Yahoo Fantasy Football Scoring Rules
Every default Yahoo scoring rule in one chart: passing, rushing, receiving, kicker and DST tiers, plus Head-to-Head Points vs standard scoring, how Yahoo differs from ESPN, and where to find your settings.
Quick Answer: Yahoo Fantasy Scoring
Yahoo fantasy football defaults to Head-to-Head Points with half-PPR: 0.5 points per reception. It awards 4 points per passing touchdown, 6 points per rushing or receiving touchdown, 1 point per 25 passing yards, and 1 point per 10 rushing or receiving yards. Interceptions and lost fumbles each cost −2 points.
Yahoo's core scoring is identical to ESPN. The two real differences are the DST points-allowed tiers and the fact that Yahoo sometimes rounds scores to whole numbers in its display. The full default chart for every position is below.
Yahoo Fantasy Football Default Scoring
Yahoo Fantasy Football's default scoring format is Head-to-Head Points with half-PPR (0.5 points per reception). This is the most common format in Yahoo public leagues. The core point values for passing, rushing, and receiving yards are identical to ESPN; the main differences lie in bonus settings and how they handle certain edge cases.
Yahoo leagues are fully customizable by the commissioner. The table below reflects standard Yahoo defaults, so verify your specific league settings before making start/sit decisions.
Head-to-Head Points vs Head-to-Head and Standard Scoring
Yahoo offers three main league types, and the name decides how your weekly total is built. All three share the point values in the chart below; they differ only in how those points decide the matchup.
Head-to-Head Points (the default)
Every stat converts to fractional points and you win the week by outscoring one opponent on total points. This is Yahoo's default and what most public leagues use.
Head-to-Head (category)
Instead of one point total, you face an opponent across several stat categories and win the week by taking the most categories. Common in fantasy basketball and baseball, rare in football.
Standard scoring vs half-PPR
"Standard" scoring means 0 points per reception; only yards and touchdowns count. Yahoo does not use standard by default, it uses half-PPR (0.5 per reception). To switch to standard, set the Reception value to 0 under Commissioner → Scoring & Roster before the draft.
Yahoo Default Scoring by Category
Passing
| Stat | Yahoo Default Points |
|---|---|
| Passing yards | 0.04 pts/yd (1 pt per 25 yds) |
| Passing touchdown | +4 pts |
| Interception thrown | -2 pts |
| 2-point conversion (passing) | +2 pts |
Rushing
| Stat | Yahoo Default Points |
|---|---|
| Rushing yards | 0.1 pts/yd (1 pt per 10 yds) |
| Rushing touchdown | +6 pts |
| 2-point conversion (rushing) | +2 pts |
Receiving
| Stat | Yahoo Default Points |
|---|---|
| Reception | 0.5 pts (half-PPR default) |
| Receiving yards | 0.1 pts/yd (1 pt per 10 yds) |
| Receiving touchdown | +6 pts |
| 2-point conversion (receiving) | +2 pts |
Miscellaneous
| Stat | Yahoo Default Points |
|---|---|
| Fumble lost | -2 pts |
| Return touchdown | +6 pts |
Kicker
| Stat | Yahoo 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 |
Defense / Special Teams (DST)
| Stat | Yahoo 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 14–20 pts | +1 pt |
| Allow 21–27 pts | 0 pts |
| Allow 28–34 pts | -1 pt |
| Allow 35+ pts | -4 pts |
How to Find Your Yahoo League Scoring Settings
- 1Log in to Yahoo Fantasy and select your football league.
- 2Click Commissioner in the top navigation (or League → Settings if you're not the commissioner).
- 3Select Scoring & Roster to see the full stat-to-point mapping for your league.
- 4Look for the Reception row under Receiving: 0.5 = half-PPR, 1.0 = full PPR, 0 = standard scoring.
Yahoo vs ESPN: Key Scoring Differences
The two platforms are nearly identical in their core scoring. The main areas where they can diverge:
Points-Allowed DST Tiers
Yahoo's default DST points-allowed tiers differ slightly from ESPN, particularly at the 28–34 point range (-1 for ESPN, -1 for Yahoo) and 35+ range (ESPN gives -3 for 35–45, Yahoo gives -4 for 35+). Always check both if you play on multiple platforms.
2-Point Conversions
Yahoo awards +2 points for 2-point conversions (passing, rushing, and receiving). ESPN does the same. This is standard across platforms but worth confirming.
Bonus Stats
Yahoo does not include milestone bonuses (100-yard rushing games, 300-yard passing games) in its default settings, though commissioners can add them. ESPN also doesn't include them by default. These are more common in custom leagues.
Fractional Points
Yahoo rounds to the nearest whole number in some display contexts, while ESPN often shows fractional points (e.g., 14.5). The underlying calculations are the same; this is a display difference only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Yahoo fantasy football scoring rules?
Yahoo's default rules award 4 pts per passing TD, 6 per rushing or receiving TD, 1 pt per 25 passing yards, 1 pt per 10 rushing or receiving yards, and 0.5 pts per reception (half-PPR). Interceptions and lost fumbles each cost 2 points. Kickers score 3 to 5 pts per field goal by distance, and DST points scale with sacks, turnovers, and points allowed.
What is Yahoo fantasy football standard scoring?
Standard scoring means 0 points per reception, so only yards and touchdowns count. Yahoo does not use standard by default; its default is half-PPR (0.5 per catch). A commissioner can switch a league to standard by setting the Reception value to 0 under Scoring & Roster before the draft.
Yahoo fantasy head-to-head vs head-to-head points: what is the difference?
Head-to-Head Points (the Yahoo default) decides each week by total fantasy points: whoever scores more points wins. Plain Head-to-Head (category) instead compares you and your opponent across multiple stat categories, and the manager who wins the most categories takes the week. Football almost always uses Head-to-Head Points; category play is more common in basketball and baseball.
What is Yahoo's default fantasy football scoring format?
Yahoo's default is Head-to-Head Points with half-PPR (0.5 pts per reception). Core values: 4 pts per passing TD, 6 per rushing/receiving TD, 1 pt per 25 passing yards, 1 pt per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
Does Yahoo use PPR or standard scoring by default?
Yahoo defaults to half-PPR (0.5 pts per reception) in most public leagues. Commissioners can change this to full PPR (1.0) or standard (0) before the draft. Check under Commissioner → Scoring & Roster.
How does Yahoo fantasy scoring compare to ESPN?
Nearly identical in core scoring. The main differences are in DST points-allowed tiers and how each platform displays fractional points (Yahoo sometimes rounds to whole numbers, ESPN shows decimals).
How do I change my Yahoo fantasy league scoring settings?
Click Commissioner in the top navigation (or League → Settings if you're not the commissioner), then Scoring & Roster. Changes must typically be made before the season draft.
Does Yahoo fantasy show fractional points?
Yahoo sometimes rounds scores to the nearest whole number in display views, while ESPN shows fractional points (e.g. 14.5). The underlying calculations are the same; this is a display difference only.
What are stat corrections in Yahoo fantasy and how do they affect my score?
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. Yahoo applies them automatically, usually by Wednesday or Thursday of the following week, and your score updates accordingly. A close matchup can flip days after the games finish. If your point total shifts mid-week, a stat correction is almost always the reason.
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