The home of fantasy football, from the football experts.

This season, there's a new NFL team competing for a chance in the Super Bowl — yours! With NFL Fantasy, the official fantasy football game of the NFL, you're in control of your very own NFL team. Are you ready to build the next football dynasty?

Start your season by drafting a roster of real NFL players to join your team. Then, prepare for a new head-to-head matchup every week by setting your lineup and tuning in to NFL games to watch your player's action on the field turn into fantasy points for your team.

In a work league with a real hotshot? NFL Fantasy comes equipped with the tools you need to make it to the top, including NFL Fantasy-exclusive features like Next Gen Stats and all-new player comparison tools.

Looking to be the next Commissioner? Start your very own league and customize the rules however you want. Invite friends and family to compete with you and start your own football tradition.

Get closer to the game than ever before with the official fantasy football game of the NFL.

There’s a lot to look forward to:

+ Our brand-new draft client makes drafting easy and fun.

+ Track your fantasy scores while streaming the NFL Network and live local and primetime games. It's the ultimate fantasy game day experience.*

+ Fantasy Stories - See a ring around a player’s headshot? Click to watch exclusive player analysis and sideline footage.

+ Use Compare Players to quickly find the best player for your roster.

+ Waiver Report - learn the outcome of all of your waiver claims.

+ A weekly Matchup Recap gives you a customized report of your and your opponent's performance.

+ Celebrate your league's history and achievements in Hall of Fame.

Plus, all of the fantasy football features you expect from the NFL:

+ Create a league in minutes to start your own fantasy football tradition, or compete against other NFL fans in a public league.

+ Draft players live in-app.

+ Perfect your draft strategy by participating in a Mock Draft.

+ The NFL Fantasy-exclusive Optimize Lineup feature makes fantasy football approachable for players of all skill levels.

+ Best in class Player Profiles include all of the data and expert analysis fans need to make informed roster decisions, including NFL Fantasy-exclusive features like Next Gen Stats and game video recaps.

+ Catch up with official stats and injury updates direct from NFL experts.

+ The same great features and design on your Android phone and tablet.

…and more!

*Geographic and device restrictions apply. Local & primetime games only. Data charges may apply.

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NFL Fantasy Football is an online game where players create virtual teams composed of real-life NFL players. These teams compete against each other based on the statistical performance of their chosen players in actual NFL games. The game requires strategy, knowledge of the NFL, and a bit of luck to succeed.

Gameplay

Players start by drafting a team of 15-20 players from a pool of all NFL players. Each team consists of a quarterback, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and a defense/special teams unit. The draft order is typically determined randomly or through a snake draft format.

Once the draft is complete, players set their lineups each week, choosing which players will start for their team. Players earn points based on the statistical performance of their starters in real NFL games. Points are awarded for passing yards, touchdowns, interceptions, rushing yards, receptions, and other statistics.

Players compete against each other in leagues, which can be public or private. Leagues can have different scoring systems and roster requirements. The goal is to accumulate the most points each week and finish with the highest total at the end of the season.

Strategy

Successful NFL Fantasy Football players employ various strategies to maximize their team's performance. These strategies include:

* Drafting wisely: Selecting players with high potential and favorable matchups is crucial.

* Waiver wire management: Adding and dropping players from the free agent pool can provide valuable depth and improve team performance.

* Lineup optimization: Choosing the best starting lineup each week based on player matchups and projected performance is essential.

* Trading: Acquiring players from other teams through trades can strengthen your team and weaken your opponents.

Popularity

NFL Fantasy Football has become incredibly popular in recent years, with millions of players participating worldwide. It provides a fun and engaging way to connect with the NFL and compete against friends, family, or colleagues.

Variations

In addition to traditional season-long leagues, there are also various other formats of NFL Fantasy Football:

* Daily Fantasy: Players draft a new team each day, competing for prizes based on the performance of their players in that day's NFL games.

* Best Ball: Players draft a team, but their lineup is automatically optimized each week based on player performance.

* Dynasty: Leagues that span multiple seasons, allowing players to build and develop their teams over time.