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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W7 | E.J. JenkinsTE PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN, expected +0.0) | 0.7 | 0.0 | −0.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Bijan RobinsonRB ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF, expected +0.1) | 21.7 | 21.2 | −0.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Quentin JohnstonWR LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND, expected +0.3) | 14.0 | 11.0 | −3.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Tank BigsbyRB PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN, expected +0.1) | 4.8 | 2.0 | −2.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Payne DurhamTE TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET, expected +0.0) | 1.5 | 0.0 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Davis AllenTE LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs JAX, expected +0.0) | 2.7 | 1.4 | −1.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Bryce YoungQB CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ, expected −0.3) | 13.5 | 10.5 | −2.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Luke McCaffreyWR WAS | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL, expected +0.3) | 7.6 | 0.0 | −7.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Ja'Tavion SandersTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ, expected +0.0) | 4.6 | 0.0 | −4.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Kameron JohnsonWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET, expected +0.4) | 2.6 | 0.0 | −2.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | David Martin-RobinsonTE TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE, expected +0.0) | 0.7 | 0.0 | −0.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Jordan WhittingtonWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs JAX, expected +0.1) | 6.6 | 2.9 | −3.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Devin CulpTE TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET, expected +0.0) | 1.2 | 0.0 | −1.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Terrell JenningsRB NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN, expected +0.1) | 2.9 | 1.8 | −1.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | AJ BarnerTE SEA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU, expected +0.0) | 7.1 | 1.9 | −5.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Jayden DanielsQB WAS | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL, expected −0.8) | 22.4 | 17.7 | −4.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Ben SinnottTE WAS | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL, expected +0.1) | 0.8 | 0.0 | −0.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Emeka EgbukaWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET, expected +0.4) | 18.3 | 9.8 | −8.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | DJ GiddensRB IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC, expected +0.1) | 2.1 | 0.0 | −2.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Devin NealRB NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI, expected +0.1) | 1.1 | 0.1 | −1.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Jacory Croskey-MerrittRB WAS | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL, expected +0.1) | 12.4 | 4.2 | −8.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Cam WardQB TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE, expected −0.3) | 11.1 | 10.2 | −0.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | TreVeyon HendersonRB NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN, expected +0.1) | 8.2 | 0.5 | −7.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W7 | Mason TaylorTE NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR, expected +0.0) | 10.6 | 6.1 | −4.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Matthew StaffordQB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL, expected −0.3) | 18.2 | 9.3 | −8.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Davante AdamsWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL, expected +0.1) | 16.7 | 7.9 | −8.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Demarcus RobinsonWR SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB, expected +0.1) | 7.1 | 6.4 | −0.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Will DisslyTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA, expected +0.0) | 6.0 | 3.8 | −2.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Mark AndrewsTE BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR, expected +0.0) | 9.3 | 6.6 | −2.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Josh AllenQB BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL, expected −0.3) | 21.1 | 15.4 | −5.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Foster MoreauTE NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE, expected +0.0) | 3.4 | 1.9 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Devin SingletaryRB NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI, expected +0.3) | 3.2 | 1.0 | −2.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Tony PollardRB TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV, expected +0.1) | 11.4 | 6.7 | −4.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Scott MillerWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE, expected +0.1) | 1.7 | 0.0 | −1.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Juwan JohnsonTE NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE, expected +0.0) | 8.4 | 1.5 | −7.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Tua TagovailoaQB MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC, expected −0.3) | 14.7 | 6.6 | −8.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Jauan JenningsWR SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB, expected +0.1) | 10.6 | 1.7 | −8.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Jerry JeudyWR CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PIT, expected +0.1) | 10.3 | 9.3 | −0.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Adam TrautmanTE DEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ, expected +0.0) | 3.9 | 0.0 | −3.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | DeeJay DallasRB CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL, expected +0.1) | 1.6 | 0.0 | −1.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Dyami BrownWR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA, expected +0.1) | 9.7 | 4.0 | −5.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Simi FehokoWR ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND, expected +0.4) | 1.1 | 0.0 | −1.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Jack StollTE NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE, expected +0.0) | 1.2 | 0.0 | −1.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Ben SkowronekWR PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE, expected +0.1) | 1.9 | 0.0 | −1.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Mac JonesQB SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB, expected −0.3) | 15.4 | 11.2 | −4.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Elijah MooreWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL, expected +0.1) | 3.8 | 0.0 | −3.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Dareke YoungWR SEA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs JAX, expected +0.1) | 1.2 | 0.0 | −1.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Khalil ShakirWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL, expected +0.1) | 11.7 | 6.3 | −5.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | James MitchellTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL, expected +0.1) | 2.0 | 0.0 | −2.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Zaire Mitchell-PadenTE BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR, expected +0.0) | 0.8 | 0.0 | −0.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Tucker FiskTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA, expected +0.0) | 1.1 | 0.0 | −1.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Isaiah LikelyTE BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR, expected +0.0) | 4.1 | 2.6 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Kyren WilliamsRB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL, expected +0.1) | 19.8 | 16.7 | −3.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Charlie KolarTE BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR, expected +0.0) | 1.5 | 0.0 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Tyquan ThorntonWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET, expected +0.3) | 9.0 | 0.0 | −9.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Daniel BellingerTE NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI, expected +0.0) | 2.5 | 0.0 | −2.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Xavier SmithWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL, expected +0.1) | 1.1 | 0.0 | −1.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Nikko RemigioWR KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET, expected +0.3) | 1.3 | 0.0 | −1.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Chase BrownRB CIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB, expected +0.1) | 11.9 | 8.9 | −3.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Parker WashingtonWR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA, expected +0.1) | 7.5 | 4.9 | −2.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Jake BoboWR SEA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs JAX, expected +0.1) | 1.2 | 0.0 | −1.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Payne DurhamTE TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF, expected +0.0) | 1.5 | 0.0 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Davis AllenTE LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL, expected +0.0) | 2.5 | 1.7 | −0.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Puka NacuaWR LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL, expected +0.1) | 23.4 | 4.8 | −18.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Spencer RattlerQB NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE, expected −0.3) | 16.5 | 11.1 | −5.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Tyrone Tracy Jr.RB NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI, expected +0.3) | 7.4 | 0.6 | −6.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Bo NixQB DEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ, expected −0.3) | 19.1 | 13.4 | −5.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Blake CorumRB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL, expected +0.1) | 4.7 | 2.3 | −2.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Devin CulpTE TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF, expected +0.0) | 1.4 | 0.0 | −1.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Rasheen AliRB BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR, expected +0.1) | 1.1 | 0.0 | −1.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Theo JohnsonTE NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI, expected +0.0) | 7.2 | 4.7 | −2.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Marvin Harrison Jr.WR ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND, expected +0.4) | 11.8 | 5.2 | −6.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Keon ColemanWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ATL, expected +0.1) | 11.6 | 4.1 | −7.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Ollie Gordon IIRB MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC, expected +0.1) | 3.0 | 1.2 | −1.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Trevor EtienneRB CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL, expected +0.1) | 3.3 | 1.7 | −1.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Tory HortonWR SEA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs JAX, expected +0.1) | 6.8 | 0.0 | −6.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Dillon GabrielQB CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PIT, expected −0.3) | 9.7 | 8.8 | −0.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Terrance FergusonTE LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL, expected +0.0) | 1.0 | 0.0 | −1.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W6 | Isaiah BondWR CLE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PIT, expected +0.1) | 5.1 | 2.9 | −2.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Geno SmithQB LV | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND, expected −0.6) | 13.8 | 5.9 | −7.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Austin HooperTE NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF, expected +0.0) | 4.6 | 0.0 | −4.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Hunter HenryTE NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF, expected +0.0) | 9.8 | 6.6 | −3.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Mo Alie-CoxTE IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV, expected +0.0) | 2.1 | 0.0 | −2.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Cooper RushQB BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU, expected −0.3) | 12.2 | 1.2 | −11.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Dare OgunbowaleRB HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL, expected +0.1) | 2.5 | 0.0 | −2.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Chris Godwin Jr.WR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA, expected +0.1) | 14.2 | 5.6 | −8.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Mark AndrewsTE BAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU, expected +0.0) | 9.2 | 4.2 | −5.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Josh AllenQB BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE, expected −0.3) | 22.3 | 19.4 | −2.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Jakobi MeyersWR LV | Boost (Starters out on defense vs IND, expected +0.3) | 14.4 | 7.2 | −7.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Kyler MurrayQB ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN, expected −0.6) | 19.2 | 15.3 | −3.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Ty JohnsonRB BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE, expected +0.1) | 4.9 | 1.0 | −3.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Dawson KnoxTE BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE, expected +0.0) | 4.4 | 3.5 | −0.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Daniel JonesQB IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV, expected −0.3) | 18.8 | 16.7 | −2.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Nick Westbrook-IkhineWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR, expected +0.1) | 3.0 | 0.0 | −3.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Reggie GilliamRB BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE, expected +0.1) | 0.7 | 0.0 | −0.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Michael PittmanWR IND | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LV, expected +0.1) | 16.9 | 14.9 | −2.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Antonio GibsonRB NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF, expected +0.1) | 4.1 | 3.6 | −0.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Justin HerbertQB LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs WAS, expected −0.3) | 19.4 | 14.6 | −4.8 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Van JeffersonWR TEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI, expected +0.3) | 2.2 | 0.0 | −2.2 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2025 W5 | Adam TrautmanTE DEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI, expected +0.0) | 3.8 | 2.1 | −1.7 | ❌ | 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