Fantasy Sports
Is Dynasty the Best Fantasy Football Setup?
If you ask the opinion of a lot of people involved in fantasy football, they’ll tell you the dynasty league format is the best. While everyone is different, people who love this format feel like it ups fantasy football and makes it both more realistic and more challenging.
A dynasty league plays like a re-draft or keeper league, which are standard. The big difference is that you keep your players on your roster from year-to-year. When you have an expanded roster, you can keep your young and developing talent, but it’s not going to have a negative effect on your starting lineups.
If your favorite part of fantasy is drafting, you get the chance to draft rookies every spring, so you don’t have to give it up.
The following are things to know about dynasty leagues and why some do think they’re the best way to play fantasy football.
How Dynasty Leagues Work
When most people play fantasy football, they’re using the redraft format. That means that their teams are single-season, and they draft right before the start of the actual NFL season. Then at the end of the season, your team is dismantled. This is a good introduction to fantasy if you’re new to the game, but over time as you learn more, it can become less challenging.
A dynasty league doesn’t reset every season, unlike a redraft league. In a dynasty league, you have ownership of players spanning over multiple years with larger roster sizes. Some rosters have more than 30 players per team.
That means in order to be successful, you have to have an intimate understanding of the NFL depth charts, and you always have to be on the lookout for sleepers.
Since waivers have fewer options with an instant benefit, trading is very important. This means more owner interaction.
Winning and losing trades also have long-term impacts, so there are more rivalries among the teams.
In a keeper league, you are limited in the number of players you can carry from season to season. The limit is usually three or four players.
There’s not any compensation in dynasty to keep players, and some leagues require you to give up the equivalent round in the next redraft to keep a player. In dynasty, rosters are kept throughout the season, but still, there are similarities between keeper and dynasty leagues.
Setting Up a Dynasty League
Many of the things you need to initially do to set up a dynasty league are similar to setting up a redraft league.
You find a group of people who are excited to compete against you and trade with you. You set rules, including roster size and scoring format.
Then, one of the best parts of setting up a dynasty league for a lot of players is the startup draft.
If you opt to start a dynasty league, you have to keep in mind that if someone leaves, it gets a lot trickier than someone leaving a redraft league. You have to find someone to replace them who will inherit their league.
The Offseason
Along with a more challenging experience that a lot of fantasy players prefer, one reason that some people say a dynasty league is best is because of the action in the offseason.
In a redraft, when the NFL season comes to an end, a fantasy title is given, and then you’re not involved with your league mates again until June.
That is not the case with dynasty leagues. With dynasty leagues, you’re involved year-round. You have a lot to do during the offseason, so you’re always immersed, if that’s what you prefer.
The startup draft only takes place at the start of a dynasty league, which is usually in the first few months after the NFL season. This keeps rookies out, and it’s the basis for new leagues.
The rookie draft happens every year for the new class of players, and the order is often determined as it is in the NFL, based on the previous order of finish from the last season.
A lot of leagues will do this after the NFL draft, but there are challenges that come with choosing rookies before you know their NFL landing spot and draft round.
At the end of each dynasty season, a waiver will close, but there are still players who might be valuable as the offseason begins. In some dynasty leagues, there’s the inclusion of free agents in the rookie draft, and other leagues will have a separate draft to add them.
Another reason some say dynasty is best?
The offseason trading is a big one.
There’s a lot of activity all year, with much of that culminating in trading. Most leagues will leave trading open throughout the year.
Other Reasons Why Some Feel Dynasty Is Best
Along with what’s above, other reasons that dynasty is becoming an increasingly popular option among fantasy players include:
- You get to play general manager. You aren’t just creating a roster. You’re replicating the duties of real general managers. You’re assessing the value of players, drafting them, making cuts to your roster, and negotiating trades. Fantasy football managers get to do all the fun things and simulate the job.
- We briefly mentioned this above, but dynasty is simply more challenging. Since you’re keeping your roster from year to year, each decision becomes more significant. The value of a player isn’t limited to how he helps you score points in the coming weeks or even months. Instead, it’s years that become relevant.
- You need more skill to play dynasty. As a dynasty manager, you have to pay attention to situations as they develop, and you need deep knowledge of depth charts and the players.
Finally, if you’re in a dynasty league, your trades are more complex. There’s a high level of competitiveness that changes your goals as you make moves. If you’re a top team, you might be on the lookout for developed talent, even if you have to give up draft picks or prospects.
The EFL, in partnership with Genius Sports, has officially launched “Fantasy EFL,” the League’s first-ever 72-club fantasy football game to involve all Member Clubs across the three Sky Bet EFL divisions.
First teased at the 2023/24 Sky Bet EFL Play-Off Finals, Fantasy EFL will be an innovative platform to unify fans of EFL Clubs, fantasy football players, plus the wider football community to play and engage with almost 2000 EFL first-team players, more than 1600 Sky Bet EFL fixtures and all 72 Clubs during the twists and turns of a season.
Available on web, and as a brand-new app for iOS and Android users, Fantasy EFL is free to play and allows participants to become Managers every gameweek of the Sky Bet EFL.
EFL Chief Executive Trevor Birch said: “We’re very excited to bring the EFL’s first fantasy football game to life as a central product that engages not only with supporters of all 72 EFL Clubs, but also the wider football audience. We’ve interrogated research into what fans would want out of an EFL fantasy football game and been strategic on providing a product that isn’t just a copy of what is already in the market.
“Fantasy EFL is a premium product that enhances the EFL brand and opens further opportunities with our broadcasters and commercial partners. Alongside Genius Sports, Fantasy EFL appeals to both the avid and casual fan and will expand the rising interest in the Sky Bet EFL, our Clubs and their players beyond fans who attend matches and those who watch along at home.”
Genius Sports Chief Partnerships Officer, Steven Burton, said: “Fantasy EFL is unique, interactive, and fun and Genius Sports is delighted to deliver this exciting new game for the EFL and its Member Clubs.
“This new game will test fans’ knowledge of both teams and individual players while providing them with a platform to compete with their friends and family every week.”
Fantasy sports gaming company GameOn has announced that its fantasy app, GameOn Live Fantasy, is set to launch ahead of the start of the UEFA European Football Championship 2024 (Euro 2024) on 14 June. This marks a significant milestone in bringing fans closer to their favourite athletes, teams, and leagues through immersive fantasy sports experiences.
GameOn Live Fantasy will initially launch in beta format. The beta period will be used to gather community feedback and refine the product before the full launch. A massive prize pool worth over $200,000 will be up for grabs, including $GAME tokens, VIP experiences, signed merchandise and game tickets.
GameOn Live Fantasy is powered by the $GAME token, which recently launched on KuCoin, Gate and MEXC in collaboration with Sportsology.
Post-beta, GameOn Live Fantasy is scheduled to fully launch for the upcoming LALIGA season in August. This will include player avatar packs that are scheduled for July, allowing fans to own, trade and play with digital representations of their favourite athletes. Player avatars not only enhance the gaming experience but also boost points during matches, with higher rarities providing better rewards. Fans will also use $GAME to buy player avatar packs, power up their players, redeem exclusive rewards and vote on new products and features.
“GameOn Live Fantasy will change the way we play, headlined by true asset ownership, unified rewards, and interoperability between leagues. Powered by $GAME, GameOn is built on web3 in a context fans are familiar with. We’re leveling up fantasy sports while onboarding the masses to blockchain,” Matt Bailey, CEO at GameOn, said.
Sri Lanka’s cricket fervor has reached new heights with the launch of Jade Fantasy Cricket, an innovative platform that promises cricket enthusiasts an exhilarating experience like never before. Breaking barriers and setting new standards, Jade Fantasy Cricket brings the thrill of the game to the fingertips of millions across the island nation.
Gone are the days of merely cheering from the stands or living vicariously through televised matches. Now, ardent fans can immerse themselves in the world of cricket like never before, thanks to the revolutionary Jade Fantasy Cricket platform.
With just a few clicks on the website or the user-friendly Jade Fantasy Android Application, cricket aficionados can now craft their dream teams, strategize their plays, and compete against fellow enthusiasts for exciting cash prizes. It’s a game-changer for those who eat, sleep and breathe cricket.
“Jade Fantasy Cricket is not just another gaming platform; it’s a celebration of the sport that unites us all. We wanted to bring the thrill of cricket closer to home, allowing fans to engage with the game in ways they never thought possible,” Mr. Joe Pisano, CEO of Jade Group, said.
What sets Jade Fantasy Cricket apart is its commitment to user security and responsible gaming. The platform boasts robust KYC verification and authentication processes, ensuring the safety and security of every user.
Moreover, to prevent overindulgence and promote responsible gaming, Jade Fantasy Cricket offers advanced features like user limits, empowering users to enjoy the game responsibly.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there. Jade Fantasy Cricket offers more than just cash prizes. Daily bonuses, free practice games and the opportunity to bring fantasy dream teams to life await participants at every turn. It’s not just a game; it’s an experience designed to delight and inspire.
“We believe in fostering a community where cricket enthusiasts can come together, showcase their skills, and revel in the joy of the game. Our platform is more than just a means to win prizes; it’s a testament to the passion and spirit of cricket,” Mr. Pisano remarked.
As Jade Fantasy Cricket takes Sri Lanka by storm, it’s clear that the love for the sport knows no bounds. With an unparalleled gaming experience and the promise of unforgettable moments, Jade Fantasy Cricket is poised to become the ultimate destination for cricket enthusiasts nationwide.
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