Well now, I hear folks talkin’ about this PPR thing in their fantasy leagues, but let me tell ya, it ain’t all that hard to figure out if you got it or not. I reckon it just depends on how your league’s set up. If you’re wonderin’ whether your league’s PPR or not, there’s a simple way to tell. Don’t need no fancy terms or big words to figure it out, I’ll tell ya that much.
What’s this PPR thing anyways?
Now, PPR stands for “Points Per Reception.” Ain’t that fancy? All it means is that every time one of your players catches the ball, you get a point. Simple as that. You ain’t gotta be no math wiz to understand that. It’s just a way to score more points if your player is catchin’ passes, instead of just runnin’ with the ball or score a touchdown. If your league is doin’ PPR, that’s what happens.
Now, I’ve heard some folks get confused and say, “Well, does that mean it’s PPR or not?” And that’s where it can get a little tricky if you ain’t lookin’ carefully. Sometimes, it’s clear as day, but other times, you gotta dig a little deeper.
How to tell if you got PPR
First thing you gotta do is look at your league’s scoring settings. Now, I know some folks might not be so techy, but trust me, it’s real easy to find. Whether you’re playin’ on ESPN or Yahoo or wherever, you just go to the settings page, and you should be able to find somethin’ about scoring. If you see that it says somethin’ like “1 point per reception,” well, congratulations, you got yourself a PPR league. That’s the good stuff.
But, let’s say you ain’t seein’ a 1-point deal. Maybe it says 0.5 points or maybe nothin’ at all. Well, that’s where it gets a bit muddy. If you’re seein’ 0.5, that’s still considered PPR, but it’s a half-point per reception, so it ain’t quite as much. And if there ain’t no points listed for receptions, then that’s what we call “standard” scoring. Ain’t no PPR there, so you might wanna adjust your draft picks accordingly.
What’s the difference in how you play?
Well, let me tell ya, PPR leagues make things a little different when you’re pickin’ your players. If you’re in a PPR league, you might want to grab a wide receiver or a tight end who’s good at catchin’ passes. Guys like your Cooper Kupps, Tyreek Hills, and those other speedy ones that get a lot of targets from their quarterbacks—those are the ones you want in a PPR league. They catch the ball a lot, so you get more points.
But, if your league’s not PPR, you might wanna look at the guys who can run with the ball a bit more and get touchdowns. Players like Jordan Howard or maybe a good ol’ fashioned running back who’s got a knack for rushin’—those are the ones to focus on. Don’t bother with too many wide receivers who don’t catch much, ‘cause you ain’t gonna get extra points for those catches.
Why does it matter?
Well, if you’re in a PPR league, you might find yourself makin’ more points if you’re pickin’ the right players. A guy who catches the ball a lot is gonna rack up them points, even if he don’t always run for a touchdown. And that’s real important when it comes down to makin’ your picks for the season. If you don’t pay attention to whether it’s PPR or not, you could be shootin’ yourself in the foot when you make your draft choices.
Some folks might say, “Well, I don’t care about that PPR stuff,” but let me tell ya, it makes a difference. It can change the whole way you think about the game. If you’re in a PPR league, you gotta start thinkin’ about players who are good at catchin’ the ball, not just runnin’ it. And if you ain’t got PPR, then you can just focus on the old-school rushers and guys who get them touchdowns.
Wrapping it up
So, there ya have it. If you’re wonderin’ whether your fantasy league is PPR or not, just take a look at your scoring settings. If you see that each reception’s worth a point, it’s PPR. If it’s only half a point, well, it’s a half-PPR. And if you don’t see nothin’ about receptions, then you’re in a standard league. Simple as pie, really. Just keep an eye on them settings, and you’ll be fine!
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