Fantasy Football 101

Set the foundation for your fantasy football future with these beginner articles.

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) rushes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome.

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Fantasy 101: How to Not Look Like a Fool at Your Draft (Fantasy Football)

Chris Cash

49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) runs with the ball next to Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium.

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Dynasty 101: Five Tips for Beginners – Part Two (Fantasy Football)

Nick Beaudoin

Picture of Kyren Williams stiff arming a defender on the field

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Fantasy Football 101: Waiver Wire Strategies

Jack Reinhart

Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears moves in the pocket during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field on August 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Dynasty 101: Five Tips for Beginners (Fantasy Football)

Nick Beaudoin

Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings runs during a NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="532" src="https://s26212.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Justin-Jefferson-1024x532.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings runs during a NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio." srcset="https://s26212.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Justin-Jefferson-1024x532.jpg 1024w, https://s26212.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Justin-Jefferson-300x156.jpg 300w, https://s26212.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Justin-Jefferson-768x399.jpg 768w, https://s26212.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Justin-Jefferson-1536x799.jpg 1536w, https://s26212.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Justin-Jefferson.jpg 1700w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />

Dynasty 101: Rules and Formats Plus Salary Cap Leagues (Fantasy Football)

Parker Hagen

Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams catches a pass during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 14, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions beat the Rams 24-23.

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Fantasy Football 101: FAAB Strategies

Jack Reinhart

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Fantasy Football 101: Advanced Metrics Glossary

Blaise Winn

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Fantasy Football 101: Controlling Your Superflex Auction Draft

Michael Wenrich

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Fantasy Football 101: Using Your Auction Budget During the Draft

Michael Wenrich

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Building an Auction Draft Budget (Fantasy Football)

Michael Wenrich

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Fantasy Football 101: Auction Drafts

Michael Wenrich

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Fantasy Football 101: Explaining the Acronyms & Positions

Caleb Leach

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Fantasy Football 101: Terminology & Basics for Beginners

Caleb Leach

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