Before we get into this, tip of the hat to Stampede Blue from which I borrowed this contest.
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NFL.com First Round Contest: Select each of the first 32 players selected. I've set up Big Cat Country group on NFL.com for all of us to make predictions. Use the password gojags to join the group. Here's how the scoring works:
The group "Stampede Blue" has 12 members. I think we can beat that.Point Level Definition Fantasy Points Earned Correct Pick 100 Fantasy Points will be awarded for each selected prospect on your Draft Card who was picked during round 1 of the Draft in the same number order as your selection.
Example: if you selected John Doe to be picked first on your Draft Card and if during the 2009 NFL Draft he was actually picked first, then you will receive 100 Fantasy Points.100 Fantasy Points One Away 50 Fantasy Points will be awarded for each selected prospect on your Draft Card who was picked during round 1 of the Draft either 1 position before or after your selection.
Example: if you selected John Doe to be picked second on your Draft Card and if during the 2009 NFL Draft he was actually picked either first or third, then you will receive 50 Fantasy Points.50 Fantasy Points Two Away 20 Fantasy Points will be awarded for each selected prospect on your Draft Card who was picked during round 1 of the Draft either 2 positions before or after your selection.
Example: if you selected John Doe to be picked third on your Draft Card and if during the 2009 NFL Draft he was actually picked either first or fifth, then you will receive 20 Fantasy Points.20 Fantasy Points Three Plus (but still selected in first round) 10 Fantasy Points will be awarded for each selected prospect on your Draft Card who was picked during round 1 of the Draft either 3 or more positions before or after your selection.
Example: if you selected John Doe to be picked tenth on your Draft Card and if during the 2009 NFL Draft he was actually picked seventh (or earlier) or between thirteenth and thirty-second, then you will receive 10 Fantasy Points.10 Fantasy Points Additionally, you will have the opportunity to earn Bonus Fantasy Points, which are based on the quantity of Correct Picks (as defined above) made on your Draft Card as follows:
Point Level
Bonus Fantasy Points Earned
5 to 9 Correct Picks
100 Bonus Fantasy Points
10 to 14 Correct Picks
200 Bonus Fantasy Points
15 to 19 Correct Picks
300 Bonus Fantasy Points
20 to 24 Correct Picks
400 Bonus Fantasy Points
25 to 29 Correct Picks
500 Bonus Fantasy Points
30 or 32 Correct Picks
600 Bonus Fantasy Points
You can make your picks up until 4:00 ET Saturday. Winner gets bragging rights and a front page post of whatever they'd like.
-Chris