
2026 week 1 matchups
Matchups
Regular
Sep 9 – 14, 2026j-mart lineup
Tinker Failures: 24.50 points left. Optimal 90.35 vs. actual 65.85.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Jared Goff | 16.44 | Jared Goff | 16.44 |
| RB | James Cook III | 9.90 | James Cook III | 9.90 |
| RB | Omarion Hampton | 8.30 | Omarion Hampton | 8.30 |
| WR | Jaylen Waddle | 1.20 | Jalen Nailor | 5.70 |
| WR | Tetairoa McMillan | 10.50 | Tetairoa McMillan | 10.50 |
| TE | Kyle Pitts Sr. | 0.00 | Kyle Pitts Sr. | 0.00 |
| W/R/T | DK Metcalf | 8.00 | DK Metcalf | 8.00 |
| W/R/T | MarShawn Lloyd | 3.70 | Chuba Hubbard | 23.70 |
| DEF | Ravens | 7.81 | Ravens | 7.81 |
Carried by One Guy: Jared Goff, 16.44 points (25.0% of positive starter points).
Opponent's Final Boss: No single-player result flip.
Horgan lineup
Tinker Failures: 14.70 points left. Optimal 125.95 vs. actual 111.25.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Justin Herbert | 13.26 | Justin Herbert | 13.26 |
| RB | Tony Pollard | 4.40 | Tony Pollard | 4.40 |
| RB | RJ Harvey | 11.32 | RJ Harvey | 11.32 |
| WR | Justin Jefferson | 31.20 | DJ Moore | 23.00 |
| WR | DeVonta Smith | 8.30 | Justin Jefferson | 31.20 |
| TE | Mark Andrews | 8.90 | Mark Andrews | 8.90 |
| W/R/T | Michael Pittman Jr. | 8.80 | Michael Pittman Jr. | 8.80 |
| W/R/T | Emeka Egbuka | 11.30 | Emeka Egbuka | 11.30 |
| DEF | Jaguars | 13.77 | Jaguars | 13.77 |
Carried by One Guy: Justin Jefferson, 31.20 points (28.0% of positive starter points).
Regular
Sep 9 – 14, 2026Kev lineup
Tinker Failures: 16.50 points left. Optimal 103.89 vs. actual 87.39.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Dak Prescott | 14.40 | Dak Prescott | 14.40 |
| RB | Rhamondre Stevenson | 14.50 | Rhamondre Stevenson | 14.50 |
| RB | Jadarian Price | 7.80 | Jadarian Price | 7.80 |
| WR | Jakobi Meyers | 12.20 | Jakobi Meyers | 12.20 |
| WR | Ja'Marr Chase | 3.20 | Antonio Williams | 16.40 |
| TE | Greg Dulcich | 3.80 | Greg Dulcich | 3.80 |
| W/R/T | Tre Tucker | 4.70 | Malik Nabers | 12.90 |
| W/R/T | Malik Nabers | 12.90 | Kaelon Black | 8.00 |
| DEF | Seahawks | 13.89 | Seahawks | 13.89 |
Carried by One Guy: Rhamondre Stevenson, 14.50 points (16.6% of positive starter points).
Opponent's Final Boss: No single-player result flip.
Krajcik lineup
Tinker Failures: 23.18 points left. Optimal 147.62 vs. actual 124.44.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Drake Maye | 9.82 | Brock Purdy | 21.10 |
| RB | Saquon Barkley | 9.00 | Saquon Barkley | 9.00 |
| RB | Chase Brown | 18.80 | Chase Brown | 18.80 |
| WR | Chris Godwin Jr. | 8.30 | Keenan Allen | 9.20 |
| WR | Christian Watson | 34.70 | Christian Watson | 34.70 |
| TE | Travis Kelce | 10.10 | Travis Kelce | 10.10 |
| W/R/T | Travis Etienne Jr. | 14.80 | Travis Etienne Jr. | 14.80 |
| W/R/T | Tyler Allgeier | 9.00 | Dalton Kincaid | 20.00 |
| DEF | Vikings | 9.92 | Vikings | 9.92 |
Carried by One Guy: Christian Watson, 34.70 points (27.9% of positive starter points).
Regular
Sep 9 – 14, 2026Demich lineup
Tinker Failures: 2.20 points left. Optimal 127.32 vs. actual 125.12.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Joe Burrow | 14.16 | Joe Burrow | 14.16 |
| RB | Jahmyr Gibbs | 35.60 | Jahmyr Gibbs | 35.60 |
| RB | Quinshon Judkins | 7.00 | Quinshon Judkins | 7.00 |
| WR | Chris Olave | 30.20 | Chris Olave | 30.20 |
| WR | Jayden Reed | 5.00 | Rome Odunze | 7.20 |
| TE | Brenton Strange | 10.30 | Brenton Strange | 10.30 |
| W/R/T | Woody Marks | 6.56 | Woody Marks | 6.56 |
| W/R/T | Jeremiyah Love | 13.00 | Jeremiyah Love | 13.00 |
| DEF | Rams | 3.30 | Rams | 3.30 |
Carried by One Guy: Jahmyr Gibbs, 35.60 points (28.5% of positive starter points).
Opponent's Final Boss: Caleb Williams scored 37.26; zeroing that score creates a win.
Big Hut lineup
Tinker Failures: 1.40 points left. Optimal 156.29 vs. actual 154.89.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Caleb Williams | 37.26 | Caleb Williams | 37.26 |
| RB | Javonte Williams | 24.20 | Javonte Williams | 24.20 |
| RB | Breece Hall | 21.80 | Breece Hall | 21.80 |
| WR | Courtland Sutton | 3.10 | Puka Nacua | 12.40 |
| WR | Puka Nacua | 12.40 | Malachi Fields | 4.50 |
| TE | Isaiah Likely | 27.80 | Isaiah Likely | 27.80 |
| W/R/T | Mike Evans | 16.90 | Mike Evans | 16.90 |
| W/R/T | Luther Burden III | 9.50 | Luther Burden III | 9.50 |
| DEF | Packers | 1.93 | Packers | 1.93 |
Carried by One Guy: Caleb Williams, 37.26 points (24.1% of positive starter points).
Regular
Sep 9 – 14, 2026Adam lineup
Tinker Failures: 14.60 points left. Optimal 146.65 vs. actual 132.05.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Tyler Shough | 25.20 | Tyler Shough | 25.20 |
| RB | De'Von Achane | 10.60 | De'Von Achane | 10.60 |
| RB | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | 12.60 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | 12.60 |
| WR | Garrett Wilson | 13.90 | Garrett Wilson | 13.90 |
| WR | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 28.20 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 28.20 |
| TE | Tyler Warren | 10.30 | Tyler Warren | 10.30 |
| W/R/T | Michael Wilson | 10.60 | Michael Wilson | 10.60 |
| W/R/T | Carnell Tate | 7.80 | Kyle Monangai | 22.40 |
| DEF | Chiefs | 12.85 | Chiefs | 12.85 |
Carried by One Guy: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, 28.20 points (21.4% of positive starter points).
Martin lineup
Tinker Failures: 7.80 points left. Optimal 115.83 vs. actual 108.03.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Lamar Jackson | 26.96 | Lamar Jackson | 26.96 |
| RB | Aaron Jones Sr. | 10.00 | Aaron Jones Sr. | 10.00 |
| RB | Cam Skattebo | 14.10 | Cam Skattebo | 14.10 |
| WR | Drake London | 5.50 | George Pickens | 5.80 |
| WR | George Pickens | 5.80 | Pat Bryant | 8.20 |
| TE | Harold Fannin Jr. | 4.10 | Michael Mayer | 9.20 |
| W/R/T | Stefon Diggs | 15.50 | Stefon Diggs | 15.50 |
| W/R/T | Jonathon Brooks | 7.20 | Jonathon Brooks | 7.20 |
| DEF | Steelers | 18.87 | Steelers | 18.87 |
Carried by One Guy: Lamar Jackson, 26.96 points (25.0% of positive starter points).
Opponent's Final Boss: Jaxon Smith-Njigba scored 28.20; zeroing that score creates a win.
Regular
Sep 9 – 14, 2026Josh lineup
Tinker Failures: 31.86 points left. Optimal 162.50 vs. actual 130.64.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Jayden Daniels | 17.66 | Jayden Daniels | 17.66 |
| RB | Kenny Gainwell | 3.24 | Ashton Jeanty | 34.70 |
| RB | Ashton Jeanty | 34.70 | Emmett Johnson | 8.80 |
| WR | Terry McLaurin | 3.40 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | 28.70 |
| WR | Amon-Ra St. Brown | 28.70 | Devaughn Vele | 19.90 |
| TE | Trey McBride | 24.50 | Trey McBride | 24.50 |
| W/R/T | Josh Downs | 5.70 | Adonai Mitchell | 9.00 |
| W/R/T | Adonai Mitchell | 9.00 | Matthew Golden | 15.50 |
| DEF | Broncos | 3.74 | Broncos | 3.74 |
Carried by One Guy: Ashton Jeanty, 34.70 points (26.6% of positive starter points).
Fischer lineup
Tinker Failures: 28.92 points left. Optimal 114.84 vs. actual 85.92.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Kyler Murray | -0.38 | Bo Nix | 5.44 |
| RB | D'Andre Swift | 34.40 | D'Andre Swift | 34.40 |
| RB | Kenneth Walker III | 36.10 | Kenneth Walker III | 36.10 |
| WR | A.J. Brown | 5.60 | A.J. Brown | 5.60 |
| WR | Marvin Harrison Jr. | 4.30 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | 4.30 |
| TE | Colston Loveland | 0.00 | Colston Loveland | 0.00 |
| W/R/T | Rico Dowdle | 4.10 | Jordan Mason | 11.90 |
| W/R/T | Jordan Addison | 0.00 | Dontayvion Wicks | 15.30 |
| DEF | Chargers | 1.80 | Chargers | 1.80 |
Carried by One Guy: Kenneth Walker III, 36.10 points (41.8% of positive starter points).
Opponent's Final Boss: No single-player result flip.
Regular
Sep 9 – 14, 2026Miller lineup
Tinker Failures: 10.70 points left. Optimal 156.49 vs. actual 145.79.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Trevor Lawrence | 26.10 | Trevor Lawrence | 26.10 |
| RB | Christian McCaffrey | 13.80 | Christian McCaffrey | 13.80 |
| RB | David Montgomery | 28.90 | David Montgomery | 28.90 |
| WR | Tee Higgins | 8.90 | Tee Higgins | 8.90 |
| WR | Nico Collins | 21.20 | Nico Collins | 21.20 |
| TE | George Kittle | 3.20 | Dallas Goedert | 23.70 |
| W/R/T | Dallas Goedert | 23.70 | Bhayshul Tuten | 9.80 |
| W/R/T | Bhayshul Tuten | 9.80 | Denzel Boston | 13.90 |
| DEF | Lions | 10.19 | Lions | 10.19 |
Carried by One Guy: David Montgomery, 28.90 points (19.8% of positive starter points).
Joe Shore lineup
Tinker Failures: 32.10 points left. Optimal 164.44 vs. actual 132.34.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Jalen Hurts | 24.72 | Jalen Hurts | 24.72 |
| RB | Kyren Williams | 15.50 | Kyren Williams | 15.50 |
| RB | Bijan Robinson | 31.30 | Bijan Robinson | 31.30 |
| WR | Jameson Williams | 8.50 | Jameson Williams | 8.50 |
| WR | Rashee Rice | 9.90 | Rashee Rice | 9.90 |
| TE | Juwan Johnson | 14.40 | Juwan Johnson | 14.40 |
| W/R/T | Quentin Johnston | 3.70 | Parker Washington | 19.20 |
| W/R/T | Parker Washington | 19.20 | Jalen Coker | 35.80 |
| DEF | Eagles | 5.12 | Eagles | 5.12 |
Avoidable loss: the best full lineup would have tied or won.
Carried by One Guy: Bijan Robinson, 31.30 points (23.7% of positive starter points).
Opponent's Final Boss: David Montgomery scored 28.90; zeroing that score creates a win.
Regular
Sep 9 – 14, 2026Nevans lineup
Tinker Failures: 10.20 points left. Optimal 151.88 vs. actual 141.68.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Josh Allen | 37.66 | Josh Allen | 37.66 |
| RB | Derrick Henry | 37.30 | Derrick Henry | 37.30 |
| RB | Bucky Irving | 20.30 | Bucky Irving | 20.30 |
| WR | CeeDee Lamb | 15.40 | CeeDee Lamb | 15.40 |
| WR | Brian Thomas Jr. | 7.00 | Khalil Shakir | 9.00 |
| TE | Tucker Kraft | 9.50 | Tucker Kraft | 9.50 |
| W/R/T | Alec Pierce | 10.10 | T.J. Hockenson | 13.60 |
| W/R/T | Blake Corum | 5.40 | Alec Pierce | 10.10 |
| DEF | Texans | -0.98 | Texans | -0.98 |
Carried by One Guy: Josh Allen, 37.66 points (26.4% of positive starter points).
Niz lineup
Tinker Failures: 13.88 points left. Optimal 154.35 vs. actual 140.47.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Jaxson Dart | 26.60 | Jaxson Dart | 26.60 |
| RB | Jonathan Taylor | 25.10 | Jonathan Taylor | 25.10 |
| RB | Jaylen Warren | 10.30 | Jaylen Warren | 10.30 |
| WR | Zay Flowers | 28.00 | Zay Flowers | 28.00 |
| WR | Ladd McConkey | 19.20 | Ladd McConkey | 19.20 |
| TE | Sam LaPorta | 9.80 | Sam LaPorta | 9.80 |
| W/R/T | Davante Adams | 5.60 | Deebo Samuel Sr. | 19.48 |
| W/R/T | Wan'Dale Robinson | 8.80 | Wan'Dale Robinson | 8.80 |
| DEF | Patriots | 7.07 | Patriots | 7.07 |
Avoidable loss: the best full lineup would have tied or won.
Carried by One Guy: Zay Flowers, 28.00 points (19.9% of positive starter points).
Opponent's Final Boss: Josh Allen scored 37.66; zeroing that score creates a win.
Cumulative totals through week 1
| Manager | Record | Expected wins | Luck points | Luck in wins | Lucky / unlucky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| j-mart | 0–1 | 0.000 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0 / 0 |
| Miller | 1–0 | 0.923 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0 / 0 |
| Kev | 0–1 | 0.154 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0 / 0 |
| Demich | 0–1 | 0.462 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0 / 0 |
| Krajcik | 1–0 | 0.385 | +1.5 | +0.115 | 1 / 0 |
| Big Hut | 1–0 | 1.000 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0 / 0 |
| Adam | 1–0 | 0.615 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0 / 0 |
| Nevans | 1–0 | 0.846 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0 / 0 |
| Josh | 1–0 | 0.538 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0 / 0 |
| Martin | 0–1 | 0.231 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0 / 0 |
| Fischer | 0–1 | 0.077 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0 / 0 |
| Joe Shore | 0–1 | 0.692 | -2.5 | -0.192 | 0 / 1 |
| Niz | 0–1 | 0.769 | -3.5 | -0.269 | 0 / 1 |
| Horgan | 1–0 | 0.308 | +2.5 | +0.192 | 1 / 0 |


