By Jason Miles


Virtual games and fantasy football have gained popularity in recent years due to the increase in internet accessibility. These games entice people from all over the world who engage in the sports regularly. Invented in 1988, by David McNamara and Gary Chiappetta, this form of entertainment has expanded to include a number of different leagues for the player to enjoy. The following information details the types of pro football picks on offer to players.

Players who engage in fantasy football get the chance to act as the manager of any given virtual football team. The participant can select players from a team of professional footballers. Fantasy leagues offer an individual the opportunity to engage in an interactive virtual competition.

Managers of the teams are permitted to perform a variety of actions which may include drafting, trading, changing rosters and adding or dropping players. Head to head and total points are two of the most popular fantasy leagues. However, there are a number of other leagues that players can engage in.

As the name suggests, the head to head league involves different opposing teams playing against each other every week. Weekly matches are won by the team who obtains the most points during the game. The teams with the best win record, that is, who have won the most games, are then able to progress to the playoffs.

Participants in the total points league will accrue points on an on-going basis. The teams that accumulate the highest number of points throughout the duration of the matches will therefore, advance to the playoffs. Which is in contrast to the head to head game, where the win or loss records decide who will qualify for the playoff.

Participants of the dynasty league will retain many or all of their players throughout the years. This enables the team owner to build their preferred team over time. Some participants believe that this option allows for a greater team spirit and sense of unity.

Salary cap leagues operate in quite a different way, in that each player has a salary. The amount of money spent on a player and the team as a whole, has a maximum limit. Therefore, players can be withdrawn once their maximum salary has been reached. Hence, the term 'Salary Cap Leagues.'

Head to head, total points, dynasty and salary cap leagues are an example of some of the types of pro football picks that participants can engage in. The internet offers a variety of virtual games and participants have the option to choose the type of interactive game they may prefer.




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