Whether you’re new to fantasy sports or looking to brush up on your terminology, this guide is here to help you understand the key terms and concepts used in the exciting world of fantasy sports.
ADP (Average Draft Position): The average position at which a player is drafted in fantasy leagues.
Auction Draft: A draft format where participants have a budget to bid on players to build their fantasy team.
Bust: A player who performs well below expectations.
Cheat Sheet: A condensed list of top players by position for quick reference during drafts or lineup decisions.
Commissioner: The person responsible for managing the league, setting rules, and overseeing gameplay.
Draft: The process of selecting players for your fantasy team.
Drop: Removing a player from your fantasy team to add a new one.
Free Agent: A player who is not currently on any team in the league and is available to be added to fantasy teams.
Handcuff: Drafting a backup player to a starter in case the starter gets injured.
Injury Reserve (IR): A roster spot where an injured player can be placed without counting against the active roster limit.
Lineup: The combination of players you choose to start in a given week.
PPR (Points Per Reception): A scoring system in fantasy football where players earn points for each reception they make.
Sleeper: A player who is expected to exceed expectations and perform better than anticipated.
Snake Draft: A draft format where the draft order reverses each round.
Trade: Swapping players between teams in the league.
Waiver Wire: The pool of free agents available for teams to add players during the season.