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Still Itching to Play Fantasy Football?

If you’re like most fantasy football fans, you probably find yourself in one of 3 situations now that the main season is complete: (#1) you’ve packed up your fantasy gear and have re-introduced yourself to productive society, (#2) you’ve latched onto the available fantasy playoff contests as a way to fill the void, or (#3) you’re in a state of withdrawal wondering where to turn next. Considering that you’re visiting this site, it’s most likely fair to say that scenario #1 doesn’t apply!

 

For those unfortunate enough to fall into bucket #3, we’re here to help. While it may be too late to get involved in a playoff-long contest, you can still get your fantasy football fix at several sites that offer weekly cash games. Read on to get a brief rundown of the top options.


Weekly Cash Contests

 

FanDuelFanDuel

 

Often referred to as the top player in the daily games space, FanDuel should be familiar to anyone who participated in our weekly member contests. They offer several contest options for the playoffs with the most popular being Salary Cap games. In this format, a set amount of virtual money is available for members to choose the players that will make up their team. Contestants then compete against up to 20 other members with the team that earns the highest point total taking home a cash prize. Buy-ins range from $5 to $50 so there are opportunities for low risk games as well as contests that offer higher payouts.

 

As a leader in the industry, it goes without saying that FanDuel is one of the most popular services for players looking to cash in on their fantasy football addiction. A byproduct of this popularity is that they have an active community that makes it easy to find members to compete against. The site also provides many interactive features including live chats, forums and a leaderboard of the top contestants. So if you’re looking for a place that offers a strong community element in addition to an endless supply of playoff contests, FanDuel is a great option.


Fantasy FactorFantasy Factor

 

As one of the most innovative sites in the daily games industry, Fantasy Factor has become a top destination by offering unique game options. A primary point of differentiation is that they steer clear of traditional Salary Cap or Draft Style contests. Instead, members are free to choose any combination of players while applying a weighting factor to lock in a level of confidence in each player. Sound complicated? Don’t worry; no math degree is required as Fantasy Factor outlines. The end result is that this extra layer of gameplay increases the odds of the most skilled fantasy players winning competitions.

 

Another selling point for Fantasy Factor is that they offer one of the widest buy-in ranges in the industry: You can play for as little as $1 or for more than $250. With unlimited league sizes, this not only provides flexibility but also the opportunity to play high stakes games. On top of this, Free Roll contests are available for members who do not wish to part with cash. Winners of these competitions earn reward points that can be redeemed for free entries into cash contests. All told, Fantasy Factor provides a wide array of options for anyone that’s looking for their fill of fantasy football over the coming weeks.


Draft ZoneDraft Zone

 

Anyone hoping to hit it big during the playoffs should take a look at what Draft Zone has to offer. With buy-ins up to $525, there is no shortage of money that can be earned by skilled fantasy players who are willing to lay things on the line. In addition to standard Salary Cap and Draft style games, Draft Zone also provides a special weekly playoff contest ($10 buy-in) that pays out cash to the top 3 contestants, including $500 to the winner. Needless to say, that’s a pretty good haul if you can pull off the top billing.

 

One of the noteworthy aspects of Draft Zone’s offerings is that they support the creation of private leagues. This makes it easy to set up competitions that are specifically designed to pit members against their network of friends. It also allows players to initiate challenges to other members with the aim of duking it out in a competition that has custom settings and restricted access. It’s this type of flexibility that makes Draft Zone a convenient choice for anyone looking to compete against the best fantasy players.


Fantasy Sports Live

 

Without a doubt, an advantage of playing at Fantasy Sports Live over other sites is that they offer one of the most competitive rakes in the industry. Translation: FSL charges a smaller commission on the pot of contest entries (sometimes 0%) than most other sites. A good example of this is their special weekly playoff competitions. These contests are cheap ($1 buy-in) and 100% of the proceeds are paid out to the top 5 entrants. Simply put: You won’t find these conditions elsewhere so if you plan on winning, this is a good site to work with.

 

An overlooked point of differentiation for Fantasy Sports Live is that they offer multiple Salary Cap options for their contests. This might not sound like much on the surface but it has its advantages for experienced players. Specifically, it opens the door for an increased level of strategy since lower caps call for the ability to peg diamonds in the rough. This makes FSL an attractive option for advanced players, especially given the generous payout system described above. And with over 200 contests currently open (yes, I’m crazy enough to hand count them), it would appear that there are plenty of opportunities to win money.


Sports GeekSportsGeek

 

Sports Geek is a rapidly growing daily fantasy site that’s well known for building large contest fields that offer among the highest guaranteed payouts in the industry. What differentiates Sports Geek from its counterparts is that their cash prizes extend beyond the typical “Top 3” or “Winner Takes All” competitions. To illustrate this, consider the guaranteed payouts for their fantasy football playoff games:

 

  • $11 Challenge –$2,500 payout spread out to top 35 places
  • $55 Challenge –$5,000 payout spread out to top 18 places
  • $109 Challenge –$3,000 payout spread out to top 6 places

 

As you can see, these contests have a reduced level of risk because there are so many places that end up in the money. This represents a unique approach and it has definitely made Sports Geek a prime spot to play weekly games during the playoffs.


So there you have it: A quick rundown of the top weekly cash sites that can satisfy your craving for fantasy football action. Hopefully these contests will tide you over until the real off-season hits.

 

Of course, if you’re worn out from the rigors of coaching up your fake football team all season, you can always try your hand at a different sport. Daily basketball and hockey games are offered at most of the sites mentioned above. Heck, Draft Zone even offers fantasy bull riding so the options are truly limitless. Whatever direction you go, best of luck!

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