Updated Fantasy Football Rankings - PPR and Non-PPR (2024)

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What is the difference between PPR and non PPR fantasy leagues? ›

Some leagues also give bonus points for big games (100 yards rushing or receiving = 3 points; 300 yards passing = 3 bonus points). Other leagues give a point per reception (PPR). Those that don't are often called non-PPR leagues.

Half PPR is the same concept, except that the players only receive 0.5 points per reception. In a half-PPR league, you need to consider your draft strategy as WR, TE, and RB don't have as much value in terms of those extra fantasy points compared to a full PPR format. One point adds up much faster than 0.5 PPR.

Point Per Reception (ESPN Standard)

Each reception is worth 1 point in ESPN Standard leagues and can be customized in custom leagues. Note For League Manager Leagues: With PPR, points are awarded to the player (RB/WR/TE) catching the pass.

Differences Between PPR and Standard Scoring

However, PPR scoring adds an extra layer of complexity by rewarding players for each catch they make. This change has several implications: Increased value of pass-catching running backs and wide receivers. Greater emphasis on targeting high-volume players during drafts.

Starting off by looking at the historical finishes across all skill position players over the past 10 years and focusing specifically on PPR leagues, running backs have dominated the top three, but that gap closes quickly after that range due to many more wide receivers filling out the top fantasy scorers the rest of ...

Billy Cannon has collected the most PPR fantasy points in a game, with 68 points against the New York Titans on December 10, 1961.

Christian McCaffrey is the consensus No. 1 overall pick in fantasy football. He finished as the top RB in fantasy scoring last season and as the No. 2 RB overall in 2022. The challenge after "CMC" is picked is to decide between two ascending stars at the position.

In a Non-PPR league, the points are distributed simply based on a previously determined scoring rubric where an offensive player's points are accumulated based on statistics involving yardage and touchdowns.

What does full PPR mean in fantasy football? ›

PPR stands for “point per reception” and refers to just that. In this format, each offensive player gets 1 fantasy point for each reception. PPR has become the most played of the three fantasy football points scoring systems mentioned above.

As mentioned above, there are plenty of different ways to set up a league's scoring, but the most common is half-PPR ("PPR" stands for "point per reception") scoring, which is also Yahoo's default setting.

When are Points Scored? Players score points based on their statistics for the game. For example a Quarterback is awarded 4 Points for each touchdown thrown and an additional 1 point for every 25 passing yards. They will also lose a point for each interception thrown.

PPR formats, in which players are rewarded either a half point or a full point per catch, has become the new “standard.” It makes sense, after all, as the NFL has become a passing league where wide receivers and pass-catching running backs are bigger threats.

PPR stands for “point per reception” and refers to just that. In this format, each offensive player gets 1 fantasy point for each reception. PPR has become the most played of the three fantasy football points scoring systems mentioned above.

PPR formats, in which players are rewarded either a half point or a full point per catch, has become the new “standard.” It makes sense, after all, as the NFL has become a passing league where wide receivers and pass-catching running backs are bigger threats.

The Mock Draft Project started back in June and since then, we've made sure everyone gets a shot to pick from every slot at least twice in 10-team PPR -- the ESPN standard -- fantasy football drafts, and we've been keeping track of whom everyone is taking, and how often those players end up on their teams.

Half PPR scoring is a hybrid scoring format that combines elements of both standard scoring and full point per reception (PPR) scoring. In this system, players receive an additional 0.5 points for each reception they make, adding an extra layer of value to pass-catching running backs and wide receivers.