Fantasy Football Points Calculator
Fantasy football turns real NFL box-score stats into points, but every league weights those stats differently. This calculator lets you plug in a player’s passing, rushing, and receiving numbers and instantly see their fantasy total under Standard, Half-PPR, Full PPR, or a custom reception value.
How it works
Each statistical category is multiplied by its point value and summed. The standard weights this tool uses are:
Passing yards: 0.04 pts/yd (1 per 25 yards)
Passing TD: 4 pts
Interception: -2 pts
Rushing yards: 0.1 pts/yd (1 per 10 yards)
Rushing TD: 6 pts
Reception: PPR value (0, 0.5, or 1)
Receiving yards: 0.1 pts/yd (1 per 10 yards)
Receiving TD: 6 pts
Fumble lost: -2 ptsThe reception multiplier is the only value that changes between scoring formats. Total fantasy points equals the sum of every category after applying its weight, including the negative contributions from interceptions and fumbles.
Worked example: comparing a running back across formats
A running back with 120 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD, 5 receptions, 45 receiving yards, and 0 fumbles:
| Scoring format | Calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (0 PPR) | 12 + 6 + 4.5 + 0 | 22.5 pts |
| Half-PPR (0.5) | 12 + 6 + 4.5 + 2.5 | 25.0 pts |
| Full PPR (1.0) | 12 + 6 + 4.5 + 5.0 | 27.5 pts |
The 5-point swing from Standard to Full PPR on just 5 receptions shows why the same player can have very different relative value depending on league format. A back who catches 8–10 passes per game — sometimes called a “receiving back” or “pass-catching back” — gains 8–10 full points in PPR relative to Standard, often pushing him past a more traditional runner in the same game.
How scoring format changes player value
Standard scoring rewards volume rushing above all else. A workhorse running back with 25 carries matters more than one with 20 carries and 5 catches. Quarterbacks and receivers who dominate touches but not receptions hold their value.
Half-PPR is the most common format in competitive leagues because it moderates the reception bonus. Slot receivers and receiving backs see a moderate boost, but a pure target-hog who gains few yards per catch is less advantaged than in Full PPR.
Full PPR dramatically elevates players who are targeted heavily even if their yards-per-catch are low. Running backs who are used as checkdown safety valves in the passing game — accumulating 6–10 short receptions per game — become elite PPR scorers even without big rushing lines. Wide receivers in high-volume passing offenses also gain disproportionately.
Tight-end premium (TE Premium) leagues add an extra 0.5 or 1 point per reception for tight ends specifically, to compensate for the position’s typically lower target share versus wide receivers. This tool lets you model that by entering a custom PPR value.
Practical uses for this calculator
- Waiver wire decisions — quickly compare two players’ expected weekly output under your league’s format before deciding who to start or add.
- Trade evaluation — enter last week’s or season-average stats for each player in a proposed trade to see who delivers more under your scoring.
- Draft prep — calculate projected season totals for positional comparisons before the draft, then sort by expected format-specific output.
Tips: PPR formats reward target volume, so high-reception backs and slot receivers gain the most. When comparing players across formats, watch how receptions swing the totals — a 10-catch game is worth a full 10 extra points in Full PPR versus Standard.