The Birmingham Area Linux Usersfootball jerseys, like the Dungeons & Dragons players before them, have created their own lexicon. Sometimes it can be as confusing as trying to keep up with the plot of Lost.
With that in mind, NFL.com has put together a glossary of fantasy football terms so you don't spend your draft with the same befuddled look that Matt Millen had when he was calling the shots in Detroit.
Add: Adding a free-agent player off the waiver wire.
Auction draft: Owners take turns nominating nfl jerseys, who are then bid on by all owners. Each owner is given a spending limit (or salary cap) to complete their roster. This formula was popular in many early fantasy leagues and is still used today, although a snake/serpentine draft has become the most common way to fill out a roster.
ADP (Average draft position): This report lists the average round in which a player is typically chosen during a fantasy mlb jerseys. NFL.com fantasy leagues will give a report based on the results of the numerous drafts that already have taken place.
Basic scoring system: The most basic scoring systems award points only for touchdowns, field goals and extra points. That could be six points for all touchdowns, three points for field goals and one point for extra points. Other basic scoring leagues will offer three to four points for touchdown passes. More advanced leagues will offer scoring bonuses for players hitting yardage markers, such as 250 passing yards or 100 rushing nba jerseys. Some exotic leagues will base points on length of touchdown scores, field goals, etc.
Breakout: A player who goes from average to full-fledged fantasy nhl jerseys. DeAngelo Williams was a breakout star in 2008, rushing for 1,515 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Bust: A player who enters the season with high expectations but finishes with minimal statistical results for a variety of reasons. Braylon Edwards and Joseph Addai were two players who failed to live up to high expectations coming into the 2008 season.
Bye week: NFL teams play 16 games in 17 weeks, with a bye week mixed in somewhere. Being cognizant of bye weeks is very important when constructing a fantasy football team. As a result, you don't want to draft two cheap nfl jerseys with the same bye week because this will force you to go deep into the waiver wire for an emergency starter. For example, if you draft Drew Brees (Week 5), you don't want to draft Jay Cutler, Aaron Rodgers and Philip Rivers, who share the same bye week.
Cheat sheet: A prepared list of players ranked in order of fantasy value. When putting together a cheat sheet, be aware of your league's scoring system and rank your players accordingly.
Comeback player: A player who returns from a significant injury and re-emerges into a legitimate fantasy starter. Gosh, what well-known player will return from an injury to lead his team next season? Shawne Merriman? Just kidding, it's a well-known quarterback. Carson Palmer? Yes, it's Tom Brady. Let's move on.
Commissioner: The person in charge of running the league, setting up the draft and (if necessary) controlling all of the league fees. Other tasks, such as updating results and standings, hockey jerseys, can be done via the League Commissioner feature on NFL.com. The commissioner also can have the final word on all transactions and disputes between owners. You don't want the commissioner funding his getaway vacation with your league's fees, so make sure you carefully choose the person for this position.
Custom-scoring league: A league that decides to assign its own value to touchdowns, field goals, extra points, etc. For instance, some leagues will assign point values based on the length of touchdown runs and field goals. This is why it is important to know what type of scoring your league uses when you are drafting your team. NFL.com's League Manager allows you to do all the customization that your league requires.
Depth chart: An NFL roster split that shows first-, second- and third-string players. For instance, Brian Westbrook is first-string at running back on the Eagles' depth chart,throwback jerseys,and rookie LeSean McCoy is second. That's something important to keep in mind when you look at handcuffs (for the explanation of that term, look below).
Draft: Most fantasy football teams are constructed via a draft, where owners take turns picking players for the upcoming season. Most drafts orders are constructed through a random drawing or are based on the previous year's results, throwback football jerseys, with the poorest teams drafting first.
Draft dashers: People who enjoy drafting a fantasy football team but disappear long before the season is over, abandoning their team.
Drop: Releasing a player back into the free-agent pool.
Dynasty league: This is similar to a "keeper league" (see below), but instead of a few players being held over, an entire roster is retained. This league calls for a long-term commitment, but it also makes each draft run much smoother as only a few players will be picked.
Flier: Taking a gamble on a player (either in the draft or off the waiver wire) who has high potential but also carries a high risk. Many times, this can be a backup atlanta falcons jerseys, backup running back, a player coming off an injury or a rookie. Some owners took a "flier" on Steve Slaton in the draft last season and reaped the rewards of the decision. Others took a "flier" on Kurt Warner, who wasn't even the Cardinals' starting quarterback when most fantasy leagues drafted. However, these results aren't typical for most fliers. Normally, you end up releasing them or they sit on your bench for the entire season. Like Bryant Johnson.
Free agent: A player who isn't on a team's roster and is available on the waiver wire.
The Gooch: The guy who nobody likes and makes you wonder why he's still in your league. Named after the famed bully on Diff'rent Strokes, The Gooch is someone who you typically will encounter in your draft. He will have a comment on everybody's picks, try to bully people into drafting kickers early and generally makes the draft process less enjoyable. The fun part, however, is when The Gooch finishes last in your league. (Also know as the Al Davis.)
Handcuff: Taking the immediate backup for one of your prominent players. If you have Marion Barber, for instance, you would be wise to handcuff him by drafting Felix Jones, too.
Houshmazoo: The incorrect pronunciation of Seahawks WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh's last name, which inevitably will be heard on Draft Day. (Also known as Houshmazilli and Houshurmomma).
IDP: Some leagues will use the stats of individual defensive players, or IDPs, instead of using team defenses. Scoring can vary but typically includes point values for sacks, safeties and interceptions. If your league uses IDPs, be sure to add them to your cheat sheet.
Injured reserve: Some leagues will allow you to tag an injured player and add someone else to your roster. This is more common with dynasty and keeper leagues, but some seasonal leagues also use that option.
Keeper league: These leagues allow you to keep a certain number of players each season. The number of keepers varies from league-to-league. Some leagues, called "dynasty leagues," allow you to keep your entire roster.