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A common barrier preventing fantasy football gamers from playing in IDP leagues is being unsure of where to value defensive players among the offensive players they already know. Consider this a strategy guide for the optimal draft approach for IDP leagues, with summarized reasoning and walkthroughs throughout a typical 30-round draft.
Also included are preferred scoring and lineup requirements to provide a balanced starting point for fantasy gamers to dive in.
Offensive scoring (standard PPR):
| Event | Points |
| Passing touchdown | 4 |
| Passing yards | 1 point for every 25 |
| Rushing/receiving touchdown | 6 |
| Receptions | 1 |
PFF-Preferred IDP Scoring:
| Position | Solo TKLs | Assists | Sacks | TFLs | QB Hits |
| DL | 2.5 | 1.25 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| LB | 1.5 | 0.75 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| DB | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Starting lineup requirements (30 rounds):
| Position | Minimum starters | Maximum starters |
| Quarterback | 1 | 1 |
| Running Back | 2 | 4 |
| Wide Receiver | 3 | 5 |
| Tight End | 1 | 3 |
| Total offensive starters | 10 | |
| Edge defender | 2 | 2 |
| Defensive tackle | 1 | 2 |
| Linebacker | 3 | 4 |
| Cornerback | 1 | 2 |
| Safety | 1 | 2 |
| Total defensive starters | 10 | |
Referenced scoring uses the settings below, with a link to all point leaders for 2022 through 2024 (min. 100 defensive snaps) here.
ROUNDS 1 – 4
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