The Data Game of Fantasy Football

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

Course Description

Overview

Learn the ins and outs of fantasy football. Outsmart your competitors by learning how to leverage the power of data science to draft and manage a formidable team.

Syllabus

Introduction

The obsession with fantasy football
Course organization

1. Know Your League

How fantasy football works
Owner decisions
Understanding the scoring system
League rules

2. The Player Draft

Types of drafts: Snake vs. straight
Types of drafts: Auction draft
Optimize your draft list
Basic draft preparation
Advanced draft preparation
Putting it together
Indicators

3. Strategy and Tactics for the Season

Setting lineups
Player acquisition
Wins and playoffs

4. Running Your Own League

The commissioner
League decisions
League rules
Scoring system
Long-term success

Conclusion

Next steps

Taught by

Eddie Davila

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