Fantasy football. It has redefined how football fans all over the world now look at the game we all love to watch every Sunday afternoon. With football being the most watched sport in America, it is clear we have a love affair with the game which dominates the ratings of any other sport. Americans love to watch football because it's exciting, violent, adrenaline-pumping and it is an excuse to get together with friends and family and enjoy some beer and simply relax, or go nuts, whatever your into. Fantasy football however has transformed the game into something more. Football is no longer simply a game that is played between two opposing teams with fans on both sides rooting against one-another for fun and friendly competition. No, now, it is a game of individual players, being relied on by fans to dominate the field and rack up as many stats as they can in order to benefit the fantasy world of some fans fantasy team in some fantasy league. One can argue that this new craze ruins the sanctity of the game, however I believe it makes it better and more enjoyable to watch.
Fantasy football works as so: Individuals must join a league with others and then create teams either by drafts or other means filled with REAL professional football players in their rosters. They then set lineups of the best players on their roster to "start" against ones opponent for the week. Based on how well, or badly, one's player preforms on the actual gridiron on Sunday, determines how one's fantasy team does. It expands the realm of competition among football fans. Now a fan isn't forced to simply root for one team and dwell on said teams success or lack-thereof, but has the option if necessary to have other means of entertainment during football season. If one's favorite team is preforming poorly, there is nothing they can do about it, yet fantasy football opens the door to a secondary form of football influenced entertainment and allows one to be in total and utter control over their teams success or failure. This also forces one to focus more on every player, and not just those on their favorite team. It has aroused the average fans knowledge of more players, teams, and the game itself. More fans will watch more games to follow their players and see how they are doing. This has undoubtedly sparked an increase in ratings as wells as ticket sales as the popularity of the game has increased. Fantasy football has unlocked a new door to how one can follow the game, and revitalized an already divine sport that all Americans love.
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