ZenSports uses a point system to keep track of how players in a lineup for a contest perform. Based on players accomplishing certain results within a game, such as scoring a touchdown or intercepting a pass, points are then awarded to that player. Points are automatically calculated as the games for a contest progress. The more points that a player earns, the higher the score will be for that contestant’s particular entry. The more overall points that a contestant has from their lineup, the higher the place that he/she will be in (both during the contest and at the conclusion of it).
NFL Point calculations are based on the scoring guide below:
SCORING BASICS
- We award points to individual defensive players (IDP Scoring).
- We use fractional points.
- We use negative points.
OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
- Passing Yards: 1 point per 25 yards
- Passing Touchdowns: 4 points
- Passing Interceptions: -2 points
- Rushing Yards: 1 point per 10 yards
- Rushing Touchdowns: 6 points
- Receptions: 1 points (only if using PPR scoring)
- Receiving Yards: 1 point per 10 yards
- Receiving Touchdowns: 6 points
- 2-Point Conversions: 2 points
- Fumbles Lost: -2 points
- Fumble Recovered for a Touchdown: 6 points
TEAM DEFENSE / SPECIAL TEAMS
- Sacks: 1 point
- Interceptions: 2 points
- Fumbles Recovered: 2 points
- Safeties: 2 points
- Defensive Touchdowns: 6 points
- Kick and Punt Return Touchdowns: 6 points
- 2-Point Conversion Returns: 2 points
- Points Allowed (0): 10 points
- Points Allowed (1-6): 7 points
- Points Allowed (7-13): 4 points
- Points Allowed (14-20): 1 points
- Points Allowed (21-27): 0 points
- Points Allowed (28-34): -1 points
- Points Allowed (35+): -4 points
INDIVIDUAL DEFENSIVE PLAYERS
- Solo Tackles: 1 point
- Assisted Tackles: ½ point
- Sacks: 2 points
- Sack Yards: 1 point per 10 yards
- Tackles For Loss: 1 point
- Quarterback Hits: 1 point
- Passes Defended: 1 point
- Interceptions: 3 points
- Fumbles Forced: 3 points
- Fumbles Recovered: 3 points
- Defensive Touchdowns: 6 points
- 2-Point Conversion Returns: 2 points
KICKING
- PAT Made: 1 point
- FG Made (0-49 yards): 3 points
- FG Made (50+ yards): 5 points