TopDog26
One Season. Three Strategies. One Champion.
Pick your strategy fresh every week. Stack points all season. Survive the playoffs. Claim the throne.
Simple to Play
How It Works
Step 01
Choose Weekly Strategy
Each week pick one: Montana (5 picks, 2pts each), Favre (10 picks, 1pt each), or LT (all games, 1pt each). LT is only available on Full Board weeks. No season-long commitment — adapt every week.
Step 02
Lock Your Picks
Submit spread picks before each game locks (1 hour before kickoff). Add one O/U bonus pick on any single game — it only scores if your spread pick on that game also wins. All odds from one official source.
Step 03
Score & Climb
Earn base points plus bonus points for hitting thresholds. Weekly Top Dog prize every week — even for eliminated players. Top 4 after Week 16 advance to playoffs. Champion crowned after Week 18.
Choose Each Week
The Three Strategies
Named after NFL legends. Each week you decide which identity you play with. The right call on the right week is how champions are made.
Montana
The Surgeon
“Five picks. Two points each. Precision pays.”
Select 5 games per week with surgical discipline. Hit 4-of-5 for a bonus — go perfect and bank the big one. Fewest picks, highest value per call.
Picks
5
Per Pick
2pt
Bonuses
Favre
The Gunslinger
“Ten picks. Sling it. Stack the bonuses.”
Pick 10 games and let it rip. Balanced base scoring with aggressive bonus tiers — the more you get right, the more the multiplier swings your way.
Picks
10
Per Pick
1pt
Bonuses
LT
The Workhorse
“All games. Full board. Earn every yard.”
Pick every single game on the slate. Highest ceiling of any strategy — but fall at or below .500 and you eat a -2 penalty. Full Board weeks only.
Picks
ALL
Per Pick
1pt
Bonuses
Strategy resets each week. Bonuses within a strategy do not stack — highest threshold applies. +1 O/U bonus requires winning the spread pick on the same game.
Weekly Prize
Win Every Week
Even if you're out of playoff contention, the competition never stops.
Every week has a winner. The highest scorer takes home $25 — paid out every Tuesday. It doesn't matter where you stand in the standings. Every Sunday is a fresh chance to be Top Dog of the Week.
Follow the Money
How the Money Works
Adjust the player count to see how the prize pool scales.
Total Season Pot
$2,000
20 players × $100 buy-in
Commissioner
$200
10% of pot · covers admin costs
Player Prize Pool
$1,800
90% returned to players
Weekly Top Dog Prizes
$25/week
16 regular-season weeks
Total: $400
Paid every week — even to eliminated players
Playoff Prize Pool
$1,400
Top 4 players · Weeks 17–18
Split 55 / 25 / 15 / 5
Playoff Prize Pool Distribution
Weekly Top Dog Prize — Independent of Playoffs
Winning Top Dog of the Week is completely independent of playoff standing. A player can be eliminated from playoff contention and still win weekly prizes. Every week is a fresh competition. Weekly prizes are paid out every week regardless of playoff status.
Example figures based on 20 players at $100/season. Exact weekly prize amount and playoff pool confirmed before Week 1 based on final player count.
End-Game
The Playoffs
Regular season is 16 weeks. The best four advance. Two weeks to determine the champion.
Playoff Format
Top 4 players by total points advance to playoffs.
Top Dog Crowned
Semifinal winners face off in the final week.
Prize Pool Distribution
Prize pool based on total buy-in collected before Week 1.
The 2026 Season Awaits
Ready to Become the Top Dog?
$100 season buy-in. Weekly prizes. Playoff glory. Week 1 locks in September — get your spot before it fills.