In thinking about RL NFL game simulation, I remember how prior to computer & internet games that games like APBA and Stratomatic duplicated actual NFL player stats.
They did not use a lot of different plays, in fact, APBA only had 5 generic offensive plays. The focus was on stat simulation based on the player cards.

Was wondering what games, if any, were currently considered the best RL NFL simulation and why ...... here is the online search answer to the question ......

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I think, as it stands, this AI depth chart code can't be released to other leagues.

My rationale is twofold.

Rationale of decision making by AI is poor - as shown by last few non Granddad comments.
The negative reaction to the above at this time will damage the game rep rather than enhance it.

It's an incredibly complicated area - for example, two teams need a QB, AI for each bids on same FA, what happens to the losing team?

It's an area that is suffering due to the owner having little to no control over the cuts / signings, other than abiding by position count in first instance. I've no issue with this replicating NFL roster churn at the bottom, but until the head scratching decisions can be minimised, I'd be opposed to releasing it as a change.