FOOTBALL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Fantasy Football FAQs
Build your fantasy knowledge with answers about scoring, drafts, and lineups.
Getting Started
How does fantasy football work?
Fantasy managers roster real NFL players and score points from their game statistics.
What is a fantasy football lineup?
A fantasy lineup is the set of rostered players selected to count toward a team's score.
What is fantasy football?
Fantasy football is a game in which managers roster real NFL players and score points from their on-field statistics.
What Is Superflex in Fantasy Football?
A Superflex lineup spot can usually start a quarterback, running back, wide receiver, or tight end.
League Setup
What Does FLEX Mean in Fantasy Football?
A FLEX spot usually allows you to start a running back, wide receiver, or tight end.
Scoring
What Is Half-PPR?
Half-PPR awards one-half point for every reception in addition to normal yardage and touchdown scoring.
What Is PPR in Fantasy Football?
PPR means point per reception: a player earns one fantasy point for each completed catch.
Draft Basics
What Is ADP in Fantasy Football?
Average Draft Position estimates where a player is typically selected across many fantasy drafts.
What is a snake draft?
A snake draft reverses the selection order after every round so managers alternate between earlier and later positions.
Draft Strategy
When Should I Draft a Quarterback?
Quarterback timing depends on league format, scoring, size, and whether the lineup includes Superflex.
How Many Quarterbacks Should I Draft in Superflex?
Most Superflex managers should aim for at least two starting quarterbacks, with a third when roster size and draft value allow.
Waivers and Free Agents
What Is the Waiver Wire?
The waiver wire is the process leagues use to award unrostered players when multiple managers may want to add them.