📋 Overview
Welcome to 3-2-1 Football Pickem - a unique NFL prediction game that tests both your football knowledge and your confidence in your picks!
The Core Concept:
- Pick exactly 3 games each week
- Assign confidence weights: 3, 2, and 1 points
- Choose spreads, over/unders, or mix both
- Earn points for correct picks, lose points for wrong ones
🚀 Getting Started
- Get Your Login: Your league admin will send you an invitation email with login credentials
- Log In: Visit the site and enter your email and password
- Change Password: If using a temporary password, you'll be prompted to create your own
- Make Your Picks: Navigate to the main page to see available games
🎯 Making Your Picks
Each week, you'll see all available NFL games with two betting options:
Spread Bets (Point Spreads)
- Pick which team will cover the spread
- Example: Patriots -3 means Patriots must win by more than 3 points
- Example: Jets +3 means Jets must win or lose by less than 3 points
Over/Under (Totals)
- Predict if the total combined score will be over or under the line
- Example: O/U 45.5 - Will the teams combine for more or less than 45.5 points?
• Game 1: Take Patriots -3 (3 points)
• Game 2: Take Over 45.5 (2 points)
• Game 3: Take Packers +7 (1 point)
⚖️ Confidence Weights
The unique aspect of 3-2-1 Pickem is the confidence weighting system:
- 3 Points: Your MOST confident pick
- 2 Points: Your moderately confident pick
- 1 Point: Your least confident pick
Important: You must use each weight (3, 2, 1) exactly once per week!
📊 Scoring System
Points are awarded or deducted based on your picks:
| Weight | If Correct | If Wrong |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Points | +3 points | -3 points |
| 2 Points | +2 points | -2 points |
| 1 Point | +1 point | -1 point |
• 3-point pick: ✅ Correct = +3
• 2-point pick: ❌ Wrong = -2
• 1-point pick: ✅ Correct = +1
Week Total: +2 points
⏰ Deadlines & Locks
🔒 Individual Game Locking
Games lock 5 minutes before kickoff - not at a single weekly deadline!
- Thursday Games: Lock Thursday evening
- Sunday 1PM Games: Lock at 12:55 PM ET
- Sunday 4PM Games: Lock at 3:55 PM ET
- Sunday/Monday Night: Lock 5 minutes before kickoff
Strategy Tip: You can adjust picks for later games even after early games have started!
🏆 Winning Strategies
Weight Assignment
- Use your 3-pointer on your strongest conviction
- Consider saving high weights for games with clear advantages
- Don't always use 3-points on favorites - upsets happen!
Pick Selection
- Mix spreads and totals based on your analysis
- Weather can significantly impact totals
- Division games often play differently than the spread suggests
- Prime time games tend to be closer than expected
Risk Management
- Going 2-1 each week keeps you positive
- Consistency beats home runs
- Track your success with different bet types
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my picks after saving?
Yes! You can change picks as many times as you want until 5 minutes before each game's kickoff.
What happens if I don't make 3 picks?
You must select exactly 3 games and assign all three weights (3, 2, 1) to save your picks.
Can I pick the same game twice?
No, you can only pick either the spread OR the total for any single game, not both.
What if a game is postponed?
Your league admin will handle special situations. Typically, postponed games are removed from that week's picks.
How do I check my past picks?
Click on "Weekly Picks" to see all players' picks for any week of the season.
Can I see other players' picks?
Yes, but only after games lock. This prevents copying strategies.