Next up in this Fantasy Football Beginners course we learn scoring systems. In the National Football League a touchdown is worth 6 points, regardless who scores it. But fantasy QBs are usually awarded 4 points for a TD, whereas fantasy Wide Receivers and Running Backs get 6 points for the same Touchdown. Why is there a desparity, 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 pts, a rushing Touchdown or receiving TD is worth 6, and any defensive score is also worth 6. (NOTE – I say standard, but there really is no standard. This is just the most popular system. Before joining any league, ask about the scoring system. I have literally seen hundreds of variables, and the scoring system in your league will dictate your draft day decisions and your fantasy sit and start moves each week.)

If a QB in your league gets 6 pts for throwing a TD, he is going to be much more valuable than a Running Back who is awarded the same value. The average starting QB in the NFL throws for 20 TDs, whereas a RB will be fortunate to find the end zone 10 times. Some leagues were started by defensive minded individuals who place a premium on Pts allowed, team Sacks, Interceptions and Defensive returns for a TD. When studying your Fantasy Football Guide, make sure you take note of teams and players who are specialists in these areas.

Some leagues offer bonus points for Field Goals made from a longer distance than average. Most kickers you will be drafting have no problems from 39 yards and under. However, if your league rewards 5 points for any field goal over 50 yards, a common practice in all scoring variations, kickers like Jason Hanson move right up your list. He made 8 from 50+ last year, meaning you would receive an extra 16 pts thanks to his accurate canon of a leg.

Speaking of bonuses, some leagues offer bonuses for longer TDs. If your RB scores on a 50 yard run, he may get 6 pts for the touch, and an extra 4 or 5 for the lengthy end zone romp. The same can apply to QBs and WRs. In the last 3 years no QB has thrown for more 20+ yard TDs than Tony Romo, so he would reap rewards in a distance bonus league.

Yardage is rewarded in all leagues, and is almost universal. You will receive 1 pt for every yard rushed or received, and 1 pt for every 25 pts passed. Again, there are always wacky variations, but this is the most generally accepted yardage scoring rule.

Awesome! You have had a basic, overview, and you have stats and knowledge of your scoring system. The big moment has arrived – Draft Day! Next up is “Fantasy Football For Beginners – Lesson 4 – Draft Day.”

Patrick O’Neill is an 18 year Fantasy Football Veteran who has won countless local and internet Fantasy Football Championships.
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