ESPN fantasy football scoring in one chart, covering every default point value for passing, rushing, receiving, kicker and DST, plus PPR vs standard and how to check your league.
ESPN fantasy football awards 4 points per passing touchdown, 6 points per rushing or receiving touchdown, 1 point per 25 passing yards (0.04/yard), and 1 point per 10 rushing or receiving yards (0.1/yard). Interceptions and lost fumbles cost −2 points each.
The one setting that changes is receptions. ESPN leagues run as standard (0 points per catch), half-PPR (0.5 per catch), or full PPR (1 per catch). Most ESPN public leagues default to half-PPR. The full default chart for every position is below.
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ESPN Fantasy Football uses a customizable scoring system. By default, new ESPN leagues launch with standard scoring (no PPR) or half-PPR (0.5 pts per reception) depending on the league type selected at setup. The most common ESPN public league format is half-PPR.
Your specific league scoring may differ from the defaults below; commissioners can adjust any setting. Always check your league's scoring page to confirm exact values before making start/sit decisions.
| Stat | ESPN Default Points |
|---|---|
| Passing yards | 1 pt per 25 yards (0.04/yd) |
| Passing touchdown | +4 pts |
| Interception thrown | -2 pts |
| 40+ yard passing TD (bonus) | +2 pts (some leagues) |
| 300+ yard passing game (bonus) | +3 pts (some leagues) |
| Stat | ESPN Default Points |
|---|---|
| Rushing yards | 1 pt per 10 yards (0.1/yd) |
| Rushing touchdown | +6 pts |
| 40+ yard rushing TD (bonus) | +2 pts (some leagues) |
| 100+ yard rushing game (bonus) | +3 pts (some leagues) |
| Stat | Standard | Half-PPR | Full PPR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reception | 0 pts | 0.5 pts | 1 pt |
| Receiving yards | 0.1/yd | 0.1/yd | 0.1/yd |
| Receiving touchdown | +6 pts | +6 pts | +6 pts |
| Stat | ESPN Default Points |
|---|---|
| Field goal 0–39 yards | +3 pts |
| Field goal 40–49 yards | +4 pts |
| Field goal 50+ yards | +5 pts |
| Extra point (PAT) | +1 pt |
| Missed field goal | -1 pt |
| Stat | ESPN Default Points |
|---|---|
| Sack | +1 pt |
| Interception | +2 pts |
| Fumble recovery | +2 pts |
| Defensive / return touchdown | +6 pts |
| Safety | +2 pts |
| Blocked kick | +2 pts |
| Shutout (0 pts allowed) | +10 pts |
| Allow 1–6 pts | +7 pts |
| Allow 7–13 pts | +4 pts |
| Allow 14–17 pts | +1 pt |
| Allow 18–27 pts | 0 pts |
| Allow 28–34 pts | -1 pt |
| Allow 35–45 pts | -3 pts |
| Allow 46+ pts | -5 pts |
Because ESPN leagues are highly customizable, the defaults above may not match your specific league. Here's how to verify:
| Scoring Category | ESPN | Yahoo | Sleeper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default format | Standard / Half-PPR | Half-PPR (default) | Half-PPR (default) |
| Reception value (default) | 0 or 0.5 pts | 0.5 pts | 0.5 pts |
| Passing TD | 4 pts | 4 pts | 4 pts |
| Passing yards (per yard) | 0.04 pts | 0.04 pts | 0.04 pts |
| Rushing TD | 6 pts | 6 pts | 6 pts |
| Receiving TD | 6 pts | 6 pts | 6 pts |
| Interception thrown | -2 pts | -2 pts | -2 pts |
| Fumble lost | -2 pts | -2 pts | -2 pts |
| DST shutout bonus | +10 pts | +10 pts | +10 pts |
Key takeaway: The core scoring is nearly identical across major platforms. The biggest variable is always the reception value, and whether bonus stats (100-yard games, 40+ yard TDs) are enabled in your specific league.
ESPN fantasy football scoring converts each real NFL stat to points: 4 per passing TD, 6 per rushing or receiving TD, 1 point per 25 passing yards, 1 point per 10 rushing or receiving yards, minus 2 for each interception or lost fumble. Receptions are worth 0, 0.5, or 1 point depending on whether the league is standard, half-PPR, or full PPR. Your weekly score is the sum for every player in your starting lineup.
ESPN's default scoring awards 4 points per passing TD, 6 points per rushing/receiving TD, 1 point per 10 rushing/receiving yards, and 1 point per 25 passing yards. New ESPN leagues default to standard scoring or half-PPR depending on the league type selected at setup.
The only difference between ESPN standard and PPR scoring is the reception value. Standard gives 0 points per catch, half-PPR gives 0.5, and full PPR gives 1 point per catch. Every other value (yards, touchdowns, turnovers) is identical, so PPR mainly boosts high-volume receivers and pass-catching running backs.
ESPN allows commissioners to choose at setup. Many ESPN public leagues use half-PPR (0.5 pts per reception) as the default. You can verify your format by going to League → Settings → Scoring.
Go to your ESPN Fantasy league, click League in the top nav, then Settings, then the Scoring tab. Only the commissioner can change scoring settings, and most changes must be made before the season draft.
Passing yards ÷ 25 = points, plus 4 points per passing TD, minus 2 per interception, plus 1 point per 10 rushing yards, plus 6 per rushing TD. Example: 300 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT = 12 + 8 − 2 = 18 fantasy points.
Differences usually come from your league's custom settings. ESPN leagues are fully customizable, so bonuses for 100-yard games, different DST tiers, or altered TD values can all cause a gap. Always check your specific league's scoring page.
Stat corrections are official NFL adjustments to game stats made after a game ends, such as reclassifying a rush as a reception or fixing a yardage total. ESPN applies them automatically, usually by Wednesday or Thursday of the following week, and your score updates accordingly. A close matchup can flip days after Sunday. If your point total shifts mid-week, a stat correction is almost always the reason.
Calculate exact points for any player using ESPN's scoring system across all positions.
Go directly to ESPN Fantasy Football to check or update your league's scoring settings.