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Fantasy Football Glossary: Essential Terms

June 19, 2026 4 min read

To talk like an elite manager, you need to understand the terminology. Here is a dictionary of essential fantasy football terms, chips, and metrics.

Chip
A special power-up that can be activated once a season to boost points. Examples include: Wildcard, Free Hit, Triple Captain, and Bench Boost.
Differential
A player owned by a very small percentage of managers (typically under 10%). Buying them offers high ranking reward if they score well.
Expected Goals (xG) & Expected Assists (xA)
Statistical metrics measuring the quality of goalscoring and assist-making chances a player receives, helping project future point returns.
Double Gameweek (DGW)
A week where specific teams play two matches due to scheduling shifts. Players from these teams earn points from both matches.