Value Over Replacement (VOR)

The projected fantasy points a player produces above a freely available replacement at their position.

Category: General · Status: Active

What it measures

VOR measures positional scarcity by calculating how many fantasy points a player produces above the baseline replacement player at their position. This allows cross-position comparisons.

Inputs

• Player's projected fantasy points: Total projected PPR fantasy points for the upcoming season.
• Replacement-level threshold: Position-specific baselines: QB12, RB24, WR30, TE12.

Scale

• 100+: Elite positional advantage - among the most scarce assets at the position.
• 50 – 99: Strong positional value - well above replacement level.
• 1 – 49: Moderate value - starter-quality but replaceable in deeper leagues.
• 0 or negative: Replacement-level or below - freely available on waivers.

How to use it

• During drafts, compare VOR across positions to determine which pick creates the most positional advantage.
• A QB with 50 VOR and a WR with 50 VOR are equally valuable above replacement, despite different raw point totals.
• Use VOR to evaluate trade offers - the side gaining more cumulative VOR is getting the better deal.

Limitations

• Replacement thresholds are fixed (QB12, RB24, etc.) and may not match all league sizes.
• VOR does not account for roster construction constraints or starting lineup requirements.
• Shallow positions (TE, QB in 1QB leagues) can produce outsized VOR for top players.