Since we are getting close to the start of the NFL and College football season’s I thought It would be a good idea to do a post on how to sign and play daily fantasy football. Below are instructions on how to play and links to sign up. This site is meant to be a resource for those wanting to play, so I hope this helps people get in the game.
Fanduel.com
To start, you will need to pick a team that includes the following: 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 K and a defense. All of this needs to be done without going over the salary cap. Below is the point system that is used to determine the winners. You can sign up today by clicking here
| Offense | Defense |
|---|---|
| Rushing yards made = 0.1pts | Sacks = 1pt |
| Rushing touchdowns = 6pts | Opponent-fumbles recovered = 2pts |
| Passing yards = 0.04pts | Interception return touchdowns = 6pts |
| Passing touchdowns = 4pts | Fumble return touchdowns = 6pts |
| Interceptions = -1pt | Kickoff return touchdowns = 6pts |
| Receiving yards = 0.1pts | Punt return touchdowns = 6 pts (excludes blocked punts) |
| Receiving touchdowns = 6pts | Safeties = 2pts |
| Receptions = 0.5pts | Blocked kicks = 2pts |
| Kickoff return touchdowns = 6pts | Interceptions = 2pts |
| Punt return touchdowns = 6pts | 0 points allowed = 10pts |
| Fumbles lost = -2pts | 1-6 points allowed = 7pts |
| Own fumbles recovered touchdowns = 6pts | 7-13 points allowed = 4pts |
| Two-point conversions scored = 2pts | 14-20 points allowed = 1pt |
| Two-point conversion passes = 2pts | 28-34 points allowed = -1pt |
| Field-goals from 0-19 yards = 3pts | 35+ points allowed = -4pts |
| Field-goals from 20-29 yards = 3pts | |
| Field-goals from 30-39 yards = 3pts | |
| Field-goals from 40-49 yards = 4pts | |
| Field-goals from 50+ yards = 5pts | |
| Extra-point conversions = 1pt | |
| Note: For purposes of FanDuel defensive scoring, points allowed are calculated as: 6 * (Rushing TD + Receiving TD + Own fumbles recovered for TD ) + 2 * (Two point conversions) + Extra points + 3 * (Field Goals) |
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Draftkings.com
To start, you will need to pick a team that includes the following: 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 K and a defense. All of this needs to be done without going over the salary cap. Below is the point system that is used to determine the winners. You can sign up today by clicking here
- Offensive players will accumulate points as follows:
- Passing TD = +4PTs
- 25 Passing Yards = +1PT (+0.04PT/ per yard is awarded)
- 300+ Yard Passing Game = +3PTs
- Interception = -1PT
- 10 Rushing Yards = +1PT (+0.1PT per yard is awarded)
- Rushing TD = +6PTs
- 100+ Yard Rushing Game = +3PTs
- 10 Receiving Yards = +1PT (+0.1PT per yard is awarded)
- Reception = +1PT
- Receiving TD = +6PTs
- 100+ Yard Receiving Game = +3PTs
- Punt/Kickoff Return for TD = +6PTs
- Fumble Lost = -1PT
- 2 Point Conversion (Pass, Run, or Catch) = +2PTs
- Offensive Fumble Recovery TD = +6PTs
- Defense/Special Teams will accumulate points as follows:
- Sack = +1PT
- Interception = +2PTs
- Fumble Recovery = +2PTs
- Kickoff Return TD = +6PTs
- Punt Return TD = +6PTs
- Interception Return TD = +6PTs
- Fumble Recovery TD = +6PTs
- Blocked Punt or FG Return TD = +6PTs
- Safety = +2PTs
- Blocked Kick = +2PTs
- 0 Points Allowed = +10PTs
- 1-6 Points Allowed = +7PTs
- 7-13 Points Allowed = +4PTs
- 14-20 Points Allowed = +1PT
- 21-27 Points Allowed = 0PTs
- 28-34 Points Allowed = -1PT
- 35+ Points Allowed = -4PTs
The following scoring plays will result in Points Allowed (PA) by your Defense/Special Teams (DST):
- Rushing TDs, Passing TDs, Punt Return TDs, Kick Return TDs and Blocked Punt TDs
- 2pt conversions
- Extra-points
- Field-goals
*Note: Points Allowed (PA) only includes points surrendered while DST is on the field – doesn’t include points given up by team’s offense (i.e. points off offensive turnovers).