🏈 Half PPR Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet
Complete Draft Guide & Strategy Reference 2025
📊 Half PPR Scoring System
| Reception (all positions) | 0.5 points |
| Rushing/Receiving Yard | 0.1 points |
| Rushing/Receiving TD | 6 points |
| Passing Yard | 0.04 points |
| Passing TD | 4 points |
| Interception | -2 points |
| Fumble Lost | -2 points |
🎯 Draft Strategy for Half PPR
- Balanced Approach: Half PPR sits between Standard and Full PPR, making versatile RBs and WRs equally valuable
- Volume Matters: Target players with high target/touch volume - each reception adds 0.5 points
- Pass-Catching RBs: Third-down backs and receiving specialists get a boost but not as much as Full PPR
- WR Floor Increases: Possession receivers gain value but home-run hitters still important
- TE Premium: Elite TEs with high target share become more valuable
- Early Round Focus: Still prioritize workhorse RBs in rounds 1-3, then mix in WRs
🏆 Position Value Rankings
RBRunning Backs
Value Rank: #1
Dual-threat RBs who catch passes are kings. Look for 50+ receptions or high target share.
WRWide Receivers
Value Rank: #2
High-volume targets (120+) with big-play ability offer best combination. Slot receivers gain slight edge.
TETight Ends
Value Rank: #3
Elite tier (top 3-4) worth reaching for. Huge drop-off after tier 1. Target share over 20% ideal.
QBQuarterbacks
Value Rank: #4
Wait until mid-to-late rounds. Streaming viable. Mobile QBs offer highest floor.
📈 Player Archetypes to Target
RBRunning Back Archetypes
Elite (Rounds 1-2)
• 250+ carries + 50+ targets
• Workhorse with pass-catching
• CMC, Bijan, Breece Hall types
Volume Leaders (Rounds 3-5)
• 200+ carries OR 60+ targets
• Steady workload, consistent
• Some receiving work
Receiving Specialists (Rounds 6-8)
• 60+ targets
• PPR boost valuable
• Flex plays with upside
WRWide Receiver Archetypes
Alpha WR1s (Rounds 1-3)
• 130+ targets
• 25%+ team target share
• Red zone presence
High-Floor WR2s (Rounds 4-7)
• 100+ targets
• Consistent weekly production
• Slot/possession receivers
Upside WR3s (Rounds 8-12)
• 70+ targets
• Big-play ability
• Touchdown upside
💡 Key Half PPR Insights
Reception Value Comparison
100 receptions value:
- Standard: 0 points from receptions
- Half PPR: 50 points from receptions
- Full PPR: 100 points from receptions
This means a player with 100 catches for 800 yards scores 130 points (Half PPR) vs 80 points (Standard) vs 180 points (Full PPR)
🎲 Draft Round Strategy
| Rounds | Strategy | Position Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Build RB/WR foundation with elite players | 2 RB, 1 WR or 1 RB, 2 WR |
| 4-6 | Mix of RB/WR depth, consider elite TE | RB/WR balance, maybe TE |
| 7-9 | Grab value WRs, QB if top-tier available | WR depth, QB, RB3 |
| 10-12 | Fill starting lineup holes, upside picks | QB/TE if needed, bench depth |
| 13+ | Lottery tickets, handcuffs, late QB/TE | High upside fliers, DST, K |
🔍 Advanced Tips
- Target Share Sweet Spot: RBs with 15%+ target share and WRs with 22%+ are gold
- Avoid Pure Rushers: RBs who don't catch passes lose value compared to standard leagues
- PPR vs Half PPR Difference: ~3-5 points per game for high-volume receivers
- Handcuff Strategy: Still valuable for injury protection, focus on RBs with passing game role
- Bye Week Planning: Receptions provide floor, so stagger byes for receiving weapons
- Late-Round QBs: Streaming works well since positional scarcity less extreme than RB/WR
- Rookie Analysis: Prioritize draft capital and projected usage in passing game
- Age Cliff Awareness: RBs 28+ who rely on volume over receptions decline faster
📋 Common Half PPR Mistakes
❌ Drafting Like Standard
Ignoring pass-catching backs and volume receivers - receptions matter!
❌ Overvaluing TDs
Consistent volume > boom/bust TD-dependent players
❌ Reaching for QBs
QB depth is strong - build RB/WR core first
❌ Ignoring Target Data
Previous season targets predict usage better than TDs
🔥 Sleeper Categories
Players Who Gain Value in Half PPR
- Pass-Catching RBs in RBBC: Even with split carries, high targets keep them relevant
- Slot Receivers: High target volume with solid floor despite lower YPR
- Move TEs: TEs used in slot/flex roles with 80+ targets
- Change-of-Pace Backs: 40+ targets makes them viable flex plays
- Veteran WRs: Route-running precision = targets even with declining speed
🎯 Golden Rule for Half PPR
"Volume is king, but versatility is queen."
Target players who get both rushing/receiving yards AND receptions. A RB with 200 carries + 50 catches beats a RB with 250 carries + 20 catches in most weeks.