Every sport has its particular scoring. For more information on other sports, check out the MISC section on our rules page.
Cumulative projections: Any projection joined by the plus (+) symbol means that that pick is a combination of those stats. 'Rushing yards + Receiving yards' for example is the combination of both stats.
Any stats, yards, or TDs accrued on Special teams will not count towards any pick'em pick.
Kicking Points: Points scored from successful kicks. 3 points for a FG Made, 1 point for an XP Made. (XPs do not count towards the FG Made projection.)
Game High Rushing Yards: Awarded to the player that totals the most rushing yards for the entire game across both teams. If multiple players tie for the top total, they will all be graded as the high scorers and paid out accordingly.
Game High Receiving Yards: Awarded to the player that totals the most receiving yards for the entire game across both teams. If multiple players tie for the top total, they will all be graded as the high scorers and paid out accordingly.
Total Fumbles: Per the NFL Guide for Statisticians, “a fumble is an act (other than pass or kick) that results in a player’s loss of possession of the ball or his failure to handle a ball which has been properly centered to him.” A player will be credited with a fumble if it is recovered by his team, the other team, or goes out of bounds.
Fumbles Lost: A player will be credited with a Fumble Lost when he fumbles the ball and it is subsequently recovered by the opposing team.
First Downs: In addition to reaching the line to gain for a first down, players will also receive credit for a first down on each touchdown resulting from rushes or being on the receiving end of forward passes. Additionally, a player will not receive credit for a first down if a penalty caused the first down.
First Drive: Determined by when a team takes their first offensive snap of the game.
3Q First Drive: Determined by when a team takes their first offensive snap of the second half.
First TD Scorer: First touchdown of the game, by either team. The first player of the game who carries or receives the ball across the goal line for a touchdown, not the passer on the play. *This stat will be not be eligible for Vulture protection.* Exception: A First TD Scorer pick will be graded as a loss if a defensive or special teams touchdown (assuming the chosen player is not the return man) is the first touchdown of the game.
Passing First Downs: A player who passes for a first down or touchdown will receive credit for a Passing First Down. Additionally, a player will not receive credit for a passing first down if a penalty caused the first down.
Tackles for Loss: Tackles of a rusher or receiver behind the line of scrimmage. Notes: Sacks count as a Tackle for Loss UNLESS it is a sack of 0 yards or the sack results in a fumble. Additionally, assisted tackles, including half sacks, do not count as a tackle for loss.
Solo Tackles: A player is credited with a solo tackle when they are the primary or only player to tackle the ball carrier.
Assists: An assist may be recorded if a player is tackled by two players.
Tackles + Assist: A player's combined solo tackles and assists. Sometimes called total or combined tackles.
3rd Down Conversions:
Any player who crosses the line to gain (i.e. first down) on a 3rd Down play will be credited with a 3rd Down Conversion.
For a passing play, a 3rd Down Conversion will be credited to the player who passed the ball as well as the receiver.
For a rushing play, a 3rd Down Conversion will be credited to the player that carries the ball over the line to gain.
A Touchdown that is scored on 3rd Down will count as a 3rd Down Conversion.
Kickoff Touchbacks:
Any kickoff into the end zone that is not returned will result in a Touchback.
A fair catch made inside the 25 yard line but outside of the end zone will not count as a touchback.
Punts Inside 20:
The Punter will be given a Punt Inside The 20 if either of the following conditions are met:
The punt is returned and the return ends inside the opponent’s 20.
The punt is not returned and the punt is downed, goes out of bounds, or is fair caught inside the opponent’s 20.
If the ball is muffed and the ball goes into the end zone, and the kicking team recovers the ball for a touchdown, credit a Punt Inside The 20.
When there is a penalty during the return, the point at which the return ends statistically is the determining spot for crediting a Punt Inside The 20.
A touchback will not count as a Punt Inside The 20.
Avg Yards Per Punt:
This will be graded as the gross yardage of the punt. In other words, the return will not be factored into the yardage.
The punt yardage is graded from the line of scrimmage.
Red Zone Rush Attempts:
A player will be credited with a Red Zone Rush Attempt when he attempts a rush on a play originating at or inside the opponent’s 20 yard line.
If the snap occurs outside of the Red Zone, the player will not receive a Red Zone Rush Attempt, regardless of where he is on the field when the play ends.
Red Zone Targets:
A player will be credited with a Red Zone Target when he is the intended receiver on a pass play originating at or inside the opponent’s 20 yard line.
If the snap occurs outside of the Red Zone, the player will not receive a Red Zone Target, regardless of where he is on the field when he is targeted.
20+ Yd Completions:
A completed pass that results in a gain of 20 yards or more.
Penalty yardage will not be included.
If the ball is fumbled or lateraled, yards gained or lost from the fumble/lateral will not be included.
10+ Yd Rushes:
A rush attempt that results in a gain of 10 yards or more.
Penalty yardage will not be included.
If the ball is fumbled or lateraled, yards gained or lost from the fumble/lateral will not be included.
20+ Yd Receptions:
A reception that results in a game of 20 yards or more.
Penalty yardage will not be included.
If the ball is fumbled or lateraled, yards gained or lost from the fumble/lateral will not be included.