2006 Yahoo Fantasy Football

To start our look at the different scoring systems we cover, we'll go with the Yahoo default system. Remember, our numbers for this system will work with any game (Yahoo or not) that used the same values (and are almost as good for leagues that use almost these values).

Offense:

Every 50 passing yards:	1 point
Each passing TD:	6 points
Each interception thrown:	-2 points
Every 20 rushing yards:	1 point
Each rushing TD:	6 points
Every 20 receiving yards:	1 point
Each receiving TD:	6 points
Each return TD:	6 points
Each Off Fum Ret TD:	6 points
Each 2-point conversion:	2 points
Each fumble lost:	-2 points

Kicking:

Field goal 0-19 yards:	3 points
Field goal 20-29 yards:	3 points
Field goal 30-39 yards:	3 points
Field goal 40-49 yards:	4 points
Field goal 50+ yards:	5 points
Each extra point:	1 point

Defensive:

Each sack:	1 point
Each interception:	2 points
Each fumble recovery:	2 points
Each TD:	6 points
Each safety:	2 points
Each blocked kick:	2 points
Shutout:	10 points
1-6 points allowed:	7 points
7-13 points allowed:	4 points
14-20 points allowed:	1 point
21-27 points allowed:	0 points
28-34 points allowed:	-1 points
35+ points allowed:	-4 points

Things to think about in this system:

1. Awarding 6 points for a passing TD increases the QBs value relative to other offensive players as many scoring systems award 3 or 4 points for a passing TD.
   
• We refer to this as a 6:6:6 league (No negative connotation here).
• We refer to leagues that offer 3 or 4 points for a passing TD vs 6 for a rushing/receiving TD as 3:6:6 and 4:6:6 leagues.
  
2. A 6:6:6 league also eliminates the advantage running QBs have in the 3:6:6 or 4:6:6 leagues.
3. The 2.5:1 passing to rushing/receiving yardage ratio is generally standard although the 50:20:20 (got it?) structure provides less points than a 25:10:10 (there ya go) league.
4. No negative points for missed FGs means a kicker who hits 3 of 5 every game is better than one who is 2-for-2 every game.
5. With no yardage penalty for the defense, you don't care if your D gives up a 1,000 yards a game as long as they get the takeaways and don't let the other guys score much.
   

Remember, in general, when looking at your scoring system, it's just as important to know what you are not gaining or losing points for as it is to know what you are.

Tomorrow we'll look at AOL's Draft-to-Play