CAFÉ Fantasy Football League Rules
Updated 8/28/23
FRANCHISE INFORMATION
ROSTERS & LINEUPS
Roster Size: 17
Roster Limits:
Min | Max | |
Quarterback | 1 | 3 |
Running Back | 0 | 12 |
Wide Receiver | 0 | 10 |
Tight End | 0 | 10 |
Kicker | 0 | 10 |
Defense/Special Teams | 0 | 3 |
Defense/Special Teams: Combined as one unit
Injured Reserve
FREE AGENTS & WAIVER WIRE
The league will use a waiver claim system for the initial awarding of players from the free agent pool each week. After the claim period ends, free agents are available first-come, first-serve until the first game begins on Sunday.
The initial waiver claims order will be the reverse of the draft order. Each time an owner is awarded a claim, he moves to the end of the list (tumbler). The deadline to submit claims is 10 pm on Tuesday. The free agent window then opens at 8 pm on Wednesday.
TRADES
Trading of players between teams is allowed through week 8. Both sides in the trade must contact the commissioner indicating the trade is agreeable to both parties. Trades must be submitted by 9 pm on Wednesday to take effect for that week’s games. If the commissioner has no concerns about the trade, it will be approved. If there are concerns about the fairness of the deal proposed, other owners not involved in the trade will be consulted.
SCORING
Offensive Statistics QB, WR, RB, TE, K
Touchdown 6 points
Passing yards 1 point for every 25 yards (decimal scoring)
Rushing yards 1 point for every 10 yards (decimal scoring)
Receiving yards 1 point for every 10 yards (decimal scoring)
2 point conversion 2 points
Interception –2 points
Fumbles lost –2 points
Field Goal 18-49 yards = 3 points
50+ yards = 5 points
Extra Point 1 point
Defensive / Special Teams Statistics:
Touchdown 6 points
Safety 2 points
Interception 2 points
Fumble recovery 2 points
Sack 1 point
Points Allowed 0 = 9 points
2–6 = 6 points
7–13 = 5 points
14–20 = 4 points
21–27 = 2 points
28–39 = 0 points
40+= –3 points
Yards Allowed 0–49 = 12
50–99 = 10 points
100–149 = 8 points
150–199 = 6 points
200–249 = 4 points
250–299 = 2 points
Punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns count for both the defense/special teams unit and the individual RB/WR if he is on a roster.
Any other special teams scores, such as a fake, are considered offensive plays and do not count for the special teams unit.
REGULAR SEASON GAME TIES
If a regular season game results in a tie, then the winner will be determined by totaling the points of each team’s ENTIRE BENCH. The higher scoring bench determines the winner. If that score is tied, then the game will result in a tie. If there is a tie in both regular and bench scoring in a playoff game, the win will be awarded to the higher seeded team as an expression of “Home Field Advantage.”
STANDINGS
Tie Breakers
PLAYOFFS
Six-team, three-week playoff
No divisions: top 6 teams
Week 1: 3 plays 6, 4 plays 5, 1 and 2 have byes
Week 2: 1 plays 3/6 winner, 2 plays 4/5 winner
Week 3: Superbowl
PAYOUT
1 seed 21%
2 seed 16%
3 seed 13%
4 seed 10%
champ 25%
runner-up 15%
total points $100
weekly high game = $20 each
ARCHIVE
PLAYOFFS
Prior to NFL expansion of regular season to 18 weeks/17 games:
2-week, 4-team playoff
PROTECTIONS (Not in use as of 2018 season)
In effect from 2012 through 2017
The league has two protection options: a first-round spot and a fifth-round spot. Teams may take advantage of one, both, or neither option.
First round protection rules:
Fifth round protection rules
Min | Max | |
---|---|---|
Quarterback | 1 | 3 |
Running Back | 0 | 12 |
Wide Receiver | 0 | 10 |
Tight End | 0 | 10 |
Kicker | 0 | 10 |
Defense/Sp Team | 0 | 3 |
Quarterback | 1 | to | 1 |
Running Back | 2 | to | 3 |
Wide Receiver | 2 | to | 3 |
Tight End | 1 | to | 2 |
Kicker | 1 | to | 1 |
Defense/Sp Team | 1 | to | 1 |
Flex ( RB WR TE ) | 0 | to | 1 |
Week 1 | Fri Mar 1 12:00am ET | thru | Mon Sep 9 8:15pm ET |
Week 2 | Tue Sep 10 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Sep 16 8:15pm ET |
Week 3 | Tue Sep 17 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Sep 23 8:15pm ET |
Week 4 | Tue Sep 24 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Sep 30 8:15pm ET |
Week 5 | Tue Oct 1 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Oct 7 8:15pm ET |
Week 6 | Tue Oct 8 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Oct 14 8:15pm ET |
Week 7 | Tue Oct 15 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Oct 21 8:15pm ET |
Week 8 | Tue Oct 22 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Oct 28 8:15pm ET |
Week 9 | Tue Oct 29 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Nov 4 8:15pm ET |
Week 10 | Tue Nov 5 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Nov 11 8:15pm ET |
Week 11 | Tue Nov 12 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Nov 18 8:15pm ET |
Week 12 | Tue Nov 19 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Nov 25 8:15pm ET |
Week 13 | Tue Nov 26 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Dec 2 8:15pm ET |
Week 14 | Tue Dec 3 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Dec 9 8:15pm ET |
Playoff Week 1 | Tue Dec 10 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Dec 16 8:15pm ET |
Playoff Week 2 | Tue Dec 17 7:00am ET | thru | Mon Dec 23 8:15pm ET |
Playoff Week 3 | Tue Dec 24 7:00am ET | thru | Sun Dec 29 8:15pm ET |
Week 1 | Fri Mar 1 12:00am ET | thru | Sun Sep 8 1:00pm ET |
Week 2 | Wed Sep 11 10:00pm ET | thru | Sun Sep 15 1:00pm ET |
Week 3 | Wed Sep 18 10:00pm ET | thru | Sun Sep 22 1:00pm ET |
Week 4 | Wed Sep 25 10:00pm ET | thru | Sun Sep 29 1:00pm ET |
Week 5 | Wed Oct 2 10:00pm ET | thru | Sun Oct 6 1:00pm ET |
Week 6 | Wed Oct 9 10:00pm ET | thru | Sun Oct 13 1:00pm ET |
Week 7 | Wed Oct 16 10:00pm ET | thru | Sun Oct 20 1:00pm ET |
Week 8 | Wed Oct 23 10:00pm ET | thru | Sun Oct 27 1:00pm ET |
Week 9 | Wed Oct 30 10:00pm ET | thru | Sun Nov 3 1:00pm ET |
Week 10 | Wed Nov 6 10:00pm ET | thru | Sun Nov 10 1:00pm ET |
Week 11 | Wed Nov 13 10:00pm ET | thru | Sun Nov 17 1:00pm ET |
Week 12 | Wed Nov 20 10:00pm ET | thru | Sun Nov 24 1:00pm ET |
Week 13 | Wed Nov 27 10:00pm ET | thru | Sun Dec 1 1:00pm ET |
Week 14 | Wed Dec 4 10:00pm ET | thru | Sun Dec 8 1:00pm ET |
Playoff Week 1 | Wed Dec 11 10:00pm ET | thru | Sun Dec 15 1:00pm ET |
Playoff Week 2 | Wed Dec 18 10:00pm ET | thru | Sun Dec 22 1:00pm ET |
Playoff Week 3 | Wed Dec 25 10:00pm ET | thru | Sun Dec 29 1:00pm ET |
Offseason | Wed Jan 1 10:00pm ET | thru | Sat Mar 1 12:00am 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 |
General | |
---|---|
League Entry | $130 |
Wins and Losses | |
Losses | $0 |
Ties | $0 |
Wins Credit | $0 |
Roster Moves | |
Each Player Acquired | $0 |
Each Player Acquired via Waivers | $0 |
Each Player Acquired via Free Agency | $0 |
Each Player Released | $0 |
Each Player Placed on I/R | $0 |
Each Player Activated from I/R | $0 |
Lineup Moves | |
Each Player Started | $0 |
Each Player Benched | $0 |
Trades | |
Each Trade | $0 |
Each Player Traded Away | $0 |
Each Player Traded For | $0 |