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10 Ways To Know You’re Helplessly Addicted To Fantasy Football

10 Ways to Know You're Helplessly Addicted to Fantasy Football

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Fantasy football is something millions take part in, but for some, it goes beyond just a friendly hobby. These are 10 sure signs you might need a doctor's prescription to slow down on those mock drafts before the season.

10. Mock Draft-aholic

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10. Mock Draft-aholic

Calvin Johnson
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You can't think straight unless you've done 10 mock drafts during the off-season

9. Late-Night Vulture

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9. Late-Night Vulture

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You stay up until waiver process to pickup free agents right away, you vulture.

8. Player GM

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8. Player GM

NFL: Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers
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You're in the NFL yourself and you're always your first pick.

7. Pick In Training

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7. Pick In Training

Aaron Rodgers
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Your elementary school aged son is currently undergoing immense training so you can pick him in ten years as your WR1.

6. On the Job

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6. On the Job

Marshawn Lynch
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Your browsing history at work is 10:1 fantasy football research compared to your actual work assignments.

5. TV Fix

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5. TV Fix

Antonio Brown Pittsburgh Steelers
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You have five different TV providers to ensure you catch all the coverage for games.

4. Child Naming

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4. Child Naming

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You didn't name your team after your son, but you named your son after your team. Hope InstaJimmyGraham has fun with that name.

3. Deep Scouting

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3. Deep Scouting

Tom Brady and Danny Amendola
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You're scouting your local Pop Warner teams for your draft 15 years down the road.

2. Priorities In Order

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2. Priorities In Order

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You know your draft's date better than your wedding anniversary, and you also plan for it much more.

1. Online Dating

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1. Online Dating

2014 Fantasy Football Buy or Sell Peyton Manning at No. 1
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Finally, after all your obsession, you need someone with your same passion. You've turned to fantasy football forums as an online dating service.

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