I am in a 12 team league that plays defensive players. Here are the points awarded-

Tackle Solo (1)
Tackle Assist (0.5)
Sack (2)
Interception (3)
Fumble Force (2)
Fumble Recovery (3)
Touchdown (6)
Safety (2)
Pass Defended (1)
Block Kick (2)

Looks like we have six players total- two defensive players, two DB, and two DL. Rushing is 15 yards = 1 point, passing is 25 yards = 1 point.

For those of you who have been in a league that picks defensive players, two questions-

1. Are the above points typically the standard for defensive players? I noticed that the passing/rushing is not standard, so not sure if the defense points are as well.

2. Do defensive players even matter with the points? Or is it still your standard league where RB/QB/WR are the most important positions, in that order?

Thanks in advance!

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IDP leagues suck.

That's pretty standard scoring, but I always thought it was a bit high. /shrug.
As far as drafting, get your IDPs before you get your kicker, but pretty much after anyone else. Drafting Urlacher is not going to win you the league, but some schmuck will take him ridiculously early like round 6 or 7 probably. It's like an exaggerated "Viniateri problem" where the fashionable name-recognition player at a low impact position goes far in advance of where anyone from that position should be drafted.

Also, for your format, try to draft 4 DB and just the two DL. Try to get safeties over cornerbacks, and DE's for your linemen. Interior defensive line is almost NEVER worth drafting.

We use individual defensive players in my league with a similar format, although slightly different (no points for passes defended, for instance).

Here are the top 10 Defensive Linemen last year (Position Ranking, Overall Ranking, Name, Team, Position, Points):
1. 216. Allen, Jared KCC DE 91
2. 226. Kampman, Aaron GBP DE 90
3. 239. Taylor, Jason MIA DE 88
4. 280. Little, Leonard STL DE 80
5. 299. Peppers, Julius CAR DE 77
6. 306. Thomas, Bryan NYJ DE 76
7. 330. Warren, Ty NEP DE 72
8. 344. Mathis, Robert IND DE 70
9. 349. Cole, Trent PHI DE 69
10. 365. Suggs, Terrell BAL DE 68

Here are the top 10 Defensive Backs:
1. 161. Bailey, Champ DEN CB 113
2. 163. Wilson, Adrian ARI S 113
3. 167. Hope, Chris TEN S 111
4. 171. Barber, Ronde TBB CB 107
5. 185. Winfield, Antoine MIN CB 102
6. 194. Rhodes, Kerry NYJ S 99
7. 197. Phillips, Jermaine TBB S 98
8. 201. Williams, Darrent DEN CB 97
9. 215. Taylor, Sean WAS S 92
10. 218. Tillman, Charles CHI CB 91

Here are the top 10 Linebackers:
1. 131. Ryans, DeMeco HOU LB 137
2. 143. Fletcher-Baker, London BUF LB 130
3. 151. Briggs, Lance CHI LB 122
4. 152. Morrison, Kirk OAK LB 117
5. 154. Edwards, Donnie SDC LB 116
6. 156. Pierce, Antonio NYG LB 116
7. 157. Bulluck, Keith TEN LB 115
8. 165. Thomas, Zach MIA LB 112
9. 166. Brooks, Derrick TBB LB 111
10. 170. Witherspoon, Will STL LB 109

Compare that with the top 10 Kickers:
1. 158. Gould, Robbie CHI PK 115
2. 162. Kaeding, Nate SDC PK 113
3. 174. Wilkins, Jeff STL PK 106
4. 200. Stover, Matt BAL PK 97
5. 204. Carney, John NOS PK 95
6. 207. Scobee, Josh JAC PK 95
7. 209. Hanson, Jason DET PK 93
8. 212. Elam, Jason DEN PK 92
9. 220. Vinatieri, Adam IND PK 91
10. 223. Graham, Shayne CIN PK 90

And our overall rankings:
1. 1. Tomlinson, Ladainian SDC RB 595
2. 2. Manning, Peyton IND QB 531
3. 3. Johnson, Larry KCC RB 491
4. 4. Brees, Drew NOS QB 481
5. 5. Jackson, Steven STL RB 467
6. 6. Bulger, Marc STL QB 463
7. 7. Palmer, Carson CIN QB 456
8. 8. Gore, Frank SFO RB 419
9. 9. Kitna, Jon DET QB 419
10. 10. Barber, Tiki FA RB 396

That should give you some idea on the value of defensive players over position players. Here is my league's scoring for Defense/Kickers:

Rules for DT, DE Event Range (Low-High) Points
Number of Defensive Fumble Recovery TDs 1-10 6 points each
Fumble Recoveries (from Opponent) 1-99 1 point each
Number of Interception Return TDs 1-10 6 points each
Interceptions Caught 1-99 3 points each
Number of Blocked Field Goal TDs 1-10 6 points each
Number of Blocked Punt TDs 1-10 6 points each
Tackles 1-99 1 point each
Sacked a QB 0.5-20.0 1 point for every 0.5

Rules for LB Event Range (Low-High) Points
Number of Defensive Fumble Recovery TDs 1-10 6 points each
Fumble Recoveries (from Opponent) 1-99 1 point each
Number of Interception Return TDs 1-10 6 points each
Interceptions Caught 1-99 3 points each
Number of Blocked Field Goal TDs 1-10 6 points each
Number of Blocked Punt TDs 1-10 6 points each
Tackles 1-99 1 point each
Sacked a QB 0.5-20.0 1 point for every 0.5

Rules for CB, S Event Range (Low-High) Points
Number of Defensive Fumble Recovery TDs 1-10 6 points each
Fumble Recoveries (from Opponent) 1-99 1 point each
Number of Interception Return TDs 1-10 6 points each
Interceptions Caught 1-99 3 points each
Number of Blocked Field Goal TDs 1-10 6 points each
Number of Blocked Punt TDs 1-10 6 points each
Tackles 1-99 1 point each
Sacked a QB 0.5-20.0 1 point for every 0.5

Rules for PK Event Range (Low-High) Points
Length of Field Goal Made 0-39 2
Length of Field Goal Made 40-49 3
Length of Field Goal Made 50-110 4
Number of Field Goals Missed 0-10 -2 points each
Extra Points 1-99 1 point each

Let me know if you want to see the rest of the scoring breakdown.