This series is focused on helping you to learn how to play fantasy football.

In this article, we'll focus on the basics of what you need to start your own league. We will discuss how to decide what league format you want to play in, a few of the different platforms you can play on, and how to create your league settings.

First and foremost, let's discuss deciding who you will be playing with.

These rookies stepped onto the stage in downtown Detroit this April and heard their names called for the world to listen to. Now, it is their time to show the world what they are made of. Not all rookies will meet their fanbase's expectations in their first year, but some players will start building a resume on their path to a golden jacket during their rookie seasons.

Underdog ADP It is now officially July, which means that best ball summer is in full swing. For those unfamiliar, the best ball format affords players all the excitement and intrigue of drafting a fantasy team without the burden of having to make weekly roster decisions; as the system gives you your highest-scoring lineup automatically.

There’s an old adage in many different forms that states that while you cannot win your league on draft day, you can certainly put yourself at a significant disadvantage by mishandling your picks. 

The last thing anyone wants to do is bury themselves before the first games of the NFL season even get played.

So, how can we avoid this massive pitfall? It starts with a few actions on the part of the manager.