A common form of sports wagering involves assigning point values to selections made each week of the National Football League (NFL) season. Participants rank the games based on how confident they are in their predictions, allocating higher point values to games where they feel most certain about the outcome and lower values to those where they are less sure. Accurate predictions earn the assigned point value, while incorrect predictions earn zero.
This method of predicting game outcomes introduces a strategic layer absent from simply picking winners. Effective management of confidence points is crucial for success. Historically, these contests have fostered friendly competition amongst friends, family, or colleagues, often with monetary prizes at stake. They encourage a deeper engagement with the sport and its nuances, requiring participants to consider factors beyond simple team strength.