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Is Full PPR Too Much Nowadays?
The reason PPR gained popularity in the first place is that standard scoring is extremely TD-dependent. If it never made any sense for a 0-yard catch to count the same as a 10-yard run, it made even less sense for Mike Alstott's 3 rushes for 2 yards and 2 TDs to outscore Keyshawn Johnson's 12-catch, 119-yard day. Full-PPR was the default alternative not because it was the magic formula for equalizing positional fantasy values but simply because most FF sites in the early days of the internet couldn't handle decimal scoring.I'm still a fan of standard scoring. PPR never made sense to me, as a catch didn't seem like it should have value beyond the yards it gains.
My recollection is that purpose of PPR was to off-set the RB domination when the first round was 11 RBs and Randy Moss. The NFL was a different league that made WRs/TEs very TD dependent. The only TE you'd even consider drafting before the mid-rounds was Tony Gonzalez.The reason PPR gained popularity in the first place is that standard scoring is extremely TD-dependent. If it never made any sense for a 0-yard catch to count the same as a 10-yard run, it made even less sense for Mike Alstott's 3 rushes for 2 yards and 2 TDs to outscore Keyshawn Johnson's 12-catch, 119-yard day. Full-PPR was the default alternative not because it was the magic formula for equalizing positional fantasy values but simply because most FF sites in the early days of the internet couldn't handle decimal scoring.
Having said that, I've always found full-PPR to be an overcorrection and most of the leagues I've run in the past decade use 0.5 PPR. Personally I also prefer increasing the relative value of yardage (e.g. 1 point per 6 or 7 yards instead of 1 per 10) but that's typically a tougher sell for most casual league owners.
How common do you find leagues starting more than 1 QB? What's your guess on how many leagues use more than 1 starting QB?What still makes no sense to me is starting only 1QB. The most important position in all of sports is far, far less important in most FF formats. It's silly. And yet so easy fix.
Yeah, that was the argument I recall for PPR, my longest running league ran into that same problem, and decided in 2010, the solution was to start more WR's.My recollection is that purpose of PPR was to off-set the RB domination when the first round was 11 RBs and Randy Moss. The NFL was a different league that made WRs/TEs very TD dependent. The only TE you'd even consider drafting before the mid-rounds was Tony Gonzalez.
IMO, today's NFL has swung far enough in favor of the passing game that PPR for WRs/TEs isn't necessary. I still prefer standard scoring leagues but play in a couple PPR.
No idea, stopped playing a couple of years ago and quite enjoy not being tied to FF all fall. But good question, I bet you know the answer. I do know they are much more common than they used to be but that took forever and a day. Humans are so resistant to change, it's funny.How common do you find leagues starting more than 1 QB? What's your guess on how many leagues use more than 1 starting QB?
That was one week, and totally adjustable unless you weren't paying attention. I actually think that week was the most interesting one. And did really change the complexion of a season's outcome? No way, it wasn't like it happened during the playoffs.As far as the two QB thing....I think there was one week a couple years ago where 6-8 teams were on bye....and I think 6 still happens....that means in those weeks you only have 26 QBs playing.....would make it really tough for any leagues with more than 12 teams....and IMO put waaaaaaayyy too much of a premium on QB’s.....QB’s would dominate the top of the draft unless you really altered the scoring to try and even it out....