Fantasy Football Scoring Rules
The complete reference for every scoring rule — standard, PPR, half-PPR, superflex and IDP — plus the default settings on ESPN, Yahoo, Sleeper, DraftKings and FanDuel.
Quick Answer: Fantasy Football Scoring Rules
In standard fantasy football scoring, players earn 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. Interceptions and lost fumbles cost -2 points each.
The one setting that changes between formats is receptions: standardscores 0 per catch, half-PPR scores 0.5, and full PPRscores 1. Everything else stays the same. The full tables for every position and platform are below.
Offensive Scoring Rules
Passing
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Passing yards | 1 pt per 25 yards (0.04/yd) |
| Passing touchdown | 4 pts (some leagues 6) |
| Interception thrown | -2 pts |
| 2-point conversion (pass) | 2 pts |
| 300+ passing yard bonus | +3 pts (if enabled) |
Rushing
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Rushing yards | 1 pt per 10 yards (0.1/yd) |
| Rushing touchdown | 6 pts |
| 2-point conversion (rush) | 2 pts |
| 100+ rushing yard bonus | +3 pts (if enabled) |
Receiving
| Action | 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 |
| 2-point conversion (rec) | 2 pts | 2 pts | 2 pts |
| 100+ receiving yard bonus | +3 pts* | +3 pts* | +3 pts* |
*Yardage bonuses are optional and off by default in most leagues. The receiving table is the only place the standard / half-PPR / PPR formats differ.
Miscellaneous
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Fumble lost | -2 pts |
| Fumble recovered for TD | 6 pts |
| Kick / punt return touchdown | 6 pts |
Kicker Scoring Rules
Field Goals & Extra Points
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Field goal 0–39 yards | 3 pts |
| Field goal 40–49 yards | 4 pts |
| Field goal 50+ yards | 5 pts |
| Extra point (PAT) made | 1 pt |
| Missed field goal | -1 pt (varies; Yahoo: 0) |
| Missed extra point | -1 pt |
Some leagues add a bonus for very long field goals (55+ or 60+ yards). The full breakdown is on the kicker calculator.
Defense / Special Teams (DST) Scoring
Big Plays
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Sack | 1 pt |
| Interception | 2 pts |
| Fumble recovery | 2 pts |
| Safety | 2 pts |
| Defensive or special-teams touchdown | 6 pts |
| Blocked kick | 2 pts |
Points Allowed Tiers
| Points allowed | Fantasy points |
|---|---|
| 0 points allowed | 10 pts |
| 1–6 points allowed | 7 pts |
| 7–13 points allowed | 4 pts |
| 14–20 points allowed | 1 pt |
| 21–27 points allowed | 0 pts |
| 28–34 points allowed | -1 pt |
| 35+ points allowed | -4 pts |
Points-allowed tiers vary slightly by platform. See the full breakdown on the defense calculator.
IDP (Individual Defensive Player) Scoring
IDP leagues replace the team DST slot with individual defenders who score on their own stats. These are common default values — they vary more by platform than offensive scoring does.
Individual Defensive Scoring
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Solo tackle | 1 pt |
| Assisted tackle | 0.5 pts |
| Sack | 2–4 pts |
| Tackle for loss | 1 pt |
| Interception | 3 pts |
| Pass deflection | 1 pt |
| Forced fumble | 2 pts |
| Fumble recovery | 2 pts |
| Defensive touchdown | 6 pts |
Sack value is the biggest variable — ESPN awards 4, Sleeper defaults to 2. The full IDP breakdown is on the IDP scoring calculator.
Platform Default Scoring
Every platform lets you customise scoring, but each ships with its own defaults. This is the single most common source of confusion — the same player can score differently depending on where your league is hosted.
Default Reception Scoring by Platform
| Platform | Default format | Passing TD |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN | Half-PPR (0.5 / catch) | 4 pts |
| Yahoo | Half-PPR (0.5 / catch) | 4 pts |
| Sleeper | Full PPR (1 / catch) | 4 pts |
| NFL.com | Standard (0 / catch) | 4 pts |
| DraftKings (DFS) | Full PPR (1 / catch) | 4 pts |
| FanDuel (DFS) | Half-PPR (0.5 / catch) | 4 pts |
DraftKings and FanDuel are daily fantasy (DFS) platforms and also apply yardage bonuses by default. Compare them directly on the DraftKings and FanDuel calculators.
Scoring Formats Explained
Standard
No points for receptions. Favours touchdown-dependent running backs and rewards big plays over volume. Once the most common format, now less popular than PPR variants.
Half-PPR
0.5 points per catch. The most popular modern format and the default on ESPN and Yahoo. It balances the gap between big-play and volume players.
Full PPR
1 point per catch. Boosts high-volume pass-catchers — possession receivers and pass-catching running backs gain the most. The Sleeper default.
Superflex
A roster format, not a scoring system. It adds a flex slot that can hold a second quarterback, making QBs dramatically more valuable. Scoring stays standard, half-PPR or PPR.
IDP
Individual Defensive Player leagues drop the team DST slot and roster real defenders who score on tackles, sacks and turnovers. A deeper, more research-heavy format.
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Fantasy Football Scoring Rules FAQs
What are the standard fantasy football scoring rules?
Standard scoring awards 1 point per 25 passing yards, 4 points per passing touchdown, 1 point per 10 rushing or receiving yards, 6 points per rushing or receiving touchdown, and -2 for interceptions and lost fumbles. Standard scoring gives no points for receptions.
What is the difference between PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring?
The only difference is how receptions are scored. Standard awards 0 points per catch, half-PPR awards 0.5 points per catch, and full PPR awards 1 point per catch. Every other scoring rule — yards, touchdowns, turnovers — is identical across the three formats.
Do ESPN, Yahoo and Sleeper use the same scoring rules?
The core scoring is similar, but defaults differ. ESPN public leagues commonly default to half-PPR, Yahoo public leagues default to half-PPR, and Sleeper defaults to full PPR. DST scoring tiers and bonus rules also vary slightly. Always check your specific league settings.
How many points is a touchdown worth in fantasy football?
A rushing or receiving touchdown is worth 6 points in nearly every league. A passing touchdown is worth 4 points by default, though some leagues use 6-point passing touchdowns. A 2-point conversion is worth 2 points.
What is superflex scoring in fantasy football?
Superflex is not a different scoring system — it is a roster format. A superflex league adds a flex slot that can be filled by a quarterback, which makes QBs far more valuable. The scoring rules themselves stay the same as standard, half-PPR or PPR.