Points Scoring Guide

ZenSports uses a point system to keep track of how players in a lineup for a DFS 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