DraftKings Scoring System for NFL DFS

DraftKings “Classic” salary cap contests use the following modified points per reception (PPR) scoring model.
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Offensive Points
Passing TD+4 Pts
Passing Yards+0.04 Pts/ Yard
(i.e., 4 points per 100 yards)
300+ Yard Passing Game+3 Pts
Interception-1 Pt
Rushing TD+6 Pts
10 Rushing Yards+0.1 Pts/Yard
(i.e., 1 point per 10 yards)
100+ Yard Rushing Game+3 Pts
Receiving TD+6 Pts
10 Receiving Yards+1 Pt
(+0.1 Pts/Yard)
100+ Receiving Yard Game+3 Pts
Reception+1 Pt
Punt/Kickoff/FG Return for TD+6 Pts
Fumble Lost-1 Pt
2 Pt Conversion (Pass, Run, or Catch)+2 Pts
Offensive Fumble Recovery TD+6 Pts
Defensive Points
Sack+1 Pt
Interception+2 Pts
Fumble Recovery+2 Pts
Punt/Kickoff/FG Return for TD+6 Pts
Interception Return TD+6 Pts
Fumble Recovery TD+6 Pts
Blocked Punt or FG Return TD+6 Pts
Safety+2 Pts
Blocked Kick+2 Pts
2 Pt Conversion/Extra Point Return+2 Pts
0 Points Allowed+10 Pts
1 – 6 Points Allowed+7 Pts
7 – 13 Points Allowed+4 Pts
14 – 20 Points Allowed+1 Pt
21 – 27 Points Allowed+0 Pts
28 – 34 Points Allowed-1 Pt
35+ Points Allowed-4 Pts

Scoring Details

  • Overtime points count
  • For DSTs, points allowed (PA) include:
    • Passing TDs, Rushing TDs, Punt Return TDs, Kick Return TDs, FG Return TDs, Blocked FG TDs, Blocked Punt TDs and Offensive Fumble Recovery TDs.
    • Extra-points
    • Field-goals
    • 2 point conversions
    • 2 point conversion/extra-point returns
  • For DSTs, points from offensive turnovers do not count as points allowed (PA)
  • DSTs earn a fumble recovery if the team’s offense recovers a fumble by the opposing defense (after an offensive turnover).