Every format runs on the same platform — same commissioner tools, same Grid, same standings. Pick the one that fits your group.
The full skill game.
Pick every NFL game against the spread and assign a unique confidence number (1–16) to each pick. Stack high confidence on your locks, low confidence on coin flips. Points earned = confidence × correct. The best handicappers rise to the top over 18 weeks.
All the strategy, no spread knowledge needed.
Pick the outright winner of every game — no point spread. Assign confidence 1–16 exactly like ATS Confidence, so skill differentiation stays high. Great for groups where not everyone follows the betting market.
One point, one game. Pick em ATS.
Pick every game against the spread for one point per correct pick. No confidence assignment — just pick the team. Fastest to fill out each week, but the week winner can change on any late game.
Pick the winner. That's it.
Pick the outright winner of every game, one point for each correct pick, no spread. The simplest format on the platform. Good for very casual groups or as a secondary game within a larger league.
Five games. Choose wisely.
Pick any 5 games from the week's slate, pick them against the spread. All picks lock Friday before the Thursday night game. 1 point for a win, ½ point for a push, 0 for a loss. Game selection is its own layer of strategy — which 5 matchups do you actually have conviction on?
Five games, pick your spots.
Pick any 5 games from the week's slate, pick the outright winner of each. All picks lock Friday. 1 point for a win, ½ point for a push. Game selection and pick selection both matter — ignore the spreads entirely and bet on what you know.
| Feature | ATS+Conf | SU+Conf | ATS | SU | P5 ATS | P5 SU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spread required | ✓ ATS | ✗ SU | ✓ ATS | ✗ SU | ✓ ATS | ✗ SU |
| Confidence scoring | ✓ 1–16 | ✓ 1–16 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Games per week | All | All | All | All | Any 5 | Any 5 |
| Lock time | Kickoff | Kickoff | Kickoff | Kickoff | Friday | Friday |
| Push scoring | 0 pts | 0 pts | 0 pts | 0 pts | ½ pt | ½ pt |
| Time to pick | ~10 min | ~10 min | ~5 min | ~3 min | ~3 min | ~2 min |
| Skill ceiling | High | High | Medium | Low | Very High | Medium |
Pick your format when you create your league. You can change it in the commissioner panel before the season starts.