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 W17 | Jeremy RuckertTE NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 2.2 | 0.0 | −2.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Chig OkonkwoTE TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs JAX) | 8.0 | 10.9 | +2.9 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Tyrion Davis-PriceRB PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 1.9 | 0.7 | −1.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Isaiah LikelyTE BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 8.9 | 7.9 | −1.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Jake FergusonTE DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 8.3 | 2.8 | −5.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Charlie KolarTE BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 2.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Skyy MooreWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PIT) | 1.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Pierre StrongRB CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 2.5 | 7.8 | +5.3 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Kenny PickettQB PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 12.2 | 16.0 | +3.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Thomas OdukoyaTE TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs JAX) | 0.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Will MalloryTE IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 1.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Evan HullRB IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 1.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Zack KuntzTE NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 0.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Ben VanSumerenRB PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 1.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Jason BrownleeWR NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 2.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Xavier GipsonWR NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 1.5 | 0.0 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | E.J. JenkinsTE PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 0.1 | 0.0 | −0.1 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Nikko RemigioWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PIT) | 0.5 | 0.0 | −0.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Luke SchoonmakerTE DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 3.0 | 0.0 | −3.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Kendre MillerRB NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 9.8 | 2.9 | −6.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Tank BigsbyRB JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 6.4 | 3.3 | −3.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Darnell WashingtonTE PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 2.8 | 1.8 | −0.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Michael WilsonWR ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 8.2 | 6.9 | −1.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Charlie JonesWR CIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Dorian Thompson-RobinsonQB CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 10.4 | 3.8 | −6.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Josh WhyleTE TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs JAX) | 3.0 | 0.0 | −3.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | A.T. PerryWR NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 2.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Andrei IosivasWR CIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 7.8 | 8.9 | +1.1 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Deuce VaughnRB DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 1.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Antoine GreenWR DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 1.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Jordan MimsRB NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 6.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Tyrell ShaversWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ) | 0.9 | 13.9 | +13.0 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Blake WhiteheartTE CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 2.3 | 1.8 | −0.5 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Princeton FantTE DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 0.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Hunter LuepkeRB DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 1.9 | 1.1 | −0.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Rakim JarrettWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 2.9 | 2.1 | −0.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Ryan MillerWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 3.5 | 4.6 | +1.1 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Brenton StrangeTE JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 5.2 | 0.0 | −5.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Sean TuckerRB TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 4.6 | 5.4 | +0.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | De'Von AchaneRB MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 15.1 | 5.8 | −9.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Payne DurhamTE TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 4.8 | 11.6 | +6.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Trey PalmerWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 4.3 | 0.0 | −4.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Sam LaPortaTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 11.0 | 18.4 | +7.4 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Rashee RiceWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PIT) | 10.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Jahmyr GibbsRB DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 24.9 | 26.3 | +1.4 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Bryce YoungQB CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 13.8 | 16.9 | +3.1 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Johnny WilsonWR PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 1.3 | 0.0 | −1.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Ja'Tavion SandersTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 4.4 | 1.5 | −2.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Bucky IrvingRB TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 15.8 | 23.0 | +7.2 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Sione VakiRB DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 1.9 | 0.0 | −1.9 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Spencer RattlerQB NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 11.5 | 13.3 | +1.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Jamari ThrashWR CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 1.1 | 0.0 | −1.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Keilan RobinsonRB JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 0.8 | 0.0 | −0.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Bub MeansWR NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 3.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Casey WashingtonWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs WAS) | 1.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Isaiah WilliamsWR CIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 0.9 | 0.0 | −0.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Brenden BatesTE CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 0.7 | 0.0 | −0.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Xavier WeaverWR ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 4.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Brevyn Spann-FordTE DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 1.4 | 0.0 | −1.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Kameron JohnsonWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 1.6 | 1.1 | −0.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Jermaine JacksonWR NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 1.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Mason TiptonWR NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV) | 3.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | David Martin-RobinsonTE TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs JAX) | 0.8 | 0.0 | −0.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Ainias SmithWR PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 1.3 | 0.0 | −1.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Devin CulpTE TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 0.6 | 8.2 | +7.6 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Jermaine BurtonWR CIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 2.6 | 0.0 | −2.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Marvin Harrison Jr.WR ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 11.2 | 15.6 | +4.4 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Jalen McMillanWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 11.1 | 23.0 | +11.9 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Jaylen WrightRB MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 2.4 | 0.0 | −2.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Xavier WorthyWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PIT) | 10.6 | 22.9 | +12.3 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Keon ColemanWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ) | 8.7 | 11.7 | +3.0 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Michael Penix Jr.QB ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs WAS) | 12.6 | 11.2 | −1.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W17 | Malachi CorleyWR NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 1.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Aaron RodgersQB NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 15.7 | 12.8 | −2.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Marcedes LewisTE CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 0.3 | 0.0 | −0.3 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Matthew StaffordQB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ) | 16.4 | 6.0 | −10.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Jimmy GrahamTE NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Randall CobbWR NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 2.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Kirk CousinsQB ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 15.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Kyle JuszczykRB SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 4.5 | 3.6 | −0.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Keenan AllenWR CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 13.0 | 29.1 | +16.1 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Travis KelceTE KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 13.1 | 8.0 | −5.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Geno SmithQB SEA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 14.3 | 21.4 | +7.0 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Keith SmithRB ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 1.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Jordan MatthewsTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 0.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Jerick McKinnonRB KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 3.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Davante AdamsWR NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 16.1 | 19.8 | +3.7 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Amari CooperWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 7.8 | 2.0 | −5.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | DeVante ParkerWR NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 7.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Nelson AgholorWR BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PIT) | 4.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Raheem MostertRB MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 6.6 | 6.6 | +0.0 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | DeAndre CarterWR CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 1.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Blake BellTE KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 1.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Ty MontgomeryWR NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 1.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Phillip DorsettWR DEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 2.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Tyler KroftTE MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 0.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Austin HooperTE NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 5.5 | 9.5 | +4.0 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Nick VannettTE TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND) | 1.9 | 0.0 | −1.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Alex EricksonWR NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 5.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W16 | Demarcus RobinsonWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ) | 6.8 | 0.0 | −6.8 | ❌ | 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