While fantasy football rules are largely similar across platforms, there are always some variations. Here are the ways ESPN differs from the NFL:

• The Flex position can be used by Running Backs, Wide Receivers, or Tight Ends.
• If a player in your squad is designated IR, you can move them into your sole IR slot, freeing up a place on your bench without losing your player. When the injured player returns, you must drop someone from your bench before you can bring them back out of IR.
• Waivers cannot be submitted during the game week, meaning claims can only be made between Tuesday morning and kick-off on Thursday night. They still have the same 24hr waiting period. (This is the ESPN default and cannot be amended.)
• This will be a Half PPR league, which means players receive a bonus 0.5 points for every successful reception, as well as the points for the yardage.
• Fractional scoring is default, so 1 point per 10 yards means players receive 0.1 points per yard.
• Tight Ends and Kickers have had their scoring adjusted slightly to make them more relevant and competitive with other positions.
• Dual Position players will only receive points for their offensive performance. Their score is only affected by their defensive performance as well if the league allows drafting of individual D-line players. The Tinpot Trophy does not — we pick an overall D/ST, and the player’s score is not affected by the points earned by their team’s overall defense.
• The trade deadline is now Week 14 — the end of the regular Fantasy season. No trades can take place during the Fantasy post-season.
• Trades are subject to league approval and require a majority vote to veto. So, if two people are involved in the trade, five of the remaining eight players must vote against it to stop it happening.
• Tied matches are decided by Bench points.
• Tied playoff seed positioning is decided by Total Points For.