Fantasy Football

A game played by many all around the country, a way to bond with friends, and ultimately a way to keep track of the biggest stars around the NFL. Fantasy football.

Why would a game be based off of an actual human being and their progress each Sunday on the football field? Why do people pay such an interest in this game, and in some leagues bet money week in and week out on something they have no control over? Fantasy football is the most popular fantasy sports game around the world, and is an enjoyment every Sunday. I started playing this game with a group of friends about three years ago. It's fun for me because I get to play against a friend every week, and it's a helpful way to keep in track with the NFL and see what teams are having success. The concept of the game is to draft a team of stars from different teams in the NFL and put them to together to form an "All-star" team. Each week the players gain points in real life, which makes watching the games on TV that much more intriguing as you can cheer for certain players within a certain game.

The reason why this game is so popular, especially among men, is because most guys have an interest in football, and this is a way to bond or have competition with friends. Competition is always good. The best feeling is after you beat a friend and walk into school the next morning with a big grin on your face. The game can lead to friendly "bragging" rights for week, and in my opinion that's priceless.

Fantasy football is also much advertised so it is able to get a lot of people interested in it. Every time I watch a game at least one commercial per quarter is a fantasy football ad. What's the big deal? The point is that constant repetitive thought going into the consumers mind gets them to like the idea. Also on websites such as CBS or ESPN, when searching scores or looking at the latest headline, a fantasy football ad or tab is always on the main screen. This marketing technique is part of the reason why this game is so popular and has taken flight to men in the United States.

Fantasy football. A game completely based off of real life players for the personally enjoyment and satisfaction of people all around the nation. This game has brought a whole different dimension of entertainment to the game of football, and has given the sport new eyes. This game has changed the marketing technique of major sports companies, and has gained revenue for them based on the number of participates they were able to receive. This game has so many upsides and makes every Sunday something to look forward too.