Fantasy Football Points Calculator
Calculate fantasy football points using standard and PPR scoring.
Enter passing yards, touchdowns, rushing yards, and receptions.
Fantasy sports points are calculated by assigning point values to real-world athletic statistics — touchdowns, yards gained, goals scored, batting averages — and summing them for each player on your fantasy roster. Different leagues use different scoring systems, so understanding the math lets you evaluate player value accurately.
General formula: Fantasy Points = Σ(Stat Category × Point Value per Unit)
Standard NFL fantasy scoring (example):
- Passing TD = 4 pts
- Passing yard = 0.04 pts (1 pt per 25 yards)
- Rushing TD = 6 pts
- Rushing yard = 0.1 pts (1 pt per 10 yards)
- Receiving TD = 6 pts
- Receiving yard = 0.1 pts
- Reception (PPR leagues) = 1 pt
- Interception thrown = −2 pts
- Fumble lost = −2 pts
PPR vs. Standard scoring:
- Standard — only yards and TDs count. Favors high-volume rushers and red-zone targets.
- PPR (Points Per Reception) — adds 1 point per catch. Dramatically increases the value of slot receivers and pass-catching running backs.
- Half-PPR — 0.5 pts per reception. A common compromise.
Worked example — NFL quarterback: Patrick Mahomes throws for 312 passing yards, 3 TDs, 1 interception; rushes for 18 yards, 0 TDs.
- Passing yards: 312 × 0.04 = 12.48 pts
- Passing TDs: 3 × 4 = 12 pts
- Interception: 1 × −2 = −2 pts
- Rushing yards: 18 × 0.1 = 1.8 pts Total = 12.48 + 12 − 2 + 1.8 = 24.28 fantasy points
DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) context: Sites like DraftKings and FanDuel use similar scoring but with small variations. DraftKings gives 0.5 pts per reception to quarterbacks for rushing. Always verify the exact scoring system for your specific platform before making roster decisions.