3. Fantasy Kicker Scoring Systems “If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?” – Vince Lombardi
With each passing year, the number of unique fantasy scoring systems increases. Most fall into the following basic categories for kicker scoring. STANDARD Straight-up scoring is the same as in the real world. All field goals (FG) are worth three points. All points-aftertouchdown (PAT), a.k.a. extra points, are worth one point. This is the most common scoring system. The stats and analysis in this guide are based on standard scoring, except where noted otherwise. BONUS Additional points are scored for longer FGs. Shorter FGs typically remain the same as standard, medium range FGs are worth a little more, and long FGs are worth even more. The numbers can be adjusted for a wide variety of variations. Example: FGs under 40 yards are worth three points, FGs from 40 to 49 yards are worth four points, and FGs of 50 or more yards are worth five points. PENALTY Points are deducted for missed kicks. Missed longer FGs typically are not penalized, medium range FG misses are a small deduction, and missed short FGs are worth a moderate deduction. The numbers can be adjusted for a wide variety of variations. The penalty approach can be used in conjunction with any other scoring system; however it is most commonly used in conjunction with bonus scoring. Example: Missed FGs under 30 yards are a two point deduction, missed FGs from 30 to 39 yards are a one point deduction, missed FGs of 40 or more yards are not penalized, and missed PATs are a one point deduction. DECIMAL Decimal scoring has become fairly common for many fantasy positions, although less so for kickers. Example: FGs are scored by multiplying the FG distance by 0.1 KICKER IMPORTANCE The value of the kicker position is increased (or decreased) relative to other positions, by increasing (or decreasing) the points awarded for PATs and/or FGs.
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