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Library of Congress Control Number: 2022939059
ISBN: 978-1-119-88332-6 (pbk); ISBN 978-1-119-88333-3 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-119-88334-0 (ebk)
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Table of Contents
1 Cover
4 Introduction About This Book Conventions Used in This Book What You’re Not to Read Foolish Assumptions How This Book Is Organized Icons Used in This Book Where to Go from Here
5
Part 1: The Xs and Os of Fantasy Football: Just the Basics, Please
Chapter 1: The Reality of Fantasy Football: What’s It All About?
Understanding Fantasy Football: A Quick Overview
Recognizing That Fantasy Success Starts with the Draft
Drafting the Right Players for Your Roster
Your New Day Job: Managing Your Team Week by Week
Are You Ready to Play?
Chapter 2: Just Score, Baby: The Name of the Fantasy Game
Scoring 101: Only the Basics
The Proof’s in the Points: Offensive Fantasy Scoring
Shooting for Shutouts: Scoring with Defense
You versus Who? Knowing the Scoring Format
Chapter 3: Finding a League Right for You
Understanding Your League Options: Public or Private
Identifying Other Important Considerations
Picking Your League: The How-To
Starting Your Own League: You Want to Be a Commissioner?
Chapter 4: Preparing for Your Fantasy Draft
Dissecting the Two Main Draft Types
Mastering Your Domain: Focus on League Rules