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Why are we so obsessed with fantasy football? – Mashable Originals

Over 15 million people spend a third of their year playing the game. Why?
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Why are we so obsessed with fantasy football? – Mashable Originals
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Mashable Originals

Mashable's short documentaries feature compelling individuals, innovations, and movements from around the world.

ESPN Senior Fantasy Football Analyst Matthew Berry helps Mashable's Mark Stetson figure out why he, and over 40 million people, are obsessed with fantasy football.

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