Graveyard Leagues: Elimination Fantasy Football | League Tycoon

League Format

Graveyard leagues

Elimination fantasy football with the full player pool. No draft. No waiver wire. Just survival.

How it works

1. Full player pool, no draft

Every team has access to every NFL player every week. There is no draft, no waiver wire, and no roster limits in the traditional sense. You set your lineup each week from the entire player pool.

2. Each player can only start once

Once you start a player in any week, that player is locked for the rest of your season. You cannot start them again. This is the defining mechanic of Graveyard. Early in the season you have the deepest pool. By the end, your options are limited and every decision matters more.

3. Weekly elimination

Each week, the lowest-scoring teams are eliminated. The exact number eliminated depends on league settings and league size. Once eliminated, your season is over. No consolation bracket. The last team standing wins.

4. Scales to 2,000 teams

Because there are no shared rosters or drafts, Graveyard scales naturally. A league can have as few as 4 teams or as many as 2,000. Large public leagues and small private leagues both work well.

The strategy

Graveyard rewards a different kind of fantasy football thinking. Instead of building the best possible roster, you are managing a finite resource: the NFL player pool. The question every week is not just “who will score the most?” but “who will score enough to survive, while saving my best options for later?”

Use stars early or save them?

Starting Patrick Mahomes in week 1 guarantees a strong score, but locks him out for the rest of the season. Can you survive without him later?

Read the matchups

A mid-tier player with a great matchup might be worth more than a star with a tough one, especially when you need to survive, not dominate.

Watch the field thin

As weeks pass, the remaining teams have fewer and fewer available players. Late-season advantages go to teams that managed their pool wisely.

High stakes from day one

There's no tanking, no playing for draft picks. Every week is win-or-go-home. The intensity starts in week 1 and never lets up.

Quick reference

Draft required	No
Player pool	Entire NFL player pool each week
Player reuse	Each player can only start once all season
Elimination	Lowest scorers eliminated weekly
League size	4 to 2,000 teams
Cost	Free (Ranked Graveyard: 1 token entry)
Platforms	iOS, Android, Web

Graveyard FAQ

Do I need to draft in a Graveyard league?

No. There is no draft. Every team has access to the entire NFL player pool each week. The strategy is in choosing when to use each player, since you can only start them once all season.

How many teams can a Graveyard league have?

Graveyard leagues support 4 to 2,000 teams. The format scales naturally because there are no shared rosters or drafts. Everyone picks from the same player pool independently.

What happens when I'm eliminated?

Your season in that league is over. No consolation bracket, no waiting around. Graveyard is designed to be high-stakes from week one. In Ranked Graveyard, your finish affects your rating.

Can I use a player I already started?

No. Once you start a player in any week, that player is locked for the rest of your season. This is the core mechanic. You have to decide whether to use your best players early or save them for later weeks when the field thins out.

Is Graveyard free?

Yes. Graveyard leagues are included in League Tycoon's free tier. Ranked Graveyard requires a token entry.

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