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

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What is DL position?

The defensive linemen (DL) are the first stage of the defense, and the first men the offense must account for in their blocking schemes. Their responsibilities and where they line up are dependant on their exact position and the type of defense they play.

What is OL and DL in football?

DE: Defensive End; Get past OL, tackle QB, or tackle ball carriers; Sets up at either end of the DL. DT: Defensive Tackle; Get past OL, tackle QB, or tackle ball carriers; Sets up in the middle of the DL. LB: Linebacker; Tackle ball carrier; Sets up between DL and FS/SS.

What are the D line positions?

The D-line positions are:

• Defensive Tackle (DT) – There are two defensive tackles. The DTs cover the inside part of the line.
• Defensive End (DE) – Outside of the DTs are the defensive ends. The DEs try to get around the outside of the offensive line and into the backfield.

What is the D line in football?

The defensive line consists of one or two defensive tackles and two defensive ends who play outside the defensive tackles. The defensive line works with the linebackers to try to control the line of scrimmage. On running plays, the goal is to tackle the ball carrier.

What is DL in fantasy football?

Defensive Lineman – A player on the defense who plays on the line of scrimmage. This includes defensive tackles and defensive ends.

What is the hardest position in football?

The hardest position in the NFL team is the cornerback. At the same time, it is also one of the most difficult positions in other sports. The great athletes who play for cornerbacks are usually minor in stature.

What is OL DL?

The ol element is used when the list is ordered and the ul element is used when the list is unordered. Definition lists ( dl ) are used to group terms with their definitions. For instance, sentences that contain comma-separated lists may not need list markup.

What are the positions in football UK?

The four main positions are goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, and attacker.

What is the safest position in football?

Safety (S) is a position in American and Canadian football, played by a member of the defense. The safeties are defensive backs who line up from ten to fifteen yards behind the line of scrimmage. There are two variations of the position in a typical formation, the free safety (FS) and the strong safety (SS).