
2026 week 5 matchups
Matchups
Regular
Oct 6 – 12, 2026j-mart lineup
Tinker Failures: 12.00 points left. Optimal 123.17 vs. actual 111.17.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Jared Goff | 28.94 | Jared Goff | 28.94 |
| RB | James Cook III | 24.80 | James Cook III | 24.80 |
| RB | Omarion Hampton | 4.90 | Keaton Mitchell | 7.12 |
| WR | Jaylen Waddle | 4.80 | Kendrick Bourne | 12.00 |
| WR | Rome Odunze | 5.00 | DK Metcalf | 5.30 |
| TE | Kyle Pitts Sr. | 15.20 | Kyle Pitts Sr. | 15.20 |
| W/R/T | DK Metcalf | 5.30 | Ray Davis | 7.58 |
| W/R/T | Ollie Gordon II | 14.80 | Ollie Gordon II | 14.80 |
| DEF | Commanders | 7.43 | Commanders | 7.43 |
Carried by One Guy: Jared Goff, 28.94 points (26.0% of positive starter points).
Opponent's Final Boss: No single-player result flip.
Niz lineup
Tinker Failures: 1.40 points left. Optimal 160.02 vs. actual 158.62.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Matthew Stafford | 29.32 | Matthew Stafford | 29.32 |
| RB | Jonathan Taylor | 11.20 | Jonathan Taylor | 11.20 |
| RB | Jaylen Warren | 38.80 | Jaylen Warren | 38.80 |
| WR | Deebo Samuel Sr. | 3.50 | Davante Adams | 22.10 |
| WR | Zay Flowers | 14.60 | Zay Flowers | 14.60 |
| TE | Sam LaPorta | 19.80 | Sam LaPorta | 19.80 |
| W/R/T | Davante Adams | 22.10 | Wan'Dale Robinson | 11.30 |
| W/R/T | Wan'Dale Robinson | 11.30 | Jake Ferguson | 4.90 |
| DEF | Patriots | 8.00 | Patriots | 8.00 |
Carried by One Guy: Jaylen Warren, 38.80 points (24.5% of positive starter points).
Regular
Oct 6 – 12, 2026Miller lineup
Tinker Failures: 15.16 points left. Optimal 116.83 vs. actual 101.67.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Trevor Lawrence | 23.74 | Trevor Lawrence | 23.74 |
| RB | Christian McCaffrey | 17.30 | Christian McCaffrey | 17.30 |
| RB | Bhayshul Tuten | 11.60 | Bhayshul Tuten | 11.60 |
| WR | Nico Collins | 10.60 | Nico Collins | 10.60 |
| WR | Malik Washington | 13.56 | Malik Washington | 13.56 |
| TE | George Kittle | 7.40 | Dallas Goedert | 9.80 |
| W/R/T | Dallas Goedert | 9.80 | Kendre Miller | 9.00 |
| W/R/T | Kenyon Sadiq | 0.30 | Denzel Boston | 13.86 |
| DEF | Giants | 7.37 | Giants | 7.37 |
Avoidable loss: the best full lineup would have tied or won.
Carried by One Guy: Trevor Lawrence, 23.74 points (23.4% of positive starter points).
Opponent's Final Boss: Jahmyr Gibbs scored 39.70; zeroing that score creates a win.
Demich lineup
Tinker Failures: 7.00 points left. Optimal 120.94 vs. actual 113.94.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Joe Burrow | 24.60 | Joe Burrow | 24.60 |
| RB | Jahmyr Gibbs | 39.70 | Jahmyr Gibbs | 39.70 |
| RB | Quinshon Judkins | 8.00 | Quinshon Judkins | 8.00 |
| WR | Chris Olave | 8.60 | Chris Olave | 8.60 |
| WR | Romeo Doubs | 2.60 | Kayshon Boutte | 6.80 |
| TE | Brenton Strange | 13.80 | Brenton Strange | 13.80 |
| W/R/T | Woody Marks | 12.50 | AJ Barner | 5.00 |
| W/R/T | Jeremiyah Love | 2.20 | Woody Marks | 12.50 |
| DEF | Rams | 1.94 | Rams | 1.94 |
Carried by One Guy: Jahmyr Gibbs, 39.70 points (34.8% of positive starter points).
Regular
Oct 6 – 12, 2026Kev lineup
Tinker Failures: 13.60 points left. Optimal 149.40 vs. actual 135.80.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Dak Prescott | 14.64 | Dak Prescott | 14.64 |
| RB | Rhamondre Stevenson | 17.50 | Rhamondre Stevenson | 17.50 |
| RB | Will Shipley | 8.30 | Will Shipley | 8.30 |
| WR | Jakobi Meyers | 5.70 | Tre Tucker | 7.50 |
| WR | Malik Nabers | 31.10 | Malik Nabers | 31.10 |
| TE | Brock Bowers | 25.00 | Brock Bowers | 25.00 |
| W/R/T | Ja'Marr Chase | 19.70 | J.K. Dobbins | 15.40 |
| W/R/T | Tre' Harris | 3.60 | Ja'Marr Chase | 19.70 |
| DEF | Seahawks | 10.26 | Seahawks | 10.26 |
Carried by One Guy: Malik Nabers, 31.10 points (22.9% of positive starter points).
Opponent's Final Boss: Bucky Irving scored 33.50; zeroing that score creates a win.
Nevans lineup
Tinker Failures: 9.10 points left. Optimal 176.05 vs. actual 166.95.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Josh Allen | 32.50 | Josh Allen | 32.50 |
| RB | Derrick Henry | 23.00 | Derrick Henry | 23.00 |
| RB | Bucky Irving | 33.50 | Bucky Irving | 33.50 |
| WR | CeeDee Lamb | 2.90 | Khalil Shakir | 11.00 |
| WR | Khalil Shakir | 11.00 | Ryan Flournoy | 12.00 |
| TE | Tucker Kraft | 11.60 | Tucker Kraft | 11.60 |
| W/R/T | Blake Corum | 16.20 | Blake Corum | 16.20 |
| W/R/T | Braelon Allen | 20.60 | Braelon Allen | 20.60 |
| DEF | Texans | 15.65 | Texans | 15.65 |
Carried by One Guy: Bucky Irving, 33.50 points (20.1% of positive starter points).
Regular
Oct 6 – 12, 2026Krajcik lineup
Tinker Failures: 3.28 points left. Optimal 102.96 vs. actual 99.68.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Brock Purdy | 16.16 | Brock Purdy | 16.16 |
| RB | Tyler Allgeier | 3.60 | Tyler Allgeier | 3.60 |
| RB | Chase Brown | 7.00 | Chase Brown | 7.00 |
| WR | Chris Godwin Jr. | 7.00 | Chris Godwin Jr. | 7.00 |
| WR | Christian Watson | 34.30 | Christian Watson | 34.30 |
| TE | Dalton Kincaid | 3.70 | Dalton Kincaid | 3.70 |
| W/R/T | Keenan Allen | 9.50 | Keenan Allen | 9.50 |
| W/R/T | Rashid Shaheed | 6.02 | Makai Lemon | 9.30 |
| DEF | Vikings | 12.40 | Vikings | 12.40 |
Carried by One Guy: Christian Watson, 34.30 points (34.4% of positive starter points).
Opponent's Final Boss: Garrett Wilson scored 25.40; zeroing that score creates a win.
Adam lineup
Tinker Failures: 7.40 points left. Optimal 122.89 vs. actual 115.49.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Tyler Shough | -0.16 | Tyler Shough | -0.16 |
| RB | MarShawn Lloyd | 16.70 | MarShawn Lloyd | 16.70 |
| RB | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | 14.20 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | 14.20 |
| WR | Garrett Wilson | 25.40 | Garrett Wilson | 25.40 |
| WR | Carnell Tate | 1.60 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 24.80 |
| TE | Tyler Warren | 21.40 | Tyler Warren | 21.40 |
| W/R/T | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 24.80 | Michael Wilson | 7.28 |
| W/R/T | Michael Wilson | 7.28 | Roschon Johnson | 9.00 |
| DEF | Jaguars | 4.27 | Jaguars | 4.27 |
Carried by One Guy: Garrett Wilson, 25.40 points (22.0% of positive starter points).
Regular
Oct 6 – 12, 2026Big Hut lineup
Tinker Failures: 7.20 points left. Optimal 153.03 vs. actual 145.83.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Bo Nix | 7.92 | Bo Nix | 7.92 |
| RB | Alvin Kamara | 2.60 | Javonte Williams | 14.20 |
| RB | Javonte Williams | 14.20 | Tyjae Spears | 9.80 |
| WR | Mike Evans | 28.30 | Mike Evans | 28.30 |
| WR | Courtland Sutton | 9.80 | Courtland Sutton | 9.80 |
| TE | Isaiah Likely | 32.40 | Isaiah Likely | 32.40 |
| W/R/T | Puka Nacua | 39.70 | Puka Nacua | 39.70 |
| W/R/T | Luther Burden III | 8.90 | Luther Burden III | 8.90 |
| DEF | Bears | 2.01 | Bears | 2.01 |
Carried by One Guy: Puka Nacua, 39.70 points (27.2% of positive starter points).
Josh lineup
Tinker Failures: 1.80 points left. Optimal 126.50 vs. actual 124.70.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Jayden Daniels | 34.26 | Jayden Daniels | 34.26 |
| RB | Kenny Gainwell | 5.80 | Kenny Gainwell | 5.80 |
| RB | TreVeyon Henderson | 4.80 | Ashton Jeanty | 10.70 |
| WR | Amon-Ra St. Brown | 13.62 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | 13.62 |
| WR | Josh Downs | 7.70 | Josh Downs | 7.70 |
| TE | Trey McBride | 21.60 | Trey McBride | 21.60 |
| W/R/T | Terry McLaurin | 12.20 | Terry McLaurin | 12.20 |
| W/R/T | Ashton Jeanty | 10.70 | Devaughn Vele | 6.60 |
| DEF | Broncos | 14.02 | Broncos | 14.02 |
Carried by One Guy: Jayden Daniels, 34.26 points (27.5% of positive starter points).
Opponent's Final Boss: Puka Nacua scored 39.70; zeroing that score creates a win.
Regular
Oct 6 – 12, 2026Martin lineup
Tinker Failures: 2.18 points left. Optimal 129.24 vs. actual 127.06.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Jacoby Brissett | 25.28 | Jacoby Brissett | 25.28 |
| RB | Aaron Jones Sr. | 20.70 | Aaron Jones Sr. | 20.70 |
| RB | Cam Skattebo | 7.10 | Cam Skattebo | 7.10 |
| WR | Drake London | 20.80 | Drake London | 20.80 |
| WR | George Pickens | 30.00 | George Pickens | 30.00 |
| TE | Harold Fannin Jr. | 1.40 | Hunter Henry | 13.40 |
| W/R/T | Hunter Henry | 13.40 | Kalif Raymond | 3.58 |
| W/R/T | Dohnte Meyers | 6.28 | Dohnte Meyers | 6.28 |
| DEF | Steelers | 2.10 | Steelers | 2.10 |
Carried by One Guy: George Pickens, 30.00 points (23.6% of positive starter points).
Opponent's Final Boss: Parker Washington scored 32.62; zeroing that score creates a win.
Joe Shore lineup
Tinker Failures: 0.00 points left. Optimal 139.12 vs. actual 139.12.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Jalen Hurts | 13.00 | Jalen Hurts | 13.00 |
| RB | Kyren Williams | 19.60 | Kyren Williams | 19.60 |
| RB | Bijan Robinson | 15.80 | Bijan Robinson | 15.80 |
| WR | Parker Washington | 32.62 | Parker Washington | 32.62 |
| WR | Jaylin Noel | 16.06 | Jaylin Noel | 16.06 |
| TE | Juwan Johnson | 5.60 | Juwan Johnson | 5.60 |
| W/R/T | Jameson Williams | 18.70 | Jameson Williams | 18.70 |
| W/R/T | Keon Coleman | 7.70 | Keon Coleman | 7.70 |
| DEF | Bengals | 10.04 | Bengals | 10.04 |
Carried by One Guy: Parker Washington, 32.62 points (23.4% of positive starter points).
Regular
Oct 6 – 12, 2026Fischer lineup
Tinker Failures: 0.00 points left. Optimal 114.71 vs. actual 114.71.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Drake Maye | 41.46 | Drake Maye | 41.46 |
| RB | D'Andre Swift | 17.30 | D'Andre Swift | 17.30 |
| RB | Mike Washington Jr. | 2.00 | Mike Washington Jr. | 2.00 |
| WR | Dontayvion Wicks | 11.30 | Dontayvion Wicks | 11.30 |
| WR | Matthew Golden | 22.84 | Matthew Golden | 22.84 |
| TE | Colston Loveland | 3.90 | Colston Loveland | 3.90 |
| W/R/T | Mike Gesicki | 7.40 | Mike Gesicki | 7.40 |
| W/R/T | Antonio Williams | 6.14 | Antonio Williams | 6.14 |
| DEF | Cowboys | 2.37 | Cowboys | 2.37 |
Carried by One Guy: Drake Maye, 41.46 points (36.1% of positive starter points).
Horgan lineup
Tinker Failures: 1.70 points left. Optimal 105.83 vs. actual 104.13.
| Slot | Actual | Pts | Optimal | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Kyler Murray | 18.26 | Kyler Murray | 18.26 |
| RB | Emanuel Wilson | 13.20 | Najee Harris | 2.40 |
| RB | RJ Harvey | 0.70 | Emanuel Wilson | 13.20 |
| WR | Justin Jefferson | 18.80 | Justin Jefferson | 18.80 |
| WR | Emeka Egbuka | 17.20 | Emeka Egbuka | 17.20 |
| TE | Mark Andrews | 4.80 | Mark Andrews | 4.80 |
| W/R/T | Tony Pollard | 5.20 | Tony Pollard | 5.20 |
| W/R/T | Darius Cooper | 15.10 | Darius Cooper | 15.10 |
| DEF | Browns | 10.87 | Browns | 10.87 |
Carried by One Guy: Justin Jefferson, 18.80 points (18.1% of positive starter points).
Opponent's Final Boss: Drake Maye scored 41.46; zeroing that score creates a win.
Cumulative totals through week 5
| Manager | Record | Expected wins | Luck points | Luck in wins | Lucky / unlucky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| j-mart | 2–3 | 2.231 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0 / 0 |
| Miller | 3–2 | 2.769 | +2.0 | +0.154 | 1 / 1 |
| Kev | 1–4 | 2.077 | -2.5 | -0.192 | 0 / 1 |
| Demich | 3–2 | 3.000 | +2.5 | +0.192 | 1 / 0 |
| Krajcik | 1–4 | 1.308 | +1.0 | +0.077 | 1 / 1 |
| Big Hut | 4–1 | 3.077 | +1.5 | +0.115 | 1 / 0 |
| Adam | 3–2 | 3.308 | -2.5 | -0.192 | 1 / 2 |
| Nevans | 3–2 | 3.538 | -1.5 | -0.115 | 0 / 1 |
| Josh | 3–2 | 2.385 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 1 / 1 |
| Martin | 2–3 | 2.077 | +2.0 | +0.154 | 1 / 1 |
| Fischer | 3–2 | 1.615 | +4.0 | +0.308 | 2 / 0 |
| Joe Shore | 3–2 | 2.923 | -2.0 | -0.154 | 1 / 1 |
| Niz | 3–2 | 3.923 | -5.0 | -0.385 | 0 / 2 |
| Horgan | 1–4 | 0.769 | +2.5 | +0.192 | 1 / 0 |


