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Which is why 1 and 2 should get a bye.

Next year it should be 6 teams in the playoffs as 8 is far too many in a 10 team league. 1 and 2 get byes.

I think the top points total for the year should definitely get some money (starting next year of course). Point total is a far better indicator of how good your team is than these total bullshit crapshoot playoffs.

The league I've been in forever basically splits it. Half the money goes to the top 2 or 3 points totals and half the money gets split between the super bowl contestants.
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The more I think about it, the more I think that it should either be some portion of the money being awarded based on regular season <b>or</b> a bye. In the scenario you posted, not only would you have presumably gotten the lion's share of half the money based on having the best regular season record, but then you'd also have a major advantage in terms of the playoffs. I think being awarded a 1st round playoff bye is (and likely having the most advantageous matchup in the semifinals) is plenty of a reward for a good regular season. If we pay 3 spots, you only need 1 win in 2 games to cash in (and if we pay 4 spots, you are guaranteed to cash in).

Having it both ways is nuts. Like I said, just like in real sports leagues, the advantages of winning the regular season should be playoff positioning. They don't cut trophies in half and give half to the team with the best regular season.