Published October 24, 2026 · Sample decision notebook
Three decisions to check each week
A useful recommendation should show what changes, why it changes, and which evidence could overturn it. These worked examples use the same fixed sample inputs as our interactive demo. They teach a repeatable process; they are not current-week player picks.
01 / START OR SIT
Change the scoring, change the starter
The evidence: Rushing RB has a sample projection of 80 combined yards, 1 catch, and 0.4 touchdowns. Receiving WR has 75 yards, 6 catches, and 0.3 touchdowns. Both can fill FLEX and neither has locked.
- Standard: RB 10.4, WR 9.3. Keep the RB; the projected edge is 1.1 points.
- Half PPR: RB 10.9, WR 12.3. The WR leads by 1.4.
- PPR: RB 11.4, WR 15.3. The WR leads by 3.9.
The decision: Compare on your league's scoring basis. A generic player order would conceal this reversal. If the current FLEX has locked or the WR projection is missing, the numbers alone do not support a swap.
Try the scoring comparison →02 / WAIVER CLAIM
A pickup needs a job on your roster
The evidence: In half PPR, the sample available WR projects for 13.0 points. Your weak FLEX projects for 8.7; the stronger FLEX alternative projects for 16.5.
The decision: The same player offers a 4.3-point projected upgrade to the weak slot and a 3.5-point downgrade to the stronger slot. An available-player list cannot tell you which situation your team is in.
The budget check: A sample $8 bid uses 20% of $40 remaining FAAB. With $5 left, that bid is invalid. The bid is an illustrative input, not a recommended market price. Check the actual claim rules, deadline, fallback, and value of the player you would drop.
Try the roster and budget checks →03 / TRADE FIT
Measure the slot you weaken, too
The evidence: In half PPR, you would send a 13.6-point RB, start your 7.8-point replacement RB, and receive a 16.5-point WR. Your weak current WR projects for 8.8; a strong WR alternative projects for 17.5.
With a weak WR: Before, 13.6 + 8.8 = 22.4. After, 7.8 + 16.5 = 24.3. Your two-slot total rises by 1.9 projected points.
With a strong WR: Before, 13.6 + 17.5 = 31.1. The same 24.3 after the deal is a 6.8-point decline.
The decision: A weekly lineup upgrade is a reason to investigate, not a complete trade verdict. Add the other manager's needs, rest-of-season comparisons, player news, and processing rules before making an offer.
Try both roster situations →Use this notebook with your league
- Confirm that every input matches the week, scoring format, and actual available players.
- Write down the lineup before and after the move, including any replacement or drop.
- Identify what could change the answer: injury news, missing projections, kickoff locks, budget, or longer-term value.
All sample numbers use yards ÷ 10, plus receptions × reception points, plus touchdowns × 6. No real player performance or realized gain is claimed. You can inspect every stat line in the demo, then review the sources used for connected leagues.