Quick answerPPR awards one point per reception, half-PPR awards 0.5, and standard or non-PPR awards no reception bonus. Yardage, touchdowns and other scoring rules still apply. Check the league's full scoring settings: passing touchdowns, fumbles, bonuses and tight-end premiums can change a player's value beyond the PPR label.
One stat line, three different scores
Example assumptions: six catches, 70 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown; one point per 10 receiving yards and six points per receiving touchdown. No bonuses or penalties.
| Format | Yardage | Touchdown | Receptions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard / non-PPR | 7 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
| Half-PPR | 7 | 6 | 3 | 16 |
| Full PPR | 7 | 6 | 6 | 19 |
Why reception volume matters
The PPR bonus makes a catch valuable before counting its yards. That increases the relative appeal of players who regularly catch passes, including receiving backs and short-area receivers. It does not mean every receiver beats every running back: workload, yardage and touchdown opportunities still matter.
Consider two hypothetical players with the same 80 total yards and no touchdowns. One catches six passes; the other catches one. Their yardage score is identical, but the six-catch player gains an additional five points over the other in full PPR, or 2.5 in half-PPR. Compare the entire projected stat line rather than applying a blanket position rule.
Use the right rankings for the decision
- Open your scoring settings rather than relying on the league name.
- Match your rankings or tool to the reception bonus and passing rules.
- Check whether a tight-end premium changes reception scoring for TEs.
- For start/sit, compare one week's outlook; for drafting, compare the relevant season horizon.
- Keep league size and starter requirements in view: scoring and positional scarcity are separate inputs.
Standard does not mean universal
Different platforms and commissioners can use different defaults. A site may use the word standard for a preset, while fantasy discussion often uses it to mean non-PPR. The number in the reception-scoring field is more reliable than the label. Bonuses for first downs, long plays or yardage milestones also need explicit checking.
When asking for advice, include scoring, league size, roster slots and the players you are choosing between. That turns a vague question into a decision someone can actually evaluate.