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Yahoo Fantasy has launched Tight End Premium, a long-requested scoring format that significantly increases the value of tight ends in fantasy football leagues. The new format awards tight ends 1.0 point per reception instead of the standard 0.5 points, fundamentally changing draft strategy and weekly lineup decisions for managers who adopt it.
The scoring adjustment has substantial real-world implications for player valuations. Data from the 2025 season demonstrates the impact: Trey McBride’s score jumped from 242.9 points under half-PPR scoring to 302.4 points with Tight End Premium active. Meanwhile, top wide receivers like Puka Nacua (289.5 points) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (289 points) remain competitive but no longer dominate the scoring landscape when tight ends receive enhanced point values.
League commissioners can easily implement Tight End Premium through Yahoo Fantasy’s Custom Recipe feature in the Scoring Settings section of Commissioner Tools. The format offers flexibility, allowing commissioners to adjust reception values from 1.0 to 1.5, 2.0, or any custom amount that fits their league’s preferences. This launch marks the second day of Yahoo’s “29 Days of Fantasy” promotion, showcasing new features and formats for the upcoming season.
For leagues seeking to make tight end selection a meaningful strategic element rather than an afterthought, Tight End Premium provides a straightforward solution that rewards high-volume receiving tight ends and elevates their draft positioning alongside other premium position players.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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