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 W10 | Craig ReynoldsRB DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 1.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Travis HomerRB CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 1.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Parris CampbellWR PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 2.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Darrell HendersonRB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 6.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Jakob JohnsonRB NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 0.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Salvon AhmedRB MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAR) | 3.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Lawrence CagerTE NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 0.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Marquez CallawayWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 1.2 | 0.0 | −1.2 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Donovan Peoples-JonesWR DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 2.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Quez WatkinsWR PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 3.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Darrynton EvansRB CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NE) | 3.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Brycen HopkinsTE LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 0.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Stephen SullivanTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 3.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Chris BlairWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 2.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Deon JacksonRB NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 1.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Hunter KampmoyerTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 0.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Tommy TrembleTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 4.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Tre' McKittyTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 0.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Britain CoveyWR PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DAL) | 2.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Greg DulcichTE NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 2.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Jashaun CorbinRB NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 2.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Stone SmarttTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 1.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Ronnie RiversRB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 2.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Isaiah SpillerRB LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 2.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Zack KuntzTE NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 0.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Antoine GreenWR DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 1.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Brayden WillisTE SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 0.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Zach EvansRB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 1.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Dante MillerRB NYG | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 1.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Sione VakiRB DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 0.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Kimani VidalRB LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 3.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Casey WashingtonWR ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 1.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Kameron JohnsonWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 1.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Jared WileyTE KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DEN) | 0.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W10 | Jalen McMillanWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SF) | 7.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Jimmy GrahamTE NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 1.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Andy DaltonQB CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 11.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Randall CobbWR NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 2.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Latavius MurrayRB BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 5.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Damien WilliamsRB ARI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 1.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Jordan MatthewsTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 1.1 | 0.0 | −1.1 | void | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Jamal AgnewWR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 4.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Leonard FournetteRB BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 2.1 | – | – | void | 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 | 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 | Braxton BerriosWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 2.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Royce FreemanRB LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 3.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Irv SmithTE HOU | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYJ) | 1.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Cody ThompsonWR TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs KC) | 1.3 | – | – | void | 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 | Andy IsabellaWR BUF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 1.6 | – | – | void | 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 | Mitchell WilcoxTE NE | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 0.9 | – | – | void | 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 | Gabe DavisWR JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 10.0 | – | – | void | 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 | Collin JohnsonWR CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs ARI) | 0.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Chase ClaypoolWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 1.9 | – | – | void | 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 | Brycen HopkinsTE LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 0.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Stephen SullivanTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NO) | 3.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 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 | 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 | Dee EskridgeWR MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 1.4 | 0.0 | −1.4 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W9 | Hunter KampmoyerTE LAC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 0.6 | – | – | void | 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 | 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 · |
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