I know some people really don't care which format we use, but I want to get some more insight into the pros and cons on the main options leagues can use for setting up our fantasy football league schedule. We have 16 teams in 2011. I know some options include bye weeks for best finishing teams. I also am aware that some people might seed 1-8 overall regardless of conference or division, while others seed the best teams per division or conference, which might not always be the same teams as the best overall.
Anyways, can some people please give me a brief breakdown of the most widely accepted fantasy football playoff schedule formats, along with some highlights of the pros and cons for each option? I am eager to hear what people have to say based on their experiences. Lastly, which of these options is usually the default option on Fleaflicker?
I talked in detail with a friend last night who has been in fantasy football for over 20 years. We analyzed the pros and cons of the options I listed below. In his league, which is only ten teams, they actually eliminated divisions and conferences altogether as it seemed every year bad teams made playoffs and good teams missed playoffs due to the division they were in. Having no divisions or conferences, they just take the top 4 of 10 for playoffs, then teams 5-8 to toilet bowl, and the last 2 teams are eliminated for weeks 15 and 16. My league is 16 teams so we need to keep divisions, but for smaller teams of 8 or 10, this sounds like it is seriously worth looking into.
joenorwood77Thu 8/18/11 11:38 AM
I know some people really don't care which format we use, but I want to get some more insight into the pros and cons on the main options leagues can use for setting up our fantasy football league schedule. We have 16 teams in 2011. I know some options include bye weeks for best finishing teams. I also am aware that some people might seed 1-8 overall regardless of conference or division, while others seed the best teams per division or conference, which might not always be the same teams as the best overall.
Anyways, can some people please give me a brief breakdown of the most widely accepted fantasy football playoff schedule formats, along with some highlights of the pros and cons for each option? I am eager to hear what people have to say based on their experiences. Lastly, which of these options is usually the default option on Fleaflicker?
joenorwood77Sat 8/20/11 8:28 AM
I talked in detail with a friend last night who has been in fantasy football for over 20 years. We analyzed the pros and cons of the options I listed below. In his league, which is only ten teams, they actually eliminated divisions and conferences altogether as it seemed every year bad teams made playoffs and good teams missed playoffs due to the division they were in. Having no divisions or conferences, they just take the top 4 of 10 for playoffs, then teams 5-8 to toilet bowl, and the last 2 teams are eliminated for weeks 15 and 16. My league is 16 teams so we need to keep divisions, but for smaller teams of 8 or 10, this sounds like it is seriously worth looking into.