“A lot of people don’t pay full attention to the scoring format, and if their league is different from normal,” Zylak said.
A common league scoring format is PPR, which stands for “point per reception.” In this type of league, each player in your starting lineup receives 1 point for every catch they make, as well as points for other factors like yardage (0.1 points per yard) and touchdowns.
For example, if Christian McCaffrey were to catch 5 passes for 42 yards and rush for 80 yards, his total fantasy points in a PPR league would be equivalent to 5 (PPR points) + 4.2 + 8, so 17.2 points.
Other league scoring formats include half-PPR (which awards 0.5 points per reception) and Standard/non-PPR (which doesn’t award any points for receptions).
Each league has specific rules and point allotments for things like scoring, fumbles, interceptions, etc. so make sure to research your league’s rules to understand what players will best maximize your point potential.