perfect explanation- i have no interest in playing, but I always hear mentions of fantasty football, so i'm glad to finally understand what it is lol, cheers :)
@@FantasyCouch same here. I want to make money of it . I always get the supper bowl champion . Since 2005 . And sometimes get the right pics . I guess I'm good at math and a football fan
feel free to hit me up on social media and i will explain it to you my friend. I'm even willing to hit you up on a video chat. it's very simple and i can break it down for you. find me on social media @fantasycouch or on facebook Huseyin Aksu
My husband is what got me on this channel. I'm trying to figure out what he see's in fantasy football because every Sunday he is in that phone lol! So I wanna learn too!
My suggestion is that you just start playing... then everything will make so much sense. Being really good at fantasy football is hard, but playing for the first time and being competitive is real easy. Just draft NFL players on your team, Start and Sit players each week, get fantasy points based on how they perform on the field, and you can add+drop players and trade players if you want... that's it. The concept is simple and I suggest you go do a mock draft or join a free league to try it out.
Fantasy Couch im actually about to do that now! Lol Im in a league at work with a draft scheduled for tmrw at 11am and I havent followed Football since the saints won the superbowl lol
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As someone who know nothing about fantasy football. This was a very informative, and well made video. Thank you for helping me win my fantasy football league.
Whew… I’m a first time fantasy football player on a work league, and after watching this, I feel ready! I enlisted some help from son to get me through the draft (smart move by me), but I’m now feeling ready for my first game! Let’s GO!!!!!
Fantasy Couch is this free or it’s a game that u get money from you know all that stuff I just want to play for fun cause I can’t waist my money and yea
@@relaxedvibez9276 it's like poker... you can play for free with your friends for fun (most leagues are free), or you can put some money on it to make it more interesting and competitive.
@@lancehaltom1845 I recommend the sleeper app if you know who you're playing with (co-worker, friends, family)... I recommend the espn fantasy app otherwise
Fantasy Couch i just started with the NFL Fantasy app last night. where can i find a guide through every round of the draft. like on the first round i should get a top scoring back?
+BryanFuryous Awesome! Great I could help! I'll be having a ton more videos like this (and more advanced ones too) so make sure to subscribe! Thank you!
Yeah, it's a lot of fun if you love to compete and be in charge of your own team (or your own destiny). Don't hesitate to ask me any questions and sub for more great fantasy football content.
This video was really helpful, I just entered a fantasy football club at my school and I didn't know anything, but after this video, I know much more! (However it was kind of mind-racking and confusing but nice video!)
explaining it is confusing... just how it is... once you start playing... have your draft... play a few weeks... keep watching my videos... you'll get the hang of it
I am extremely impressed you took time to answer all these questions. This means you care about your viewers!!! I have tried a few other experts who don't seem to find time to answer my questions. I got 2nds and a 4th this year. Who knows, I might have won if I listened to you. Maybe we'll try again in 2018.
David Dierlam For sure bud! I’m not like the other guys. We film our draft parties, do things differently and I read every comment & try to answer every single question! It would mean a lot to me if you subscribed! Thank You!
Thanks for this! A friend asked me for help figuring out whether his startup idea in the FF space makes sense and I've read a ton of articles about how this whole thing (and the American football itself!) works. Your video is one of the best explainers for newbies I found :).
Awesome! That's the best way my friend, competing with friends and family to see who wins 1st place! 🏈🏆 Good luck this year, and I'm here everyday and do my best to respond to every single comment, so don't be a stranger!
For sure! Thanks for watching! Now you can cheer along on Sundays as his team racks up points! Make sure to tell your friends about this video - share it on facebook or wherever - it would be much appreciated! Thank you!
Try these NFL videos where I don't even mention fantasy football and talk only about NFL! The real reason the Cleveland Browns suck: ua-cam.com/video/mFbgux3XIRg/v-deo.html The real reason Cam Newton sucks: ua-cam.com/video/L1m1Wy1g0rY/v-deo.html
np... appreciate the comment... fantasy football is one of those things that sounds complicated and is difficult to explain, but you get the hang of it once you start playing for 1-2 years... just dive into it! and then once you start playing, go ahead and watch more of my strategy & how-to videos. Here's a link to all of them: ua-cam.com/play/PLsDMMOjTHzBdFGYXgr7t8_Y7-wixephlM.html
This seems like so much fun, will definitely get into this and try to get all my friends into this! Hope this becomes even more popular among my schools and everywhere! Thank you so much :)
You're welcome. You're going to love it! I'll be here for a long time, so don't hesitate to ask me any questions if you have any along the way. I recommend you subscribe to the UA-cam channel for more videos like this. You can sub here: bit.ly/couchsub
In most leagues you only need 1 or 2 QBs. Go to settings to see how many players you need to start at each position. Most leagues start 1 QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1 FLEX (could be WR/RB/TE), 1 TE, 1 defense, 1 kicker... some leagues require one more WR and have no flex.
+Ricardo Gonzalez Thank you. That means a lot to me. Be on the look out for more great videos and I already have other 2015 draft videos up now. Thanks again!
I appreciate the comment! I would recommend hitting that subscribe button as I'm here all season and the next... if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. I answer every single comment on here!
You're very welcome! I'm here to help! Make sure to please like the video and subscribe to the UA-cam channel. You can subscribe by going here: bit.ly/couchsub
Finally gonna give fantasy football a shot after all these years lol joining a friendly league with some online friends this is the first video I watched and it was excellent awesome crash course quick learning... I feel much more comfortable now thanks man...also I subbed to the channel aloha from Hawaii god bless 🙏🏼
I really appreciate it. If you like to compete, you're going to have a lot of fun. Here is a playlist of more videos like this, if you want to dive further: ua-cam.com/video/bZw1iyxcyXU/v-deo.html
@@FantasyCouch can't get mad at that my man everyone has to start somewhere. That being said keep posting videos so I can get your view count up so you can get better sponsors. 🤣🤣🤣❤️
1. You randomize a draft order. Either the computer (website/platform/app) does it for you, or you draw names out of a hat or however. The draft order is set: 1-10, or 1-12 depending on how many people are in your league. 2. 99% of drafts are what they call snake drafts (serpentine drafts). So if you have the 12th pick in a 12-team league, you'll have the 13th pick (the order reverses on the even rounds). If you have the 1st overall pick, you'd have the 24th pick and 25th pick. Let me know if you have any other questions
i wrote a book and have a course with the same title "How to Play Fantasy Football". you could get the book for $20 signed or kindle for $10 fantasycouch.com/store I assume you already know how to play... I have a dozen more strategy videos on this channel too and those are free of course. I recommend checking them out: ua-cam.com/play/PLsDMMOjTHzBdFGYXgr7t8_Y7-wixephlM.html
Thanks for watching! Make sure you subscribe to the UA-cam channel! I always post new videos to help you win! You can click the red subscribe button or go here: bit.ly/couchsub
Fantasy Couch thank you my friend . I'm have to admit I'm a noob cause is my first time that I really search for rules , positions and I have to get used to know more the players cause for being honest I don't know to much of them hahahaha. Anyways I hope it will be a hell of a season and I wish to see the patriots winning ( for some reason I have a big love for Boston , even thou they play 21 miles southwest hahahaha ).
thank you so much! I really appreciate comments like this one! Make sure you subscribe for more great fantasy content and strategy videos. I also read every comment on here if you have questions in the near future or just want a 2nd opinion!
Yeah... I'd like to think I do a good job explaining things, but it's so much easier when you just start playing. Most people start learning right away... especially if they have a commissioner and league mates that are willing to answer your questions and show you the ropes... every league is different... different sizes, different rules, different settings, and different culture (leagues that talk trash, leagues that are very competitive, leagues that love/hate to trade, etc)
it's actually really easy. way easier if you just dive into it. Let me break it down to you: 1. draft players to make your team 2. start players you think will perform better, bench players that suck/are injured 3. when players perform well on Sundays, you get more fantasy points. fantasy points are good
@Zach Bell (your account settings won't allow me to reply). I like Arian Foster much better than those two players--don't do it! Plus, you'd have to drop one player to make room for the two that you are getting.
Do you know if they send packages because they require my ZIP code AKA Postal Code and I lied about my age and said I was like 40 something but I'm really only 12 and I don't want them sending mail or packages or anything of that nature?!??!! Please get back to me!!
So many comments, sorry if it's been asked ... BUT two questions: Q1. What happens in the playoffs/finals when your player's teams start dropping out? (i.e. Do only still-active players contribute? or is there a different set of rules for FF? Q2. Does *every* FF season start with a draft from scratch? IF SO, when is it conducted relative to the regular season/what dates are important?
1. The fantasy playoffs start week 14 of the regular season and end week 16 of the regular season. All teams are playing week 16 2. You can draft whenever you want. The best time to draft is late August or early September right before the regular season kicks off... but some of our crazy drafts happen in July. I film all my drafts so you might want to go check them out
Really appreciate the comment my friend! Glad you found it helpful! Make sure to subscribe to this channel for more amazing fantasy football content. Also, I read all the youtube comments here if you have any questions or want a 2nd opinion about something!
thx a lot man. A couple of buddies of mine asked me if I wanted to join there league and I accepted but have never played before. We draft tomorrow and wanted to ask if you have any recommendations if i get an early pic like 1st or 2nd? thx again!
Draft Antonio Brown. I also like David Johnson a lot. And I highly recommend you subscribe to this channel. I come out with weekly videos to help you dominate your league! You can hit that red subscribe button above or click here: bit.ly/couchsub
That's what's up! Make sure you watch the other videos in the Fantasy Sports University series: ua-cam.com/play/PLsDMMOjTHzBc8vzODWUV4FVFsju4fz5nm.html
+Brian Thorpe FantasyCouch.com is the best website every, period! Lol... I know, you probably mean where to play on. It's personal preference really, I personally love to play daily leagues on FanDuel here: bit.ly/FANTASYCOUCH But for traditional, season long leagues (this is probably best for first-time beginners), you can play on ESPN. Other sites that are popular are Yahoo, NFL and CBSSports. Let me know if you have any other questions or need help throughout the season.
Yes, you have to find a solid group of guys that will want to play for several years. It's no fun to play in a dynasty league where 4 people quit every year. The league dies. You need to know people who love fantasy and really want to be in it for the long term. Unfortunately, that's easier said than done. We do have a dynasty league in our facebook group and there are people like that. I suggest you join! facebook.com/groups/fantasycouch/
It really depends on the settings and everything, but typically you want to draft an RB. In normal leagues, I recommend drafting a guy like Christian McCaffrey, Justin Jefferson or Bijan Robinson 1st overall
your team gets fantasy points based on how your players perform on the field throughout the first 16 weeks of the regular NFL season. So if you draft Saquon Barkely and he gets 200 yards and a touchdown the first week, your team will be rewarded 26 fantasy points and you will cheer! Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!
How far ahead do they announce what players have the same bi-weeks? Can you please do a video that breaks down things like that? What players should be avoided together and how you figure it out?
Bye weeks are announced several months before the season. You can find them here: www.fantasycouch.com/2023/05/2023-nfl-bye-weeks/ These 2 videos are a MUST WATCH before you draft: ua-cam.com/video/ik7cdHBwBNQ/v-deo.html and most importantly: ua-cam.com/video/WXOtk5U9ls0/v-deo.html
Heck yeah! More than ever! My new book just hit No.1 bestseller on amazon, we just hit 20k subs on here and I quit my job earlier this year! Life is great and I have to show my appreciation to the couch fam for supporting me!!!
Hallo, dein Video ist klasse, danke für die verständliche Erklärung. Du wirst sicher viele Fans aus Deutschland bekommen, weil die NFL ab dieser Saison auch in Deutschland im freeTV überragen wird. mach weiter so
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask me any questions in the future! I read every single comment! Make sure to like the video and subscribe. I have a lot of new videos up that will help you once you start playing!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and leaving the positive comment! I'm here all season, every year to help! Make sure to hit that like button and subscribe! I highly recommend you watch this video next (The Art of Mock Drafting): ua-cam.com/video/bZw1iyxcyXU/v-deo.html
no. the most scarce position is RB, so that is usually the most valuable position. A backup QB is usually not important at all. you can always find my updated rankings for the year here to help you out: fantasycouch.com/rankings
+onegaisti Yes there are apps now that allow you to draft online. A computer is ideal and a tablet is better than a phone because of all the names, stats and owners; but you definitely can do it.
+onegaisti You're welcome! Make sure to subscribe to the UA-cam channel if you haven't already, I'll be coming out with a lot more helpful videos like this in the near future!
I thought for sure that thing under the "R" right next to your (right from camera) ear was an earring. LOL (At the beginning parts of the video, before anyone asks)
This is going to help me tremendously. I'm a noob with no idea what I'm doing and the losing trophy has a big dildo on the top that my brother is displaying at his house. I'm not looking to keep this thing in the family. I just need to come up with and/or copy some sort of safe drafting list so I can scratch guys off as they are taken and move on to the next. Any recommendations there?
rochat Thank you and lol at the loser trophy. Sounds like this is a live, in-person draft... I will be coming out with a Top 200 list of players you can print out and scratch off names as they get selected. I'll also publish my cheat sheet that you can download for free which has every player I'm targeting and the earliest round I'd select them. Both will be available on www.FantasyCouch.com by This Friday, August 21st.
+Fantasy Couch Perfect! I'm going to go off your list this year and maybe do my own thing next year when I have a better handle on what's going on. I can already tell there's a lot to consider when drafting other than just players being good or not. As for our draft, it's a 12 man live draft full of funny guys and shit talkers, it should be fun. Thanks so much. I'll be watching your channel throughout the season.
rochat Thanks for the support, my suggestion is to use those 2 resources, and write down some notes next to players, so you can customize it a bit... This strategy is good for beginners and seasoned vets who want a solid template to start with.
rochat Hey there, I just posted the printable Top 320 players to to bring to your draft! You can get it here: www.fantasycouch.com/2015/08/2015-fantasy-football-top-300-position-rankings/
No, but we should definitely make one. It applies the same principals though. Fantasy basketball is much more similar to fantasy baseball. You can watch our baseball video here: ua-cam.com/video/lUzcLnB6F18/v-deo.html
Watch all my fantasy football strategy videos ➜ ua-cam.com/play/PLsDMMOjTHzBfTO2iUT-WrmeX9J9IZ9Gbq.html
I always hear people talk about this so that’s why I’m here let’s see.
i cant like ur comment or else i will ruin it
@@thomasm1670 someone liked it
for me, it was my dad he asked me to look into it so here I am
Same with you jesus
perfect explanation- i have no interest in playing, but I always hear mentions of fantasty football, so i'm glad to finally understand what it is lol, cheers :)
+Chazza534 Thank you so much for the awesome comment! I really appreciate it! If you have any fantasy football questions, don't hesitate to ask me.
@@FantasyCouch same here. I want to make money of it . I always get the supper bowl champion . Since 2005 . And sometimes get the right pics . I guess I'm good at math and a football fan
I overheard my teacher and some friends talk about it and was completely confused.They told me it’s based on numbers and statistics.
I’m only 5 minutes in and my head is already spinning.
feel free to hit me up on social media and i will explain it to you my friend. I'm even willing to hit you up on a video chat. it's very simple and i can break it down for you. find me on social media @fantasycouch or on facebook Huseyin Aksu
f fb is hard as fvk
Damn don't say that haha I have to do my first draft tomorrow and was pretty confident I can learn all I need before then and now not so much
@@Local_Laydee i have mine in 5 hours
@@NachoTree23 Nice! I actually did really well I'm my draft! I went 5th out of 12 and got Justin Jefferson first pick
Good Luck btw!
My husband is what got me on this channel. I'm trying to figure out what he see's in fantasy football because every Sunday he is in that phone lol! So I wanna learn too!
First you learn... then you beat him at his own game lol! Enjoy the channel and make sure to subscribe.
@@FantasyCouch Haha
A lucky guy. I hope he knows it.
dude this is so much more complicated than I thought lol
My suggestion is that you just start playing... then everything will make so much sense. Being really good at fantasy football is hard, but playing for the first time and being competitive is real easy. Just draft NFL players on your team, Start and Sit players each week, get fantasy points based on how they perform on the field, and you can add+drop players and trade players if you want... that's it. The concept is simple and I suggest you go do a mock draft or join a free league to try it out.
Fantasy Couch im actually about to do that now! Lol Im in a league at work with a draft scheduled for tmrw at 11am and I havent followed Football since the saints won the superbowl lol
Fantasy Couch i really appreciate the help!!!
no problem bud. Google 'ESPN mock draft lobby' or 'Yahoo mock draft lobby' whichever site you guys play on in your work league
This is a well organized, well presented video.
+Richard Cowdrey Thank you. I greatly appreciate the comment!
Richard Cowdrey
Yep
I agree
Ye
Same
I know nothing about fantasy football and I'm on a league picking our draft Sunday. Very informative video.
Thanks for the help getting started!
glad to hear! Make sure to check out my rankings for this year. It will help a lot and it's free too! fantasycouch.com/rankings
Fantasy Couch Should I start Mitchell Trubisky or Aaron Rodgers for week 1
@@Manny_619 y'all should already know
15 years in the game and I still watch videos like this. And it still helps.
Thanks bud! You see my new draft video? It's a must watch ua-cam.com/video/_EQnVLmFrPA/v-deo.html
I have a bunch of co-workers who have never played I will share this with them thanks.
Mac Bizzo Thanks for sharing the video. We really appreciate it!
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Thank you! This is my first year playing FF and I’m 3-0 in my PPR! Thank you for your videos 🏈👏🏻
As someone who know nothing about fantasy football. This was a very informative, and well made video. Thank you for helping me win my fantasy football league.
You're welcome! This is such a great, perfect comment that people are going to think it's fake! Thank you!
As a commissioner I always share this to my new members u da goat
Brazilian here learning from you as I'm joining my work league. I want to fit in more and enjoy the game
let's do it 🛋👊🏽
check out my website for 2019 rankings and cheat sheet fantasycouch.com/rankings
Thanks dude, I'm in my second year in a league and this was a good refresher.
YW! GL this year!
Whew… I’m a first time fantasy football player on a work league, and after watching this, I feel ready! I enlisted some help from son to get me through the draft (smart move by me), but I’m now feeling ready for my first game! Let’s GO!!!!!
u got this!
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Fantasy Couch is this free or it’s a game that u get money from you know all that stuff I just want to play for fun cause I can’t waist my money and yea
@@relaxedvibez9276 it's like poker... you can play for free with your friends for fun (most leagues are free), or you can put some money on it to make it more interesting and competitive.
Fantasy Couch what app should i use?
@@lancehaltom1845 I recommend the sleeper app if you know who you're playing with (co-worker, friends, family)... I recommend the espn fantasy app otherwise
Fantasy Couch i just started with the NFL Fantasy app last night. where can i find a guide through every round of the draft. like on the first round i should get a top scoring back?
This was great, have a new beginner joining our league and this was perfect to send them to get them up to speed :)
+BryanFuryous Awesome! Great I could help! I'll be having a ton more videos like this (and more advanced ones too) so make sure to subscribe! Thank you!
Thanks man this helped a lot. I've been watching football all my life but I've never tried fantasy football before this season.
Yeah, it's a lot of fun if you love to compete and be in charge of your own team (or your own destiny). Don't hesitate to ask me any questions and sub for more great fantasy football content.
Drafting for the first time in 3 hours!!! Thanks for the video
This helped a lot considering my first year of fantasy football. PS I'm the guy whom commented on a few other videos, your still the best
Thanks! I appreciate you binge watching my videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantasy Couch found your channel a couple of days ago and i cant stop watching
I tried playing a year ago and didn't really understand too much so I quit. I'm about to try again and this video was very helpful!
thank you. follow me on social media bro. i'm here to help @fantasycouch
First time playing ever glad I found this
for sure! I"m here to help!
This video was really helpful, I just entered a fantasy football club at my school and I didn't know anything, but after this video, I know much more! (However it was kind of mind-racking and confusing but nice video!)
explaining it is confusing... just how it is... once you start playing... have your draft... play a few weeks... keep watching my videos... you'll get the hang of it
@@FantasyCouch Thank you! My school is doing a draft today and I at least know a little bit
I am extremely impressed you took time to answer all these questions. This means you care about your viewers!!! I have tried a few other experts who don't seem to find time to answer my questions. I got 2nds and a 4th this year. Who knows, I might have won if I listened to you. Maybe we'll try again in 2018.
David Dierlam For sure bud! I’m not like the other guys. We film our draft parties, do things differently and I read every comment & try to answer every single question! It would mean a lot to me if you subscribed! Thank You!
I did even before you responded to my comment. I've had to just get by because there was no real help out there. When do I get prepared for 2018?
All I can say is stay tuned! Did you watch my Let's Draft videos? ua-cam.com/video/-55mObVub_w/v-deo.html
Don't see them here.....
Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/-55mObVub_w/v-deo.html
Thanks for this! A friend asked me for help figuring out whether his startup idea in the FF space makes sense and I've read a ton of articles about how this whole thing (and the American football itself!) works. Your video is one of the best explainers for newbies I found :).
Glad I was able to help! Thank you for the comment!
This was pretty helpful for my friends when I created a league. Thank you!!
Glad it helped 👊🏽 appreciate the comment & good luck this year in fantasy!
Thanks FantasyCouch! My dad is in a league and it looked like a cool thing to play, so we're starting a family one this season.
Very helpful
Awesome! That's the best way my friend, competing with friends and family to see who wins 1st place! 🏈🏆 Good luck this year, and I'm here everyday and do my best to respond to every single comment, so don't be a stranger!
it helps me to understand why my boyfriend play this so much👀 and what he is talking about when he is in a draft!! lol thank you
For sure! Thanks for watching! Now you can cheer along on Sundays as his team racks up points! Make sure to tell your friends about this video - share it on facebook or wherever - it would be much appreciated! Thank you!
Thank you this video helped me so much you deserve so many more subscribers
Jerry Qian Thank you so much. That means a lot to me. Good luck this season.
I like it when I hear people talking about NFL but then I soon realise... they're talking about fantasy... ugh.
Try these NFL videos where I don't even mention fantasy football and talk only about NFL!
The real reason the Cleveland Browns suck: ua-cam.com/video/mFbgux3XIRg/v-deo.html
The real reason Cam Newton sucks: ua-cam.com/video/L1m1Wy1g0rY/v-deo.html
Corek has Cam Newton pic thats fking funny
I've been doing fantasy football since I was 9 now 14 I still love it 3 championships
That's what I'm talking about! Let's make it 4 this year! 🏆🏆🏆🏆
yes indeed, my head is about to spin off into the sky, there is so much information, thanks dude, i need to reprocess this wealth of information.
np... appreciate the comment... fantasy football is one of those things that sounds complicated and is difficult to explain, but you get the hang of it once you start playing for 1-2 years... just dive into it! and then once you start playing, go ahead and watch more of my strategy & how-to videos. Here's a link to all of them: ua-cam.com/play/PLsDMMOjTHzBdFGYXgr7t8_Y7-wixephlM.html
This seems like so much fun, will definitely get into this and try to get all my friends into this! Hope this becomes even more popular among my schools and everywhere! Thank you so much :)
You're welcome. You're going to love it! I'll be here for a long time, so don't hesitate to ask me any questions if you have any along the way. I recommend you subscribe to the UA-cam channel for more videos like this. You can sub here: bit.ly/couchsub
Fantasy Couch Yup, subbed!
***** Thanks!
I’m new to this I just learned we’re my family is doing this tonight .I’m learning now.
good luck! You'll do great! Try not to draft quarterbacks too early! same goes for kicker and defense, wait for those two till the very end!!! GL!!!
Doing my first this year. Here for some advice. Thanks for taking the time to do this for the new guy.
You're very welcome! Make sure to check out my other videos and subscribe to help take your game to the next level!
Fantasy Couch where can I find how players I should have at each position? I have Matt Ryan and D. Carr. I'm being told I need a 3rd guy?
In most leagues you only need 1 or 2 QBs. Go to settings to see how many players you need to start at each position. Most leagues start 1 QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1 FLEX (could be WR/RB/TE), 1 TE, 1 defense, 1 kicker... some leagues require one more WR and have no flex.
wow I just heard about this and wow I feel like I been playing this for ever. good job on the video for us noobies
+Ricardo Gonzalez Thank you. That means a lot to me. Be on the look out for more great videos and I already have other 2015 draft videos up now. Thanks again!
This was so great! You explained things very well. Thank you!
I appreciate the comment! I would recommend hitting that subscribe button as I'm here all season and the next... if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. I answer every single comment on here!
hey! I'm REALLY new to fantasy football, but some friends and co workers got me into it. thanks for the video and the explanation.
You're very welcome! I'm here to help! Make sure to please like the video and subscribe to the UA-cam channel. You can subscribe by going here: bit.ly/couchsub
Thank you for this video!! It's helped me a lot. 👍🏼
Finally gonna give fantasy football a shot after all these years lol joining a friendly league with some online friends this is the first video I watched and it was excellent awesome crash course quick learning... I feel much more comfortable now thanks man...also I subbed to the channel aloha from Hawaii god bless 🙏🏼
I really appreciate it. If you like to compete, you're going to have a lot of fun. Here is a playlist of more videos like this, if you want to dive further: ua-cam.com/video/bZw1iyxcyXU/v-deo.html
I really appreciate this. That being said... Awesome video. Too many ads. Ty for the content.
ads is how I get paid my friend. even though it's literally pennies, it's enough to keep me motivated and put food on the draft party table 😝
@@FantasyCouch can't get mad at that my man everyone has to start somewhere. That being said keep posting videos so I can get your view count up so you can get better sponsors. 🤣🤣🤣❤️
@@FantasyCouch but I really do appreciate this. Been a football fan since I was a kid and this was the first year I decided to do fantasy.
let's go! Good luck this year in fantasy! you're gonna love it!
How does the draft work? Like how is the order that the draft go or do you draft what players you want when you want?
1. You randomize a draft order. Either the computer (website/platform/app) does it for you, or you draw names out of a hat or however. The draft order is set: 1-10, or 1-12 depending on how many people are in your league.
2. 99% of drafts are what they call snake drafts (serpentine drafts). So if you have the 12th pick in a 12-team league, you'll have the 13th pick (the order reverses on the even rounds). If you have the 1st overall pick, you'd have the 24th pick and 25th pick.
Let me know if you have any other questions
Very helpful i literally had no idea
awesome glad you found it helpful! Make sure to sub for more fantasy football videos to help win your league!
You should do an updated version of fantasy football for beginners.
i wrote a book and have a course with the same title "How to Play Fantasy Football". you could get the book for $20 signed or kindle for $10 fantasycouch.com/store
I assume you already know how to play... I have a dozen more strategy videos on this channel too and those are free of course. I recommend checking them out: ua-cam.com/play/PLsDMMOjTHzBdFGYXgr7t8_Y7-wixephlM.html
Time for a refresher.
im about to play for the first time. great video
Thanks for watching! Make sure you subscribe to the UA-cam channel! I always post new videos to help you win! You can click the red subscribe button or go here: bit.ly/couchsub
me too mate hahahaha. rugby and football soccer fan too . I have a lot of fantasies teams
Roberto Chinchilla That's awesome! Let me know how it goes! I'm here to help all year and the next and the next after that!
Fantasy Couch thank you my friend . I'm have to admit I'm a noob cause is my first time that I really search for rules , positions and I have to get used to know more the players cause for being honest I don't know to much of them hahahaha. Anyways I hope it will be a hell of a season and I wish to see the patriots winning ( for some reason I have a big love for Boston , even thou they play 21 miles southwest hahahaha ).
Roberto Chinchilla You bet! Make sure to like the video and subscribe: bit.ly/couchsub
Absolutely great video! Thanks for all the information !
thank you so much! I really appreciate comments like this one! Make sure you subscribe for more great fantasy content and strategy videos. I also read every comment on here if you have questions in the near future or just want a 2nd opinion!
Thank you this was very helpful and informative 👍👍
yw. check out my website for more info and 2019 rankings: fantasycouch.com
Thank you now now i know how to play fantasy football
YW!
This is like explaining tennis 😂 sounds difficult but just play it and you will learn eventually 😂
Yeah... I'd like to think I do a good job explaining things, but it's so much easier when you just start playing. Most people start learning right away... especially if they have a commissioner and league mates that are willing to answer your questions and show you the ropes... every league is different... different sizes, different rules, different settings, and different culture (leagues that talk trash, leagues that are very competitive, leagues that love/hate to trade, etc)
Wow this is way over my head 😵💫 my work is doing this i think I'll sit this one out 😅
it's actually really easy. way easier if you just dive into it. Let me break it down to you:
1. draft players to make your team
2. start players you think will perform better, bench players that suck/are injured
3. when players perform well on Sundays, you get more fantasy points. fantasy points are good
Hell yh thx bro I'm starting when the new season comes up
Can u set me up with a good draft sheet of players I should choose. It's my first time
i got you: fantasycouch.com/rankings
Thanks for this (even from 2017 to 2015)
You're welcome! I did my best to make it relevant even years after it was made! Make sure to watch more videos to help you with fantasy this year!
@Zach Bell (your account settings won't allow me to reply). I like Arian Foster much better than those two players--don't do it! Plus, you'd have to drop one player to make room for the two that you are getting.
Do you know if they send packages because they require my ZIP code AKA Postal Code and I lied about my age and said I was like 40 something but I'm really only 12 and I don't want them sending mail or packages or anything of that nature?!??!! Please get back to me!!
I am a Falcon I don't know what you are talking about. Who are "they"?
+Kirk Cousins Who are you referring to when you say "they" ?
im late but i own a league but how to i start the draft
Beau Ripple You have to set a draft date and time if you are the league manager (commissioner).
🏈 Thanks Bro! 👍
yw
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So many comments, sorry if it's been asked ... BUT two questions:
Q1. What happens in the playoffs/finals when your player's teams start dropping out? (i.e. Do only still-active players contribute? or is there a different set of rules for FF?
Q2. Does *every* FF season start with a draft from scratch?
IF SO, when is it conducted relative to the regular season/what dates are important?
1. The fantasy playoffs start week 14 of the regular season and end week 16 of the regular season. All teams are playing week 16
2. You can draft whenever you want. The best time to draft is late August or early September right before the regular season kicks off... but some of our crazy drafts happen in July. I film all my drafts so you might want to go check them out
Thx for the advice, I'ma go buy a ring for my friends and I for the winner. The loser in our league is gonna do something that there most afraid of
Sounds like a plan 😝 appreciate the comment and good luck this year in fantasy!
Thanks for the Tip 🔥🔥💯✊
YW! Make sure to subscribe for more awesome fantasy football videos to help you stay on top of your league! 🏈🏆
Fantasy Couch. I subbed you bro 💯. Keep up the good work
Yes! I won't let you down! Thank you!
Thanks I have a fantasy football party in a couple month's
Greatly explained 💯
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@@FantasyCouch my league draft starts today I needed this refresher
fantasycouch.com for all my updated rankings and free draft kit
Thx you have helped out my adopted daughter alot with this good luck in fantasy!
You're very welcome! That is awesome to hear! Thank you for leaving a comment! Make sure to like the video and subscribe for more videos like this.
Fantasy Couch I will thanks for replying i highly respect those that respond to their viewers.
Always do :)
Fantasy Couch Will you be covering the best players to play each week anywhere?
Of course! Stay tuned for our weekly waiver videos ;)
Great vid ready to start just hope it doesn’t distract me from my real team in real life. Go RAIDERSSSSSSS.
It won't. It only amplifies it!!!
GO CHIEFS
Chiefs Fan 87 RAIDERSSS
Love what u doin man
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LOL. I'm here just for the laughs. I got what I needed. Cheers
This was very helpful and very well explained thank you
Really appreciate the comment my friend! Glad you found it helpful! Make sure to subscribe to this channel for more amazing fantasy football content. Also, I read all the youtube comments here if you have any questions or want a 2nd opinion about something!
@@FantasyCouch I subscribed already
Right on man. Thanks!
yw
Thanks for making this vid man, it really helped me alot! Subbed
Awesome! I appreciate every view, every comment and of course every sub! I'll be coming out with more videos as well!
I loved your intro 😂
it used to be good. now it's a bit played-out and cringey. funny tho lol
Also, great video. Thank you
np! Good luck this year!
Thanks really helped!
+drew denny You're welcome! Make sure to share the video with others to get them on board!
thx a lot man. A couple of buddies of mine asked me if I wanted to join there league and I accepted but have never played before. We draft tomorrow and wanted to ask if you have any recommendations if i get an early pic like 1st or 2nd? thx again!
Draft Antonio Brown. I also like David Johnson a lot. And I highly recommend you subscribe to this channel. I come out with weekly videos to help you dominate your league! You can hit that red subscribe button above or click here: bit.ly/couchsub
I'm here to relearn the basics
That's what's up! Make sure you watch the other videos in the Fantasy Sports University series: ua-cam.com/play/PLsDMMOjTHzBc8vzODWUV4FVFsju4fz5nm.html
FC: if you had the 1st overall pick, who would you take?
Antonio Brown
Just Win baby
What's the best fantasy football site to use and witch one do u use?
+Brian Thorpe FantasyCouch.com is the best website every, period! Lol... I know, you probably mean where to play on. It's personal preference really, I personally love to play daily leagues on FanDuel here: bit.ly/FANTASYCOUCH
But for traditional, season long leagues (this is probably best for first-time beginners), you can play on ESPN. Other sites that are popular are Yahoo, NFL and CBSSports. Let me know if you have any other questions or need help throughout the season.
Thanks for the advice man
Brian Thorpe You're welcome!
Do you have any tips about getting into a Dynasty League and how to do it?
Yes, you have to find a solid group of guys that will want to play for several years. It's no fun to play in a dynasty league where 4 people quit every year. The league dies. You need to know people who love fantasy and really want to be in it for the long term. Unfortunately, that's easier said than done. We do have a dynasty league in our facebook group and there are people like that. I suggest you join! facebook.com/groups/fantasycouch/
Fantasy Couch thanks for the info! Love the channel and videos a lot, and will def look into the group!
Finished my first season 13 - 3 and won the championship, in the 2nd season im 4 - 6 after a 3 - 0 start
focus on getting that win week 11. only focus on that. laser focus. let's go get a win!
I accidentally missed my draft but my team is still fire, lololol.
auto draft teams are sometimes fire. the rest of the league will really hate u if u win tho. that's the way it goes lol 🏆
Which position should you draft if you have the 1st overall pick?
It really depends on the settings and everything, but typically you want to draft an RB. In normal leagues, I recommend drafting a guy like Christian McCaffrey, Justin Jefferson or Bijan Robinson 1st overall
great video 😆 i liked it
Thank you so much! I left an answer for you on Quora but I don't know if you can see it -- it's requesting you edit your question.
Thanks bro
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When are the games played?Like are the games played during the real NFL season or does it auto-schedule?
your team gets fantasy points based on how your players perform on the field throughout the first 16 weeks of the regular NFL season. So if you draft Saquon Barkely and he gets 200 yards and a touchdown the first week, your team will be rewarded 26 fantasy points and you will cheer! Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!
How far ahead do they announce what players have the same bi-weeks? Can you please do a video that breaks down things like that? What players should be avoided together and how you figure it out?
Bye weeks are announced several months before the season. You can find them here: www.fantasycouch.com/2023/05/2023-nfl-bye-weeks/
These 2 videos are a MUST WATCH before you draft:
ua-cam.com/video/ik7cdHBwBNQ/v-deo.html
and most importantly: ua-cam.com/video/WXOtk5U9ls0/v-deo.html
this help so much thank you
minecraft addiction You're welcome!
Should I train juju smith for marquise Goodwin? I have Antonio brown as my starting wr by the way
I would lean towards no. I do like Goodwin a lot, but man... you drafted JuJu so high... hopefully you can get Goodwin+another player for him!
Fantasy Couch Man you a true g. You posted this 3 year ago and u still active on it!
Heck yeah! More than ever! My new book just hit No.1 bestseller on amazon, we just hit 20k subs on here and I quit my job earlier this year! Life is great and I have to show my appreciation to the couch fam for supporting me!!!
Hallo, dein Video ist klasse, danke für die verständliche Erklärung. Du wirst sicher viele Fans aus Deutschland bekommen, weil die NFL ab dieser Saison auch in Deutschland im freeTV überragen wird.
mach weiter so
+nichtnichtalex Thank you / Danke
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Thank you! This was very helpful!
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask me any questions in the future! I read every single comment! Make sure to like the video and subscribe. I have a lot of new videos up that will help you once you start playing!
Hey thanks so much is help me get ready
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and leaving the positive comment! I'm here all season, every year to help! Make sure to hit that like button and subscribe! I highly recommend you watch this video next (The Art of Mock Drafting): ua-cam.com/video/bZw1iyxcyXU/v-deo.html
What positions should I prioritize first? Should I fill every position before I get my backup qb?
no. the most scarce position is RB, so that is usually the most valuable position. A backup QB is usually not important at all. you can always find my updated rankings for the year here to help you out: fantasycouch.com/rankings
This video was awesome had me rolling 😂😂😆😆
Awesome vid! Quick question. Do they allow you to participate in live drafts from your phone?
+onegaisti Yes there are apps now that allow you to draft online. A computer is ideal and a tablet is better than a phone because of all the names, stats and owners; but you definitely can do it.
Fantasy Couch Awesome, thanks!
+onegaisti You're welcome! Make sure to subscribe to the UA-cam channel if you haven't already, I'll be coming out with a lot more helpful videos like this in the near future!
Fantasy Couch You got it.
Nice Job 👍🏾
Thank you bud!
I thought for sure that thing under the "R" right next to your (right from camera) ear was an earring. LOL
(At the beginning parts of the video, before anyone asks)
should i pick up Shane Vereen from waiver and drop Reggie Bush
+armandocaballero82 Yes. I like Vereen a little more than Reggie Bush.
This is going to help me tremendously. I'm a noob with no idea what I'm doing and the losing trophy has a big dildo on the top that my brother is displaying at his house. I'm not looking to keep this thing in the family.
I just need to come up with and/or copy some sort of safe drafting list so I can scratch guys off as they are taken and move on to the next. Any recommendations there?
rochat Thank you and lol at the loser trophy. Sounds like this is a live, in-person draft... I will be coming out with a Top 200 list of players you can print out and scratch off names as they get selected. I'll also publish my cheat sheet that you can download for free which has every player I'm targeting and the earliest round I'd select them. Both will be available on www.FantasyCouch.com by This Friday, August 21st.
+Fantasy Couch Perfect! I'm going to go off your list this year and maybe do my own thing next year when I have a better handle on what's going on. I can already tell there's a lot to consider when drafting other than just players being good or not.
As for our draft, it's a 12 man live draft full of funny guys and shit talkers, it should be fun. Thanks so much. I'll be watching your channel throughout the season.
rochat Thanks for the support, my suggestion is to use those 2 resources, and write down some notes next to players, so you can customize it a bit... This strategy is good for beginners and seasoned vets who want a solid template to start with.
rochat Hey there, I just posted the printable Top 320 players to to bring to your draft! You can get it here: www.fantasycouch.com/2015/08/2015-fantasy-football-top-300-position-rankings/
Fantasy Couch You are awesome! Thanks again!
Is there one of these for fantasy basketball?
No, but we should definitely make one. It applies the same principals though. Fantasy basketball is much more similar to fantasy baseball. You can watch our baseball video here: ua-cam.com/video/lUzcLnB6F18/v-deo.html