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Your first foray into fantasy football might be a bit intimidating. It's likely that you'll be joining an established league full of experienced players, and it will be tough - and possibly expensive - to learn everything on the job. The guide below will help get you up to speed quickly.
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Beginner's Guide, Part 1: Origins
A look at the origins of fantasy football
Beginner's Guide, Part 2: League Types
Exploring different types of fantasy football leagues
Beginner's Guide, Part 3: Scoring Systems
A dive into scoring fundamentals and systems
Beginner's Guide, Part 4: Starting Lineups
A look into starting lineups for fantasy leagues
Beginner's Guide, Part 5: Draft Prep and Footballguys Tools
Highlighting some of the site's tools to help fantasy football team owners succeed
Beginner's Guide, Part 6: Owning Your Draft
Tips on dominating your draft
Beginner's Guide, Part 7: Analyzing Your Team
Moving from the draft room to analyzing your fantasy team
Beginner's Guide, Part 8: Improving Your Team
A blueprint for improving your team
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Beginner's Guide, Part 9: Managing Your Team
Tips on managing your team during the season
Beginner's Guide, Part 10: Advice from the Pros
A roundtable from Footballguys staff members