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 W8 | Stephen AndersonTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 0.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Michael ThomasWR NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 7.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Laquon TreadwellWR IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 1.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Tyler HigbeeTE LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 7.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Darrell DanielsTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 0.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Christian McCaffreyRB SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 16.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Isaiah McKenzieWR IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 1.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Deshaun WatsonQB CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 14.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Leonard FournetteRB BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 1.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | River CracraftWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 1.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Jason CabindaRB DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 2.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 2.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Byron PringleWR WAS | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 1.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Keith KirkwoodWR NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 1.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Braxton BerriosWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 2.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Nick BawdenRB NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 0.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | David WellsTE TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL) | 0.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | DJ CharkWR LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 11.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Hayden HurstTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 3.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Royce FreemanRB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 3.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | KhaDarel HodgeWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 1.4 | 0.0 | −1.4 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Steven SimsWR HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND) | 0.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Hunter RenfrowWR LV | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 3.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | D.J. MontgomeryWR IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 1.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Keelan DossWR LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 4.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Devine OzigboRB DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 1.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | T.J. HockensonTE MIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 8.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Myles GaskinRB MIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 1.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Donald ParhamTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 4.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Jalen GuytonWR LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 3.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Matt SokolTE NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ) | 0.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Andy IsabellaWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 1.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Tom KennedyWR DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 1.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Parker HesseTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 0.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Juwann WinfreeWR IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 1.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | N'Keal HarryTE MIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 0.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | DK MetcalfWR SEA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 13.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Damien HarrisRB BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 1.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Darrell HendersonRB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 6.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Miles BoykinWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 0.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Mitchell WilcoxTE NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ) | 0.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Tony JonesRB ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 2.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Andre BaccelliaWR ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 0.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Trishton JacksonWR MIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 0.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Tyler HuntleyQB MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 15.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Easop WinstonWR SEA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 2.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | James ProcheWR CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 1.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Kristian WilkersonWR LV | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 2.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Donovan Peoples-JonesWR DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 1.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Chase ClaypoolWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 2.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Anthony McFarlandRB PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 1.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Lynn BowdenWR NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 2.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Joshua KelleyRB TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 2.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Cam AkersRB MIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 4.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Brycen HopkinsTE LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | DeeJay DallasRB ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 1.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Stephen SullivanTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 3.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Ke'Shawn VaughnRB SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 2.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Chris BlairWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 1.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Kenny YeboahTE NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Nico CollinsWR HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND) | 13.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Elijah MitchellRB SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 4.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Josh PedersonTE JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 0.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Hunter KampmoyerTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 0.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Feleipe FranksTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 0.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Kene NwangwuRB NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 1.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Ben SkowronekWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 1.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Kadarius ToneyWR CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 3.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Michael CarterRB ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 2.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Rondale MooreWR ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 4.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Terrace Marshall Jr.WR LV | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 6.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Travis EtienneRB JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 11.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Amari RodgersWR IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 1.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Tre' McKittyTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 0.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Cole TurnerTE WAS | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Tyler BadieRB DEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 3.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Tyler GoodsonRB IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 5.8 | 0.0 | −5.8 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Jameson WilliamsWR DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 10.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | David BellWR CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 3.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Ty ChandlerRB MIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 6.4 | 0.0 | −6.4 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | James MitchellTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 0.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Keaontay IngramRB ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 4.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Nick MuseTE MIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 0.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Skylar ThompsonQB MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 13.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Brandon JohnsonWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 1.7 | 0.0 | −1.7 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Ethan FerneaWR IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 1.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Tyreik McAllisterRB LV | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Rod WilliamsTE PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 0.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Johnny Johnson IIIWR HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND) | 1.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Rashid ShaheedWR NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 11.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Ronnie RiversRB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 2.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Aaron ShampklinRB PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 1.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Tucker FiskTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 0.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Zamir WhiteRB LV | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 5.9 | -0.1 | −6.0 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Erik EzukanmaWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 3.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Lucky JacksonWR MIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 1.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Israel AbanikandaRB NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 3.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Evan HullRB IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 1.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Zack KuntzTE NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 0.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W8 | Grant DuBoseWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 2.3 | – | – | 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