How to use this calculator
Enter your player's game or season statistics across the four categories: passing, rushing, receiving, and special. The calculator instantly computes fantasy points for all three major scoring formats so you can compare them side by side.
Use the scoring format toggle at the top to highlight your league's specific format. The points breakdown section shows exactly how many points each category contributes, making it easy to see where a player's fantasy value comes from.
This calculator works for evaluating past performances, projecting future output, or settling debates about player value across different league formats.
Understanding fantasy football scoring
Fantasy football scoring rewards real game production with a point system that values touchdowns most highly. Rushing and receiving touchdowns earn 6 points each, while passing touchdowns earn 4, reflecting that quarterbacks accumulate more touchdowns by nature of the position.
Yardage scoring uses different rates for passing versus rushing and receiving. Passing yards are scored at 1 point per 25 yards because quarterbacks typically gain 250 to 350 yards per game. Rushing and receiving yards score at 1 point per 10 yards since those totals are lower per player.
The PPR format emerged to create more scoring balance between wide receivers and running backs. By awarding a point per catch, it elevates high volume receivers and pass catching backs who might otherwise produce modest yardage totals on short receptions.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good fantasy football score for a week?
For quarterbacks, 20 or more points is a solid week and 30 or more is elite. For running backs and wide receivers, 15 or more points is good in standard and 20 or more is a great performance. In PPR leagues, add roughly 3 to 8 points to those benchmarks depending on reception volume.
Why are passing touchdowns worth fewer points than rushing touchdowns?
Quarterbacks throw far more touchdowns than any single player rushes or receives. If passing TDs were worth 6, QBs would dominate fantasy scoring even more than they already do. The 4 point passing TD creates better balance across positions in most league formats.
Which scoring format is most popular?
Half PPR has become the most popular format in recent years because it rewards pass catchers without making them overwhelmingly dominant. Full PPR remains common on major platforms like ESPN and Yahoo, while standard (non PPR) has declined in popularity over time.
Do return yards count in fantasy football?
In most default league settings, kick and punt return yards do not count for fantasy points. However, return touchdowns typically do score 6 points. Some leagues add custom settings to award 1 point per 25 return yards, which boosts the value of return specialists.
How do 2 point conversions work in fantasy?
A successful 2 point conversion awards 2 fantasy points to the player who scores it, whether by pass, rush, or reception. The quarterback who throws a successful 2 point conversion also receives 2 points. Failed 2 point attempts do not affect fantasy scoring.