About This Week: How to Win Your Fantasy Football League

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This Week From Brian Spencer, your About This Week Editor The 2011 NFL season kicks off next Thursday in Green Bay when the Super Bowl champion Packers take on the New Orleans Saints. Just as importantly, that's when the 2011 fantasy football season begins too. Put your best foot forward with some last-minute fantasy prep work from our Guide to Football. Fantasy Football 101 Although approximately 5.3 trillion people are expected to participate in at least one fantasy football league this year, many of them will be doing so for the first time. If you're one of 'em, make sure you're schooled on the basic ins and outs of running an imaginary franchise. See More About:  fantasy football basics  fantasy football  fantasy leagues Fantasy Football Draft Tips One of the biggest gaffes in my first fantasy draft last week was one misguided owner drafting the Pittsburgh Steelers Team Defense in the fourth round. Why was this such a mistake? The next DEF didn't come off the board for another 52 picks. Yikes! See More About:  fantasy football draft strategy  fantasy football  fantasy football tips Fantasy Football Dos and Don'ts Get key tips on properly managing your fantasy football squad before, during, and after your fantasy draft. This should help point you in the right direction and possibly give you a bit of an advantage over your opponents. Of course, owning Calvin Johnson would probably help too. See More About:  fantasy football tips  fantasy football  Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets Take a peek at our Football Guide's fantasy football cheat sheets to see who's ranked where, by position, based on who he feels takes the greatest scoring potential into the new season. Sorry, Trent Edwards, you didn't make the cut. See More About:  fantasy football cheat sheets  fantasy football  chris johnson This Week Ads NFL Fantasy Sports 2011 Fantasy Draft Football Draft Fantasy Football Fantasy Weekly Featured Articles Bill Gates' New Toilet Best Beers for Beer Lovers Plan Your Retirement Weight Training Buyer's Guide Make a Career Change Classic Novels for Teens   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About This Week newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement