Points per reception scoring has overtaken the fantasy football world over the past decade -- which is why we made it out default scoring here at ESPN Fantasy -- but we haven't forgotten about those of you who have stuck with the original format. In non-PPR leagues, players simply do not get one point for each reception, which certainly has implications on positional and overall rankings.
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Because quarterbacks are not affected at all by the change, they have added value relative to the other positions, and hitting on the right starter becomes even more important. Consider drafting a safe bet such as Josh Allen or prioritizing a second quarterback to ensure you have a standout under center.
The other big change is that players who catch a lot of passes aren't nearly as valuable as they are in PPR, and vice versa. For example, De'Von Achane's projection shows 65 receptions and 293 PPR points, compared with 21 receptions and 274 PPR points for Derrick Henry. That suggests Achane is the better fantasy pick in PPR, whereas if we flip to non-PPR, Henry (253 points) easily overtakes Achane (228). Receiving backs (e.g., Chase Brown) and short-range pass catchers (e.g., Wan'Dale Robinson) take a hit, whereas high-volume rushers (e.g., James Cook III) and vertical/red zone targets (e.g., Mike Evans) get a boost.