Last Updated on November 18, 2025 1:26 am by Keston Paul | Published: November 18, 2025

I can’t believe we are five weeks intot he season already. My aim with this article is to set up my fellow points-league enjoyers for success with some long-view takes until the next edition of this article drops in Week 7.

As always here is a reminder of the differences in the scoring systems for ESPN Standard Points Leagues and Yahoo Standard Points Leagues.

Of course, we have a new format, which is Yahoo’s “High Score.”

The High Score System is: 
Points = 1 fantasy point each
Rebounds = 1 fantasy point each
Assists = 2 fantasy points each
Steals = 3 fantasy points each
Blocks = 3 fantasy points each

As a general rule: 

ESPN Standard Scoring will give a slight boost to players who are more efficient and get more defensive stats in addition the usual volume stats we want in points leagues.

Yahoo Standard Scoring will give a very slight boost to good rebounders and players who are high-volume offensive engines, even if they are inefficient, but turnovers still come at a cost.

High Score takes leaning into offensive volume at a higher level, meaning players who take a bunch of shots and get a ton of assists are greatly rewarded with absolutely no hits for inefficiency or turnovers.

Points League Adds

If I don’t specify the format in parentheses, that means I’m referring to all three.

Luke Kornet

With Victor Wembanyama out at least 2-3 weeks, Kornet should be rostered wherever he is available with double-double upside and potential for blocks. He definitely gets more upside on ESPN where efficiency matters, but should be useful in all points leagues.

Peyton Watson (ESPN, Yahoo)

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