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Next, in this beginner Fantasy Football course, we will learn the scoring systems. In the National Football League, a touchdown is worth 6 points, regardless of who scores it. But fantasy QBs generally get 4 points for a TD, while fantasy wide receivers and running backs get 6 points for the same touchdown. Why is there a disparity and how will it affect your team? You must know your league’s scoring system to answer this important question.
In a “standard scoring system”, Passing TDs are worth 4 points, a Rushing Touchdown or Receiving TD is worth 6, and any defensive scoring is also worth 6. (NOTE: I say standard, but there really is no standard. This it’s just the most popular system. Before you join any league, ask about the scoring system. I’ve literally seen hundreds of variables, and the scoring system in your league will dictate your draft day decisions and your fantasy moves for sit down and start each week).
If a QB in your league gets 6 points for throwing a TD, it will be much more valuable than a Running Back that is given the same value. The average starting QB in the NFL throws for 20 TDs, while a RB will be lucky enough to find the end zone 10 times. Some leagues were started by defensive-minded people who value points allowed, team sacks, interceptions and defensive returns for a TD. When you study your Fantasy Football Guide, be sure to take note of the teams and players that are specialists in these areas.
Some leagues offer bonus points for field goals made from a longer than average distance. Most of the kickers you’ll recruit have no problem from 39 yards or less. However, if your league awards 5 points for any field goal over 50 yards, a common practice across all scoring variants, kickers like Jason Hanson are high on your list. He did 8 for 50+ last year, which means you would receive an additional 16 pts thanks to his precise one-legged canon.
Speaking of bonuses, some leagues offer bonuses for longer TDs. If your RB scores on a 50-yard run, you can get 6 points for the bunt and an additional 4 or 5 for the long end zone play. The same can apply to QB and WR. In the last 3 years, no quarterback has thrown for more than 20 TD yards than Tony Romo, for which he would reap rewards in a distance bonus league.
Yards are rewarded in every league and are nearly universal. You will receive 1 pt for every yard run or received, and 1 pt for every 25 sts passed. Again, there are always wacky variations, but this is the generally accepted yardage scoring rule.
Awesome! You have had a basic overview and have statistics and knowledge of your scoring system. The big moment has arrived: draft day! Next up is “Beginner Fantasy Football – Lesson 4 – Draft Day.”