FFKL
(League Rules)
Drafts: The veteran Free Agent draft will be held the second Saturday in July. Players drafted must have, at least, one year in the NFL (no rookies). The main draft will be held the Saturday before opening day, starting at 11 a.m.
Roster: The roster consists of 21 players. There is no position minimum in the FFKL. Roster must be full by the end of the September draft until the free agent period begins the second Saturday of May (when owners drop 2 players). The roster can remain at 19 through the free agent period until the main draft.
Free Agents: Each year, two players from every team will become free agents. The players may be chosen by the owner, who must notify the commissioner before the second Saturday of May. If the owner does not notify the commissioner, the 2 lowest scorers on the team will become free agents. There will be a two round free agent draft every July. Only players with one year, or more, of NFL experience are eligible for the July draft (no rookies). The in season free agent system goes into effect after week 1 and ends the Tuesday after week 18. Players dropped during an IR transaction or dropped after week 18 can be picked up by the Tuesday of following week. Picks made after week 18 should be called to the commissioner. There is no limit to the number of players that can be selected. Selections are awarded in reverse order of the standings. Picks must be made by 11 p.m. Wednesday, dropped players can be picked up until 5 p.m. Thursday. Free agent selection positions cannot be traded. If a player is cut by an NFL team after the league waiver wire, and an owner can't complete their lineup, thye can pick up a player for one week.
Trades: Any combination is allowed as long as the roster is adjusted (through free agency or another trade) to meet the league position standards. Trades can be made at any time and will go into effect immediately unless a traded player's team has already played that week. Trades must be reported to the commissioner by both owners. In the off-season, trades go into effect after 72 hours.
One Week Waiver Wire: Selections are awarded for one week and only if an owner cannot complete their line-up. Players must be listed "Questionable" (or worse) or inactive for the game. These selections must be made by 6:00 p.m. Saturday to guarantee receiving that player but can be made up until gametime.
Injured Reserve: Player must be placed on IR by their NFL team. Players on short-term IR must be activated or released when they are removed from the NFL IR list. Players on season long IR must be activated or released the Tuesday after week 17.
Starting line-ups: Lineups can be submitted at any time. The deadline is the start of a game. The webpage will lock players out when a game starts. Once a player is locked out, that player is not eligible. You need to allow for slow computers/internet access.
Line-ups will consist of 1 QB, 1 K, 1 DEF., and a combination of 6 RB, WR or TE with at least one at each position.
Owners Fees: The $70.00 owner’s fee is due at the draft or you will not be able to participate in the league.
Selling Players: It is unethical and against the rules to sell players for cash.
Min | Max | |
---|---|---|
Quarterback | 1 | 16 |
Running Back | 1 | 16 |
Wide Receiver | 1 | 16 |
Tight End | 1 | 16 |
Kicker | 1 | 16 |
Defense/Sp Team | 1 | 16 |
Quarterback | 1 | to | 1 |
Running Back | 1 | to | 4 |
Wide Receiver | 1 | to | 4 |
Tight End | 1 | to | 4 |
Kicker | 1 | to | 1 |
Defense/Sp Team | 1 | to | 1 |
Week 1 | Fri Mar 1 12:00am ET | thru | Thu Sep 5 6:00pm ET |
Week 2 | Tue Sep 10 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Sep 12 6:00pm ET |
Week 3 | Tue Sep 17 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Sep 19 6:00pm ET |
Week 4 | Tue Sep 24 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Sep 26 6:00pm ET |
Week 5 | Tue Oct 1 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Oct 3 6:00pm ET |
Week 6 | Tue Oct 8 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Oct 10 6:00pm ET |
Week 7 | Tue Oct 15 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Oct 17 6:00pm ET |
Week 8 | Tue Oct 22 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Oct 24 6:00pm ET |
Week 9 | Tue Oct 29 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Oct 31 6:00pm ET |
Week 10 | Tue Nov 5 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Nov 7 6:00pm ET |
Week 11 | Tue Nov 12 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Nov 14 6:00pm ET |
Week 12 | Tue Nov 19 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Nov 21 6:00pm ET |
Week 13 | Tue Nov 26 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Nov 28 6:00pm ET |
Week 14 | Tue Dec 3 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Dec 5 6:00pm ET |
Week 15 | Tue Dec 10 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Dec 12 6:00pm ET |
Week 16 | Tue Dec 17 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Dec 19 6:00pm ET |
Week 17 | Tue Dec 24 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Dec 26 6:00pm ET |
Week 18 | Mon Dec 30 7:00am ET | thru | Thu Jan 2 6:00pm ET |
Offseason | Mon Jan 6 7:00am ET | thru | Sat Mar 1 12:00am ET |