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 W9 | Davante AdamsWR NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 12.8 | 22.1 | +9.3 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Allen RobinsonWR DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 2.2 | 1.2 | −1.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Amari CooperWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 8.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | DeVante ParkerWR NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 6.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Michael BurtonRB DEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 1.1 | -0.1 | −1.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Eric TomlinsonTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 1.0 | 1.2 | +0.2 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | DeAndre CarterWR CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 3.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Damiere ByrdWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 2.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Ty MontgomeryWR NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 1.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Sterling ShepardWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 4.5 | 10.9 | +6.4 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Austin HooperTE NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 4.0 | 1.8 | −2.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Nick VannettTE TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 2.0 | 11.3 | +9.3 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Chris MooreWR ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 1.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Dwayne WashingtonRB DEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 1.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Kalif RaymondWR DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 5.0 | 1.0 | −4.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Alex EricksonWR NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 4.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Robbie ChosenWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 2.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Stephen AndersonTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 0.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Demarcus RobinsonWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 7.7 | 27.4 | +19.7 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tyreek HillWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 14.2 | 12.0 | −2.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Hunter HenryTE NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 7.9 | 12.6 | +4.7 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Jared GoffQB DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 16.2 | 9.6 | −6.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tyler HigbeeTE LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 5.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Jacoby BrissettQB NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 11.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Mo Alie-CoxTE IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 3.6 | 0.0 | −3.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Zach PascalWR ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 0.6 | 0.0 | −0.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Curtis SamuelWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 4.6 | 0.0 | −4.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Kendrick BourneWR NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 3.2 | 8.1 | +4.9 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tim PatrickWR DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 5.5 | 3.2 | −2.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Pharaoh BrownTE SEA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 2.1 | 0.0 | −2.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Mike WilliamsWR NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 3.9 | 1.6 | −2.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | James ConnerRB ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 15.9 | 14.9 | −1.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Mack HollinsWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 5.0 | 14.0 | +9.0 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Jamal AgnewWR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 4.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | David MooreWR CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 3.7 | 4.0 | +0.3 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Leonard FournetteRB BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 2.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Zay JonesWR ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 2.7 | 0.0 | −2.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Alvin KamaraRB NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 26.4 | 27.5 | +1.1 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Cooper KuppWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 13.0 | 21.4 | +8.4 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Chris Godwin Jr.WR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 16.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Josh ReynoldsWR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 6.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Jamaal WilliamsRB NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 4.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | River CracraftWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 1.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Will DisslyTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 9.3 | 2.9 | −6.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Gus EdwardsRB LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 4.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Kevin RaderTE TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 0.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Ian ThomasTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 2.4 | 0.0 | −2.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Dalton SchultzTE HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ) | 7.2 | 5.1 | −2.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Ray-Ray McCloudWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 8.7 | 12.5 | +3.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Braxton BerriosWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 2.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Mark AndrewsTE BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 8.0 | 4.6 | −3.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Mason RudolphQB TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 13.6 | 17.5 | +3.9 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Lamar JacksonQB BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 24.6 | 23.6 | −1.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | DJ MooreWR CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 12.8 | 7.3 | −5.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Hayden HurstTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 3.1 | 1.6 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Royce FreemanRB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 3.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | KhaDarel HodgeWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 1.3 | 1.9 | +0.6 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Baker MayfieldQB TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 14.0 | 18.0 | +4.0 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Josh AllenQB BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 20.6 | 22.1 | +1.5 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Irv SmithTE HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ) | 1.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Foster MoreauTE NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 4.4 | 8.7 | +4.3 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Cody ThompsonWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 1.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Kyler MurrayQB ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 18.0 | 4.8 | −13.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Trevon WescoTE TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Donald ParhamTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 3.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Matt SokolTE NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 0.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Malik TaylorWR NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 2.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Greg DortchWR ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 5.5 | 0.0 | −5.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Andy IsabellaWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 1.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Ty JohnsonRB BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 3.6 | 2.3 | −1.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tom KennedyWR DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Parker HesseTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 0.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Darrell HendersonRB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 6.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Dawson KnoxTE BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 3.4 | 1.5 | −1.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Mitchell WilcoxTE NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 0.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | JaMycal HastyRB NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 2.4 | 0.7 | −1.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tony JonesRB ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 2.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Andre BaccelliaWR ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Dan ChisenaWR CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 2.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Juwan JohnsonTE NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 6.0 | 6.1 | +0.1 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | J.K. DobbinsRB LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 16.1 | 24.5 | +8.4 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Gabe DavisWR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 10.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tua TagovailoaQB MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 13.8 | 17.5 | +3.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Marquez CallawayWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 2.1 | 0.0 | −2.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Jonathan TaylorRB IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 12.3 | 8.9 | −3.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Dalton KeeneTE HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ) | 0.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Donovan Peoples-JonesWR DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 1.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Colby ParkinsonTE LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 6.1 | 0.0 | −6.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Collin JohnsonWR CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 0.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Darnell MooneyWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 13.9 | 19.8 | +5.9 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Chase ClaypoolWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 1.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Antonio GibsonRB NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 5.8 | 2.1 | −3.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Devin DuvernayWR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 1.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | K.J. OsbornWR NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 3.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Clyde Edwards-HelaireRB NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 7.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Adam TrautmanTE DEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 3.6 | 1.4 | −2.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Brycen HopkinsTE LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 0.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | DeeJay DallasRB ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 1.6 | 0.2 | −1.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tyler JohnsonWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 4.5 | 6.8 | +2.3 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Stephen SullivanTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 3.2 | – | – | 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