How to Create a Free Fantasy Football Franchise

Fantasy football is becoming more and more popular each season. The game allows people of all athletic abilities to take an active role in a sport that very few of them have actually played. The Internet has allowed the growth of free fantasy football options for people who want enjoy the excitement of "owning" an NFL team. Most of these free leagues do not offer any rewards or cash prizes, so the thrill of victory has to be enough for you to invest the time each week to manage your team to victory.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with Internet connection
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Instructions

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      Select a website on which to manage your free fantasy team. There are several options that provide excitement for fans of various abilities and experience levels. The most popular free fantasy leagues are run by Yahoo! Sports, CBS Sports, NFL.com and ESPN.com. Each of these sites is free and has various rule options and leagues for all abilities.

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      Create an account for the league you select. This account will collect information to contact you and allow you to log in each time you visit the site to manage your team.

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      Create a franchise name. It can be something original in unique to you as a person or can mirror your favorite football team.

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      Select a league that matches your abilities. The league and your franchise will hold your interest all season long if you remain competitive throughout the season. Making sure you are competing with players that have similar abilities and understanding of the game of football will make for close games and a balanced league.

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      Determine how you would like to draft your team. Many free websites allow franchise owners to take part in a live draft online. If you can't dedicate the time to an online draft there are several offline options for drafts that are available that allow for a fair and customizable experience to draft a competitive team.

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      Set your lineup for your franchise and enjoy the season. Make sure that you follow the team and take an active role in making player moves and constantly improving your team's lineup. Leagues can fall apart when players don't actively manage their franchise.