Dynasty fantasy football is a type of fantasy football league where you retain most or all of your players from year to year, creating an environment that is very different from a redraft league. In a dynasty league, you keep all or most of your players from season to season, and trading players and future draft picks are allowed for most or all of the year. The goal of a dynasty league is still very similar to the goal of any traditional fantasy football league, which is to foster a competitive team and give yourself a chance at winning the league outright once playoff time comes.
Starting a dynasty league is much like any other league. Some decisions must be made regarding rules and format, and an initial draft is held with all of the available NFL players, just like a regular fantasy league. However, there are some things to think about that are specifically relevant to creating a dynasty fantasy football league, such as roster size and keepers. Dynasty rosters are generally deeper than redraft rosters, and you’ll commonly hold 20-30 players (or even more) in a dynasty league. Dynasty starting lineup requirements are typically similar to redraft, but some dynasty leagues will still include kickers or DSTs, and IDPs (individual defensive players) are catching on in more dynasty leagues.
If you are interested in joining a dynasty league, you can join a start-up or existing dynasty fantasy football league. You can also start your own dynasty league, and some decisions must be made regarding rules and format. Choosing a platform is also important, and where you decide to host your league matters greatly. The best part about dynasty fantasy football is the constant ability to play, and you can make pickups geared toward stashing players that might increase in value during the offseason.
