I am going to describe some of the differences between a NFFC $150 league and a FFPC $150 league. Both are satellite leagues played online.
National Fantasy Football Championship (NFFC)
-14 team leagues
The NFFC has both 12 and 14 team leagues. 14 team leagues present a great challenge as the FA market dwindles quickly when that many team are drafting. The prize money is larger too since you have two extra teams contributing. It is also harder to win for the same reason-more competition!
-6 Points for passing TDs
QBs need to be ranked higher due to this; for example the top 3 QBs will be drafted in the first round; the next two in round 2, the next five in the 4th and 5th rounds and then three more in rounds 6 and 7 for 13 QBs in the first 7 rounds. How that for equality!
- 3RR and KDS
3RR stands for third round reversal and it means the last draft spot gets to go first in the third round; note that also get to go first in the 2nd round as is the norm in a serpentine draft. So in a 14-team, league the 14 draft spot gets 1.14, 2.01 and 3.01 so three of the first 29 picks.
KDS is the Kentucky Derby System where you get to rank which draft spot you prefer to have and are awarded it based on a random drawing of teams and what others have picked before you. It provides a way for owners to get a draft spot that they prefer. I personally love the 2,3 and 4th spot and the 9th , 10th and 11th so that I can get some advantages boxing out the corners (read Fantasy Football Guidebook for more on this topic). So I put 2, 3, 4 and then 1 as my choices then 9,10 and 11, then 5 thru 8 and finally 12 in a 12-team 3RR draft league
-Starting rosters of 1/2/3/1/1/1+1 flex
So 3 WRs have to start and only one flex is allowed. This puts a higher premium on WR since you have to start 3 each week plus another as a flex if desired. WRs get more love and are drafted higher in NFFC leagues. Example: 11 WRs are drafted in the first 3 rounds of most NFFC drafts.
-4 Playoff teams
I prefer 6 teams..... enough said.
-13 week regular season
In 14 team leagues this is easy. In 12 team leagues they play two "All Play weeks (Week 1 and 2).
-Playoffs often involve total points for weeks 14-16 plus the week 1-13 average
I like this but....miss the H2H. So I am torn.
Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC)
-12 team leagues only
-4 Points for passing TDs
-1.5 PPR for TEs
Love this rule as it elevates rhe TE to WR status. TEs get 1.5 points per reception or .5 more than RB and WR. Rank TEs higher overall and watch them fly off the board. Top 2 go in first round this year!
-Starting rosters of 1/2/2/1/1/1+2 flex
So not as big a premium on WRs. You can start anywhere from 2 to 4 RBs or WRs. Or 3 TEs. I love the flexibility this option gives. On draft day if you hit on a few sleeper RBs or WRs you can really rack up some points.
-6 Playoff teams
I prefer 6 teams since it gives more teams a chance to win. It also keeps more teams competitive as they fight for more playoff spots. Less dead money teams IMO.
-13 week regular season
The FFPC plays a total points regular season (no H2H). So the top 6 teams after week 13 advance to the playoffs. Like it but also miss the H2H?
-Playoffs involve H2H with top 2 seeded teams getting a bye in week 14
I like this too but I hate the single elimination aspect of it. You have a great team and they misfire once week in the playoffs and you get nothing. Hmmmmmmm
Both offer great online leagues with payouts of 80% or more for $150 entry fees.
Why not play one?
National Fantasy Football Championship (NFFC)
-14 team leagues
The NFFC has both 12 and 14 team leagues. 14 team leagues present a great challenge as the FA market dwindles quickly when that many team are drafting. The prize money is larger too since you have two extra teams contributing. It is also harder to win for the same reason-more competition!
-6 Points for passing TDs
QBs need to be ranked higher due to this; for example the top 3 QBs will be drafted in the first round; the next two in round 2, the next five in the 4th and 5th rounds and then three more in rounds 6 and 7 for 13 QBs in the first 7 rounds. How that for equality!
- 3RR and KDS
3RR stands for third round reversal and it means the last draft spot gets to go first in the third round; note that also get to go first in the 2nd round as is the norm in a serpentine draft. So in a 14-team, league the 14 draft spot gets 1.14, 2.01 and 3.01 so three of the first 29 picks.
KDS is the Kentucky Derby System where you get to rank which draft spot you prefer to have and are awarded it based on a random drawing of teams and what others have picked before you. It provides a way for owners to get a draft spot that they prefer. I personally love the 2,3 and 4th spot and the 9th , 10th and 11th so that I can get some advantages boxing out the corners (read Fantasy Football Guidebook for more on this topic). So I put 2, 3, 4 and then 1 as my choices then 9,10 and 11, then 5 thru 8 and finally 12 in a 12-team 3RR draft league
-Starting rosters of 1/2/3/1/1/1+1 flex
So 3 WRs have to start and only one flex is allowed. This puts a higher premium on WR since you have to start 3 each week plus another as a flex if desired. WRs get more love and are drafted higher in NFFC leagues. Example: 11 WRs are drafted in the first 3 rounds of most NFFC drafts.
-4 Playoff teams
I prefer 6 teams..... enough said.
-13 week regular season
In 14 team leagues this is easy. In 12 team leagues they play two "All Play weeks (Week 1 and 2).
-Playoffs often involve total points for weeks 14-16 plus the week 1-13 average
I like this but....miss the H2H. So I am torn.
Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC)
-12 team leagues only
-4 Points for passing TDs
-1.5 PPR for TEs
Love this rule as it elevates rhe TE to WR status. TEs get 1.5 points per reception or .5 more than RB and WR. Rank TEs higher overall and watch them fly off the board. Top 2 go in first round this year!
-Starting rosters of 1/2/2/1/1/1+2 flex
So not as big a premium on WRs. You can start anywhere from 2 to 4 RBs or WRs. Or 3 TEs. I love the flexibility this option gives. On draft day if you hit on a few sleeper RBs or WRs you can really rack up some points.
-6 Playoff teams
I prefer 6 teams since it gives more teams a chance to win. It also keeps more teams competitive as they fight for more playoff spots. Less dead money teams IMO.
-13 week regular season
The FFPC plays a total points regular season (no H2H). So the top 6 teams after week 13 advance to the playoffs. Like it but also miss the H2H?
-Playoffs involve H2H with top 2 seeded teams getting a bye in week 14
I like this too but I hate the single elimination aspect of it. You have a great team and they misfire once week in the playoffs and you get nothing. Hmmmmmmm
Both offer great online leagues with payouts of 80% or more for $150 entry fees.
Why not play one?
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Fantasy Football Tips: 201 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428669
Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634
Fantasy Baseball for Beginners: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428693
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Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100
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