How Player Compare Works

What a Start Score means

A Start Score is an editorial recommendation rating from 0 to 100. It is not projected fantasy points or a probability. The initial method considers opportunity, player history, scoring fit, matchup, and known availability concerns.

RB, WR, and TE share a FLEX scale. QB, K, and Defense each use a separate scale. Compare within an eligible slot; these scales do not support Superflex. A tight end can be a good TE starter even with a lower FLEX score.

Reading a comparison

• Equal scores: too close to separate.
• 1–3 points apart: a close call with a slight lean.
• 4–9 points apart: prefer the higher-scored player.
• 10 or more points apart: a clear preference.

These are editorial labels, not measured confidence. Both players may be strong starts. Missing ratings will appear as “Not yet rated.”

Half-PPR scoring

• 0.5 points per reception; 1 per 10 rushing or receiving yards.
• 6 per rushing or receiving touchdown.
• 1 per 25 passing yards; 4 per passing touchdown.
• −2 per interception or lost fumble; 2 per two-point conversion.
• No yardage bonuses or individual return-yard points.

Kickers

1 per extra point; 3 per field goal under 40 yards, 4 from 40–49, and 5 from 50+. No missed-kick deductions.

Team defense and special teams

1 per sack; 2 per interception, fumble recovery, safety, or blocked kick; 6 per defensive or special-teams touchdown. Points allowed: 0 = 10; 1–6 = 7; 7–13 = 4; 14–20 = 1; 21–27 = 0; 28–34 = −1; 35+ = −4. No yards-allowed component.

Review timing and conditions

Weekly advice will show its actual review time and revision. Updates require an editorial review; the site does not continuously monitor live news. Injury, workload, or starter conditions will be shown with the advice, and started games will be marked locked.

The Week 2 Start/Sit preview is available with preliminary ratings and pending editorial review. Draft and Trade will require separate evaluations for their season-long and remaining-season horizons.