What Does PF Mean In Fantasy Football?

PF stands for points for. It is the total number of points your fantasy team has scored this season. You can see how it fits with points against in our guide to PF and PA.

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Your win-loss record matters most, but PF can decide what happens when two teams have the same record.

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Why PF Matters

PF is often used as a tiebreaker. League settings vary, but many leagues use head-to-head record or total points to separate tied teams. ESPN and Yahoo both explain how tiebreakers work on their platforms.

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Head-to-head records are often split, which is when PF comes into play. It can decide who makes the playoffs and which team gets a better seed, including a possible first-round bye.

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How To Use PF To Your Advantage

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Do Not Bench A Player To Protect A Win

If you are winning with one player left to play, you might be tempted to bench him so he cannot cost you points. Negative scores are rare, so it is usually better to start him. The extra points could win you a tiebreaker later.

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Take More Risks If You Are Behind In PF

If you are far behind a rival in points, you probably will not win a tiebreaker on PF. That makes your head-to-head game more important, so it may be worth starting a boom-or-bust player or making a trade.

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Check The Standings Late In The Season

As the fantasy playoffs get closer, see which teams you could finish tied with and compare your points. If you need to catch up, that can help you decide whether a trade makes sense.

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Want to learn another common fantasy term? Read our guide to Opp Rank.