Fantasy Football News

Fantasy Football is a fantasy sports game in which participants are arranged into a competitive league, earning “fantasy points” by using the statistics of real football players. The owners of each league draft real-life American football players, typically from either the NFL or NCAA, filling a roster containing the various offense or defensive positions on a team, such as Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, and Tight End. Depending on how well the players on an Owner’s team do in a given week, the team earns fantasy points to compete against the other owners in the league.

If a running back rushes for a touchdown, for instance, the running back earned a pre-determined amount of points for that running back’s owner. At the end of the season, win-loss records determine league rankings or qualifications into a playoff bracket. Most leagues set aside the last weekends of the regular season for their own playoffs, which determines the league’s champion for that season. Many Fantasy Football players are passionate about their hobby and are always looking for ways to gain an advantage over their competition. Magazines, websites, books, and software are available that provide fantasy players with the information they need to make better decisions. But in order to play fantasy football you’ll need access to all of the news related to fantasy football and that’s where Fantasy Sports Dish comes in.

Here’s the latest fantasy football news:

Seventh-round pick still facing legal problems.

Eagles reward RB with $45 million, 5-year deal

Defensive end was 16th overall pick.

Raiders linebacker convicted on three charges in Alabama.

Former undrafted holds virtually every team record for receiving.

Saints linebacker takes unique approach

Ravens safety apparently still a bit undecided on 2012.

Redskins rookie QB taking selfless approach

Browns QB ready to battle rookie Weeden for starter’s role.

NFLPA president will have to give up role when his term expires.

Giants Hall of Famer will part with jewelry

Buffalo’s top pick agrees to $12.1 million package.

Public divorce case drags on

Former Dolphins safety apparently choosing between four teams.

Free-agent addition recovering from hip surgery

Giants coach received Super Bowl ring

Calls his new Jets teammate ‘a born leader.’

Quarterback says GM Nix told him he is the unquestioned starter.

Says lack of communication biggest issue

Titans wide receiver still trying to recover from ACL, MCL surgery.

Titans wide receiver still trying to recover from ACL, MCL surgery.

Fullback expected to meet with team on Thursday.

Guard agrees to a four-year deal.

One of the country’s top pro-style signal-callers is headed to Tuscaloosa.

Kicker shows up to support teammates

Mystery surrounds exactly what they look like

Bears WR confident he will be cleared in New York

Says kicker suffered concussion earlier in game

Packers hold rights to DL that hasn’t played since ’09

Patriots rookie facing third-degree felony charge in Nebraska.

Veteran has been with Eagles, Seahawks.

Young says he has matured as a quarterback.

Quarterback believes he can best fit in West Coast system.

Patriots WR will receive $9.5 million barring long-term extension.

Club drafted Boise State’s Doug Martin at end of Round 1

He missed last season with hip injury opening door for vet

Running back recovering from surgery to remove tumor

Giants coach an advocate of supporting military personnel

Last year’s third-round pick facing malicious wounding charge from 2010.

The Trojans add to a position of great need.

Says change in coordinator will help

Lions DT facing misdemeanor charge in Alabama

Renovation to stadium could come with $700 million price tag

Left tackle re-reuptures Achilles tendon

Cavanaugh believes new acquisition can be ‘very good’ as a quarterback.