() Trad. scoring undervalues WRs.
() Point-per-reception overvalues RBs who catch a lot of short passes, and undervalues RBs who don't.
() Hence have PPR for WR/TE but only 1/2 ppr for RBs.
This system IMO[bservations] produces a really nice statistical balance between RBs and WRs. E.g. after 24-28 RBs and 36-42 WRs starting in a 12 or 14 team league, "Flex" seems a pretty even RB vs. WR choice. But it is odd to count differently for the same act on the field---a WR TD catch is 7 pts., but an RB TD catch is 6.5, not to mention the poor ground soldier getting only 6. Has anyone considered a *really natural* extension of trad. scoring that achieves a similar stat balance and gives armchair coaches something else to cheer for?---:
Instead of PPR, give 1 point per *First Down* made by a player.
Since most WR catches are for first downs, this is like PPR for WRs. Since half the RB catches aren't, it's like half-PPR for them. RBs who may not catch passes but grind the chains on the ground get a lift. And now all TDs count 7 pts. besides the yardage---i.e. they all get an "extra point".
The rub, however, is that /Player First Downs are not an official NFL stat/, so stat services don't provide it. (Do any?) Only team first downs are an official stat.
But gee guys, aside from scoring, first downs are THE OBJECT OF THE GAME. Why shouldn't that count in fantasy? If McGahee is diving for the marker, I want the extra thrill if he makes it, and 0.1 points for the extra yard is not a thrill. Maybe not $1,250
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