The CBS default scoring values, a calculator preloaded with them, and how CBS compares to ESPN and Yahoo. Every value is editable, so the total matches your league.
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Passing yards score 1 point per 25, rushing and receiving yards 1 point per 10, and all rushing and receiving touchdowns are worth 6, the same across CBS, ESPN and Yahoo. The fields above are the values that differ between platforms.
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A default CBS Sports league uses non-PPR scoring: 0 points per reception. It awards 1 point per 25 passing yards, 4 points per passing touchdown, 1 point per 10 rushing or receiving yards, and 6 points per rushing or receiving touchdown. The interception penalty is -1, softer than ESPN and Yahoo, and a lost fumble costs -2.
CBS leagues are fully customisable, so these defaults are a starting point rather than a guarantee. The two settings most worth checking are the reception value (many leagues switch to half or full PPR) and the passing touchdown value (some raise it to 6). Confirm both under League then Settings then Scoring.
| Stat | CBS Default |
|---|---|
| Passing yards | 1 pt / 25 yds |
| Passing touchdown | +4 pts |
| Interception thrown | -1 pt |
| Rushing yards | 1 pt / 10 yds |
| Rushing touchdown | +6 pts |
| Receiving yards | 1 pt / 10 yds |
| Reception | 0 pts (non-PPR) |
| Receiving touchdown | +6 pts |
| Fumble lost | -2 pts |
| Two-point conversion | +2 pts |
Kickers score 3 to 5 points per field goal by distance and 1 point per extra point, and team defense scales with sacks, takeaways, defensive touchdowns and points allowed, the same broad structure as other platforms. Confirm the exact tiers in your league settings.
| Stat | CBS | ESPN | Yahoo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reception (PPR) | 0 (non-PPR) | 0 (non-PPR) | 0.5 (half-PPR) |
| Passing touchdown | +4 | +4 | +4 |
| Interception | -1 | -2 | -2 |
| Rushing / receiving TD | +6 | +6 | +6 |
| Passing yards | 1 / 25 | 1 / 25 | 1 / 25 |
| Rushing / receiving yards | 1 / 10 | 1 / 10 | 1 / 10 |
| Fumble lost | -2 | -2 | -2 |
Key takeaway: the two lines that separate CBS from the others are receptions and interceptions. CBS matches ESPN on non-PPR receptions but is the most forgiving on interceptions at -1. Read the full platform guides for ESPN scoring and Yahoo scoring.
A standard CBS Sports league defaults to non-PPR scoring: 0 points per reception. It awards 1 point per 25 passing yards, 4 points per passing touchdown, 1 point per 10 rushing or receiving yards, and 6 points per rushing or receiving touchdown. The interception penalty is the value that stands out: CBS default is -1, softer than the -2 ESPN and Yahoo use. Lost fumbles cost 2 points and a two-point conversion is worth 2. Every value can be changed by the commissioner.
Non-PPR. A default CBS league gives 0 points for a reception, so receiving value comes only from yards and touchdowns. CBS makes it easy to switch to half-PPR (0.5) or full PPR (1.0) in league settings, and many leagues do, but the out-of-the-box default is standard, non-PPR scoring.
Two differences matter. First, receptions: CBS and ESPN both default to non-PPR (0 per catch), while Yahoo defaults to half-PPR (0.5). Second, interceptions: CBS default is -1, whereas ESPN and Yahoo both use -2, so quarterbacks lose less on a pick in a default CBS league. Passing touchdowns are 4 on all three, and rushing and receiving touchdowns are 6 everywhere.
Four points in a default CBS league, the same as ESPN and Yahoo. Some CBS leagues raise this to 6 to bring quarterback scoring closer to running backs and receivers, so check your settings. The calculator on this page lets you change the passing touchdown value if your league uses 6.
Open your league on CBS Sports Fantasy, go to League then Settings, and open the Scoring section. Only the commissioner can edit the values, and changes are usually locked once the season starts. If your league uses custom values, enter them into the calculator above so the total matches your league exactly.
Almost always because the league is not on the defaults. The most common culprits are a PPR or half-PPR reception value, a 6-point passing touchdown, or a custom interception penalty. Open League then Settings then Scoring on CBS, then set the reception, passing touchdown and interception fields above to match.