** Roster Limits
The rules for this league have not been updated and cared for in recent years. This Roster Limit rule was ruled out prior to the 2018 season. The total number of players is 16 and can be viewed in other areas of the rules. From the completion of the League Draft until the start of the waiver wire immediately preceding the first bye week, each franchise must maintain
the following roster structure:
3 Quarterbacks
4 Running Backs
5 Wide Receivers
2 Tight Ends
2 Defensive Units
2 Special Teams Units
The Supplemental draft was also eliminated prior to the 2018 season. Following the Supplemental Draft, the roster limits increase by 1 at every position. However, at no time may any
franchises total roster exceed 18 players or units, with kickers and special teams being counted together as one unit.
Players on injured reserve are not counted in these totals.
** Trades and Roster Moves
Whenever possible, franchises should use RTSports to manage their teams. RTSports allows a team to modify their
starting lineup, place or remove players from Injured Reserve, propose or accept trades, or to waiver player and
acquire free agents. If you are having difficulty accessing RTSports, roster moves can be made by sending an e-mail
to the commissioner at chris@armchairfootball.com
** Waiver Wire
The waiver wire period begins whenever RTSports enables it on Tuesday morning and ends at 9pm Pacific Time.
During the Waiver Wire, free agents are awarded based on a worst-to-first priority in Total Points. Only one player per franchise may be acquired during the Waiver Wire period each week.
** Free-for-all Period
The free-for-all period for acquiring free agents begins on Wednesday at 3am Pacific Time (six hours after the end of
the Waiver Wire as required by RTSports). During the free-for-all period, free agents are awarded on a first-come
basis. There are no limits on how many free agents may be acquired as long as the roster limit rules are not
violated.
** Waivers
A player or unit released by an AFL franchise becomes a protected free agent and may not be acquired or reacquired until the start of the Waiver Wire for the following week
** Injured Reserve
Each team may place up to three players on Injured Reserve (IR) during the season.
Players on IR may not be reactivate until 21 days have elapsed from the date that the player was placed on IR
Players who are suspended, unsigned, holding out, or otherwise inactive for any reason other than injury may be not be
placed on Injured Reserve.
** Trade Deadline
All trading must be concluded by the start of play on Sunday of Week 11. No trades may occur between the trade deadline and the start of the League Draft for the following season.
** Disputes
All disputes will be settled by the decision of the commissioner. Any franchise can challenge a decision by the
commissioner by filing a protest.
To file a protest, a franchise must notify the commissioner in writing. The franchise must state what specific changes
are being sought to the commissioner's ruling.
The commissioner will conduct a vote on the protest. A minimum of 72 hours will be allowed for each team to vote on a
protest. At least 51% of the league's franchises must vote in favor of a protest in order for it to be sustained.
Min | Max | |
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Quarterback | 1 | 8 |
Running Back | 1 | 8 |
Wide Receiver | 2 | 8 |
Tight End | 1 | 8 |
Kicker | 1 | 8 |
Defense/Sp Team | 1 | 8 |
Quarterback | 1 | to | 1 |
Running Back | 1 | to | 1 |
Wide Receiver | 2 | to | 2 |
Tight End | 1 | to | 1 |
Kicker | 1 | to | 1 |
Defense/Sp Team | 1 | to | 1 |
Flex ( RB WR TE ) | 2 | to | 2 |
Week 1 | Fri Mar 1 12:00am ET | thru | Mon Sep 9 11:59pm ET |
Week 2 | Tue Sep 10 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Sep 16 11:59pm ET |
Week 3 | Tue Sep 17 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Sep 23 11:59pm ET |
Week 4 | Tue Sep 24 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Sep 30 11:59pm ET |
Week 5 | Tue Oct 1 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Oct 7 11:59pm ET |
Week 6 | Tue Oct 8 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Oct 14 11:59pm ET |
Week 7 | Tue Oct 15 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Oct 21 11:59pm ET |
Week 8 | Tue Oct 22 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Oct 28 11:59pm ET |
Week 9 | Tue Oct 29 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Nov 4 11:59pm ET |
Week 10 | Tue Nov 5 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Nov 11 11:59pm ET |
Week 11 | Tue Nov 12 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Nov 18 11:59pm ET |
Week 12 | Tue Nov 19 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Nov 25 11:59pm ET |
Week 13 | Tue Nov 26 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Dec 2 11:59pm ET |
Week 14 | Tue Dec 3 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Dec 9 11:59pm ET |
Playoff Week 1 | Tue Dec 10 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Dec 16 11:59pm ET |
Playoff Week 2 | Tue Dec 17 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Dec 23 11:59pm ET |
Playoff Week 3 | Tue Dec 24 7:00am ET | thru | Sun Dec 29 11:59pm ET |
Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | |
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Playoff Week 3 |
Week 2 | Wed Sep 11 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Sep 15 1:00pm ET |
Week 3 | Wed Sep 18 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Sep 22 1:00pm ET |
Week 4 | Wed Sep 25 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Sep 29 1:00pm ET |
Week 5 | Wed Oct 2 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Oct 6 1:00pm ET |
Week 6 | Wed Oct 9 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Oct 13 1:00pm ET |
Week 7 | Wed Oct 16 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Oct 20 1:00pm ET |
Week 8 | Wed Oct 23 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Oct 27 1:00pm ET |
Week 9 | Wed Oct 30 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Nov 3 1:00pm ET |
Week 10 | Wed Nov 6 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Nov 10 1:00pm ET |
Week 11 | Wed Nov 13 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Nov 17 1:00pm ET |
Week 12 | Wed Nov 20 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Nov 24 1:00pm ET |
Week 13 | Wed Nov 27 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Dec 1 1:00pm ET |
Week 14 | Wed Dec 4 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Dec 8 1:00pm ET |
Playoff Week 1 | Wed Dec 11 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Dec 15 1:00pm ET |
Playoff Week 2 | Wed Dec 18 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Dec 22 1:00pm ET |
Playoff Week 3 | Wed Dec 25 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Dec 29 1:00pm ET |
Offseason | Wed Jan 1 12:00pm ET | thru | Sun Jan 5 1:00pm ET |
Week 1 | Fri Mar 1 12:00am ET | thru | Sun Sep 8 1:00pm ET |
Week 2 | Tue Sep 10 7:00am ET | thru | Sun Sep 15 1:00pm ET |
Week 3 | Tue Sep 17 7:00am ET | thru | Sun Sep 22 1:00pm ET |
Week 4 | Tue Sep 24 7:00am ET | thru | Sun Sep 29 1:00pm ET |
Week 5 | Tue Oct 1 7:00am ET | thru | Sun Oct 6 1:00pm ET |
Week 6 | Tue Oct 8 7:00am ET | thru | Sun Oct 13 1:00pm ET |
Week 7 | Tue Oct 15 7:00am ET | thru | Sun Oct 20 1:00pm ET |
Week 8 | Tue Oct 22 7:00am ET | thru | Sun Oct 27 1:00pm ET |
Week 9 | Tue Oct 29 7:00am ET | thru | Sun Nov 3 1:00pm ET |
Week 10 | Tue Nov 5 7:00am ET | thru | Sun Nov 10 1:00pm ET |
Week 11 | Tue Nov 12 7:00am ET | thru | Sun Nov 17 1:00pm ET |
Week 12 | Tue Nov 19 7:00am ET | thru | Sun Nov 24 1:00pm ET |
Week 13 | Tue Nov 26 7:00am ET | thru | Sun Dec 1 1:00pm ET |
Week 14 | Tue Dec 3 7:00am ET | thru | Sun Dec 8 1:00pm ET |
General | |
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League Entry | $100 |
Wins and Losses | |
Losses | $0 |
Ties | $0 |
Wins Credit | $0 |
Roster Moves | |
Each Player Acquired | $5 |
Each Player Acquired via Waivers | $0 |
Each Player Acquired via Free Agency | $0 |
Each Player Released | $0 |
Each Player Placed on I/R | $5 |
Each Player Activated from I/R | $0 |
Lineup Moves | |
Each Player Started | $0 |
Each Player Benched | $0 |
Trades | |
Each Trade | $5 |
Each Player Traded Away | $0 |
Each Player Traded For | $0 |