Yahoo Fantasy Scoring — Complete Settings Guide
Everything you need to know about Yahoo's default scoring system — including how it differs from ESPN and how to locate your exact league settings.
Yahoo Fantasy Football Default Scoring
Yahoo Fantasy Football's default scoring format is Head-to-Head Points with half-PPR (0.5 points per reception). This is the most common format in Yahoo public leagues. The core point values for passing, rushing, and receiving yards are identical to ESPN — the main differences lie in bonus settings and how they handle certain edge cases.
Yahoo leagues are fully customizable by the commissioner. The table below reflects standard Yahoo defaults — verify your specific league settings before making start/sit decisions.
Yahoo Default Scoring by Category
Passing
| Stat | Yahoo Default Points |
|---|---|
| Passing yards | 0.04 pts/yd (1 pt per 25 yds) |
| Passing touchdown | +4 pts |
| Interception thrown | -2 pts |
| 2-point conversion (passing) | +2 pts |
Rushing
| Stat | Yahoo Default Points |
|---|---|
| Rushing yards | 0.1 pts/yd (1 pt per 10 yds) |
| Rushing touchdown | +6 pts |
| 2-point conversion (rushing) | +2 pts |
Receiving
| Stat | Yahoo Default Points |
|---|---|
| Reception | 0.5 pts (half-PPR default) |
| Receiving yards | 0.1 pts/yd (1 pt per 10 yds) |
| Receiving touchdown | +6 pts |
| 2-point conversion (receiving) | +2 pts |
Miscellaneous
| Stat | Yahoo Default Points |
|---|---|
| Fumble lost | -2 pts |
| Return touchdown | +6 pts |
Kicker
| Stat | Yahoo Default Points |
|---|---|
| Field goal 0–39 yards | +3 pts |
| Field goal 40–49 yards | +4 pts |
| Field goal 50+ yards | +5 pts |
| Extra point (PAT) | +1 pt |
| Missed field goal | -1 pt |
Defense / Special Teams (DST)
| Stat | Yahoo Default Points |
|---|---|
| Sack | +1 pt |
| Interception | +2 pts |
| Fumble recovery | +2 pts |
| Defensive / return touchdown | +6 pts |
| Safety | +2 pts |
| Blocked kick | +2 pts |
| Shutout (0 pts allowed) | +10 pts |
| Allow 1–6 pts | +7 pts |
| Allow 7–13 pts | +4 pts |
| Allow 14–20 pts | +1 pt |
| Allow 21–27 pts | 0 pts |
| Allow 28–34 pts | -1 pt |
| Allow 35+ pts | -4 pts |
How to Find Your Yahoo League Scoring Settings
- 1Log in to Yahoo Fantasy and select your football league.
- 2Click Commissioner in the top navigation (or League → Settings if you're not the commissioner).
- 3Select Scoring & Roster to see the full stat-to-point mapping for your league.
- 4Look for the Reception row under Receiving — 0.5 = half-PPR, 1.0 = full PPR, 0 = standard scoring.
Yahoo vs ESPN: Key Scoring Differences
The two platforms are nearly identical in their core scoring. The main areas where they can diverge:
Points-Allowed DST Tiers
Yahoo's default DST points-allowed tiers differ slightly from ESPN — particularly at the 28–34 point range (-1 for ESPN, -1 for Yahoo) and 35+ range (ESPN gives -3 for 35–45, Yahoo gives -4 for 35+). Always check both if you play on multiple platforms.
2-Point Conversions
Yahoo awards +2 points for 2-point conversions (passing, rushing, and receiving). ESPN does the same. This is standard across platforms but worth confirming.
Bonus Stats
Yahoo does not include milestone bonuses (100-yard rushing games, 300-yard passing games) in its default settings, though commissioners can add them. ESPN also doesn't include them by default. These are more common in custom leagues.
Fractional Points
Yahoo rounds to the nearest whole number in some display contexts, while ESPN often shows fractional points (e.g., 14.5). The underlying calculations are the same — this is a display difference only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yahoo's default fantasy football scoring format?
Yahoo's default is Head-to-Head Points with half-PPR (0.5 pts per reception). Core values: 4 pts per passing TD, 6 per rushing/receiving TD, 1 pt per 25 passing yards, 1 pt per 10 rushing/receiving yards.
Does Yahoo use PPR or standard scoring by default?
Yahoo defaults to half-PPR (0.5 pts per reception) in most public leagues. Commissioners can change this to full PPR (1.0) or standard (0) before the draft. Check under Commissioner → Scoring & Roster.
How does Yahoo fantasy scoring compare to ESPN?
Nearly identical in core scoring. The main differences are in DST points-allowed tiers and how each platform displays fractional points (Yahoo sometimes rounds to whole numbers, ESPN shows decimals).
How do I change my Yahoo fantasy league scoring settings?
Click Commissioner in the top navigation (or League → Settings if you're not the commissioner), then Scoring & Roster. Changes must typically be made before the season draft.
Does Yahoo fantasy show fractional points?
Yahoo sometimes rounds scores to the nearest whole number in display views, while ESPN shows fractional points (e.g. 14.5). The underlying calculations are the same — this is a display difference only.
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