Hello everyone! So I've come up with something of a novel idea for fantasy leagues -- basing positions (and, limitedly, scoring settings) on real NFL offensive formations. I've come up with two ideas which, because of the uniqueness of the required starting positions, will have a very different feel from other leagues. I'm shooting for a relatively small number of teams for each league -- 6-10 managers each. Despite the uniqueness, one thing I really like about these ideas is that they're very simple and likely won't take as much time to manage as most of your fantasy leagues (especially the atypical ones).
Both leagues are PPR.
Both leagues do not use kickers or defenses.
Both leagues will have standard snake drafts.
Both leagues have small rosters (6 starters, 4 bench).
Both leagues have a $20 entry fee through LeagueSafe.
Both leagues will likely be very different from anything you've ever done.
As soon as you join one or both leagues on Yahoo, I'll send you a LeagueSafe invitation. If you have any questions, you can reply to this thread or email me at hite_forrest@yahoo.com.
1. Heavy Formation League
Draft time (tentative): Tonight, 8/19, at 8:30 PM EDT.
League link: https://yho.com/nfl?...4373160048a6a47
In the NFL, a heavy formation is used when trying to gain short yardage (typically by rushing), and usually the goal is either to get a first down or a touchdown. The formation usually includes the following skill positions: 1 quarterback, 2-3 tight ends, 2-3 runningbacks, and occasionally a wide receiver. You may see where I'm going with this.
In the HFL, each team must start 1 QB, 2 RB's, 2 TE's, and 1 WR. The requirement to start two TE's makes them more valuable than usual, while each team's ability to only start one WR decreases that position's value.
The following non-typical scoring is also included in the league, to reflect the goal of heavy formation usage:
.5 points per rushing first down (typically: 0)
7 points per rushing touchdown (typically: 6)
.08 points per receiving yard (typically: .1)
All other scoring is standard PPR.
2. Hail Mary League
Draft time (tentative): Sunday, 8/21, at 3:00 PM EDT
League link: https://yho.com/nfl?...2ce2368f622a186
A "hail mary" is used by NFL teams in desperate situations as a low-rate-of-success attempt to score a touchdown at the end of the half or game. Typically, teams have 5 wide receivers on the field, or 4 wide receivers and a tight end or runningback they trust to catch the ball.
In the HML, each team must start 1 QB, 4 WR's, and 1 W/R/T flex. In contrast to the above league, WR's are extremely valuable in this league, while TE's and RB's have much less value than normal.
The following non-typical scoring is also included in the league, to reflect the goal of Hail Mary usage:
6 points per 40+ yard receiving touchdown (typically: 0)
5 points per passing touchdown (typically: 4)
.08 points per rushing yard (typically: .1)
All other scoring is standard PPR.
Both leagues are PPR.
Both leagues do not use kickers or defenses.
Both leagues will have standard snake drafts.
Both leagues have small rosters (6 starters, 4 bench).
Both leagues have a $20 entry fee through LeagueSafe.
Both leagues will likely be very different from anything you've ever done.
As soon as you join one or both leagues on Yahoo, I'll send you a LeagueSafe invitation. If you have any questions, you can reply to this thread or email me at hite_forrest@yahoo.com.
1. Heavy Formation League
Draft time (tentative): Tonight, 8/19, at 8:30 PM EDT.
League link: https://yho.com/nfl?...4373160048a6a47
In the NFL, a heavy formation is used when trying to gain short yardage (typically by rushing), and usually the goal is either to get a first down or a touchdown. The formation usually includes the following skill positions: 1 quarterback, 2-3 tight ends, 2-3 runningbacks, and occasionally a wide receiver. You may see where I'm going with this.
In the HFL, each team must start 1 QB, 2 RB's, 2 TE's, and 1 WR. The requirement to start two TE's makes them more valuable than usual, while each team's ability to only start one WR decreases that position's value.
The following non-typical scoring is also included in the league, to reflect the goal of heavy formation usage:
.5 points per rushing first down (typically: 0)
7 points per rushing touchdown (typically: 6)
.08 points per receiving yard (typically: .1)
All other scoring is standard PPR.
2. Hail Mary League
Draft time (tentative): Sunday, 8/21, at 3:00 PM EDT
League link: https://yho.com/nfl?...2ce2368f622a186
A "hail mary" is used by NFL teams in desperate situations as a low-rate-of-success attempt to score a touchdown at the end of the half or game. Typically, teams have 5 wide receivers on the field, or 4 wide receivers and a tight end or runningback they trust to catch the ball.
In the HML, each team must start 1 QB, 4 WR's, and 1 W/R/T flex. In contrast to the above league, WR's are extremely valuable in this league, while TE's and RB's have much less value than normal.
The following non-typical scoring is also included in the league, to reflect the goal of Hail Mary usage:
6 points per 40+ yard receiving touchdown (typically: 0)
5 points per passing touchdown (typically: 4)
.08 points per rushing yard (typically: .1)
All other scoring is standard PPR.