SFB16: It's In The Game
Six points for TDs, 10-point bonuses for big plays and big games, and a nice tight end premium to boot. Here's how the draft shook out.
It’s summertime, and it’s the same ritual: Scott Fish drops the Scott Fish Bowl (SFB) theme and scoring. For those not familiar with SFB, check out the website here to learn about its lore and charitable endeavors. This is my fifth year in SFB, and I’ve learned not to build a draft board until knowing the scoring is released. SFB16 is a video game throwback, and true to the theme, it plays like one with big touchdowns, even bigger bonuses, and zero penalty for playing recklessly. Let’s get into it.
Before I do, I strongly encourage you to sign up for next year’s SFB and, if you’re able, donate to Fantasy Cares to support their many worthy causes.
A QUICK OVERVIEW
Here is a look at what makes this year’s SFB different from most other fantasy leagues:
Start 10 - 2 superflex spots and 8 flex spots
6 points for every touchdown, quarterbacks included
No negative points for picks or fumbles
+10 bonus points for 300/400 yard passing games, 100/200 yard rushing/receiving games, and any 40+ yard rush or pass play or 20+ yard catch
.5 points per first down and reception
And a nice TE premium — +1 per catch and per first down for tight ends
Individually, most of this is new to anyone who’s played SFB before. But together, this makes for a draft strategy that places extra emphasis on big arms and explosive pass-catchers. Geoff Lambert has a great SFB tool over at GoingFor2 to compare regular PPR and SFB scoring from the prior season.
MY DRAFT & MY THOUGHTS
My favorite picks:
ROUND 1️⃣: Ja’Marr Chase
Volume and big-play ability, simple as that.
ROUND 3️⃣: George Pickens -&- ROUND 4️⃣: Dak Prescott
I wanted the Dak stack, and I got it.
ROUND 7️⃣: Christian Watson -&- ROUND 8️⃣: Jordan Love
Another stack that I feel is underappreciated relative to ADP.
Where I think I reached:
ROUND 5️⃣: Ladd McConkey
Should bounce back, but in this format I should’ve looked elsewhere.
ROUND 1️⃣1️⃣: Juwan Johnson
The allure of the tight end got me, and with another pass-catcher in New Orleans, there may not be as much work for Johnson.
ROUND 1️⃣5️⃣: Geno Smith
I didn’t really need a third QB even though it is superflex, and despite my optimism, there is a chance that last year’s Geno shows up.
Where I Land
Five SFB’s in, and each one has been better than the last. There is a shared interest in fantasy football, and it is a great way to raise money for charity and meet fellow fantasy enthusiasts. So whether you are just now hearing about SFB or have not yet decided to test the waters, go ahead and sign up for next year’s league here!
So you made it this far, and hopefully you enjoyed it (that’s what she said). If you wouldn’t mind sharing this in your group message with your fellow fantasy football degenerates, I would greatly appreciate it!
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