Every surviving constitution and what changed in it, newest first. The current rules are here.
2026_v1 · 2026
8 changes against 2024_v1
Changed 3.3Defensive scoring: · Tackle solo: 1.5 points · Tackle assist: 1 point · Tackle for loss: 2.5 points · Sack: 3.5 points · Interceptions: 3.5 points · Forced fumble: 2 points · Fumble recovery: 2 points · Defensive touchdown: 8 points · Safety: 5 points · Pass defended: 2.25 points · Blocked kick: 3 pointsDefensive scoring: · Tackle solo: 1.5 points · Tackle assist: 1 point · Tackle for loss: 2.5 points · Sack: 3.5 points · Interceptions: 3.5 points · Forced fumble: 2 points · Fumble recovery: 2 points · Defensive touchdown: 8 points · Safety: 5 points · Pass defended: 2.25 points
Changed 5.4Players who have been traded will receive one additional year of keeper eligibility (see section 6). Only one additional year is added per player, additional trades do not add more keeper eligibility years.The Trade Deadline will be prior to the start of Week 14 of the NFL season. All trades must be submitted prior to this time or will be automatically vetoed by the Commissioner.
Changed 6.4A team may have a maximum of 5 keepers per season unless they were the previous season’s Toilet Bowl Championship (see Section 7.9) who will receive an additional keeper position for a maximum of 6 keepersA team may have a maximum of 5 keepers per season.
Changed 6.5Players can be kept for no more than three consecutive seasons with the same initial drafting price as the baseline with the exception of players who have been traded. Players traded during the season will have an additional year of eligibility added to their keeper statusPlayers can be kept for no more than three consecutive seasons with the same initial drafting price as the baseline.
Changed 6.6If a player is dropped during the season and is picked up by another team, either through the waiver process or the free agent process (see section 8), their eligibility will be reset as a new baseline price is established. This does not apply if the same manager that dropped the player also picks the player back up through the duration of the season. In these cases the previous keeper elegibility status will be retained.Keeper example scenarios: · Joe Player was drafted in 2007 by Team Generic Name Here for $30. For keepers in 2008, Team Generic Name Here decided to keep Joe Player for $35. During the season Joe Players is traded to Team X. Team X decides to keep Joe Player for the 2009 season for $40. This will be the final season Joe Player is an eligible keeper. For the 2010 draft, Joe Player will be entered into the draft pool. · Team A drafts Tom Player for $10 then drops him late in the season. Team B picks up Tom Player off the waiver wire and decides to keep him next season for $15 and the next season for $20. In Week 4 of that season, Tom Player was injured and was placed on IR for the season. Team B drops Tom Player. Team C may pick up Tom Player but he won't be able to be kept because he has been on a roster for three consecutive seasons at the $10 baselined price.
Dropped 8.1Dropped players will retain their drafted value for the remainder of the season, but will lower in price $2 for every week on the “Dropped Players” list in the League Spreadsheet.
Dropped 8.7No add/drop or player pickups may be made after the start of the Week 17 regular season games.
New 8.16No add/drop or player pickups may be made after the start of the Week 17 Sunday games.
2024_v1 · 2024–2025
1 change against 2023_v1
Changed 3.3Defensive scoring: · Tackle solo: 1.5 points · Tackle assist: 1 point · Tackle for loss: 2.5 points · Sack: 3.5 points · Interceptions: 3.5 points · Forced fumble: 2 points · Fumble recovery: 2 points · Defensive touchdown: 8 points · Safety: 5 points · Pass defended: 2.25 pointsDefensive scoring: · Tackle solo: 1.25 points · Tackle assist: 0.75 points · Tackle for loss: 2.25 points · Sack: 3.5 points · Interceptions: 3.5 points · Forced fumble: 2 points · Fumble recovery: 2 points · Defensive touchdown: 8 points · Safety: 5 points · Pass defended: 2 points
2023_v1 · 2023
1 change against 2022_v1
New 2.4The Injured Reserve position may only include players with the IR designation in Yahoo. Once a player’s IR designation has been removed in Yahoo, managers will have until the start of that week’s scheduled games to remove the player from the Injured Reserve position and make any necessary roster adjustments. Any manager who has not made the appropriate adjustments prior to the start of the week’s games will have the player in the Injured Reserved position dropped automatically and added to the player pool. If a manager is continually relying on the automatic drop, they may be expelled from the league following the conclusion of the season.
2022_v1 · 2022
18 changes against 2021_v1
Changed 1.1The league buy-in will be $200 per team due at the draft; any team that has not paid the league fee by the end of Week 1 of the NFL season will have their roster locked until all dues are paid in full; no add/drops, no trades, and no roster changes.The league buy-in will be $100 per team due at the draft; any team that has not paid the league fee by the end of Week 1 of the NFL season will have their roster locked until all dues are paid in full; no add/drops, no trades, and no roster changes.
Changed 1.2The payouts for finishing position at the end of the season will be: · 1st place: $1,000 · 2nd place: $500 · 3rd place: $300 · 4th place: $100 · Toilet Bowl Winner: $100The payouts for finishing position at the end of the season will be: · 1st place: $600 · 2nd place: $300 · 3rd place: $150 · Toilet Bowl Winner: $50
Changed 1.4Weekly bonuses of $10 will be paid to the highest scoring offensive and defensive teams each week of the regular season, weeks 1 through 15 of the NFL season. Weekly bonuses will be tracked on the league spreadsheet and will be paid out at the end of the season.No payouts will be made until all team dues are paid in full.
Changed 1.6The H-Town Auction League will use the Yahoo! Sports fantasy football website for weekly rosters, regular season scheduling, regular season record-keeping, and all team scoring. This website is free for use but managers may purchase a premium package with extra fantasy tools if they wish on their own.The Rules Committee will consist of several players from the league who will come up with and make suggestions for rule changes for the next season. Any changes must be approved by 8 of the 12 managers in the league.
New 1.7At the end of the season, a call for rule updates/additions will be made. Upon review by the league commissioner a vote will be taken on each rule change. All managers are required to vote by the deadline established by the league commissioner. Any changes must be approved by at least 8 of the 12 managers in the league. Any manager not voting by the deadline may face expulsion from the league due to non-participation.
Changed 4.8At the end of the auction, any player not drafted will be assigned a value of $1 pending the initial Free Agent Acquisition period described in section 8.6 and subsequent Free Agent Acquisition periods described in section 8.2 and 8.3.At the end of the auction, any player not drafted will be assigned a value of $5.
Changed 5.4The Trade Deadline will be prior to the start of Week 14 of the NFL season. All trades must be submitted prior to this time or will be automatically vetoed by the Commissioner.The Trade Deadline will be prior to the start of Week 14 13 of the NFL season. All trades must be submitted prior to this time or will be automatically vetoed by the Commissioner.
Changed 7.2The regular season will last from Week 1 of the NFL regular season until the end of Week 15 of the NFL regular season.The regular season will last from Week 1 of the NFL regular season until the end of Week 15 14 of the NFL regular season.
Changed 7.3At the end of the regular season, the top five teams based on record will advance to the playoffs. Of the remaining teams, the team with the highest total points will qualify for the playoffs as the 6th seed.At the end of the regular season, the top six teams based on record will advance to the playoffs.
Changed 7.5The Playoffs will be held in Week 16 and the Championship will be held in Week 17 of the NFL regular season.The Playoffs will be held in Week 16 15 and the Championship will be held in Week 17 16 of the NFL regular season.
Changed 7.6The top two teams determined by the criteria listed in 7.3 and 7.4 will receive a bye to the Championship round in Week 17.The top two teams determined by the criteria listed in 7.3 and 7.4 will receive a bye to the Championship round in Week 17 16.
Changed 7.7The remaining four Playoff teams will compete, round robin-style (all four teams compete against each other) for the final two spots in the Championship game. The top two scoring Playoff teams for the Week 16 game will be the teams to advance. In the event of a tie the team(s) to move on to the Championship will be determined by the following criteria: · Overall points scored throughout the regular season · Highest single week score during the regular season · Total points scored on even-numbered Weeks during the regular season · Total points scored on odd-numbered Weeks during the regular season · In the unlikely event a tie still exists, a commissioner coin flip to be witnessed by at least three league managers will determine who enters the Championship game.The remaining four Playoff teams will compete, round robin-style (all four teams compete against each other) for the final two spots in the Championship game. The top two scoring Playoff teams for the Week 16 15 game will be the teams to advance. In the event of a tie the team(s) to move on to the Championship will be determined by the following criteria: · Overall points scored throughout the regular season · Highest single week score during the regular season · Total points scored on even-numbered Weeks during the regular season · Total points scored on odd-numbered Weeks during the regular season · In the unlikely event a tie still exists, a commissioner coin flip to be witnessed by at least three league managers will determine who enters the Championship game.
Changed 7.9While the Playoffs are going on, the remaining teams will be competing round robin-style in the Toilet Bowl. The winner of the Toilet Bowl will be determined by the total score over Week 16 and 17 of the regular NFL season. In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by the following criteria in order listed: · Lowest total points scored in the regular season · Lowest weekly score during the regular season · Team with the most amount of roster moves as shown by Yahoo! Sports (excess moves at the end of the season will not be counted)While the Playoffs are going on, the remaining teams will be competing round robin-style in the Toilet Bowl. The winner of the Toilet Bowl will be determined by the total score over Week 16 and 17 15 and 16 of the regular NFL season. In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by the following criteria in order listed: · Lowest total points scored in the regular season · Lowest weekly score during the regular season · Team with the most amount of roster moves as shown by Yahoo! Sports (excess moves at the end of the season will not be counted)
Changed 8.2Players will be placed on waivers at the start of their weekly scheduled game until 11:59pm CT on Tuesday morning (“waiver period”). During this time no add/drops will be processed but will be added to the waiver list.Players will be placed on waivers at the start of their weekly schedule game until 11:59pm CT on Tuesday morning. During this time any add/drop will not be processed but will be added to the waiver list. Waiver pickups will follow a weekly rolling list based on League standings. Waiver claims are processed in reserve order of standings and each successful claim moves a manager to the end of the waiver priority list.
Changed 8.3During the waiver period, managers can place bids on free agents available using their Yahoo Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). The available budget will be updated weekly based on the manager’s available salary cap space. At the end of the waiver period, the manager who bids the highest dollar amount will be awarded the free agent. Ties will be broken by a Continual Rolling List waiver priority.When a player is dropped he will be added to the waiver for 1 day before being placed back into the player pool.
Changed 8.4While outside of the waiver period players can be acquired at a cost of $1.Immediately following the draft, after the draft results have been entered, all undrafted players will be considered free agents and will be given a value of $5. They will be available for immediate pickup on a first come, first serve basis until the start of the first game of the season.
Changed 8.6Immediately following the draft, after the draft results have been entered, a special waiver period will begin that will last 2-3 days (the exact schedule will be communicated to all managers). During this special waiver period managers can place bids using their FAAB. Once the special waiver period ends all players will be available on a first come, first serve basis until the start of the regular season.Add/drops automatically processed through the waiver that put a manager’s team over their budget will be reversed by the commission when add/drops are added to the League Spreadsheet. The player that put the team over budget will be entered back into the player pool where they can be picked up on a first come, first serve basis.
New 8.7No add/drop or player pickups may be made after the start of the Week 17 regular season games.
2021_v1 · 2021
16 changes against 2020_v1
Changed 1.1The league buy-in will be $100 per team due at the draft; any team that has not paid the league fee by the end of Week 1 of the NFL season will have their roster locked until all dues are paid in full; no add/drops, no trades, and no roster changes.The league buy-in will be $100 per team due at the draft, any team that has not paid the league fee by the end of Week 1 of the NFL season will have their roster locked until all dues are paid in full; no add/drops, no trades, and no roster changes.
Changed 4.5The nomination time limit is 30 seconds. If a manager fails to set a nomination Yahoo! Sports will automatically place a player for auction. This will normally be the “best available” based on Yahoo! Sports ranking.The nomination time limit is 30 seconds. If a manager fails to set a nomination Yahoo! Sports will automatically place a player for auction. This will be normally be the “best available” based on Yahoo! Sports ranking.
Changed 4.6The bid time limit is 20 seconds. All bids placed through the website are final and may not be changed.The bid time limit is 20 seconds. All bids will be placed through the website are final and may not be changed.
Changed 5.1Player trading is allowed but in order for teams to carry out a trade the monetary value of the entire trade must not change any teams’ total fantasy dollar value from $250. All teams must maintain $250 (between player value and money in the bank) throughout the entire season. If player trades do not match the monetary guidelines, money can also be traded to ensure the owners’ involved salary caps do not exceed or go below $250.Player trading is allowed but in order for teams to carry out a trade the monetary value of the entire trade must not change any teams’ total fantasy dollar value from $250. All team must maintain $250 (between player value and money in the bank) throughout the entire season. If player trades do not match the monetary guidelines, money can also be traded to ensure the owners’ involved salary caps do not exceed or go below $250.
Changed 5.3Trades that meet the monetary value will be put on a up to 24-hour waiting period while the Commissioner reviews the trade to ensure there is no expected collusion between owners. Only obvious collusion cases will be vetoed and evidence will have to be provided to or by the Commissioner for the trade to be vetoed. League managers may provide input to the Commissioner within 3 days of the trade approval for review.Trades the meet the monetary value will be put on a up to 24-hour waiting period while the Commissioner reviews the trade to ensure there is no expected collusion between owners. Only obvious collusion cases will be vetoed and evidence will have to be provided to or by the Commissioner for the trade to be vetoed. League managers may provide input to the Commissioner within 3 days of the trade approval for review.
Changed 5.4The Trade Deadline will be prior to the start of Week 14 13 of the NFL season. All trades must be submitted prior to this time or will be automatically vetoed by the Commissioner.The Trade Deadline will be prior to the start of Week 13 of the NFL season. All trades must be submitted prior to this time or will be automatically vetoes by the Commissioner.
Changed 6.1In a keeper league any player drafted or picked up through the waiver wire may be chosen to “sign” for the next season.In a keeper league any player drafted or pickup up through the waiver wire may be chosen to “sign” for the next season.
Changed 6.6Keeper example scenarios: · Joe Player was drafted in 2007 by Team Generic Name Here for $30. For keepers in 2008, Team Generic Name Here decided to keep Joe Player for $35. During the season Joe Players is traded to Team X. Team X decides to keep Joe Player for the 2009 season for $40. This will be the final season Joe Player is an eligible keeper. For the 2010 draft, Joe Player will be entered into the draft pool. · Team A drafts Tom Player for $10 then drops him late in the season. Team B picks up Tom Player off the waiver wire and decides to keep him next season for $15 and the next season for $20. In Week 4 of that season, Tom Player was injured and was placed on IR for the season. Team B drops Tom Player. Team C may pick up Tom Player but he won't be able to be kept because he has been on a roster for three consecutive seasons at the $10 baselined price.Keeper example scenarios: · Joe player is drafted in 2007 by Team Generic Name Here for $30. For keepers in 2008, Team Generic Name Here decided to keep Joe Player for $35. During the season Joe Players is traded to Team X. Team X decides to keep Joe Player for the 2009 season for $40. This will be the final season Joe Player is an eligible keeper. For the 2010 draft, Joe Player will be entered into the draft pool. · Team A drafts Tom Player for $10 then drops him late in the season. Team B picks up Tom Player off the waiver wire and decides to keep him next season for $15 and the next season for $20. In Week 4 of that season, Tom Player is injured and is placed on IR for the season. Team B drops Tom Player. Team C may pick up Tom Player but he won't be able to be kept because he has been on a roster for three consecutive seasons at the $10 baselined price.
Changed 7.2The regular season will last from Week 1 of the NFL regular season until the end of Week 15 14 of the NFL regular season.The regular season will last from Week 1 of the NFL regular season until the end of Week 14 of the NFL regular season.
Changed 7.5The Playoffs will be held in Week 16 15 and the Championship will be held in Week 17 16 of the NFL regular season.The Playoffs will be held in Week 15 and the Championship will be held in Week 16 of the NFL regular season.
Changed 7.6The top two teams determined by the criteria listed in 7.3 and 7.4 will receive a bye to the Championship round in Week 17 16.The top two teams determined by the criteria listed in 7.3 and 7.4 will receive a by to the Championship round in Week 16.
Changed 7.7The remaining four Playoff teams will compete, round robin-style (all four teams compete against each other) for the final two spots in the Championship game. The top two scoring Playoff teams for the Week 16 15 game will be the teams to advance. In the event of a tie the team(s) to move on to the Championship will be determined by the following criteria: · Overall points scored throughout the regular season · Highest single week score during the regular season · Total points scored on even-numbered Weeks during the regular season · Total points scored on odd-numbered Weeks during the regular season · In the unlikely event a tie still exists, a commissioner coin flip to be witnessed by at least three league managers will determine who enters the Championship game.The remaining four Playoff teams will compete, round robin-style (all four teams compete against each other) for the final two spots in the Championship game. The top two scoring Playoff teams for the Week 15 game will be the teams to advance. In the event of a tie the team(s) to move on to the Championship will be determined by the following criteria: · Overall points scored throughout the regular season · Highest single week score during the regular season · Total points scored on even-numbered Weeks during the regular season · Total points scored on odd-numbered Weeks during the regular season · In the unlikely event a tie still exists, a commissioner coin flip to be witnessed by at least three league managers will determine who enters the Championship game.
Changed 7.9While the Playoffs are going on, the remaining teams will be competing round robin-style in the Toilet Bowl. The winner of the Toilet Bowl will be determined by the total score over Week 16 and 17 15 and 16 of the regular NFL season. In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by the following criteria in order listed: · Lowest total points scored in the regular season · Lowest weekly score during the regular season · Team with the most amount of roster moves as shown by Yahoo! Sports (excess moves at the end of the season will not be counted)While the Playoffs are going on, the remaining teams will be competing round robin-style in the Toilet Bowl. The winner of the Toilet Bowl will be determined by the total score over Week 15 and 16 of the regular NFL season. In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by the following criteria in order listed: · Lowest total points scored in the regular season · Lowest weekly score during the regular season · Team with the most amount of roster moves as shown by Yahoo! Sports (excess moves at the end of the season will not be counted)
Changed 7.10Because Yahoo! Sports doesn’t have controls for round robin-style games, the Playoff, Championship, and Toilet Bowls will be tracked in the “Postseason” tab on the League Spreadsheet. Scores will be calculated from the Yahoo! Sports website.Because Yahoo! Sports doesn’t have controls for round robin-style games, the Playoff, Championship, and Toilet Bowls will be tracked in the “Post Season” tab on the League Spreadsheet. Scores will be calculated from the Yahoo! Sports website.
Changed 8.2Players will be placed on waivers at the start of their weekly schedule game until 11:59pm CT on Tuesday morning. During this time any add/drop will not be processed but will be added to the waiver list. Waiver pickups will follow a weekly rolling list based on League standings. Waiver claims are processed in reserve order of standings and each successful claim moves a manager to the end of the waiver priority list.Players will be placed on waiver at the start of their weekly schedule game until 11:59pm CT on Tuesday morning. During this time any add/drop will not be processed but will be added to the waiver list. Waiver pickups will follow a weekly rolling list based on League standings. Waiver claims are processed in reserve order of standings and each successful claim moves a manager to the end of the waiver priority list.
Changed 8.5No add/drop or player pickups may be made after the start of the Week 17 16 regular season games.No add/drop or player pickups may be made after the start of the Week 16 regular season games.
2020_v1 · 2020
2 changes against 2019_v1
Changed 3.3Defensive scoring: · Tackle solo: 1.25 points · Tackle assist: 0.75 points · Tackle for loss: 2.25 points · Sack: 3.5 points · Interceptions: 3.5 points · Forced fumble: 2 points · Fumble recovery: 2 points · Defensive touchdown: 8 points · Safety: 5 points · Pass defended: 2 pointsDefensive scoring: · Tackle solo: 1.25 points · Tackle assist: 0.75 points · Sack: 3.5 points · Interceptions: 3.5 points · Forced fumble: 2 points · Fumble recovery: 2 points · Defensive touchdown: 8 points · Safety: 5 points · Pass defended: 2 points
Changed 8.2Players will be placed on waiver at the start of their weekly schedule game until 11:59pm CT on Tuesday morning. During this time any add/drop will not be processed but will be added to the waiver list. Waiver pickups will follow a weekly rolling list based on League standings. Waiver claims are processed in reserve order of standings and each successful claim moves a manager to the end of the waiver priority list.Players will be placed on waiver from 12pm CT Sunday until 11:59pm CT on Tuesday morning. During this time any add/drop will not be processed but will be added to the waiver list. Waiver pickups will follow a weekly rolling list based on League standings. Waiver claims are process in reserve order of standings and each successful claim move a manager to the end of the waiver priority list.
2019_v1 · 2019
The first constitution kept as its own document. Not compared against the versions embedded in the spreadsheets: those number their rules differently, so a diff would report renumbering as legislation. No constitution survives for 2018.
League Rules (embedded in the 2017 sheet) · 2017
9 changes against League Rules (embedded in the 2016 sheet)
Changed 2.1All teams will consist of 13 starting positions and 6 bench positions. The bench positions may consist of players from any position.All teams will consist of 14 starting positions and 6 bench positions. The bench positions may consist of players from any position.
Changed 7.1The schedule will be automatically generated by Yahoo.The league will be divided into three divisions. Each season, divisions will be randomly chosen with 4 teams per division.
Changed 7.3At the end of the regular season, the top six teams based on record will advance to the playoffs.The schedule will be set up using the "Season Schedule" tab after team numbers have been randomly selected at the draft.
Changed 7.4In the event of a tie record for playoff position, the team(s) that advance to the playoff will be determined by (1) total points scored, (2) head to head record, (3) highest single week score, and finally in the unlikely event a tie still exists (4) a commissioner coin flip to be witnessed by at least three other league managersThe regular season will last from Week 1 of the NFL regular season until the end of Week 14 of the NFL regular season.
Dropped 7.6In the event of a tie for a divisional winner, the top team will be determined by (1) head-to-head record, (2) divisional record, (3) total points scored throughout the entire regular season, (4) total score on odd-numbered weeks throughout the entire regular season, (5) total points scored on even-numbered weeks throughout the entire regular season, and finally, in the unlikely event that a tie still exists, (6) a commissioner coin toss to be witnessed by at least three other league managers.
Dropped 7.7In the event of a tie for a wildcard spot, the spot will be determined by (1) total points scored throughout the entire regular season, (2) total points scored on odd-numbered weeks throughout the entire regular season, (3) total point scored on even-numbered weeks through the tire regular season, and finally, in the unlikely event the a tie still exist, (4) a commissioner coin toss to be witnessed by at the three other league managers.
Changed 7.9The top two teams determined by (1) overall season record, (2) overall points scored, (3) head-to-head record, (4) total points scored on even-numbered weeks, (5) total points scored on odd-numbered weeks, and finally (6) a commissioner coin toss to be witnessed by at least three other league managers, will receive a bye to Championship round in Week 16.The top two division winners determined by (1) overall season record, (2)overall points scored, (3) total points scored on even-numbered weeks, (4) total points scored on odd-numbered weeks, and finally (5) a commissioner coin toss to be witnessed by at least three other league managers, will receive a bye to Championship round in Week 16.
Changed 8.2Players will be placed on waiver from 12pm CT Sunday until 11:59pm CT on Tuesday. During this time any add/drop will not be processed but will be added to the list. Waiver pick-ups will follow a weekly rolling list based on League standings (waiver claims are processed in reverse order of standings and each successful claim moves a manager to the end of the waiver priority list).Players will be placed on waiver from 12pm CT Sunday until 1:59pm CT on Tuesday. During this time any add/drop will not be processed but will be added to the list. Waiver pick-ups will follow a weekly rolling list based on League standings (waiver claims are processed in reverse order of standings and each successful claim moves a manager to the end of the waiver priority list).
Changed 8.5No add/drop or player pick-ups may be made after the start of Week 16.No add/drop or player pick-ups may be made after the start of Week 15.
League Rules (embedded in the 2016 sheet) · 2016
No rule text changed against League Rules (embedded in the 2015 sheet).
League Rules (embedded in the 2015 sheet) · 2015
No rule text changed against League Rules (embedded in the 2014 sheet).
League Rules (embedded in the 2014 sheet) · 2014
5 changes against League Rules (embedded in the 2013 sheet)
Changed 1.1The league buy-in will be $100 per team due at the draft, any team that has not paid the league fee by the end of Week 1 will have their roster locked until all dues are paid in full, no add/drops, no trades, and no roster changes.The league buy-in will be $50 per team due at the draft, any team that has not paid the league fee by the end of Week 1 will have their roster locked until all dues are paid in full, no add/drops, no trades, and no roster changes.
Changed 1.2The payouts for finishing position at the end of the season will be 1st place: $600, 2nd place: $300, 3rd place: $150, and winner of the Toilet Bowl: $50.The payouts for finishing position at the end of the season will be 1st place: $300, 2nd place: $150, 3rd place: $75, and winner of the Toilet Bowl: $25.
Changed 1.3There will be two $50 bonus payouts to the teams that have the highest cumulative scores in offense and defense.There will be two $25 bonus payouts to the teams that have the highest cumulative scores in offense and defense.
Changed 4.8At the end of the auction, any player not drafted will be assigned a value of $5.At the end of the auction, any player not drafted will be assigned a value of $10.
Changed 5.3Trades that meet the monetary value will be put on an up to 24-hour waiting period while the Commissioner has had a chance to review the trade to ensure their is no expected collusion between owners. Only obvious collusion cases will be vetoed and evidence will have to be provided to or by the Commissioner for the trade to be vetoed. League managers may provide input to the Commissioner within 3 days of the trade approval for review.Trades that meet the monetary value will be put on a 24 hour waiting period while the league has the opportunity to vote on the trade.
League Rules (embedded in the 2013 sheet) · 2013
4 changes against League Rules (embedded in the 2012 sheet)
Changed 2.2At the end of the draft all starting positions must be filled, but there is no requirement for Reserve players (i.e. a team can draft 7 quarterbacks, 1 to start and 6 more to fill be his/her reserve spots). All 20 spots must always be filled on team before the start of games every week or the team will be considered VOID and will not be able to score any points.The starting positions will consist of:
Dropped 4.9The player’s worth will be the amount he sold for at the draft for rest of the season. Dropped players will retain their worth for the rest of the week, then drop $2 every week thereafter until he reaches the $10 add/drop limit. The week ends when the final game on Monday night has been completed. If a dropped player is drafted for less than $10 he will retain his draft value for the remainder of the season.
Changed 8.4Immediately following the draft, after the draft results have been entered, all unowned players will be considered free agents and will be given a value of $5. They will be available for immediate pick-up until the start of the first game of the season.Immediately following the draft, after the draft results have been entered, all unowned players will be considered free agents and will be given a value of $10. They will be available for immediate pick-up until the start of the first game of the season.
New 8.5No add/drop or player pick-ups may be made after the start of Week 15.
League Rules (embedded in the 2012 sheet) · 2012
10 changes against League Rules (embedded in the 2011 sheet)
Changed 3.2Completions (0.25)Completions (0.5)
Changed 4.1An online auction, run through the Yahoo! website, will take place approximately 2-4 weeks prior to the start of the regular season.At the start of the auction teams will have a hard salary cap of $250 to spend throughout the draft and the season on players minus salary cap
Changed 4.2Each team will be given a salary cap of $250 minus the cost of any keepers (discussed in section 6.0).The draft order will be determined by reverse position from the prior seasons finish. Last place will have the first option to place a player on the block in the first round, second to last place will have the second option and so forth.
Changed 4.3The draft will begin automatically at the designated time and the first player will be up for auction. All managers are responsible for being in the online draft room on time.The commissioner will serve as the auctioneer, or will designate an auctioneer prior to the draft, unless he is actively involved in the bidding on a player, 3 backups will be chosen before the draft begins if the commissioner is engaged in bidding.
Changed 4.4The draft order will be based on the previous season's finish, starting with the league Champion and ending with the last place team. Any new team managers will be placed at the bottom of the list.The auctioneer will be responsible for all bids being placed and keeping track of the highest bidder throughout a particular player’s auction. He/she will also be responsible for “calling” the bid to determine the winner of the auction. The active auctioneer has the final say over all bids placed during a particular player’s auction.
Changed 4.5The nomination time limit is set to 30 seconds. If you fail to set your nomination the "best available" player according to Yahoo's rankings will be placed up for auction.The team who bids the highest dollar amount, after the auction is called, will be awarded the player and the bid amount will be deducted from the team’s total remaining salary.
Changed 4.6The bid time limit is set to 20 seconds. All bids placed through the website are final and may not be changed.If no team bids on the player that has been put up for auction, the team that put the player up for auction will be awarded the player for the initial bid price.
Changed 4.7The player's base price for the rest of the season will be the amount he was auctioned off for.This auction will continue until all teams have named a total of 20 players, which will put 20 players on everyone’s team.
Changed 4.8At the end of the auction, any player not drafted will be assigned a value of $10.At the end of the draft all starting positions must be filled, but there is no requirement for Reserve players (i.e. a team can draft 7 quarterbacks, 1 to start and 6 more to fill be his/her reserve spots). All 20 spots must always be filled on team before the start of games every week or the team will be considered VOID and will not be able to score any points.
Dropped 10.2Committee: Tony Sapp, Chris Linebaugh,
League Rules (embedded in the 2011 sheet) · 2011
6 changes against League Rules (embedded in the 2010 sheet)
Changed 1.1The league buy-in will be $50 per team due at the draft, any team that has not paid the league fee by the end of Week 1 will have their roster locked until all dues are paid in full, no add/drops, no trades, and no roster changes.The league buy-in will be $50 per team due at the draft, any team that has not paid the league fee by the end of Week 3 will have their roster locked until all dues are paid in full, no add/drops, no trades, and no roster changes.
Changed 5.6The Trade Deadline will be prior to the start of Week 13 of the NFL season. All trades must be submitted prior to this time or will be automatically vetoed by the commisioner.The Trade Deadline will be prior to the start of Week 13 of the NFL season (midnight on December 6, 2010). All trades must be submitted prior to this time or will be automatically vetoed by the commisioner.
Changed 7.3The schedule will be set up using the "Season Schedule" tab after team numbers have been randomly selected at the draft.At the end of the season, six teams will advance to the playoffs, the three divisional winners and three other wildcards, regardless of which division they come from (For example, all three wildcard spots could be filled from one division or divided equally among the three divisions).
Changed 7.4The regular season will last from Week 1 of the NFL regular season until the end of Week 14 of the NFL regular season.In the event of a tie for a divisional winner, the top team will be determined by (1) head-to-head record, (2) divisional record, (3) total points scored throughout the entire regular season, (4) total score on odd-numbered weeks throughout the entire regular season, (5) total points scored on even-numbered weeks throughout the entire regular season, and finally, in the unlikely event that a tie still exists, (6) a commissioner coin toss to be witnessed by at least three other league managers.
New 10.1The Rules Committee will consist of several players from the league who will come up with and make suggestions for rule changes for the next season. Any changes must be approved by 8 of the 12 managers in the league.
New 10.2Committee: Tony Sapp, Chris Linebaugh,
League Rules (embedded in the 2010 sheet) · 2010
2 changes against League Rules (embedded in the 2009 sheet)
Changed 1.2The payouts for finishing position at the end of the season will be 1st place: $300, 2nd place: $150, 3rd place: $75, and winner of the Toilet Bowl: $25.The payouts for finishing position at the end of the season will be 1st place: $300, 2nd place: $150, 3rd place: $75, and winner of the Best of the Worst Bowl: $25.
Changed 7.11Because the League website doesn't have the controls for round robin-style games, the Playoff, Championship, and Toilet Bowls will be tracked in the "Post-season" tab on the League spreadsheet, although scores will be taken directly from the Yahoo! website.Because the League website doesn't have the controls for round robin-style games, the Playoff, Championship, and Best of the Worst Bowls will be tracked in the "Post-season" tab on the League spreadsheet, although scores will be taken directly from the Yahoo! website.
League Rules (embedded in the 2009 sheet) · 2009
The oldest constitution in the archive, so there is nothing to compare it against.
Diffed on each rule's own number rather than its position in the document, so inserting a rule does not report everything below it as rewritten. Wording that differs only in punctuation or spacing is not counted as a change.