What is faab in fantasy football?

FAAB stands for Free Agent Acquisition Budget, and it is a system used in fantasy football leagues to manage the acquisition of free agents. In a FAAB system, each team is given a budget of imaginary money to bid on available players each week. Once the bidding period ends, the team with the highest bid for a player will acquire his services for that week, and the amount of the winning bid is deducted from the team's budget.

FAAB is considered to be a fairer way of managing free agent pickups compared to the traditional first-come, first-served system, as it gives all teams an equal opportunity to acquire players based on their perceived value. It also adds a strategic element to fantasy football, as managers need to decide how much to bid on players based on their needs and available budget.

Some leagues have a continuous FAAB system, where bidding is open throughout the season, while others have a weekly or daily bidding period. The amount of budget given to teams can vary depending on league settings, with some leagues having a fixed budget for the entire season and others having a replenishing budget each week. Overall, FAAB can add an extra layer of excitement and strategy to fantasy football leagues.