A contest format centered around the National Football League where participants select one team each week to win their game. If the chosen team is victorious, the participant advances to the next round. The key element is that a team can only be selected once during the entire competition. For example, a player might select the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1; if the Chiefs win, the player moves on, but they cannot choose the Chiefs again for the remainder of the season.
This type of competition offers an engaging way for fans to follow the NFL throughout the season. It encourages strategic thinking as participants must carefully consider each week’s matchups and plan their selections to avoid using top teams too early. Its popularity stems from its simplicity and the potential for substantial payouts, often creating intense competition and lasting rivalries among participants. The format has evolved from informal office pools to large-scale online contests with sophisticated rule variations.