This is exactly why the luck factor is so prevalent when dealing with bonus points so be careful when electing to include them in your scoring rules. Performance scoring is much more scientific but harder to keep track of. Many leagues opt for this extra scoring measure to add realism to their league and to reduce the aforementioned luck factor. Make sure you have weekly access to the categories that you choose or use a stat service or a reliable league member for this kind of scoring. Decide on your draft day parameters.
Most leagues use the round-robin format.
In a 12 team league, each franchise takes a turn choosing a player in reverse order of last year s standings. Bidding on players from a salary cap as popularized in rotisserie baseball is used by a small percentage of leagues but is easily adaptable for fantasy football purposes. Trading and free agents. Free agent claims are generally allowed each week in order to upgrade rosters and to replace injured players. Claims should be awarded in reverse order of the previous week s standings.