Scoring & Formats
Half-PPR
What does Half-PPR mean?
Half-PPR awards half a point per reception instead of a full point. It is the most popular format in modern fantasy football because it rewards pass-catchers without overvaluing volume-only receivers. DraftCall uses half-PPR as the default scoring for all ranking and comparison content.
Half-PPR questions
Is .5 PPR or 1 PPR better?▾
Neither is better; they reward different players. Full PPR lifts high-volume pass catchers, including running backs who catch a lot of passes. Half PPR keeps catches valuable but gives yards and touchdowns more of the weight, which is why it is the most common format. What matters is ranking players in the format your league uses.
What is the point of half PPR?▾
It is the middle ground between standard and full PPR. A 10-catch, 60-yard game is worth 6 points in standard scoring and 16 in full PPR. Half PPR scores it at 11, so a busy receiver is rewarded without catches outweighing yards and touchdowns.
Does half PPR favor RB or WR?▾
Compared with full PPR, half PPR moves value back toward running backs, especially the ones who score touchdowns and rarely catch passes. Receivers who live on short catches lose the most. Compared with standard scoring, it still favors pass catchers.
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