How to Play PrizePicks NFL & Fantasy Scoring System

August 19, 2024

August 19, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes fires up the crowd before the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Ready to crush this NFL season on PrizePicks? If you’re diving into NFL action, knowing the PrizePicks NFL fantasy scoring system will be your secret weapon.

With PrizePicks, you can just pick your favorite players and focus on their key stats — no more building a full roster with salary constraints. 

Below, we’ll break down exactly how players rack up fantasy points for PrizePicks NFL so you can make your picks with confidence.

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How to Play PrizePicks NFL

PrizePicks is the easiest way to play NFL DFS. When you create an account, use promo code Playbook to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup.

Creating a lineup is easy, and you don’t have to use just NFL squares.

Here’s how to create an NFL lineup on PrizePicks:

  1. Choose two or more players (up to six) from any sport on the board.
  2. Pick MORE or LESS on the player's projected stats.
  3. Choose FLEX or POWER PLAY lineup. With Flex plays, you still win if one pick misses. With Power Plays, you’ll receive higher payouts, but every pick must be right.

PrizePicks NFL Fantasy Scoring System

For every NFL game, you can choose more or less on players’ fantasy scores, in addition to a plethora of other stats. Rather than building a full team, you can choose your favorite players based on their PrizePicks fantasy projection. 

Here’s how the PrizePicks NFL fantasy scoring system works.

Note that you can view the PrizePicks NFL fantasy scoring system by clicking Help in the bottom left of the app, then Scoring Chart. In the desktop app, access the fantasy scoring by clicking Scoring Chart at the top of the board. 

NFL Offensive Fantasy Scoring on PrizePicks

Note that all offensive players will only be scored on offensive stats. Offensive players must accrue at least one offensive snap or return TD.

As a quick note: PrizePicks utilizes full point per reception (PPR) scoring.

Passing Yards: 0.04 points per yard

Passing TDs: 4 points

Interceptions: -1 point

Rushing Yards: 0.1 points per yard

Rushing TDs: 6 points

Receptions: 1 point

Receiving Yards: 0.1 points per yard

Receiving TDs: 6 points

Fumbles Lost: -1 point

2-Point Conversions: 2 points

Offensive Fumble Recovery TDs: 6 points

Kick/Punt/Field Goal Return TDs: 6 points

NFL Kicker Fantasy Scoring on PrizePicks

Kickers will only be scored on kicking stats, and they must be active for the game.

Field Goals from 0-39 yards: +3 points

Field Goals from 40-49 yards: +4 points

Field Goals from 50+ yards: +5 points

NFL D/ST Scoring on PrizePicks

There is no fractional scoring for D/ST.

Sack: +1 point

Interception: +2 points

Fumble Recovery: +2 points

Punt/Kickoff/FG Return for TD: +6 points

Interception Return TD: +6 points

Fumble Recovery TD: +6 points

Blocked Punt or FD Return TD: +6 points

Safety: +2 points

Blocked Kick: +2 points

2-point Conversions/Extra-Point Return: +2 points

0 Points Allowed: +10 points

1-6 Points Allowed: +7 points

7-13 Points Allowed: +4 points

14-20 Points Allowed: +1 point

21-27 Points Allowed: 0 points

28-34 Points Allowed: -1 point

35+ Points Allowed: -4 points

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What are Demons and Goblins on PrizePicks?

You can win more with Demons and Goblins on the PrizePicks board. You can filter through a player’s regular Demon, and Goblin projections by clicking the left and right arrow icon by a player’s projection.

Demons are identified by a bold red icon on the projection board. Demons are high-difficulty projections that can rocket your max payout up to 100x if you pick correctly. You must pick “More” on a Demon projection.

Goblins are identified by a green icon on the projection board and they’re designed to keep you in the green. These are safer picks that make it easier to land consistent victories. Because these projections are easier to hit, your max payout multiplier will be lower. You must pick “More” on a Demon projection.

Lock In for NFL DFS on PrizePicks

Ready to take your NFL DFS game to the next level? Lock in for the NFL season on PrizePicks and make smarter picks by choosing more or less on player fantasy scores.

Whether you’re going for high-risk, high-reward plays with the Demons or looking for an easy dub with Goblins, get in the PrizePicks app to build your NFL DFS lineups. Let’s rip!

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