Ball Systems
Gridiron Gamers Balls System - Scoring and Bonuses Explained
The Balls System is the core of Gridiron Gamers fantasy football scoring. It’s designed to keep the game exciting and competitive by rewarding you for your players’ performances and strategic decisions. Here’s how our system works:
Main Evaluation Criteria
Your fantasy football points come from both individual player actions and overall team performance:
Individual Performance
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Goal | +6 points |
| Assist | +4 points |
| Participation in the game (60+ minutes) | +2 points |
| Clean sheet (goalkeepers/defenders) | +4 points |
| Goalkeeper save | +1 point for every 3 saves |
| Missed penalty kick | -2 points |
| Own goal | -2 points |
| Yellow card | -1 point |
| Red card | -3 points |
Team Performance
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Team win (player participates for 60+ minutes) | +3 points |
| Team draw | +1 point |
| Team loss | 0 points |
Captain Bonus
Your captain’s points are doubled! Choose wisely each week.
Bonuses for Special Achievements
| Achievement | Bonus Points |
|---|---|
| Best player of the match | +5 points |
| Decisive moment (e.g., game-winning goal) | +3 points |
| Hat-trick | +6 bonus points |
| More than 5 goalkeeper saves | +3 points |
| Player efficiency rating (OPTA or similar data): | |
| Rating 7.5–8.0 | +1 point |
| Rating 8.1–8.5 | +2 points |
| Rating 8.6+ | +3 points |
Penalties
| Action | Penalty Points |
|---|---|
| Conceded goals (goalkeepers/defenders) | -1 point per goal conceded |
| Penalty caused by a player | -3 points |
Additional Features
- Real-time Updates: Scores update as the game progresses.
- Global Ranking: Compete against fantasy managers worldwide.
- Seasonal Rewards: Achieve milestones like “Manager of the Month” for bonus points.
- Multi-Sport Integration (Optional): Track your rankings across other sports.
Example of Evaluation
Let’s say Patrick Mahomes scores 2 touchdowns (+12 points), runs for 50 yards (+2 points), plays 90 minutes (+2 points), gets a yellow card (-1 point), and his team wins (+3 points).
Total Fantasy Score: 18 points.
Use the Balls System to earn points and outscore your opponents, and you’ll be on your way to a winning season!