Community Jargon

Let’s just say that understanding abbreviations is vital when it comes to understanding a fantasy football league. First, you must understand the abbreviations for the players. In my particular league you get to choose two quarterbacks (QB), two running backs (RB), two wide receivers/ tight ends (WR/TE), and one defense (DEF) every week. Understanding these abbreviations is the easy part, however you must also interpret the stats of each player, in order to pick a player that will award you the most points. Do you know what that means? MORE ABBREVIATIONS!

You have your passing yards (PASS YDS), passing touchdowns (PASS TD), interceptions (PASS INT), incompletions (PASS INC). Then you have your rushing yards (RUSH YDS) and your rushing touchdowns (RUSH TD). You also have receptions (REC). Along with receptions, you have your receiving yards (REC YDS) and receiving touchdowns (REC TD).

In terms of defense, there are defensive points allowed (DEF PTS ALLOW), sacks (SACK), fumble recoveries (FUM REC), interceptions (DEF INT), defensive touchdowns (DEF TD) and safeties (SAFE).

On top of all of this, you must also remain under a salary cap. Each player/defense costs a certain amount of money. The salaries range from one million dollars to thirteen million dollars, however, you are only allowed thirty five million dollars to spend for 5 players and one defense. 

I’ve discovered that fantasy football is all about strategy. You must consider a player’s stats and rankings, how much they cost, whether they are playing in their own city or are playing in an away game, and how skilled the opposing team’s defense is. I’m not going to lie, it can get a little complicated, however, I’m enjoying it thus far. I’ve considered joining fantasy football leagues in the past, however, this is the first year that I actually jumped on the band wagon. I’m glad I did! I look forward to Sundays because football gives me a break from the other chaos in my life. It’s interesting to see how many points my players accumulate every week. It’s addicting, but in the best way possible.