NFL Fantasy Points Scoring System

Overview

  • We award points to individual defensive players (IDP Scoring).
  • We use fractional points.
  • We use negative points.

Offensive Players

  • Passing Yards: 1 point per 25 yards
  • Passing Touchdowns: 4 points
  • Passing Interceptions: -2 points
  • Rushing Yards: 1 point per 10 yards
  • Rushing Touchdowns: 6 points
  • Receptions: 1 points (only if using PPR scoring)
  • Receiving Yards: 1 point per 10 yards
  • Receiving Touchdowns: 6 points
  • 2-Point Conversions: 2 points
  • Fumbles Lost: -2 points
  • Fumble Recovered for a Touchdown: 6 points

Team Defense / Special Teams

  • Sacks: 1 point
  • Interceptions: 2 points
  • Fumbles Recovered: 2 points
  • Safeties: 2 points
  • Defensive Touchdowns: 6 points
  • Kick and Punt Return Touchdowns: 6 points
  • 2-Point Conversion Returns: 2 points
  • Points Allowed (0): 10 points
  • Points Allowed (1-6): 7 points
  • Points Allowed (7-13): 4 points
  • Points Allowed (14-20): 1 points
  • Points Allowed (21-27): 0 points
  • Points Allowed (28-34): -1 points
  • Points Allowed (35+): -4 points

Individual Defensive Players

  • Solo Tackles: 1 point
  • Assisted Tackles: ½ point
  • Sacks: 2 points
  • Sack Yards: 1 point per 10 yards
  • Tackles For Loss: 1 point
  • Quarterback Hits: 1 point
  • Passes Defended: 1 point
  • Interceptions: 3 points
  • Fumbles Forced: 3 points
  • Fumbles Recovered: 3 points
  • Defensive Touchdowns: 6 points
  • 2-Point Conversion Returns: 2 points

Kicking

  • PAT Made: 1 point
  • FG Made (0-49 yards): 3 points
  • FG Made (50+ yards): 5 points
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The published NFL scoring system specifies the default point values, including fractional and negative scoring, IDP, and defensive scoring. Compare those rules with your contest configuration. If your scoring differs, calculate your own totals from the underlying player statistics rather than assuming published fantasy points match your rules.

For an application showing game-day points, use the appropriate live player feeds and apply the correct scoring rules. Keep a correction path after Final: official statistical changes can alter totals after the on-field action ends. The NFL workflow guide covers live and postgame data timing.

Yes. The NFL scoring rules document individual defensive player and team defense/special-teams categories separately. Use the appropriate player or team statistics and confirm which scoring categories your contests enable.

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