Dynasty League Spotlight: Shark Tank 4 – Balanced Scoring
There’s always plenty of debate among players of IDP leagues about the merits of different scoring settings across different platforms, and various leagues.
One thing that is certain is that the managers are well versed in just how much a small tweak in positional scoring can give an edge, pardon the pun, to one positional group over another, when it comes to how you build out your roster.
The upcoming start-up, Shark Tank 4, is one such league, set to test the convictions of managers as they attempt to find the values at each positional group. This doesn’t just hold true on the defensive side of the coin, as there’s just as much to be won or lost based on how you approach the skill positions.
Below are the scoring settings for the Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, and Tight End positions.
Offensive Scoring
| EVENT | QB/RB/WR/TE |
|---|---|
| Number of Passing TDs | 6 points each |
| Passing Yards | 0.04 points each |
| Pass Completions | 0.5 points each |
| Pass Incompletions | -1 point each |
| Pass Interceptions Thrown | -4 points each |
| Passing 2 Pointers | 1 point each |
| Number of Rushing TDs | 6 points each |
| Rushing Yards | 0.1 points each |
| Rush Attempts | 0.2 points each |
| Rushing 2 Pointers | 2 points each |
| Number of Receiving TDs | 6 points each |
| Receiving Yards | 0.1 points each |
| Receiving 2 Pointers | 2 points each |
| Total Yards from Scrimmage | 5 point for every 150 |
| Number of Punt Return TDs | 6 points each |
| Number of Kickoff Return TDs | 6 points each |
| Number of Defensive Fumble Recovery TDs | 6 points each |
| Number of Blocked Field Goal TDs | 6 points each |
| Blocked Field Goals | 2 points each |
| Number of Blocked Punt TDs | 6 points each |
| Blocked Punts | 2 points each |
| Blocked Extra Points | 2 points each |
| Penalties | -1 point each |
| Passing First Downs | 0.25 points each |
| Rushing First Downs | 1 point each |
| Receiving First Downs | 1 point each |
| Receptions | QB/RB: 0.5 pts WR: 0.75 pts TE: 1.5 pts |
The first thing to stand out is that just like the real-life NFL, it penalizes you to have a Quarterback who seems to target the opposing team’s defensive backs rather than his receiving corps. Looking at the penalties being doled out for incompletions and interceptions thrown, it might be advisable to pay up at the quarterback position. Secondly, you might note that players who have special teams assignments in the punt and kickoff teams may have some, albeit small, added value. First downs are king when trying to keep your offensive momentum, and that too is covered with added points allocated. Finally, there are the reception premiums attached to the positional groups which must always be accounted for.
Heading on over to the defensive side of the ball, IDP managers know that positional designations can be very subjective and that the best we can hope for is consensus, which True Position looks to achieve. I won’t even try to explain it here and would suggest that you go and check out Tom Kislingbury’s article, which does just that, at the link above.
I will say that it splits the defensive position groups into Defensive Tackle, Defensive Edge, Linebacker, Cornerback, and Safety groups. Outlined below are the scoring settings for each positional group on the defensive side of the ball in this league.
Defensive Scoring
| EVENT | DT | DE | LB | CB | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forced Fumbles | 6 points each | 6 points each | 6 points each | 6 points each | 6 points each |
| Number of Interception Return TDs | 8 points each | 8 points each | 8 points each | 8 points each | 12 points each |
| Interceptions Caught | 6 points each | 6 points each | 6 points each | 12 points each | 10 points each |
| Passes Defended | 4 points each | 4 points each | 4 points each | 6 points each | 6 points each |
| Tackles | 3.5 points each | 2.5 points each | 2 points each | 2.5 points each | 2.25 points each |
| Assists | 2 points each | 1.25 points each | 0.5 points each | 0.75 points each | 0.5 points each |
| Sacked a QB | 8 points each | 6 points each | 7 points each | 7 points each | 7 points each |
| Quarterback Hits | 4 points each | 5 points each | 5 points each | 4 points each | 4 points each |
| Tackles for a Loss | 6 points each | 5 points each | 5 points each | 4 points each | 4 points each |
| Safeties | 7 points each | 6 points each | 6 points each | 6 points each | 6 points each |
If you’ve already read the introduction piece to this league, you will note the starting requirements on defense.
- 1-3 DT
- 2-4 DE
- 2-4 LB
- 2-4 CB
- 2-4 S
When taking the scoring and starting requirements together, I would suggest that this increases the value of getting those elite edge rushers on your roster, given that there isn’t a plethora of them out there. But here, that’s me and my opinion. I’m looking for your opinion.
The start-up is upon us and the auction dollars will be spent. It’s just a matter of how to spread the love between offense and defense, and the various positional designations.
If you haven’t joined the DLF Discord yet, then now is the time. Jump in and head to the #IDP channel and let me know what you would do, and what I should do!
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