Position abbreviations in Fantasy Football Position What It Means Who Is Eligible DL Defensive Linemen Only defensive linemen (includes defensive tackles and defensive ends) DB Defensive Back Only defensive backs (includes cornerbacks and safeties) LB Linebackers Only linebackers DT Defensive Tackles Only defensive tackles 14 Contents1 What is DL position?2 What is OL and DL […]
Shotgun combines elements of the short punt and spread formations — “spread” in that it has receivers spread widely instead of close to or behind the interior line players. The origins of the term are thought to be that it is like a “shotgun” in spraying receivers around the field. The shotgun formation is one […]
In traditional single-QB fantasy football leagues, it’s often been good practice to wait until the middle rounds of your drafts to select a quarterback. With the recent emergence of dual-threat QBs and nuclear passing numbers, the temptation to take a QB early has gotten more enticing. Contents1 What round should I draft a QB in?2 […]
Number of downs In American football, a team has four downs to advance the ball 10 yards, while in Canadian football the limit is three downs. In American football, a team has four downs to advance the ball 10 yards, while in Canadian football the limit is three downs. In both games, the ball is […]
A college football game is on average just under three and a half hours in length. It consists of 60 minutes of game action. What is the average length of a college football game? Collegiate and professional football games are 60 minutes long, divided into four quarters of 15 minutes each. In high school football, […]