2025 Scott Fish Bowl Rankings and Strategy
Welcome to the most wonderfully chaotic time of the fantasy football year: Scott Fish Bowl season. The Scott Fish Bowl (SFB) isn't just a league - it's a charitable mega-tournament that brings together fantasy analysts, fans, and celebrities from around the globe. It's also an incredibly unique fantasy experience with scoring settings that flip traditional strategies on their heads. This article explores SFB15's scoring structure, optimal drafting strategy, and key takeaways from past results.
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What Makes the Scott Fish Bowl So Unique?
SFB isn't your average fantasy league. With over 5,000 participants and no mandatory positional starters, it truly lives up to its "position-less" identity. Managers draft 22 players, start 11 each week, and can theoretically fill their lineups leading with quarterbacks or tight ends. This will be unlike any team that most of us have ever assembled or managed.
On top of that, the league serves a greater purpose. It's the crown jewel of Fantasy Cares, a nonprofit that has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for children's charities, shelters, disaster relief, and more. This gives every participant a powerful reason to play hard and have fun.
SFB15 Scoring Breakdown
Here's a concise summary of the 2025 scoring settings that turn strategy on its head:
Universal Scoring:
- Touchdowns (all types): 6 points
- 2-point conversions: 2 points
- Passing Yards: 0.04 per yard
- Rushing/Receiving Yards: 0.1 per yard
- First Downs (Rushing/Receiving): 1 point
- Carries: 0.5 points each
- Tight End Premium: Extra point per reception
Platform-Specific Reception Scoring:
- MFL: 1 point per target + 1 point per reception (RB/WR/TE); 2 points per reception for TEs
- Sleeper: 2.5 points per reception (RB/WR), 3.5 for TEs
These generous settings give massive advantages to volume-heavy players. Every carry, target, and catch has value - meaning a 3-yard run or a screen pass is no longer filler; it's fantasy gold.
The "Travis Hunter Rule"
SFB15 includes IDP scoring, but with a twist. The only applicable player is Travis Hunter, the two-way standout. Defensive stats like tackles, sacks, and passes defended apply only to him. If he logs significant defensive snaps, he could be a first-rounder; if not, he's more likely a mid-round flier.
Drafting with No Positional Requirements
With no minimum positional starters, traditional positional scarcity fades. You don't need to take a TE, WR, or RB at all. The only true constraint: you can start a maximum of two quarterbacks each week (Superflex format).
Key Draft Strategy Takeaways:
- Volume > Position: Focus on who scores most, regardless of position.
- Ignore Old Habits: Don't draft a TE just because you "need one." You don't.
- QB Isn't King: Despite 6-point passing TDs, QB value is diluted compared to elite RBs and WRs.
- Late-Round Gems: Prioritize undervalued players like Justin Fields who may drop based on ADP but could outperform their draft slot significantly.
- Tight End Caution: While TEs receive a scoring boost, only the elite few (e.g., Bowers, McBride) consistently return first-round value.
Rankings and Positional Trends
Those who don't understand the past are often doomed to repeat it. It helps to look back at what actually happened (a core concept of our Nerd Rank algorithm). The past can be a supplemental guide, but more importantly, it can highlight and shake us from our natural inclinations. For example, this year's scoring format elevates players like Justin Fields who projects to have more carries, rushing yards, and rushing first downs than many of his more traditional peers. Fields is a great value in this format.
Top 25 Scorers by Position (2024):
- RBs: 11
- QBs: 7
- WRs: 4
- TEs: 3
In both 2023 and 2024, running backs dominated the top 50 and 100 scorers due to the carry and first-down bonuses. Pass-catching RBs and dual-threat QBs are the true engines of SFB scoring.
TE Trap?
Sure, tight ends like Bowers and McBride were top-10 scorers last season. But many others - even with decent stat lines - barely cracked the top 25. Mid-tier tight ends can be traps if their volume doesn't spike.
Final Thoughts: How to Win SFB15
Winning the Scott Fish Bowl comes down to three principles:
- Trust Your Projections – Don't let old-school ADP influence your decisions. This is not your traditional league.
- Be Bold – Reach for a player like Travis Hunter if your projections justify it.
- Draft for Charity, Compete with Passion – Remember, it's all for a good cause.
While luck and injuries always play a role, SFB is about rewarding strong projections, strategic drafting, and embracing chaos. The person who commits to the numbers, avoids major injuries, and plays without positional bias will likely find themselves in contention when December rolls around.
Let the games begin!!
Scott Fishbowl 2025 Rankings - MFL
Scott Fishbowl 2025 Rankings - Sleeper
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