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 | Chris BlairWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 1.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Mike StrachanWR CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 2.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tim JonesWR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 1.5 | 2.0 | +0.5 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Shane ZylstraTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 0.3 | 0.0 | −0.3 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Brevin JordanTE HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ) | 2.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Ben MasonTE BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 0.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Quintin MorrisTE BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 0.3 | 7.2 | +6.9 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Jaylen WaddleWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 10.5 | 7.6 | −2.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Dee EskridgeWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 1.4 | 0.0 | −1.4 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Adam PrenticeRB NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 0.8 | 0.0 | −0.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Brock WrightTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 2.6 | 1.1 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Hunter KampmoyerTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 0.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Austin TrammellWR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 2.1 | 6.0 | +3.9 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tutu AtwellWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 7.1 | 2.6 | −4.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Rhamondre StevensonRB NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 12.4 | 22.4 | +10.0 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Kylen GransonTE IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 2.5 | 3.2 | +0.7 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Michael CarterRB ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 3.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Rondale MooreWR ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 4.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Amon-Ra St. BrownWR DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 16.3 | 18.6 | +2.3 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Trevor LawrenceQB JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 13.9 | 19.6 | +5.7 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Trey SermonRB IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 4.0 | 2.3 | −1.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Javonte WilliamsRB DEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 12.3 | 10.4 | −1.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Hunter LongTE LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 0.9 | 1.4 | +0.5 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tommy TrembleTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 4.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tre' McKittyTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 0.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tyler BadieRB DEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 2.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tyler GoodsonRB IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 3.6 | 0.0 | −3.6 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Irvin CharlesWR NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 0.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Drake LondonWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 16.4 | 10.7 | −5.7 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Jameson WilliamsWR DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 9.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | James CookRB BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 17.1 | 11.9 | −5.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Khalil ShakirWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 10.3 | 11.0 | +0.7 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Teagan QuitorianoTE HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ) | 0.2 | 0.0 | −0.2 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | James MitchellTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 0.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Kevin HarrisRB NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 1.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Andrew OgletreeTE IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 1.7 | 0.0 | −1.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Keaontay IngramRB ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 4.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Skylar ThompsonQB MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 12.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Jalen VirgilWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 1.0 | 0.0 | −1.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Stone SmarttTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 1.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Deven ThompkinsWR CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 2.3 | -0.2 | −2.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Lucas KrullTE DEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 4.1 | 0.0 | −4.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Ronnie RiversRB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 2.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Hassan HaskinsRB LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 1.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tucker FiskTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 0.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Garrett WilsonWR NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 16.1 | 30.0 | +13.9 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Trey McBrideTE ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 12.8 | 12.7 | −0.1 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Chig OkonkwoTE TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 7.1 | 6.8 | −0.3 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Isaiah LikelyTE BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 8.3 | 0.0 | −8.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Kyren WilliamsRB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 19.5 | 10.5 | −9.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Isaiah SpillerRB LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 2.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Charlie KolarTE BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 2.2 | 0.0 | −2.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Erik EzukanmaWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 2.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tyquan ThorntonWR NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 2.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Kenneth Walker IIIRB SEA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 17.4 | 13.7 | −3.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Xavier SmithWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 1.2 | 0.0 | −1.2 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Will MalloryTE IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 1.8 | 0.0 | −1.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Evan HullRB IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 0.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Travis VokolekTE ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 0.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Brady RussellRB SEA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 0.4 | 0.0 | −0.4 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Jason BrownleeWR NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 2.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Xavier GipsonWR NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 2.2 | 0.0 | −2.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Grant DuBoseWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 2.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Michael WilsonWR ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 9.8 | 0.0 | −9.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Josh WhyleTE TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 3.6 | 2.2 | −1.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Parker WashingtonWR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 3.6 | 7.1 | +3.5 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Kayshon BoutteWR NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 4.1 | 3.8 | −0.3 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Scott MatlockRB LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 0.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | DeMario DouglasWR NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 6.6 | 10.5 | +3.9 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Antoine GreenWR DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Kenny McIntoshRB SEA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 1.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Elijah CooksWR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 1.8 | 0.0 | −1.8 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Jordan MimsRB NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 3.0 | 4.8 | +1.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tyrell ShaversWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Emari DemercadoRB ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 3.7 | 16.0 | +12.3 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Nate AdkinsTE DEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 1.3 | 0.0 | −1.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Jaleel McLaughlinRB DEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 5.7 | 5.0 | −0.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Rakim JarrettWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 3.9 | 1.9 | −2.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Ryan MillerWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 4.5 | 7.1 | +2.6 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | SaRodorick Thompson Jr.RB SEA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 1.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Dalton KincaidTE BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 10.4 | 7.2 | −3.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Tyler ScottWR CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 1.3 | 0.0 | −1.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Elijah HigginsTE ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 2.6 | 5.4 | +2.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Trey PalmerWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 4.8 | 5.3 | +0.6 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Jonathan MingoWR CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 6.5 | 0.0 | −6.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Sam LaPortaTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 8.9 | 4.8 | −4.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Davis AllenTE LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 0.9 | 1.5 | +0.6 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Puka NacuaWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 10.3 | 2.1 | −8.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Zach EvansRB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 1.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Bryce YoungQB CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 11.2 | 9.7 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Will LevisQB TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 12.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | C.J. StroudQB HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ) | 14.1 | 11.5 | −2.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Zach CharbonnetRB SEA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 9.3 | 5.3 | −4.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Xavier LegetteWR CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 9.0 | 13.9 | +4.9 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Ja'Tavion SandersTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 6.2 | 12.7 | +6.5 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Cade StoverTE HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ) | 1.6 | 0.0 | −1.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Audric EstiméRB DEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 1.2 | 3.5 | +2.3 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Spencer RattlerQB NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 16.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Kimani VidalRB LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 3.0 | 0.7 | −2.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Casey WashingtonWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 1.8 | – | – | 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