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Fantasy football facts and trivia: How much do you know about the game?

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The 2023-2024 football season officially has begun — which means fantasy football is also underway.

The game has become a favorite among football fanatics, but how much do you really know about its history?

Over the course of 60 years, fantasy football has developed a cult following, with people of all ages taking part in the sport.

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Here’s more about fantasy football, how it works and how it got its start. 

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Now that the 2023-2024 football season has begun, fantasy football league players are hoping their drafts will pan out well as the season continues. (iStock)

1. In what year was fantasy football created?

Fantasy gridiron football was created by Bill Winkenbach, former part owner of the Oakland Raiders, in 1962, according to Britannica.

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The businessman and sports enthusiast created the first fantasy football league with a group of friends in a New York City hotel.

They called themselves the Greater Oakland Professional Pigskin Prognosticators League (GOPPPL), the encyclopedia site continued.

Friends cheering sport league together

Fantasy football was reportedly created in 1962 by Bill Winkenbach and a few of his friends (not pictured) in a New York City hotel room. (iStock)

2. How many players take part in fantasy football each year?

In 2022, over 62.5 million people joined and participated in a fantasy sports league in the U.S. and Canada — with 79% of those fantasy participants playing fantasy gridiron football, the Fantasy Sports and Gaming Association said online.

A 2023 survey showed that 48% of the fantasy sports league is made up of individuals between the ages of 18-34, the site continued.

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Back in 1988, only 500,000 individuals took part in a fantasy league.

The league didn’t hit one million participants until 1991, the fantasy organization stated.

3. How many women participate in fantasy football leagues?

Stats show that 35% of fantasy league participants are women, the Fantasy Sports and Gaming Association reported.

“The level of women playing was more than I expected to be, for sure. It still tilts male, but not nearly to the extent I thought it would,” Noah Brode, a senior content writer at CivicScience, shared with USBETS, a site that reports on U.S. gambling news.

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Female participants in the fantasy sport have gone viral on TikTok — garnering millions of views after sharing their “draft secrets.”

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Women make up 35% of the players who take part in sports fantasy leagues as 62.5 million people participated in leagues in 2022. (iStock)

4. How many men will join a fantasy football league?

Over half of fantasy football players are men — making up 64% over the fantasy sports participants, the Fantasy Sports and Gaming Association shared online.

5. What are the most fantasy points scored by a player in a single game?

The most fantasy points scored by one player in a single game goes to Clinton Portis in 2003, according to the Pro Football Network, a site that reports on NFL news, analysis around fantasy football the draft and more.

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During the game in week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos, the running back accrued 55.4 fantasy points.

clinton portis split

Clinton Portis has the current record for most fantasy points scored in a single game, with 55.4 points total. (Focus On Sport/Contributor)

“Portis scored two rushing touchdowns in the first half before putting the game away with three rushing scores in a 10-minute span across the third and fourth quarters,” the Pro Football Network reported.

“He finished the game with 218 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, and 36 receiving yards.”

6. How many players are drafted per team in fantasy football?

When creating your team for fantasy football, you will end up with 16 players in total, including your bench.

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The nine players that make up the starting lineup are “one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end, one flex player (RB/WR/TE), one kicker and one defense/special teams,” ESPN stated online.

The remaining seven players that you picked up during the draft will remain on your bench.

top fantasy football players draft

Christian McCaffrey (left), Austin Ekeler (center) and Justin Jefferson (right) are arguably some of the top three most desirable players for this year’s fantasy football season, according to several fantasy football blogs online. (Kevin Sabitus /Courtney Culbreath/David Berding )

7. For how many weeks does fantasy football run?

The default setting for public fantasy leagues lasts only 14 weeks in the regular season, according to the NFL.

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The playoffs will continue from week 15 to week 18.

Yet not every team is able to make it to the playoffs — so choose your team wisely.

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Sunday brunch frittata featuring garden-fresh vegetables: Try it this weekend for family and friends

For many American families, the arrival of Sunday is the time to slow down a bit, attend church services, catch a sporting event, work around the house or visit with family and friends. 

Another quintessential part of the day for millions of people is enjoying Sunday brunch

If you’re looking to create a budget-friendly Sunday brunch dish with a bit of flair for your family and friends, a chef based in Philadelphia shared his choice pick that you can make at home. 

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Use this shopping list and step-by-step guidance to whip up a tasty homemade Sunday brunch dish without much fuss or muss.

Let’s dig right in!

‘Everything but the Kitchen Sink’ Frittata by Thomas Harkins of Bank & Bourbon, Loews Philadelphia Hotel

If you have leftovers you’re looking to repurpose, this Sunday egg-based dish could be a winner. 

Thomas Harkins, executive chef, Bank & Bourbon — located in the Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Philadelphia — recommended making his “Everything but the Kitchen Sink Frittata.” 

eggs cracked into bowl

You’ll need 12 whole large eggs for this Sunday brunch recipe from Thomas Harkins. To start, whip the eggs in a bowl and set them aside.  (iStock)

He told Fox News Digital that he loves making this on Sundays using leftovers from the night before — and anything from his garden that he has on hand at the time.

Ingredients

12 whole large eggs

2 tablespoons butter

Corn shucked

Tomatoes, medium-diced

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Green beans chopped

Green bell peppers medium-diced

¼ cup salsa, store-bought

Leftover protein, usually steak or chicken or salmon, medium-diced

¼ cup cheese (the chef usually has goat cheese or cheddar cheese on hand)

Different kinds of peppers

This Sunday brunch recipe calls for green bell peppers — as well as other healthy vegetables and ingredients.  (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Directions

In a 10-inch nonstick pan on medium flame, add butter until it melts and coat the pan.

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

Whip eggs in bowl and set aside.

Add all of the vegetables and the pick of proteins that you have on hand and want to use.

Cook until hot on the stovetop all the way through. 

Add beaten eggs. 

Stir in with mixture to incorporate. 

chef Thomas Harkins

Thomas Harkins is executive chef of Bank & Bourbon at Loews Philadelphia Hotel. The historic hotel is across from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and located in the heart of Center City, within walking distance of the Reading Terminal Market, Independence Hall, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Barnes Foundation, among other popular attractions.  (Loews Philadelphia Hotel)

Place in oven and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until eggs set. 

Add cheese on top and melt. 

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Take out and gently place a 12-inch plate on top and invert it to get the frittata on the plate. 

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Top with your favorite salsa — and cut into 8 pie-shape pieces. 

Enjoy!

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Underage drinking dangers: These are the states with the highest rates of teen alcohol use, study finds

A new study done by addiction recovery resource Addiction Treatment Magazine has revealed the states that have the highest and lowest prevalence of underage drinking.

Researchers looked at the number of young people between the ages of 12 and 20 who had consumed an alcoholic drink within the last month and had participated in binge-drinking, which is classified as consuming four or more drinks in one sitting, according to a press release on the publication’s website.

The data was drawn from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) based on the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

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The study determined that the state of Vermont has the highest prevalence of drinkers between the ages of 12 and 20 in the U.S., according to the release.

Nearly 25% of minors in the state had consumed alcohol, and more than 14% had participated in binge-drinking. 

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A new study has revealed the states in the nation that have the highest and lowest prevalence of underage drinking. (iStock)

Other states with high rates include Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.  

In Rhode Island, nearly 22% of young people between the ages 12 and 20 consume alcohol monthly, and 12% of minors consume four or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting, the study found.

In New Hampshire, 20.6% of people between the ages 12 and 20 had consumed alcohol in the last month. 

The share was 20.4% for Massachusetts. 

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Rounding out the top 10 are the states of Oregon, Iowa, Wisconsin, Colorado, Maine and North Dakota.

At the other end of the spectrum, Mississippi has the lowest prevalence of underage drinking, with only 9.7% of underage people consuming alcohol. 

It also has the lowest binge-drinking rate, at only 5.4%, according to the study. 

College drinking

One possible reason that Vermont has topped the list is that it is a rural state with many colleges and universities — the highest number per capita of any state — said a clinical director of addiction services.  (iStock)

Utah is the second-lowest, at 11% for alcohol consumption and 6.8% for binge-drinking among the underage population. 

Coming in at third lowest is North Carolina, where 11.3% of underage people consumed alcohol in the last month.

Alabama is also on the lower end at 12%, followed by Arkansas at 12.3%.

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Rounding out the lower 10 are Indiana, Georgia, Idaho, Tennessee and Texas. 

“It’s no secret that underage drinking is a major concern in the United States, as it can pose several significant risks to the well-being of young people, including health risks, impaired judgment and the risk of dependency and addiction,” said a spokesperson for Addiction Treatment Magazine in the release.

Teens drinking

Overall, the findings indicate that the use of alcohol in young people continues to be a concern, said Tuell of the Lindner Center of HOPE in Ohio. (iStock)

“These findings provide an intriguing insight into where underage drinking is the most prominent throughout the country, with Vermont coming out on top. While progress has been made in reducing underage drinking rates, it is still a matter of concern, and ongoing efforts are necessary to address this issue and protect the health and safety of young people,” the spokesperson continued.

Dr. Chris Tuell, clinical director of addiction services for the Lindner Center of HOPE in Ohio, was not involved in the study, but said he wasn’t surprised by the findings.

“A parent’s position on underage drinking is paramount and is one of the strongest protective factors against underage drinking.”

“The Northeast has had a history of higher rates of underage drinking for the past 20 years,” he told Fox News Digital in an interview. “There continues to be no definitive reason why these rates are the way they are.”

One possible reason for Vermont’s topping the list, he said, is that it is a rural state with many colleges and universities — the highest number per capita of any state.

young people drinking beer outside

“The research is crystal-clear that early alcohol use before the age of 15 raises the risk of lifelong problems of addiction and alcoholism,” warned Dr. Chris Tuell, clinical director of addiction services for the Lindner Center of HOPE in Ohio.  (iStock)

Overall, the findings indicate that the use of alcohol in young people continues to be a concern, Tuell said.

“The research is crystal-clear that early alcohol use before the age of 15 raises the risk of lifelong problems of addiction and alcoholism,” he warned. 

“Early alcohol use — drinking at age 14 or earlier — [means a] 7 times greater risk for developing an alcohol problem than someone who begins drinking at age 21.” 

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Other possible reasons for the high rates in some states may be related to how the packaging of alcohol is geared toward youth, such as flavored drinks, and the association of alcohol use with sporting events, the expert noted.

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“This promotes alcohol use in young people as a necessary part of having fun,” Tuell said.

“A parent’s position on underage drinking is paramount and is one of the strongest protective factors against underage drinking,” he also said.

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Coffee quiz! How much do you know about the can’t-live-without-it drink?

National Coffee Day is September 29 — and millions of people have recognized the special occasion. 

But no matter what day it is or what season of the year, how well do you know the popular drink that many people consume all year long? 

Test your knowledge in this fun and engaging lifestyle quiz all about coffee!

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