When Fantasy Becomes Realty, And Vice Versa…

October 3, 2008 by Joe Favorito · Leave a Comment 

The fantasy sports space continues to grow expontentially with each passing season.  While industry leaders like Rotohog.com get set to launch NBA games on NBA.com and the NFL fantasy space is great water cooler chatter each week, it is always interesting to see what the players…those who both play AND participate…can do in the space.  The answer at least in the NFL, is the players-only site that the NLPA has created, and is featured on wsj.com.    The piece gives fans an interesting insight into who those who play the game actually think can move the fantasy needle from week to week, and it also could give a look into which players can actually judge talent and marketability amongst their peers.  Now could it create some interesting scenarios on the field for those involved on a serious level?  Maybe.  But at the very least it gives the fantasy participant a good feel as to whether those who play the game and actually judge the game and the talent, or are the fans who study all the goings-on just as good as the pros.  Pretty good read and a great way for the NFLPA to get players engaged and understanding all the intricacies of the space.