Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football originated in 1962, an idea of Bob Winkenbach a limited partner with the Oakland Raiders. Today it is played by millions of fans everywhere.

Team Rosters
With the evolution of the game, the positions available to teams tend to be determined on a league by league basis by the commissioner of the league. However, below is a typical setup of a Fantasy League.


 * 1 Quarterback
 * 2 Running backs
 * 3 Wide receivers
 * 1 Tight End
 * 1 Kicker
 * 1 Defense
 * 6 Bench

Scoring
Scoring also varies by league, and is determined by the commissioner. Players earn points for their teams based on their performance during the week. Some leagues try to balance the primary positions, while others tend to use older scoring formats that give priority to Running Backs. Bonuses are also available in certain leagues.