NFL.com Launches New Official NFL Fantasy Platform

by Dave Cariello on Jun 2, 2010 12:40 PM CDT

Official NFL Release

World's Only NFL Fantasy Game with Video Including Extensive In-Game Highlights

Free and Fast Live Scoring

Player Projections Tied to Madden NFL 11

NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL Presented by Verizon, the official game of the NFL, launches today with exclusive NFL video for the first time with in-game highlights.

The NFL brought fantasy football operations in-house making NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL the only game that contains video highlights, with thousands of game highlights that make fantasy football come to life. Fans will enjoy game highlights and video analysis throughout the season, customized to each fan's team and each fantasy matchup. Highlights of all significant fantasy scoring plays will be integrated into the platform, making Game Day on NFL.com the ultimate fantasy experience. In addition, hours of pregame video, including analysis and fantasy advice, help fans manage their rosters and set their lineups each week.

"The addition of in-game video and highlights will set apart our new official game on NFL.com," said BRIAN ROLAPP, Senior Vice President of Media Strategy and Digital Media for the NFL. "As video has changed the web, we look forward to it changing fantasy football. Our game will deliver a more dynamic experience and be customized for both veteran and new fantasy players. Fans will not want to miss the chance to join the new leagues now as we continue to produce new features to enhance NFL Fantasy Football in the future."

NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL makes available two free platforms. NFL Custom League provides fans the opportunity to customize a league for their friends. Fans who sign up for NFL-Managed League will be in a league run by NFL.com and be eligible to win official NFL prizes.

For the first time, player projections are tied to Madden NFL from EA Sports. As player ratings change on Madden every week, player projections are adjusted on NFL.com to give fans the most up-to-date information. NFL.com's fantasy game also syncs to GSIS, the NFL's official Game Statistics and Information System, for free and fast live scoring and postgame corrections as soon as they are official.

NFL.com is the first place to get the game-day inactives & regular injury reports. In addition, NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL provides users with a drag-and-drop function to simplify roster adjustments.

NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL will provide a comprehensive ‘Activity Feed' for each player and league. The unique feed contains breaking news, transactions, injury reports, discussions, and league-manager changes all in one place. Fans can see all league activity in one area and make comments on activity as it happens.

As the presenting sponsor of NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL, Verizon will be deeply integrated into the game, including branding on every league's home page. Verizon became the NFL's official wireless service sponsor in April introducing NFL Mobile, which provides fans with NFL Network, live games, the latest news and information, including in-depth profiles of current players and draft prospects, team updates, mock drafts, expert analysis and more.

The 2010 season will be the first time operations of NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL are in-house. In August 2007, NFL brought the operations of NFL.com in-house and re-launched the site. NFL.com is the home for the most NFL highlights and video on the web.

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Anyone have a league setup yet?

If not I will start one. Anyone interested?

"We've got 27 ways to add up to 11 (players on the field). I came up with another one last night." -- Greg Williams

by DrWhoDat on Jun 2, 2010 12:48 PM CDT reply actions

Splunge!

I know who i am! I'm the dude playing the dude disguised as another dude!

by MtnExile on Jun 2, 2010 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Yep

I was thinking about starting one, but if someone else creates a league for us there, I’ll gladly join that one. I’m a little curious to see their new format. I don’t expect it to live up the hype. The only advantage seems to be their incorporation of game video.

"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!

by David "Satch" Kelly on Jun 2, 2010 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions

it used to not have customizable scoring unless you paid for it, so it definitely improved upon itself in that respect

"Hey, the offensive linemen are the biggest guys on the field, they're bigger than everybody else, and that's what makes them the biggest guys on the field."-John Madden

by Alex Swift on Jun 2, 2010 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions

I’d be interested, but not sure how many i can handle this year.

by jeff.l.b on Jun 2, 2010 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions

count me in

Missing home and my Saints.

by Brazil meets LA on Jun 2, 2010 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions

OK

We have 5 people interested so far, and 1 splunge(whatever that means).

DrWhoDat
satchmo26
Northfan
jeff.l.b
Brazil meets LA

I will wait till we have more people to form the league, we can have up to 20. Would y’all be interested in performing draft live on NFL.com or over here so that we can take our time?

"We've got 27 ways to add up to 11 (players on the field). I came up with another one last night." -- Greg Williams

by DrWhoDat on Jun 2, 2010 3:38 PM CDT reply actions

Live preferably

I live in a completely different time zone (i’m sure others are too). So it would just be easier to get it all out of the way at once.

by jeff.l.b on Jun 2, 2010 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Splunge probably means "not interested."

I don’t think M-E is interested in FF, unless he’s changed his mind. He’d probably be very good at it, though. I wasn’t at all interested in it either until Dave dangled the FF crack cocaine in front of me two years ago. I’ve been addicted ever since. Shame on you, Dave! :)

I’m not sure how we can have the draft over here. I’d rather play it safe and have it on NFL.com. I’m not sure I’d want to be in a 20 team league. Although, it would definitely make people rely more on the “no-name” guys. Unless there’s a lot of people wanting in, I’d recommend a 16 team league. Or, 12.

"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!

by David "Satch" Kelly on Jun 2, 2010 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions

i'm interested

I’ll sign up if we get our own league started

by narco301 on Jun 2, 2010 3:57 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

6

DrWhoDat
satchmo26
Northfan
jeff.l.b
Brazil meets LA
narco301

"We've got 27 ways to add up to 11 (players on the field). I came up with another one last night." -- Greg Williams

by DrWhoDat on Jun 2, 2010 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions

I would..

also be interested in joining a league.

by sXe hXc AMF on Jun 2, 2010 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions

7

DrWhoDat
satchmo26
Northfan
jeff.l.b
Brazil meets LA
narco301
sXe hXc AMF

"We've got 27 ways to add up to 11 (players on the field). I came up with another one last night." -- Greg Williams

by DrWhoDat on Jun 2, 2010 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions

ive got a league set up

"Hey, the offensive linemen are the biggest guys on the field, they're bigger than everybody else, and that's what makes them the biggest guys on the field."-John Madden

by Alex Swift on Jun 2, 2010 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions

I've never done FF

afraid you guys will man handle me like a nubile female at a bachelor party. Or at least the dumb young guy on his first night at a poker table.

I’m an independently wealthy methamphetamine enthusiast with a vivid imagination - Stujo4

by maybetoday on Jun 2, 2010 10:24 PM CDT reply actions

Do you want in?

I have never played FF before myself

"We've got 27 ways to add up to 11 (players on the field). I came up with another one last night." -- Greg Williams

by DrWhoDat on Jun 3, 2010 7:49 AM CDT up reply actions

Naw, but thanks.

I’ve already got to much of a fantasy life.

I’m an independently wealthy methamphetamine enthusiast with a vivid imagination - Stujo4

by maybetoday on Jun 3, 2010 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions

Count me in

I’ll probably join several leagues this year, looking forward to this new format. I’m not sure how much time I can devote to watching all these videos though.

"Never interrupt your enemy when he's making a mistake." -- Napoleon Bonaparte

by Cajun in CA on Jun 2, 2010 11:00 PM CDT reply actions

DrWhoDat
satchmo26
Northfan
jeff.l.b
Brazil meets LA
narco301
sXe hXc AMF
Cajun in CA

Ok so far we have 8.

"We've got 27 ways to add up to 11 (players on the field). I came up with another one last night." -- Greg Williams

by DrWhoDat on Jun 3, 2010 8:11 AM CDT reply actions

i'd like to participate but i've never done fantasy football before

is there a newbie league within csc?

by nanvinnie on Jun 3, 2010 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions

I think we’re going to be running a few leagues this year. (I’m new to CSC FF, so I’m not 100% sure.)

We’ve discussed, in another thread, about setting up a few leagues at FleaFlicker.

Is it time we start a thread for our FF FF leagues?

"Do not anticipate trouble or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight. " ~Benjamin Franklin

by Dan Kelly on Jun 3, 2010 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions

I have a league set up

Have you created one yet? I have the “Canal Street Saints” at this link. The league ID is 7541 and the password is nolasaints.

If someone else wants to be commish, I can gladly hand over the reins.

"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!

by David "Satch" Kelly on Jun 3, 2010 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions