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In the dynasty trades topic we got a little off-topic when discussing SF value.
There seems to be a range of opinions over SF regarding QB value, and whether or not you have to start a QB in the SF slot.
I play in 2 dynasty SF formats.
1. 12-team, start 10, PPR SF
2. 16-team, start 22 PPR SF IDP performance scoring.
In the 12-team league, it’s definitely an advantage IF you have 2 good QBs.
In the 16-team league, there are enough starters on offense & defense (22, including K) that it tends to minimize the need to have a QB in that 2nd QB slot.
Now, I’m not saying it’s irrelevant - if you have two great QBs, by all means, start em.
But if you’re talking about scraping the bottom of the barrel for a starting QB, it might be better to roll out a WR4 or a RB3 who might score 15-20 vs the scrub QB who may only score 12-16.
This convo started in the context of a deal of Howell for Deebo, which I felt was a horrible deal, “even in SF”. Howell being a 5th round pick.
Point being, just because it’s SF doesn’t make Howell worth Deebo. Howell would have to go through a Brock Purdy-esque career path to even come close to that value.
Anyway, it occurred to me that there’s a lot of mystery & even some confusion about SF value out there, and thought it might be nice to have a discussion about SF values, and how folks approach SF in different formats.
I’m one person, but I know we have a ton of folks who play SF. Maybe some of you would be willing to opine on how you approach the SF position in various formats.
1. What league size / format(s) do you play in?
2. Do you always start a QB in the SF slot?
3. If not, why?
4. How much value boost do you assign QBs in SF vs start 1?
5. Anything else that you might feel is helpful for non-SF players to know about the format?
ETA: Interested in playing SF but have questions? Feel free to ask anything - I’m sure the board denizens will be more than happy to answer, myself included.
There seems to be a range of opinions over SF regarding QB value, and whether or not you have to start a QB in the SF slot.
I play in 2 dynasty SF formats.
1. 12-team, start 10, PPR SF
2. 16-team, start 22 PPR SF IDP performance scoring.
In the 12-team league, it’s definitely an advantage IF you have 2 good QBs.
In the 16-team league, there are enough starters on offense & defense (22, including K) that it tends to minimize the need to have a QB in that 2nd QB slot.
Now, I’m not saying it’s irrelevant - if you have two great QBs, by all means, start em.
But if you’re talking about scraping the bottom of the barrel for a starting QB, it might be better to roll out a WR4 or a RB3 who might score 15-20 vs the scrub QB who may only score 12-16.
This convo started in the context of a deal of Howell for Deebo, which I felt was a horrible deal, “even in SF”. Howell being a 5th round pick.
Point being, just because it’s SF doesn’t make Howell worth Deebo. Howell would have to go through a Brock Purdy-esque career path to even come close to that value.
Anyway, it occurred to me that there’s a lot of mystery & even some confusion about SF value out there, and thought it might be nice to have a discussion about SF values, and how folks approach SF in different formats.
I’m one person, but I know we have a ton of folks who play SF. Maybe some of you would be willing to opine on how you approach the SF position in various formats.
1. What league size / format(s) do you play in?
2. Do you always start a QB in the SF slot?
3. If not, why?
4. How much value boost do you assign QBs in SF vs start 1?
5. Anything else that you might feel is helpful for non-SF players to know about the format?
ETA: Interested in playing SF but have questions? Feel free to ask anything - I’m sure the board denizens will be more than happy to answer, myself included.
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