Fantasy Football Half PPR: What Is Half PPR Scoring in Fantasy Football
How half PPR works: in half PPR scoring, a player receives 0.5 points for each reception in addition to their yardage and touchdown points. A WR who catches 8 passes for 90 yards earns 4 points (0.5 × 8 receptions) + 9 points (0.1 × 90 yards) = 13 points from receiving, before touchdowns. In full PPR, the same player earns 8 + 9 = 17 points. In standard scoring, the same player earns 0 + 9 = 9 points. Half PPR falls exactly between the two extremes.
Half PPR Quick Reference
| Player type | Half PPR value shift vs. standard | Half PPR value shift vs. full PPR | Mistake to avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-reception WR (8+ catches/game) | +4 pts/game vs. standard | −4 pts/game vs. full PPR | Using standard rankings in a half PPR league — volume WRs are undervalued in standard lists |
| Pass-catching RB (5+ catches/game) | +2.5 pts/game vs. standard | −2.5 pts/game vs. full PPR | Drafting pure rushing RBs over receiving RBs in half PPR — receiving RBs have a meaningful advantage |
| Deep-threat WR (3–4 catches/game, high YPC) | +1.5–2 pts/game vs. standard | −1.5–2 pts/game vs. full PPR | Penalizing deep-threat WRs as heavily as you would in full PPR — their relative value recovers in half PPR |
| Pure rushing RB (0–2 catches/game) | Minimal change from standard | Significantly advantaged vs. same RB in full PPR | Applying full PPR receiving RB premium to half PPR — it’s halved in this format |
| High-volume TE (6+ catches/game) | +3 pts/game vs. standard | −3 pts/game vs. full PPR | Using standard TE rankings unchanged in half PPR — high-volume TEs like Kelce are more valuable in half PPR |
| Kicker / DST | No change from any format | No change | Wasting any early pick on kicker — format doesn’t affect kicker or DST value |
How Half PPR Affects Player Values
Pass-catching RBs. In half PPR compared to standard scoring, pass-catching RBs gain roughly half the value boost they receive in full PPR. A RB who catches 6 passes per game gains 3 bonus points per game in half PPR versus 6 bonus points in full PPR. This makes receiving RBs meaningfully more valuable than pure runners in half PPR, though less dramatically than in full PPR.
Volume WRs vs. deep threats. In full PPR, volume WRs (high catch rates on short routes) are heavily advantaged because each catch earns a full point bonus. In half PPR, the volume advantage is halved — a WR with 10 catches earns 5 bonus points instead of 10, making the efficiency of each catch matter more. Deep-threat WRs who catch fewer passes but for more yards per reception are relatively more competitive in half PPR than in full PPR.
Drafting in Half PPR
Adjusting draft rankings. Managers drafting in half PPR should adjust their rankings slightly from both standard and full PPR consensus: shift pass-catching RBs up relative to pure runners compared to standard, shift volume WRs up relative to deep threats compared to standard, but less dramatically than in full PPR. Most major fantasy platforms publish format-specific rankings — using half PPR-specific rankings is more accurate than applying standard rankings to a half PPR league.
For how half PPR connects to scoring format decisions, see: Fantasy Football Tips: How to Win at Fantasy Football Every Week.