Matchup edge · QB myth · RB C · WR C · TE myth
Starters out on defense: every call
Each missing regular defensive starter (CB for WRs, S/LB for TEs, DL/LB for RBs, DB for QBs) adds points to the opposing player.
2024 backtest
716–1049–204
40.6% vs 39.1% baseline
2025 backtest
681–991–185
40.7% vs 39.1% baseline
2026 live (from Week 5)
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first live calls this week
2026 weeks 1–4 (after the fact)
55–83–12
39.9% vs 39.4% baseline
2024–25 by position and by expected effect
| Position | W–L–P | Win % | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 349–510–87 | 40.6% | 38.2% |
| TE | 371–558–194 | 39.9% | 39.1% |
| QB | 198–194–19 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| WR | 479–778–89 | 38.1% | 36.3% |
| Expected effect (PPR) | W–L–P | Win % | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| flag | 716–1049–204 | 40.6% | 39.1% |
| 0.25–0.5 | 651–959–183 | 40.4% | 38.7% |
| 0.5–1 | 29–31–2 | 48.3% | 48.3% |
| 1+ | 1–1 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
Call log
| Week | Player | Call | Proj | Actual | Margin | Result | Source · made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 W14 | Jermaine JacksonWR NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Mason TiptonWR NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 4.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Jermaine BurtonWR CIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 3.0 | 0.0 | −3.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Malik WashingtonWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ) | 3.6 | 0.0 | −3.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Brian Thomas Jr.WR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 12.1 | 16.6 | +4.5 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Malachi CorleyWR NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 2.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Adam ThielenWR CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 11.6 | 23.9 | +12.3 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Marquise GoodwinWR CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 2.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Keenan AllenWR CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 11.9 | 24.3 | +12.4 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | DeAndre HopkinsWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 8.9 | 13.0 | +4.1 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Brandin CooksWR DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 7.5 | 10.6 | +3.1 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Mike EvansWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 11.9 | 25.8 | +13.9 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Amari CooperWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 8.3 | 4.2 | −4.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | DeAndre CarterWR CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 1.9 | 0.0 | −1.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Sterling ShepardWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 5.8 | 8.2 | +2.4 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Demarcus RobinsonWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 8.4 | 12.9 | +4.5 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Curtis SamuelWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 6.9 | 0.7 | −6.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Mike WilliamsWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 1.9 | 0.0 | −1.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Mack HollinsWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 7.1 | 7.7 | +0.6 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | David MooreWR CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 7.1 | 9.0 | +1.9 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | JuJu Smith-SchusterWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 3.8 | 2.0 | −1.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Cooper KuppWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 15.7 | 4.7 | −11.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Chris Godwin Jr.WR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 12.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Richie JamesWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 2.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Justin WatsonWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 4.8 | 7.6 | +2.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Ray-Ray McCloudWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 8.9 | 13.3 | +4.4 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Michael GallupWR DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 3.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | DJ CharkWR LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL) | 3.0 | 0.0 | −3.0 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | DJ MooreWR CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 12.3 | 23.7 | +11.4 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | KhaDarel HodgeWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 1.5 | 0.0 | −1.5 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Keelan DossWR LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL) | 3.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Mecole HardmanWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 3.4 | 0.0 | −3.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Cody ThompsonWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 1.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Scott MillerWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Jalen GuytonWR LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL) | 3.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Andy IsabellaWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 1.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Darius SlaytonWR NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 7.2 | 2.8 | −4.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Gunner OlszewskiWR NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 0.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Marquise BrownWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 10.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Miles BoykinWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 0.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Dan ChisenaWR CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 0.9 | 1.6 | +0.7 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | James ProcheWR CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 1.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Isaiah HodginsWR NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 1.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Marquez CallawayWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 0.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Collin JohnsonWR CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 0.7 | 0.0 | −0.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Darnell MooneyWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 13.1 | 5.0 | −8.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | CeeDee LambWR DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 18.1 | 5.9 | −12.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Jalen ReagorWR LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL) | 3.5 | 0.0 | −3.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Jerry JeudyWR CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 14.9 | 40.5 | +25.6 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Van JeffersonWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 5.2 | 5.3 | +0.1 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Tyler JohnsonWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 4.3 | 0.0 | −4.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Chris BlairWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 1.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Mike StrachanWR CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 2.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Ihmir Smith-MarsetteWR NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 0.7 | 0.0 | −0.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Simi FehokoWR LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL) | 3.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Tutu AtwellWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 5.9 | 5.9 | +0.0 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Ben SkowronekWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 0.8 | 3.3 | +2.5 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Jaelon DardenWR CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 1.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Kadarius ToneyWR CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 1.6 | 0.3 | −1.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Elijah MooreWR CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 11.0 | 19.2 | +8.2 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Josh PalmerWR LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL) | 9.4 | 4.1 | −5.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Justyn RossWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 1.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Drake LondonWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 14.6 | 17.3 | +2.7 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | George PickensWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 15.6 | 16.4 | +0.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | David BellWR CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 3.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Khalil ShakirWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 13.5 | 7.0 | −6.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Montrell WashingtonWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 1.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Brandon JohnsonWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 1.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Jalen VirgilWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 0.5 | 0.0 | −0.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Deven ThompkinsWR CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 2.5 | 0.0 | −2.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Jalen TolbertWR DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 8.2 | 6.1 | −2.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | KaVontae TurpinWR DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 4.3 | 9.5 | +5.2 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Calvin Austin IIIWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 5.8 | 10.9 | +5.1 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Skyy MooreWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 1.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Wan'Dale RobinsonWR NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 8.2 | 2.6 | −5.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Xavier SmithWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 0.9 | 0.0 | −0.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Bryce Ford-WheatonWR NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 0.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Quentin JohnstonWR LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL) | 9.7 | 3.2 | −6.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Derius DavisWR LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL) | 2.7 | 1.6 | −1.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Jalen BrooksWR DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 3.9 | 1.0 | −2.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Tyrell ShaversWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 0.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Jalen CropperWR DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Rakim JarrettWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 3.5 | 0.0 | −3.5 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Ryan MillerWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 3.7 | 0.0 | −3.7 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Terrell BynumWR LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL) | 1.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Jalin HyattWR NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 2.0 | 2.8 | +0.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Tyler ScottWR CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 1.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Trey PalmerWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 3.7 | 0.0 | −3.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Jonathan MingoWR DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 3.9 | 1.2 | −2.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Rashee RiceWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 10.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Puka NacuaWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 14.8 | 17.3 | +2.5 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Malik NabersWR NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 13.1 | 15.3 | +2.2 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Xavier LegetteWR CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 11.4 | 9.3 | −2.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Jamari ThrashWR CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 0.8 | 3.1 | +2.3 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Casey WashingtonWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 2.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Ryan FlournoyWR DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 1.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Brenden RiceWR LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Kameron JohnsonWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 1.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Jaylen JohnsonWR LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Roman WilsonWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
How this works
Win: a boost beats our projection mean, or a fade falls below it. Push: within 0.5 points. Void: did not play, or played under 25% of his usual snaps. Backtest calls use only data from before their week (the made time is 90 minutes before his kickoff); live calls are written before kickoff and cannot be edited afterwards. We list every loss. All angles and the method.
Charting data: FTN Data via nflverse, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; our derived charting figures are shared under the same licence. Coverage allowed by defender: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Coverage type (man/zone, shells): nflverse participation data. Play-by-play: nflverse.
Sources: nflverse, FTN Data via nflverse