. Then this year we changed it to something completely different, and I really like it.

Now, before the start of each playoff game, each team designates a Team Captain from their roster. It can be a QB, TE, K, or even DEF/ST. They have to post their Team Captain on the league message board before the start of the week's first game. If they don't, the Team Captain defaults to DEF/ST.

Then, in the event of a tie, whoever's Team Captain scores highest wins. In the event of a tie after that, it will come down to a coin flip. Forget all of that 14-levels-of-tiebreakers crap. Everyone in the league is happy with the new format.

I think you have a good system, but it's hard to believe that people would really be happy if it came down to a coin flip. I think the tie-breakers are better than a coin.

Actually, our owners had to vote for this, and there wasn't a single vote of dissent. Luckily the only time we've ever had a tie was in the Toilet Bowl. So far.

 

[Jersey35]

We have the same rules in place that we use during the regular season. One of the two teams has what is called a "home field advantage". That is usually the higher seeded team. In the event of a tie, the team with the "home field" gets 1 extra point to break the tie. In the championship game the team with the best overall record (then best in division record, total points, etc.) would get it. It seems to have worked well for us during the regular season games. I can't remember having any ties yet in post seasons though.

Same done here. Never used, but if we did, it would be awesome.

 

[mozzy84]

whoevers kicker scores more, if thats tied it goes to qb, rb and so on until the tie is broke....

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Prior to the game, the owners list the order in which they want their bench players considered in case of a tie. Then if the tie happens, I keep comparing the scores until one team comes out on top. If it's still a tie, then coin flip. Never had a playoff tie yet, but the playoff teams this year are all pretty close to each other in overall points, so I wouldn't be surprised to see one this year.

 

[kncks12]

Change to decimal scoring. That solves 90+% of the issues.If some oppose (why???) then only use decimal when tied.Otherwise designate a player (bench or starter) to break the tie.Most importantly, update the rulebook for 2008.

i am thinking about using decimal next year for all 3 of my leagues. we have at least 1 tie per year in the regular season. had 4 ties in 1 league

Decimal scoring is by far the best thing we did in all our leagues, it has eliminated all ties the past 2 years, now watch there will be a tie in playoffs, but change now and change quickly

 

[Hawk]

We use decimal scoring only in the event of a tie. If its still tied, we got to bench points which I don't like. Maybe decimal points then if still tied, higher seed wins.

 

[Scrap Iron]

We used to use bench scoring a long time ago, but changed it to home field advantage for higher seed. Then this year we changed it to something completely different, and I really like it.Now, before the start of each playoff game, each team designates a Team Captain from their roster. It can be a QB, TE, K, or even DEF/ST. They have to post their Team Captain on the league message board before the start of the week's first game. If they don't, the Team Captain defaults to DEF/ST.Then, in the event of a tie, whoever's Team Captain scores highest wins. In the event of a tie after that, it will come down to a coin flip. Forget all of that 14-levels-of-tiebreakers crap. Everyone in the league is happy with the new format.

Use this Team Captain concept but take it a step further by ranking all of your starters. If the score is tied, go to the Team Captain's score. If they're tied go to the 1st alternate, 2nd alternate... and so on. Virtually failsafe tiebreaker.

 

[hove]

What are the rules in place in your league(s) if there is a tie during the fantasy football playoffs? Who wins in the case of a tie?

We tried all kinds of things - best def score, best def/k/te score. Now we keep it simple by just rewarding the "home team/team with higher seed" with the victory in case of a tie. Seems fair enough. Rules of course must always been spelled out in advance of a season. Check the great thread on rules to have.Edit to add: We already use decimal scoring, so this hasn't happened since we went to decimal.

 

[ThePhillyKid]

In my league, bench players break the tie in the playoffs.

If somehow that resulted in a tie too, then the highest seed would win.

 

[Shrek]

We used to use bench scoring a long time ago, but changed it to home field advantage for higher seed. Then this year we changed it to something completely different, and I really like it.

Now, before the start of each playoff game, each team designates a Team Captain from their roster. It can be a QB, TE, K, or even DEF/ST. They have to post their Team Captain on the league message board before the start of the week's first game. If they don't, the Team Captain defaults to DEF/ST.

Then, in the event of a tie, whoever's Team Captain scores highest wins. In the event of a tie after that, it will come down to a coin flip. Forget all of that 14-levels-of-tiebreakers crap. Everyone in the league is happy with the new format.

Use this Team Captain concept but take it a step further by ranking all of your starters. If the score is tied, go to the Team Captain's score. If they're tied go to the 1st alternate, 2nd alternate... and so on. Virtually failsafe tiebreaker.

Of course this idea is a good one. I just know that many of the people on our league would be too lazy to rank 9 players every week of the playoffs. That's probably why they voted this in. But I agree with you- this would be virtually failsafe.