Scott Fish Bowl 13 Draft Strategy

Scott Fish Bowl 13 Draft Strategy

The Scott Fish Bowl 13 (SFB13) is an annual fantasy football tournament that brings together some of the best fantasy football players and analysts worldwide. Created by Scott Fish, the tournament has gained popularity since its inception in 2010. What sets SFB apart is its unique charity focus, with all proceeds from the tournament supporting charity each year. The SFB has raised over $1 million for charity since its inception.In 2023, the tournament will raise funds for Fantasy Cares, benefiting children in need.  You can donate directly here or shop for merchandise where every purchase will help raise money for Fantasy Cares. 

We will definitely need replacements for #SFB13 over the next 5-7 days.

Who is active, ready, not in, and would get logged into the league host immediately if their number was called?

Feel free to tag people and tell us why. 🙂

— Scott Fish (@ScottFish24) July 4, 2023

What is Fantasy Cares?

From ScottFishBowl.com: The mission of Fantasy Cares is to push people to bring a charitable element to their fantasy leagues and to help raise money each year through the fantasy sports community for various charities. The majority of money raised is to be used to buy toys for kids at Christmas with those toys being donated to Toys for Tots. In the past we have also done fundraisers to send money for hurricane relief after Hurricane Harvey, food shelves, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Coats for Kids, Go Pantry, Feeding America, The Equal Justice Initiative, Last Christmas, Every Meal, ALS One, Noresled Dog Rescue and MANY more.

Rules

The SFB13 features a massive participation of 3300 teams, divided into 275 leagues, each consisting of 12 teams. To navigate the SFB13 successfully, understanding the rules is crucial. Here are the scoring rules for each position:

Passing

• 6 points per passing touchdown
• 0.1 points per completion
• 0.1 points per first down
• 1 point for every 25 passing yards (.04 points per yard)
• 2 points per 2-point conversion

Rushing

• 6 points per rushing touchdown
• 1 point for every 10 rushing yards (.1 points per yard)
• 2 points per 2-point conversion
• 1 point per first down
• 0.25 points per carry

Receiving

• 6 points per receiving touchdown
• 1 point for every 10 receiving yards (.1 points per yard)
• 2 points per 2-point conversion
• 1 point per first down
• 1 point per reception

Tight Ends (TE)

• Extra 1 point per first down
• Extra 1 point per reception

Kicking

• 3.3 points for a made extra point
• Decimal scoring bonus for field goals (e.g., 37-yarder = 3.7 points, 24-yarder = 2.4 points)

Special Teams

• 6 points for any return touchdown
• 6 points if your player recovers a ball in the endzone for a touchdown (fumble recovery touchdown on Sleeper)

Roster Requirements

• Start: 1-2 QB, 2-6 RB, 3 -7 WR 1-5 TE, 0-4 K (11 Total)
• For sleeper leagues there will be 3 flex and kicker will be required instead of 4 flex. If they allow a kicker flex before the drafts, it will be adjusted.
• Bench: 11 players
• There’s no trading in the Scott Fish Bowl, but there is a FAAB for players on waivers. This makes drafting the right players that much more important. 

Draft Strategy

It’s not easy to find ADP for SFB13, but thanks to Seth Keller (@fftheathomedad) from FFFaceoff.com, I was able to plan a draft strategy. Check out his latest ADP here! 

• Early Rounds: Elite Options and Flexibility – The first few rounds of the SFB13 draft are crucial for building a solid foundation. With eight quarterbacks typically going in the first round and only two in the second round, it’s essential to plan strategically. However, don’t be afraid to wait on tight ends (TEs), even with the TE-heavy scoring system.
• 1st Round: Travis Kelce or Elite RBs – If you have a top 4 pick, considering Travis Kelce, the elite tight end, could be a game-changer. Alternatively, targeting Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, or Patrick Mahomes as your first QB is a viable option. If you choose a QB in round 1, prioritize an elite running back in round 2, and vice versa.
• 2nd Round: RB or QB – Based on your first-round selection, focus on either an RB or QB in the second round. Aim to balance your roster and secure a high-value player at the position not addressed in the first round.
• 3rd Round: Targeting WRs – In the third round, prioritize adding a wide receiver (WR) to your roster. CeeDee Lamb, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jaylen Waddle are recommended targets for their upside and potential impact.
• Mid-Rounds: Filling Key Positions and Upside – As the draft progresses, continue to fill essential positions while targeting high-upside players.
• 4th Round: TE or WR (if Kelce is drafted) – Unless you selected Travis Kelce in the first round, the fourth round is an ideal opportunity to target your first TE. However, if you already have Kelce, consider adding a WR with upside to bolster your receiving corps.
• 5th Round: Second QB Selection – In the fifth round, focus on securing your second QB choice. Building depth at this position is crucial with the superflex.
• Building Depth and Upside: Rounds 6-17 – During these rounds, prioritize adding bench depth and identifying players with high upside.

Mid Round Targets

• 6th Round: Upside WR Targets – Look for wide receivers with high upside in this round. Drake London, Calvin Ridley, and DeAndre Hopkins are intriguing options worth considering.
• 7th Round: Upside RB Picks – Target running backs with significant upside in the seventh round. Dalvin Cook, Cam Akers, and D’Andre Swift are excellent choices known for their potential impact.
• 8th Round: Second TE Option – Consider selecting Dalton Shultz as your second TE in the eighth round. If he’s not available, Greg Dulcich can serve as a suitable alternative.
• 9th and 10th Rounds: Flexibility and Upside – In these rounds, aim to choose the best available RB or WR options, ensuring at least one selection is a WR. Building depth at both positions is crucial for a successful roster.
• 11th Round: Additional Upside Choices – Round 11 offers several intriguing options. Consider selecting Brock Purdy as your third QB choice, while also evaluating Michael Thomas at WR, Jamaal Williams at RB, or Tyler Higbee if a second TE is still needed.
• 12th-17th Rounds: Bench Depth and Positional Balance – During these rounds, focus on adding bench depth while ensuring you have at least 3 QBs, 3 TEs, and 2 kickers on your roster. Allocate the remaining spots to WRs and RBs based on availability and upside potential.

Late Rounds: Kickers and Upside Picks

In the final rounds, prioritize kickers and continue to target players with high upsides.

• 18th Round: Kickers – Start considering kickers in the 18th round, aiming to draft two kickers in total. With 3.3 fantasy points for an extra point, it’s important to target kickers on teams that will score a lot of points. 
• 19th-22nd Rounds: Handcuffs and Upside – Use the last few rounds to select RB handcuffs and high-upside players across any position. Taylor Heinicke at QB, Jonathan Mingo at WR, and Luke Schoonmaker at TE are noteworthy upside targets.