Bylaws

Rushing				Kicking
PAT	(2 point Conversion)	2 points		PAT		1 point
TD	1-4 yards	6 points		FG	1-39 yards	3 points
	5-9 yards	9 points			40-44 yards	4 points
	10-19 yards	12 points			45-49 yards	5 points
	20-29 yards	16 points			50-54 yards	9 points
	30-49 yards	20 points			55-63 yards	13 points
	50-69 yards	24 points			64+ yards	20 points
	70+ yards	30 points

Defense/Special Teams
Blocked Extra Pt (returned)		2 points
Safety		4 points
TD	1-35 yards	9 points
	36-69 yards	12 points
	70+ yards	16 points

Note: The defensive scoring is for the defense and the player who scores the TD. Defensive Point Differential 14 points Based on the following formula: 14 points minus points allowed by the defensive team until your defense equals 0 points. i.e. your defense cannot score negative points. Note: points scored against the team's offense (i.e. your team's QB throws a pick 6) does not count against your defense. Points for Yardage Quarterbacks - for each 300 yards thrown in a game : 3 points Quarterbacks - for each 100 yards gained (rushing or receiving) : 3 points Quarterbacks - one point for every 20 yards thrown after 300 yards Quarterbacks - one point for every 10 yards gained (rushing or receiving) after 100 yards Running Backs - for each 100 yards gained (rushing or receiving) : 3 points Running Backs - one point for every 10 yards gained (rushing or receiving) after 100 yards Wide Receivers - for each 100 yards gained (receiving or rushing) : 3 points Wide Receivers - one point for every 10 yards gained (rushing or receiving) after 100 yards Special Scoring for Kickers If a kicker fakes a field goal and runs or throws a TD, it will be scored using the RB or QB scoring system.   VI. Three Player Scoring Plays Denver scores: Walker 5 yard lateral from Thomas, pass from Manning. Scoring will be awarded as follows: Total play covers - 26 yards Quarterback Manning - 26 yard passing TD = 8 points Walker and Thomas - 26 yard receiving TD = 10 points, split 5 points each.   VII. Fumble Recoveries Fumbles recovered in the endzone by offensive players will be scored as a one (1) yard run (i.e., six points), unless scored differently on the NFL web site. If a player picks up a fumble from a runner or receiver and scores, the player who recovered the fumble gets points as a RB from the point of the fumble.   VIII. Lost Wages Football Week Each week of the Lost Wages Football League will end 12 midnight on Monday night. The LWFL does not follow the typical calendar week.   IX. Weekly Wins and Losses Each week, head-to-head competition between owners will determine a winner and loser. Each loser will pay $6 to the league funds. In the event of a tie, each owner will pay $3. The high scorer for the week will receive $12 and the second high scorer will receive $9. The remaining balance of monies collected will go to the league fund.   X. Transactions Transactions are available to all team owners to improve a team or to compensate for injuries and bye-picks. i) Free Agents - All un-drafted players are included in a free agent pool. ii) Bye-Picks - A modified form of free agent acquisition for players on a team with a bye. Bye-picks will be allowed for any position and this player must be used in the owner's starting lineup for that week. An owner can only bye-pick a player if the owner is unable to fill-out their starting line-up due to a bye-week. If an owner has an available player on their bench that is able to fill a slot, that player must be used instead of using a bye-pick. For example, you cannot bye-pick a WR if you have a WR or RB on your bench who can fill an empty slot. However, if the player on your bench is unavailable due to injury, and no other players are available to fill a slot, you can use a bye pick to replace a player on a bye. Note: the injured player on your bench must be ruled out of his game. The player is deemed 'available' even if he is designated as 'questionable' or 'doubtful'. He must be officially ruled out of his game to be an 'unavailable' player. All bye-picks will be automatically dropped at 9 pm on Tuesday unless the Commissioner is notified otherwise. iii) Trades - Trading players and draft picks is allowed. Trades will be subject to a 2-day voting period by the leauge. Trades receiving more than 4 objections will not be allowed. The Commissioner still has the right to void any trade deemed detrimental to the integrity of the LWFL. iv) The Free Agent List - The free agent list on the web site is locked at 10 AM on Sunday and remains so until the current week ends (12 midnight on Monday). If an owner wishes to make a transaction while the free agent list is locked, he must email or phone the commissioner to do so. A transaction is awarded to whomever calls or emails first. Once the free agent list is unlocked, all transactions must be made using the web site. Transactions by email or phone to the Commissioner are not allowed while the free agent list is open unless there is a problem with the web site and online transactions are not possible.   XI. Commissioner Transactions Transactions made by the acting Commissioner while the free agent list is locked must be verified by another owner in the league. The Commissioner may call any owner. The owner who communicates with the Commissioner will record the date, time, and player(s) involved. This information will appear on the transactions page when the Commissioner updates the site.   XII. Transaction Fees Once a team is officially eliminated from finishing in the top 4 spots, transactions are free for that team. Free Agents Weeks 0-6 $5 per player Weeks 7-12 $8 per player Weeks 13+ $11 per player Trades Weeks 0-6 $5 per player Weeks 7-12 $8 per player Weeks 13+ No Trades Allowed Bye-Picks $8 per player   XIII. Standings Final standings are based upon owner's won/loss/tie record. In the event two teams are tied the following tie breakers will be used: i) Total points scored during the season ii) Head-to-head competition iii) Victories against top four (4) owners iv) Points scored during head-to-head competition   XIV. LWFL Schedule Each year, the Commissioner will determine the LWFL schedule by drawing lots.   XV. Franchise Fee The League franchise fee is $180 per team. The extra $30 is an incentive for hosting the league on Sunday (or Monday). When an owner hosts, the $30 will be applied toward their league expenses.   XVI. Payout of League Funds All owners whom owe money to the league must pay the Commissioner starting the day after Super Bowl Sunday. There will be a penalty for late payment. Interest of 10% will be charged every 30 days following the Super Bowl. The interests will be distributed to all of the winners based on the payout percentages. Payouts are as follows: First Place 41%   Highest Season Point Total 10% Second Place 20%   Second Highest Point Total 5% Third Place 12%   Highest Single Game Point Total 1% Fourth Place 7%   Hosting/Web Fees 4%   XVII. Playoffs Playoff fees are an additional $15 assessed at the end of the regular season. This assessment is due and payable at the end of the regular season and is to be used to form a winner-take-all pool. All rosters are frozen at the conclusion of the regular season. The winner of the playoff pool is the owner accumulating the most points throughout the playoffs and Superbowl. In the event of a tie, the playoff pool is divided equally among those owners.   XVIII. Commissioner Obligations i) The Commissioner will be reachable by phone until at least 10:00 AM on Sundays. ii) Results for the previously completed week will be posted on the league web site (www.LWfootball.com) no later than Tuesday, 10pm. iii) If unavailable during a week or weekend, the Commissioner will select an owner to assume his duties during this period, from the league owners.   XIX. Changes in the LWFL Bylaws Amending the LWFL bylaws requires majority agreement among the LWFL owners, i.e., 6 of the 10 owners in the league must agree to the proposed change.