WFFL Dynasty League Rules

WFFL Dynasty League Rules and Information - Updated 5/26/14

(check league settings for rosters, scoring and other info.)

What is a Dynasty League?

A dynasty style fantasy football league is a league where you can retain most or all of your players from year to year. This creates an environment which is very different from that of a redraft league. By enabling team owners to keep players and build a team over time, there is a much stronger sense of team ownership, and success is achieved with a greater sense of satisfaction.
Mistakes or successes in a dynasty league can affect the fortunes of a franchise for years to come, just like in the NFL. A dynasty league also facilitates trades, including trading of draft picks , and it encourages a deeper roster pool, so young ‘project’ players can be identified and groomed.

What’s the difference between a Dynasty League and a Keeper League?

A keeper league is similar to a dynasty league, but involves keeping a smaller portion of your players. Basically, a keeper league allows for a few players to be retained. A dynasty league allows for most or all players to be retained.
A dynasty league is much like any other league. An initial draft is held with all of the available NFL players, just like a regular fantasy league. But there are some things to think about which are specifically relevant to creating a dynasty league.

The basic idea is to allow each owner to keep most if not all players on their roster from season to season if they wish. Just remember, the more players each team keeps from season to season, the greater the challenge and sense of ownership.
To clarify how future league drafts will be handled. The subsequent drafts are rookie & free agents drafts only which happen after the NFL draft is complete. Teams can then select from the new rookies in the league, as well as from any free agents currently un-drafted. Our league will lock down the waiver wire at the conclusion of the NFL regular season to avoid playoff teams from changing their regular roster over the off season. Keepers must be selected approximately one week prior to our draft date each season. To make room on your roster for draft picks you must first drop the players you no longer wish to keep.
Trades – Trading is without question one of the best parts of playing in a dynasty or keeper league. Some teams are rebuilding or building for the future, and are willing to trade away an older veteran who may only have a couple seasons left in exchange for a promising young rookie. Check your specific league to see if trading future draft picks is allowed. Other teams are looking to win this season, and will give up some future potential in order to solidify their chances now.
Plus there is always the fine art of trading for some gems in the rough who may not shine for a season or two. Or trading away a fantasy stud at the peak of his career, and watching him crash down to earth while on someone else’s roster.
Our league will require all trades be approved by the commissioner. Either way, a dynasty or heavy keeper league will stimulate far more trading activity than a redraft league, and the entire league will benefit from the added strategy and fun.

It can't be overstated how important it is to ensure the league coaches are dedicated to the league for the long haul. Being a dynasty league, teams can sometimes find themselves in a hole which may take several seasons to overcome. Owners must be committed to seeing their teams through the good times and bad. Make sure the coaches in the league are as reliable as possible.