Okay, so, I’ve been seeing this “DNP” thing pop up a lot lately in football discussions, both for the actual games and in fantasy leagues. It got me curious, so I started digging around to figure out what it really means.
At first, I noticed it showing up on injury reports. Turns out, DNP means “Did Not Practice.” It’s a way to show that a player didn’t participate in the team’s practice. I found out that teams put out these reports regularly, and DNP is right there if someone’s sitting out.
- Checked out official team reports
- Saw DNP listed next to player names
Then, I looked into how it’s used in fantasy football. If a player doesn’t play, they get a DNP, which usually means zero points. I thought maybe it just meant they were injured, but it’s not always the case. Even if they’re just benched, they still get a DNP.
- Looked at fantasy football rules
- Confirmed DNP means zero points
I also found that if a game gets canceled or moved, players might get a DNP. And get this, even if you have a player with a DNP in your fantasy lineup, you can still win, but it lowers your potential score.
- Read up on game cancellations and DNPs
- Learned about DNP impact on fantasy scores
What I Learned
Basically, DNP is a simple way to say a player didn’t play, for whatever reason. It could be an injury, an illness, or just the coach’s decision. It’s important for keeping track of who’s in and who’s out, both for real teams and for us fantasy football folks. After all this, I feel like I’ve got a pretty good handle on what DNP is all about in football.
