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Fantasy football glossary

Plain-English definitions of dynasty and fantasy football terms: superflex, TE premium, PPR, ADP, taxi squad, handcuff and more.

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A

ADP
Average draft position: where a player is typically drafted.

B

Bye week
The week a team does not play.

C

Consolidation trade
Trading several pieces for one better player.
Contender
A team built to win now; usually trades picks for proven starters.

D

Dynasty league
A league where you keep your whole roster year to year and draft rookies.

F

Floor / ceiling
A player’s likely worst and best realistic weekly outcomes.

H

Handcuff
The backup to a starter, usually a running back, who would take over if the starter is hurt.

P

PPR
Point per reception scoring. PPR vs half.

R

Rebuild
Trading veterans for young players and picks to win later.
Rookie draft
Annual dynasty draft of incoming rookies; picks are tradable assets. Pick values.

S

Start/sit
The weekly decision of who goes in your lineup. How to decide.
Superflex
A lineup slot that can hold a QB. Explained.

T

Taxi squad
Dynasty bench spots for young players that do not count against the main roster.
TE premium
Extra points per catch for tight ends. Explained.
Trade value
A number placing players and picks on one scale. How it works.

W

Waiver wire
The pool of unrostered players. Trending adds.

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