"Giant" Schedule Evolution
"Giant" Schedule Evolution
In our 27th year, we are moving to a more comprehensive and balanced schedule. This proposal replaces the traditional 14-game format with a 17-game season (played over 14 weeks). This expansion ensures every manager plays every league opponent at least once while emphasizing divisional competition and personal rivalries.
The regular season consists of 14 weeks. Weeks 1, 7, and 13 are "Gauntlet" weeks featuring doubleheaders against both division rivals. See chart for schedule breakdown.
True Strength of Schedule: In a 17-game format, every manager plays the other 11 teams at least once. There is no "luck of the draw"—your record will truly reflect your team’s performance against the whole league.
Manager Agency: Rivalry weeks (12 & 14) give you the power to impact the standings. You choose one opponent, and one chooses you.
The Thanksgiving Window: By placing the final Division Gauntlet in Week 1-7-13, we capitalize on the NFL's lack of bye weeks. This ensures that the division crown is decided when every manager has their full roster available.