The Data Game of Fantasy Football

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.

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