I've experienced just about everything fantasy football has to offer. When  asked for advice on how to start up leagues, the first thing I say is: Keep  the scoring system simple. My player ratings are based on a balanced system in which yards gained and touchdowns scored are equally important.

My suggestion:

Award:

• 50 points for a touchdown, whether it's rushing, kick return or either end of a passing connection.
• 20 points for a successful two-point conversion, including the passer and receiver.
• 10 points for a successful conversion kick.
• 1 point for each yard gained rushing or receiving and for each yard of a field goal.
• 1/2 point for each yard passing.
• Deduct 25 points for each interception thrown.

Simple. No calculator required.

A league is easy to set up. Play head-to-head, ideally among friends, for all 17 weeks of the NFL regular season, with lineups featuring one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end and one kicker. Drafted rosters consist of three quarterbacks, four running backs, four wide receivers, two tight ends and two kickers.

Please, no scoring for defense and special teams. There are many ways to include these areas of the game, none of which I have found appealing.

And avoid the temptation of having playoffs. Let the best team through 17 weeks earn the distinction of being the champion.

Above all, have fun. That's easy to do in fantasy football. I should know.