How Fantasy Football Points Are Calculated

In fantasy football, points are awarded based on the real-life performance of the players you select for your team.

 Understanding how points are scored is key to managing your roster and making the best lineup decisions. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how points are calculated for different player positions:

Scoring for Players:

  • Quarterbacks (QBs): Points are awarded for passing yards, touchdowns, and other key stats like completions and interceptions.
  • Running Backs (RBs): Points are earned for rushing yards, touchdowns, receptions, and receiving yards.
  • Wide Receivers (WRs): Similar to running backs, points are earned for receiving yards, touchdowns, and receptions.
  • Tight Ends (TEs): Points are scored for receiving yards, touchdowns, and receptions, just like wide receivers.
  • Kickers (K): Kickers earn points for field goals, extra points, and other kicking stats.
  • Defense (D/ST): Defenses can score points for sacks, interceptions, forced fumbles, and touchdowns. Defensive teams also get points for keeping the opposing team from scoring.

Below is the point system that applies to the various actions that can happen during the game:

Action Points
Passing Yards (per 25 yards) 1 point
Passing Touchdowns 4 points
Interceptions Thrown -2 points
Rushing Yards (per 10 yards) 1 point
Rushing Touchdowns 6 points
Receiving Yards (per 10 yards) 1 point
Receiving Touchdowns 6 points
Reception 1 point
Field Goals (0-39 yards) 3 points
Field Goals (40-49 yards) 4 points
Field Goals (50+ yards) 5 points
Extra Points 1 point
Defensive Touchdowns 6 points
Interceptions (Defensive) 2 points
Sacks (Defensive) 1 point
Forced Fumbles (Defensive) 2 points
Points Allowed (0-6 points) 10 points
Points Allowed (7-13 points) 7 points
Points Allowed (14-20 points) 4 points
Points Allowed (21-27 points) 1 point
Points Allowed (28+ points) 0 points