Fantasy Football Scoring Explained
Before you rank a single player, you need to know how your league scores. The same running back can be a first-round pick in one format and a third-round pick in another. Scoring is the lens every draft decision passes through.
The big variable is how much a catch is worth, plus whether you start one quarterback or two. Here is what each setting means and how it should move your board.
Reception scoring: PPR, half-PPR, and standard
The single biggest scoring difference is how many points a reception is worth. That one number reshapes the value of running backs and receivers more than anything else.
Standard (non-PPR)
0 points per catchYou score only for yardage and touchdowns. Pure rushing and big-play players hold their value; high-volume possession receivers lose a little relative to PPR.
Half-PPR
0.5 points per catchThe common middle ground and a frequent default. Rewards volume without letting a checkdown machine dominate. Pass-catching backs and target hogs get a real bump.
Full PPR
1 point per catchEvery catch counts. Volume is king, so receivers and pass-catching running backs climb the board, and a back who only runs slides relative to one who also catches.
Superflex, TE premium, and the settings that move the board
Superflex (or 2-QB): a flex slot that can hold a quarterback. Because most managers then start two QBs, quarterback becomes a premium position and elite passers jump up the board. In a single-QB league you can wait on quarterback; in superflex you usually cannot.
TE premium: awards extra points per tight-end reception (often 1.5). It narrows the gap between the elite tight ends and the field, so paying up for a top one matters less.
Other knobs: passing- touchdown value (4 vs 6 points), yardage bonuses, and return or IDP scoring all nudge value at the margins. None reshapes a draft the way reception scoring and superflex do, but they are worth checking.
How to draft for your scoring
Match your board to your format instead of a generic ranking. In PPR, lean into target volume and pass-catching backs. In standard, weight rushing workload and touchdown upside a touch higher. In superflex, move quarterbacks up and secure two before the position thins.
This is exactly the translation Oddsmyth does for you. Tell it your format and your pick and it quotes the ADP and reasoning for that scoring, so you are not applying a half-PPR cheat sheet to a superflex league.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between PPR and standard scoring?
In standard scoring, a reception is worth zero points; you score only for yardage and touchdowns. In full PPR (points per reception), every catch is worth one point. Half-PPR splits the difference at half a point per catch. More reception value pushes up pass-catching running backs and high-volume receivers.
Which scoring format is most common?
Half-PPR and full PPR are the most common in modern leagues, with half-PPR a frequent default. Standard has become less common but still exists. Always confirm your league's exact settings before you draft, because they change player value.
Does scoring format change who I should draft?
Yes. PPR rewards volume, so a back who catches passes or a receiver who sees a lot of targets is worth more than in standard. Standard leans slightly more toward pure rushing and big-play players. The gap is largest at running back and receiver.
What is a superflex or 2-QB league?
A superflex slot can be filled by a quarterback, which means most managers start two QBs. That makes quarterbacks far more valuable, so elite QBs move up the board dramatically compared with a standard single-QB league.
How does Oddsmyth handle my scoring format?
Tell Oddsmyth your format and it ranks and reasons for that format specifically, using live 2026 ADP and projections. Half-PPR, full PPR, standard, or superflex, it applies the right value to your exact pick.
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