Fantasy Football Points Calculator
Use this calculator to determine a player's fantasy football points based on common scoring settings. Enter the player's stats for each category, and the calculator will tally their total fantasy points.
Understanding Fantasy Football Points
Fantasy football is a game where participants assemble virtual teams of real National Football League (NFL) players. These teams then compete against each other based on the statistical performance of their chosen players in actual NFL games. The core of the game lies in converting these real-world statistics into "fantasy points," which determine the winner of weekly matchups.
How Fantasy Points Are Calculated
The scoring system is crucial to fantasy football. While specific league settings can vary, most systems award points for positive offensive actions and deduct points for negative ones. Our calculator uses a common "Half-PPR" (Points Per Reception) scoring format, which is a popular balance between standard scoring and full PPR.
Here's a breakdown of the typical point values used in this calculator:
- Passing Yards: 1 point for every 25 yards (0.04 points/yard). Quarterbacks accumulate points by throwing the ball.
- Passing Touchdowns: 4 points. A significant scoring event for quarterbacks.
- Interceptions Thrown: -2 points. A penalty for quarterbacks turning the ball over.
- Rushing Yards: 1 point for every 10 yards (0.1 points/yard). Running backs and sometimes quarterbacks gain points this way.
- Rushing Touchdowns: 6 points. A major scoring event for players who run the ball into the end zone.
- Receiving Yards: 1 point for every 10 yards (0.1 points/yard). Wide receivers, tight ends, and running backs earn points for catching passes.
- Receiving Touchdowns: 6 points. A major scoring event for players who catch the ball in the end zone.
- Receptions (PPR/Half-PPR): 0.5 points per reception. This is the "Half-PPR" aspect, rewarding players for simply catching the ball, regardless of yardage. In full PPR, it's 1 point per reception; in standard leagues, it's 0 points.
- Fumbles Lost: -2 points. A penalty for any player who fumbles the ball and loses possession to the opposing team.
- 2-Point Conversions: 2 points. Awarded to a player who successfully scores a 2-point conversion (passing, rushing, or receiving).
Example Calculation
Let's say a player has the following stats in a game:
- Passing Yards: 250
- Passing Touchdowns: 2
- Interceptions Thrown: 1
- Rushing Yards: 50
- Rushing Touchdowns: 1
- Receiving Yards: 0
- Receiving Touchdowns: 0
- Receptions: 0
- Fumbles Lost: 0
- 2-Point Conversions: 0
Using the calculator's scoring:
- Passing Yards: 250 yards * 0.04 points/yard = 10 points
- Passing Touchdowns: 2 TDs * 4 points/TD = 8 points
- Interceptions: 1 INT * -2 points/INT = -2 points
- Rushing Yards: 50 yards * 0.1 points/yard = 5 points
- Rushing Touchdowns: 1 TD * 6 points/TD = 6 points
- Total: 10 + 8 – 2 + 5 + 6 = 27 points
This calculator helps you quickly see how different statistical performances translate into fantasy points, aiding in player evaluation and understanding your league's scoring dynamics.