The document discusses the history and rules of fantasy football leagues, including that the first league was created in 1962 by an Oakland Raiders executive, players can be drafted from the NFL with snake drafts being most common, and owners can add free agents and make trades with other owners within a set time frame. Rosters in standard leagues include starting positions of 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 K, and 1 DEF with 6 players on the bench. Scoring is based on yards and touchdowns gained, and can include points per reception.
2. History First league was created in 1962 by an Oakland Raiders executive George Blanda was the first number one selection ever.(a Raider at the time) Called the GOPPPL(Greater Oakland Professional Pigskin Procrastinators League)
3. Drafts Every player in the NFL is eligible to be drafted. A snake draft is most common. No two teams can own the same player
4. Add/Drop Players There are players who aren’t on teams termed Free Agents. Owner can drop a player from their own team and add a free agent. Waivers
5. Trades Just like in real football Owner to owner offered trades, and need to be accepted within a certain time frame
6. Rosters In a standard league, owners start: 1 Quarterback, 2 running backs, 3 wide receivers, 1 tight end, one kicker, and one team defense. 6 players on ‘bench’
