Themes of the Blog

For those of you who follow the Dynasty Zone Blog, you know that it is all about fantasy football, specifically focused on the dynasty aspect of it. Some of you may notice some blog posts similar to others. My blog tends to have a few different themes or topics that I write about. For example, if you are looking for more introductory blogs about fantasy football and dynasty, I have a lot of related posts that sort of tie together how to really get started in fantasy. Some of these posts include:

·      Getting Started in Dynasty Fantasy Football

·      Dynasty Vs. Re-draft

·      Why 12-team Leagues are the Best Setup

·      Comparing ESPN and MFL

Another common theme is when I talk about some problems or issues that you may run into playing fantasy football. Articles about this include:

·      Problems with Inactive Fantasy Owners

·      Avoiding Common Mistakes when Drafting in Dynasty

·      How to Overcome a Poor Dynasty Startup Draft

·      Why you Shouldn’t Overreact to the NFL Combine

You will also see posts reviewing some of the fantasy tools out there for you to use. Whether it is reviewing a product or reviewing fantasy podcasts/websites I give insight on some of the better tools in both “Review of Fantasy Football Podcasts” and “Review of the Ultimate Draft Kit”.  The last common theme you will find through my posts relate to ranking players or giving analysis on certain players. Examples of this are:

·      My Top 10 Dynasty Players

·      Predicting My 2018 Top 5 QBs

·      Profile - Ezekiel Elliot

As I continue to write and make more posts in this blog you will see more and more similar posts to some of these topics that go more in depth and help give you a better insight to fantasy football.

Ezine Article: Fantasy Football Keeper Leagues

Fantasy Football Keeper Leagues
By [http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Bill_E_Parsons/172442]Bill E Parsons

For many of us, the ability to run a professional football team is something that we can only dream about. Well, not anymore, thanks to fantasy football. Fantasy football allows this dream to become a virtual reality. Within the game, players can compose their own team of athletes in order to compete against both friends and strangers. This game is extremely popular and, thanks to its popularity, there are a wide variety of league types and durations associated with it, one example of this is seen within Keeper Leagues.

Keeper leagues are the complete opposite of one of the latest trends to emerge out of fantasy football; daily and weekly fantasy football leagues. However, these leagues have been around for a while and are not dwindling in popularity. This type of league represents an opportunity for participants to experience more manager and/or coach intensity. This provides a more enjoyable, as well as realistic, experience for the fact it emulates that of running an actual pro team, without having to come out of pocket to do it. These leagues operate seamlessly alongside of the short-term, one-week matchup style of fantasy football. It is nice to have a long-term vested interest in players as well as a disposable approach.

Keeper leagues are, in fact, extremely easy to define. By definition, they are any league where team owners will keep one player all the way up to their whole team of players for the next season and, possibly, beyond. A common attribute from many leagues is a contract length. This setting determines how many years a player can be owned by one team before having to be traded or released. The number of contract years and number of players are settings that are specific to Keeper leagues and will vary from league to league.

The Keeper league settings will tend to alter your drafting strategy. If you are able to keep a majority of players for 3 or more years, you may end up drafting rookies late in the draft that aren't expected to contribute for a season or two but have a chance to be a real stud. It is common in the NFL for a team to draft an "heir apparent". If you can afford to have a player occupy a bench spot for, potentially, an entire season or more, your risk could pay huge dividends for a low draft pick down the road, much like in real life. [http://www.maximumfantasysports.com/]Fantasy Football Keeper leagues are definitely worth a try, especially if you are already an experienced fantasy football participant. They are great for those who enjoy their season more when owning their favorite players, are looking for a bit more of a strategic challenge and prefer a way of getting more actively involved in the game. Plus, putting together a great team may allow you to establish a dynasty that rules your league for many seasons.

Bill Parsons is the owner of http://www.MaximumFantasySports.com and a rabid fantasy sports participant. He began creating his own football and baseball fantasy leagues at the ripe old age of seven; tracking stats and standings on paper. Bill decided to create a real-time fantasy football league website that includes all of the best features and some of which have never been attempted at any other website. Maximum Fantasy Sports offers Free Fantasy Football leagues, Free Fantasy Football Pools, and Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Full-season and Playoff Public Fantasy Football Leagues with cash payouts.

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Ezine Article: Daily Fantasy Sports Sites - How To Choose The Site That Fits Your Style Of Play

Daily Fantasy Sports Sites - How To Choose The Site That Fits Your Style Of Play
By [http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Mike_T_Bowler/1404418]Mike T Bowler

With the vast number of daily fantasy sports sites spread across the web it is hard for the average player to differentiate between which sites offer games that fit better with their style of play. This could mean the difference between a successful fantasy career or a crash and burn of sorts. A quick loss could drive a player away from the industry forever.

There are hundreds of sites out there and they are alike in so many ways that it is hard to tell some of them apart. Most feature the same type of games. Others choose to focus on one type of game and make it as enjoyable as humanly possible. In this article I am going to focus on two of the largest daily fantasy sports sites out there. The first site focuses completely on one specific type of game which has made it the world leader in it's industry. The other focuses on a wide variety of game types which attracts players of all types.

FanDuel - They are far and away the most popular fantasy sports site right now. FanDuel has directed all of their focus on the salary cap game style. It serves them well because most fantasy sports players have played salary cap games in either season long leagues or their home leagues. For example, if you enter an NBA contest on FanDuel your salary cap will most likely be 60,000. You have nine positions to fill. You will fill your roster with players playing in that day's contests. Each player is worth a certain amount depending on production and skill level. You must complete you nine man roster without going over 60,000. It is the easiest game to understand and has been this sites bread and butter.

DraftKings - They are a jack of all trades. They offer almost every daily fantasy game there is to offer. Some of the games offered are salary cap games, pick 'ems, step tournaments, and snake drafts. Pick 'ems are easy to understand as well. Players are put into teirs ranking 1-10. All you have to do is pick the player that you think will have the best night from each tier. Step tournaments mean that you have to finish in the top 2 to advance to the next step. After you have advanced through all of the steps you have a shot at some big money. Snake drafts involved drafting players from that days slate of games in a predetermined order. For example, if I got the number 1 pick in the draft I would then have to wait six picks until it was my turn again. Draftkings is perfect for players of any type.

I hope this has helped you determine which type of daily fantasy sports site fits your style of play. I thank you for reading.

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Ezine Article: Fantasy Football Tips to Play Fantasy Football Like a Pro

Fantasy Football Tips to Play Fantasy Football Like a Pro
By [http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Leon_Edward/39417]Leon Edward

The best way to learn any subject is to experience it firsthand. No amount of cheatsheets, checklists, buddy advice, or new ideas can replace the wisdom that comes with years of experience.

The good news is that it is possible to glean some knowledge from those that have been there before. Our science is built by standing on the shoulders of giants, and our games are the same way.

The following are tips every fantasy football pro learns through their experience.

1. Understand what type of league you are in.

The type of league is a factor in the value of a player. Brandin Cooks is a prime example; Cooks was a great pickup in dynasty leagues last year, but wasn't more than a sleeper option in redraft leagues until this year. After gaining some experience, he's projected as a potential stud.

2. Know your league's roster rules.

Sure, it would have been great to have Marshawn Lynch, DeMarco Murray, and LeSean McCoy as your first three picks, but if the starting lineup can only include two running backs, a lot of points will go to waste while another position suffers. A pro always has a full roster plan in mind.

3. Vary picks based on scoring system.

Having a great quarterback is nice, but most leagues nerf their scoring capability by reducing the number of points earned from passing stats. Aaron Rodgers is worth a high draft pick at six points per TD and one point per 20 passing yards. Four per TD and one point per 30? Not so much.

The most common example is PPR (points per reception). Wide receivers gain value, and the running back rankings get shuffled. Matt Forte is a mid to low end RB1 in traditional scoring, but in a league that uses PPR, he's a stud. One point per reception adds 100 points to his total in 2014 alone.

4. Draft safer picks early.

Not every "safe" player gets to play the season, but it's possible to reduce the risk. Every player available early is a great player. Aside from last year, picking Adrian Peterson over Darren "Glass Man" McFadden was a no brainer to any pro. Early picks are the cornerstones of a team, and picking an injury or legal risk in the first round is unnecessary.

5. Draft for upside after starters and subs are set.

Grabbing a halfway decent starter as a second or third backup wide receiver may sound great, but it's a terrible idea. Players can and will go down during the season. More importantly, players can and will pop in a given year. Arian Foster the year he broke out, Kelvin Benjamin last year, and Alfred Blue and Davante Adams this year are great examples of "sleepers"- players that surprised most owners and put up top end fantasy scores. The league champion will likely have one or two starters that no one expected, and unless a league uses 20 man rosters replacement level players to cover bye weeks and injuries will be readily available.

6. Never draft a kicker or defense early.

Every rule has exceptions, but think about the previous tip. Acquiring a top end kicker or defense requires a pick somewhere in the eight to tenth rounds, a good range to pick top end sleepers. Kickers vary wildly from year to year, and many pro fantasy players use a different defense each week to chase easy matchups. A "streaming defense" can outperform even top end defenses. That doesn't mean drafting the Seahawks isn't worth the pick, there's just more value in waiting on a top defense.

These are just the beginning. It's possible to write entire novels on fantasy football, and each and every rule can occasionally be broken. The key is to remember this one word: value. The best fantasy football owners find ways to generate extra value and acquire better players for a lower cost.

Take these tips, play like a pro, and win your league if you can. Good luck!

The author manages a fantasy football website where you can search pro football Fantasy News by Week # or by Players, Team, Trade, Sleeper, Rumor, Injury or Combine Any of Your Own Keywords. Listen to top audio podcasts from football analysts online, at [http://fantasyfootballtalkonline.com/]Fantasy Football Daily Talk Online.

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Is it Worth it to Draft a Quarterback in the Early Rounds?

One of the most common debates between fantasy football owners is the decision of when to draft a quarterback. Is it worth it to spend an early pick on one? Or is it better to just wait and grab one later on in the draft? The argument for waiting on a quarterback is that the other positions like running back and wide receiver are a lot more important and have a lot more value. It all depends on your roster format in your league, but most often in fantasy football you need to start two to three running backs, two to three wide receivers, and only one quarterback. So, because of this many people believe it is smarter to hold on quarterback and use those early picks to gain an advantage at the important running back wide receiver positions. It is also worth noting that there are a lot of solid quarterbacks usually still out there in the later rounds. The go to example of this is Matthew Stafford, who consistently produces quality fantasy seasons for players and doesn’t go until the later rounds. The argument for why you should pull the trigger and go for an Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson in the early rounds is that you are getting the best player at the position which gives you an advantage over the other teams. The nice thing about quarterbacks like these two is they can drop a 40-point game any week of the season which is hard for your opponent to overcome. If you draft one of these quarterbacks early on its going to be important that you do really well with your other picks for running backs and wide receivers and maybe even land a big sleeper pick in the later rounds. If you’re successful in doing that, your team is going to be one of the better teams in the league. In the past, I have gone both directions, but typically I prefer to wait on quarterback and stock up on the value positions like running back and wide receiver.