PPR vs standard: how scoring changes trade values
PPR gives a point for every catch, and that one rule reshuffles trade values. High-volume receivers and tight ends gain the most. Runners who live on carries and touchdowns lose ground, and so do quarterbacks. The tables below show this week's biggest movers.
What changes between PPR and standard
Standard scoring pays for yards and touchdowns. PPR (point per reception) adds a full point for every catch, and half PPR adds half a point. Over a season, a running back who catches 60 passes earns 60 extra points in PPR, while one who catches 15 earns 15. That gap is the whole story.
Trade values follow points above replacement, so the question is not only who catches passes, but who catches more passes than the other players at his position. A receiver who catches 100 balls gains a lot in raw points, but so does the replacement-level receiver, who also catches plenty. Running backs are different: most of them catch few passes, so the few who catch many hold their value in PPR while their teammates at the position slip.
Average value by position, October 13, 2026
Average redraft value of every player worth at least 1,500 in either format, one-quarterback leagues.
| Position | Players | Avg PPR value | Avg standard value |
|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 27 | 4,192 | 4,888 |
| WR | 33 | 4,317 | 2,904 |
| TE | 6 | 3,016 | 2,243 |
| QB | 7 | 2,926 | 3,372 |
Biggest gainers in PPR this week
These players are worth more in PPR leagues than in standard leagues, based on this week's rest-of-season projections.
| Player | Pos | PPR | Standard | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6,580 | 4,520 | +2,060 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 6,634 | 4,621 | +2,013 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 7,378 | 5,416 | +1,962 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5,355 | 3,401 | +1,954 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5,902 | 3,983 | +1,919 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 8,810 | 6,923 | +1,887 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 5,660 | 3,790 | +1,870 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4,639 | 2,791 | +1,848 |
Biggest losers in PPR this week
These players are worth more in standard leagues. Expect running backs who score with carries and touchdowns, plus quarterbacks: catches add nothing to a passer's points while everyone around him gains.
| Player | Pos | PPR | Standard | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | RB | 5,211 | 7,034 | -1,823 |
| James Cook | RB | 4,978 | 6,651 | -1,673 |
| Jonathan Taylor | RB | 7,053 | 8,209 | -1,156 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | RB | 2,719 | 3,863 | -1,144 |
| Omarion Hampton | RB | 462 | 1,590 | -1,128 |
| Ollie Gordon | RB | 3,323 | 4,444 | -1,121 |
| Saquon Barkley | RB | 2,802 | 3,860 | -1,058 |
| Javonte Williams | RB | 5,676 | 6,694 | -1,018 |
How to use this in trades
- In PPR leagues, target receivers and tight ends who see a lot of targets, and running backs who stay involved in the passing game.
- In standard leagues, touchdown-heavy runners and deep threats gain value. Short-area receivers who catch many short passes lose some.
- In half PPR, values land in between. Most leagues on the big platforms default to half PPR or PPR, so check your settings before you trust any chart.
- Always set the scoring in the fantasy trade analyzer to match your league. A trade that is fair in standard can be a clear win in PPR.
Where these numbers come from
Each value is a player's projected rest-of-season points above replacement level in that scoring format, from Sleeper's weekly projections, scaled so the top player in the format is 10,000. Because each format is scaled to its own top player, compare a player's rank and his distance to others, not just the raw number. The tables update with the projections. Read the full method on how trade values work, or browse every player in the trade value chart.
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