AOL Draft-to-Play Fantasy Football

Next up is a quick look at the AOL Draft-to-Play default scoring system. It reads as follows:

Offense:

Every 20 passing yards:	1 point
Each passing TD:	4 points
Bonus: 40-79 yds passing TD Bonus: 80+ yds passing TD	2 points 4 points
Each interception thrown:	-2 points
Every 10 rushing yards:	1 point
Each rushing TD:	6 points
Bonus: 40-79 yds rushing TD Bonus: 80+ yds rushing TD	2 points 4 points
Every 10 receiving yards:	1 point
Each receiving TD:	6 points
Bonus: 40-79 yds receiving TD Bonus: 80+ yds receiving TD	2 points 4 points
Each return TD:	6 points
Each 2-point conversion:	2 points

Kicking:

Field goal 0-39 yards:	3 points
Field goal 40-49 yards:	4 points
Field goal 50+ yards:	6 points
Each extra point:	1 point

Defense:

Each sack:	2 points
Each interception:	2 points
Each fumble recovery:	1 point
Each TD: Interception, punt return, kickoff return, blocked kick, fumble recovery, etc.	6 points
Each safety:	4 points
Shutout:	10 points

When comparing this to the Yahoo Default system the following should be noted:

1. With only 4 points for a passing TD the value of a QB is reduced in this league.
2. This loss of value is partially compensated for by the 20:10:10 (or 2:1:1) Passing:Rushing:Receiving ratio. Recall Yahoo had a 50:20:20 (or 2.5:1:1)
3. Again no penalties for missed FGs
4. With no points for the opponents yardage and scoring (with the exception of 10 points for a shutout) it really doesn't matter how many yards or points your D gives up. As such you should go for the teams Ds that score the most defensive TDs and get the most takeaways.

By the way, expanded versions of these posts, with more detailed analysis, will shortly be available on the member side.

Tomorrow: NFL.com

RM