Defensive Scoring Points: Are They Fair
Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:15 am
This year in the NFFC we added more points to our defensive scoring, rewarding teams who are able to hold opponents to 17 points or less. We did not tweak the turnovers, but did increase points for shutouts and other low scoring contests.
This year it's obvious that with our scoring system -- and actually in any scoring system right now -- the Chicago Bears are among the most valuable fantasy possessions to date. They scored three defensive/special teams touchdowns on Monday night and now have two special teams TDs. They also have 21 turnovers, forcing 14 fumbles and seven interceptions. In NFFC scoring, the Bears are averaging 19.1 points per week, with Baltimore second at 14.8. The next 20 teams are averaging between 13 and 7.6 points per game.
In 2007, it does make sense to add one or two points for a blocked field goal and a blocked punt. Recovering an onside kick might even make sense as all of those are rare occurrences but very important special teams plays.
Here is our current defensive scoring setup:
1 point for every sack
2 points for every interception or opponents' fumble recovery
6 points for every touchdown (interception return, defensive fumble return, punt or kickoff return, blocked field goal return, blocked punt return). All special teams and defensive points are awarded to the team responsible, not the individual player. Should a kicker, punter or field goal holder throw a pass off a fake attempt, however, the offensive output for that offensive play would go towards the individual player, not the special teams. Also, any lost fumble or "muff" on a specials team play does not result in negative points for that individual player.
2 points for every safety
12 points for a shutout by the entire team
8 points for allowing 2-7 points by the entire team
4 points for allowing 8-12 points by the entire team
2 points for allowing 13-17 points by the entire team
Here's the question of the week: Are we making defenses too important in the NFFC? Not enough? Are fantasy football leagues as a whole giving too much credit or not enough credit to defensive performances? I'm interested in all feedback this week as we continue to create the best scoring system for our players. Thanks everyone.
This year it's obvious that with our scoring system -- and actually in any scoring system right now -- the Chicago Bears are among the most valuable fantasy possessions to date. They scored three defensive/special teams touchdowns on Monday night and now have two special teams TDs. They also have 21 turnovers, forcing 14 fumbles and seven interceptions. In NFFC scoring, the Bears are averaging 19.1 points per week, with Baltimore second at 14.8. The next 20 teams are averaging between 13 and 7.6 points per game.
In 2007, it does make sense to add one or two points for a blocked field goal and a blocked punt. Recovering an onside kick might even make sense as all of those are rare occurrences but very important special teams plays.
Here is our current defensive scoring setup:
1 point for every sack
2 points for every interception or opponents' fumble recovery
6 points for every touchdown (interception return, defensive fumble return, punt or kickoff return, blocked field goal return, blocked punt return). All special teams and defensive points are awarded to the team responsible, not the individual player. Should a kicker, punter or field goal holder throw a pass off a fake attempt, however, the offensive output for that offensive play would go towards the individual player, not the special teams. Also, any lost fumble or "muff" on a specials team play does not result in negative points for that individual player.
2 points for every safety
12 points for a shutout by the entire team
8 points for allowing 2-7 points by the entire team
4 points for allowing 8-12 points by the entire team
2 points for allowing 13-17 points by the entire team
Here's the question of the week: Are we making defenses too important in the NFFC? Not enough? Are fantasy football leagues as a whole giving too much credit or not enough credit to defensive performances? I'm interested in all feedback this week as we continue to create the best scoring system for our players. Thanks everyone.