Consolation Bracket

As a way to disincentivize tanking, a consolation bracket exists for non-playoff teams

Bracket Setup - 8 teams

In the event of 8 playoff teams, Yahoo does not support consolation brackets, therefore the commissioners maintain a consolation bracket with an online tool and post updates to it weekly.  Non-Playoff teams may not pick up waiver players (this is locked per commissioner settings).  Last place is determined by loser of the consolation bracket, not the standings of the regular season.

As of 09/23/2023, confirmed PYFHL is in fact using an 8-team playoff configuration, thus commissioners will maintain bracket.

Bracket Setup - 6 teams

In the event of 6 playoff teams, Yahoo does support consolation brackets, therefore managers should continue setting their lineups.  The same rules apply otherwise.  

Prizes and Information

Consolation Bracket Prizes:

• Top 3 teams receive an increase in their weight of the standard draft lottery (Rounded up to the nearest whole number):
  • 1st: 50% additional balls
  • 2nd: 25% additional balls
  • 3rd: 12.5% additional balls
    
• 1st place gets to name one of the divisions for next year.
• 2nd place gets to name the other division for next year.
• Last Place Team pays a penalty of $20 on top of next year's buy in.
• Managers who do not place in the top 3 positions of the consolation bracket may be pushed up/down based on consolation bracket winner's positions.

Weight reference sheet

Below is the draft lottery ball count for reference.  A 50% increase in balls sounds substantial, however most teams that are capable of winning the bracket would be in the higher end of the bracket, and thus see a small increase in their lottery weight.