Gear up for the NFL Playoffs with our first-ever Playoff Fantasy League! This is a set-it-and-forget-it challenge where picking the right players and the right teams is key to victory. Put your knowledge to the test and compete for a significant cash prize while helping a great cause!
Key Information & Setup
- Platform: Hosted entirely via Google Sheets (Link to be shared upon entry).
- Entry Fee: $10 per team (Multiple entries allowed and encouraged).
- Deadline: All lineups and payments must be submitted before the official kickoff of the first playoff game (Wild Card Round).
How to Play
The core strategy of this league is to select a roster that will perform well and advance far in the playoffs.
- Fixed Roster: The roster you submit is your team for the entire NFL Playoffs. There are no weekly changes, adds, or drops.
- Elimination Rule: When a player’s NFL team is eliminated from the playoffs, that player’s scoring ends. They will score zero (0) points for all subsequent weeks.
- The Strategy: To win, you must choose players who will not only score highly but whose teams are likely to reach the Super Bowl.
Roster Requirements (13-Man Roster)
Each team must select one player for each of the following 13 positions:
| Position Slot | Quantity |
| QB | 1 |
| RB | 2 |
| WR | 3 |
| TE | 1 |
| FLEX | 4 |
| SFLEX | 1 |
| K | 1 |
| TOTAL | 13 |
Player Restriction: One Player Per Team
To maximize strategy and diversity, you may only select one player from any single NFL team.
Since there are 14 playoff teams and 13 roster spots, you will be forced to exclude players from one team entirely.
Example: If you draft Sam Darnold from the Seahawks, you cannot draft Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet, Jaxson Smith-Njigba, etc from the Seahawks.
Scoring Details (Standard PPR)
All weekly stats will be compiled from a premium data source. We are using a basic PPR (Point Per Reception) scoring system to keep things simple:
| Scoring Category | Points |
| Passing Touchdown | 4 points |
| Passing Yard | 0.04 points (1 point per 25 yards) |
| Rushing/Receiving Touchdown | 6 points |
| Rushing/Receiving Yard | 0.1 points (1 point per 10 yards) |
| Reception | 1 point (PPR) |
| Field Goal Made | 3 points |
| Extra Point Made | 1 point |
| Interception Thrown | -2 points |
Prize Payout Structure
The total prize pool is equal to the number of entries multiplied by $10. Payouts will be fractional as follows:
- 1st Place: 75% of the total prize pool
- 2nd Place: 10% of the total prize pool
- 3rd Place: 5% of the total prize pool
- Charity Donation: 10% of the total prize pool will be donated to Extra Life for the 2026 calendar year.
Want to Sign Up?
While the playoffs are still being determined, stay up-to-date with what is happening! Sign-up here and get the email when roster construction has officially opened!
