Hello managers, here are how the rule changes are looking. I've shaded the new rules and changes from the previous version in red.
LEAGUE GENERAL
Team count increased from 10 to 12
Divisions enabled, 4 divisions of 3 teams each
Divisions created on a seeded basis drawn from pots
Each team will play division opponents twice and every other team once
6 Teams make the playoffs
Divisions created on a seeded basis drawn from pots
Each team will play division opponents twice and every other team once
6 Teams make the playoffs
Division Winners advance but are seeded by overall standings
Two additional teams advance as wildcards
Top two seeds get a "bye" that week
However, top two teams will play each other that week
Winner of that match decides who they play in next round of playoffs (week 15)
Two additional teams advance as wildcards
Top two seeds get a "bye" that week
However, top two teams will play each other that week
Winner of that match decides who they play in next round of playoffs (week 15)
Team list, schedules, and draft order to be finalized no later than August 11
Buy in is $20. Payment due at Draft time (August 25 12:30pm)
Weekly Challenges between weeks 3 - 13. Payout of $5 for winning a weekly challenge. Earnings are split for ties
See linked sheet for championship payout information and weekly challenges
Buy in is $20. Payment due at Draft time (August 25 12:30pm)
Weekly Challenges between weeks 3 - 13. Payout of $5 for winning a weekly challenge. Earnings are split for ties
See linked sheet for championship payout information and weekly challenges
DRAFT/ROSTER
Draft Date: August 25, 2019 at 12:30PM Pacific Time
Draft pick time decreased from 90 seconds to 60 seconds
Position changed: Wide Receiver/Tight End Flex swapped to WR3 slot added
Bench slots increased from 6 to 8
IR slots back to 0 from 1
WAIVERS AND TRADERS
Trades "Reviewed by Votes from Managers" to "Commissioner only"
Trade Protest time reduced from 2 days to 1 day
Waiver Priority changed from Weekly Rolling list based on Standings to FAAB w/ Continual Rolling list tiebreak
Initial FAAB budget for all teams will be $100.
$0 bids allowed. FAAB budget is tradeable among managers
Additional funds may be allocated based on weekly challenge criteria TBD
Waiver rule change from Game Time - Tuesday to Continuous
Waivers are processed on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
SCORING
Offense "Points Per Carry" reduced from 0.1 to 0
Defense "Points allowed 0" increased from 10 to 15
Defense "3 and Outs Forced" increased from 0 to 0.2
Defense "4th Down Stops" increased from 0 to 0.2
All rules and times subject to change prior to draft date
