2000 Mel Kiper’s Scoring

6 pts: per Rushing or Receiving TD

6 pts: per Punt/Kickoff Return for TD

4 pts: per Passing TD

2 pts: per Rushing, Passing, or Receiving for 2 pt Conversion

1 pt: per 10 yds rushing or 10 yds receiving

1 pt: per 25 yds passing

2 pts: per rushing, receiving, or passing TD >= 40 yards.

-2 pts: per intercepted pass.

-2 pts: per lost fumble.

5 pts: per field goal >= 50 yards.

4 pts: per field goal >= 40 yards < 50 yards.

3 pts: per field goal < 40 yards.

2 pts: per rushing, receiving, passing for 2 point conversion.

1 pt: per Extra Point.

-2 pts: per field goal missed < 40 yards.

-1 pt: per field goal missed >= 40 yards < 50 yards.

(Note a missed field goal is on any attempt whether it’s blocked, deflected, etc.)

3 pts: per defensive/special teams TD.

2 pts: per interception.

2 pts: per fumble recovery.

2 pts: per safety.

2 pts: per blocked punt/field goal(deflected kicks do not count).

1 pts: per sack.

10 pts: Shutout

7 pts: Allowing 2-7 pts

4 pts: Allowing 8-13 pts.

1 pt: Allowing 14-17 pts.

0 pts: Allowing 18-21 pts.

-1 pt: Allowing 22-27 pts.

-4 pts: Allowing 28-34 pts.

-7 pts: Allowing 35-45 pts.

-10 pts: Allowing more than 45 pts.

(Note: Team defense is not responsible for safeties, interceptions returned for touchdowns, or fumbles returned for touchdowns)

(Note: Starting a Defense that is on a bye week will result in a 10 point penalty)