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 W6 | Keon ColemanWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ) | 9.5 | 5.6 | −3.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W6 | Ja'Lynn PolkWR NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 7.5 | 1.4 | −6.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Matthew StaffordQB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 13.7 | 12.4 | −1.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Kyle JuszczykRB SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 3.3 | 0.0 | −3.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Zach ErtzTE WAS | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 8.2 | 3.0 | −5.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Nelson AgholorWR BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 5.3 | 1.4 | −3.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Austin HooperTE NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 3.4 | 1.9 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Derrick HenryRB BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 18.0 | 16.6 | −1.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Ezekiel ElliottRB DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PIT) | 10.1 | 1.7 | −8.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Hunter HenryTE NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 7.1 | 5.2 | −1.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Jacoby BrissettQB NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 10.6 | 7.4 | −3.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Patrick RicardRB BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 1.0 | 0.0 | −1.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Samaje PerineRB KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 4.4 | 3.4 | −1.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Dalton SchultzTE HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 7.9 | 7.4 | −0.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Durham SmytheTE MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 3.3 | 0.0 | −3.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Alexander MattisonRB LV | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 12.2 | 10.1 | −2.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Justice HillRB BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 9.5 | 3.5 | −6.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Scott MillerWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 1.5 | 0.0 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | D'Ernest JohnsonRB JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND) | 3.5 | 3.0 | −0.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Deebo Samuel Sr.WR SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 15.6 | 3.0 | −12.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | JaMycal HastyRB NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 1.4 | 0.0 | −1.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Jonathan WardRB PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 1.8 | 0.9 | −0.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Tyler HuntleyQB MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 12.9 | 6.5 | −6.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Gabe DavisWR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND) | 10.3 | 4.8 | −5.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Harrison BryantTE LV | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 1.7 | 0.0 | −1.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Jauan JenningsWR SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 11.2 | 2.3 | −8.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Jordan LoveQB GB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 17.3 | 16.0 | −1.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Devin DuvernayWR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND) | 1.3 | 0.3 | −1.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Tyler JohnsonWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 6.8 | 0.0 | −6.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Tim JonesWR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND) | 1.1 | 0.0 | −1.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | John BatesTE WAS | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 2.1 | 0.0 | −2.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Kylen GransonTE IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs JAX) | 3.9 | 0.0 | −3.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Najee HarrisRB PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 18.6 | 9.7 | −8.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Justin FieldsQB PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 17.4 | 15.9 | −1.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Travis EtienneRB JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND) | 16.0 | 12.0 | −4.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Bo MeltonWR GB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 5.0 | 2.2 | −2.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | George PickensWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 17.5 | 5.6 | −11.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Rachaad WhiteRB TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL) | 13.8 | 9.6 | −4.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Jordan MasonRB SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 15.1 | 8.8 | −6.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Lucas KrullTE DEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 2.8 | 1.5 | −1.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Brian RobinsonRB WAS | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 17.4 | 13.8 | −3.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Brock PurdyQB SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 18.1 | 13.1 | −5.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Calvin Austin IIIWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 4.3 | 1.6 | −2.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Daniel BellingerTE NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 2.0 | 0.0 | −2.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Dontayvion WicksWR GB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 10.4 | 4.0 | −6.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Luke SchoonmakerTE DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PIT) | 2.4 | 1.8 | −0.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Darnell WashingtonTE PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 2.0 | 1.5 | −0.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Parker WashingtonWR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND) | 2.8 | 0.0 | −2.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Ronnie BellWR SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 2.0 | 0.0 | −2.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Emari DemercadoRB ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 3.2 | 1.0 | −2.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Julian HillTE MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 1.6 | 0.0 | −1.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Payne DurhamTE TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL) | 0.9 | 0.0 | −0.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Jayden ReedWR GB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 15.8 | 13.7 | −2.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | C.J. StroudQB HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 17.7 | 15.9 | −1.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Carson SteeleRB KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 5.6 | 1.2 | −4.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Bucky IrvingRB TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL) | 8.0 | 5.6 | −2.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W5 | Jared WileyTE KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 0.5 | 0.0 | −0.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | DeAndre HopkinsWR TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 7.2 | 5.1 | −2.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Geoff SwaimTE CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 1.0 | 0.0 | −1.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Nick VannettTE TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 1.2 | 0.0 | −1.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Tyler BoydWR TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 6.0 | 5.1 | −0.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Tyreek HillWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 13.2 | 8.2 | −5.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Mo Alie-CoxTE IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PIT) | 2.1 | 0.0 | −2.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Pharaoh BrownTE SEA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 2.6 | 1.3 | −1.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Deshaun WatsonQB CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 14.7 | 12.2 | −2.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | JuJu Smith-SchusterWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 3.1 | 0.0 | −3.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Patrick MahomesQB KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 18.0 | 13.0 | −5.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | D'Onta ForemanRB CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 3.8 | 1.7 | −2.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Gus EdwardsRB LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 4.9 | 1.9 | −3.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Tyler ConklinTE NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 7.0 | 5.7 | −1.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Jordan AkinsTE CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 4.9 | 2.0 | −2.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Dalton SchultzTE HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs JAX) | 8.3 | 6.4 | −1.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Braxton BerriosWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 1.9 | 0.0 | −1.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Brandon PowellWR MIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 3.6 | 0.0 | −3.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Mike GesickiTE CIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 8.2 | 0.1 | −8.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Calvin RidleyWR TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 8.3 | 2.5 | −5.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Alec IngoldRB MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 2.1 | 0.0 | −2.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Mecole HardmanWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 2.4 | 0.0 | −2.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Scott MillerWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND) | 1.9 | 0.0 | −1.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Craig ReynoldsRB DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 1.1 | 0.0 | −1.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Drew SampleTE CIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 3.4 | 1.0 | −2.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Noah FantTE SEA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 6.1 | 4.6 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Daniel JonesQB NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 13.9 | 9.5 | −4.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | J.J. TaylorRB HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs JAX) | 3.3 | 1.8 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | J.K. DobbinsRB LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 13.8 | 9.2 | −4.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Nick Westbrook-IkhineWR TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 1.7 | 0.0 | −1.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Cam AkersRB HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs JAX) | 9.5 | 5.3 | −4.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Van JeffersonWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND) | 5.6 | 4.1 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Charlie WoernerTE ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 1.2 | 0.0 | −1.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Joe BurrowQB CIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 17.8 | 16.3 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Jaylen WaddleWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 10.0 | 7.6 | −2.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Dee EskridgeWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 1.6 | 0.0 | −1.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Rhamondre StevensonRB NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 10.8 | 8.2 | −2.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Kylen GransonTE IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PIT) | 4.1 | 0.0 | −4.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Luke FarrellTE JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 2.3 | 0.0 | −2.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Najee HarrisRB PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND) | 16.6 | 10.3 | −6.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Kyle PittsTE ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 8.5 | 0.0 | −8.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Trey SermonRB IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PIT) | 2.9 | 0.8 | −2.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Jalen NailorWR MIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 6.8 | 4.1 | −2.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W4 | Connor HeywardRB PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND) | 2.4 | 0.0 | −2.4 | ❌ | 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