DFS Research Desk

1. Load slate

Start by uploading a full manually downloaded DraftKings-style salary CSV. A complete NFL classic slate needs at least 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, and 1 DST. The app safely matches names to model IDs and reports anything it cannot match.

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Entries to build

Max exposure

Contest type

Contest size

Protect entries: exclude high-risk players unless reviewed news confirms they are active

Start here

1. Upload a full salary file.
2. Pick a simple player-pool style.
3. Generate and review the suggestions.

Important: check injuries, inactives, weather, and salaries before using a lineup.

Add reviewed news (optional)

Paste: player_id,status,source,confidence. Only trusted, high-confidence official/team/NFL sources count as verified active.

2. Choose your player pool

Start simple. This changes which players the optimizer may use; it does not change anyone’s projection.

Quick filter

Advanced filters (optional)

Positions

Minimum salaryMinimum projection

Maximum ownership %Confirmed active news only

3. Slate read

Load a slate to identify possible pressure points, upside nodes, and crowded areas.

4. Strategy for this contest

Choose a contest type, then load a slate to see the recommended approach.

5. Player projections

Load a slate to see predicted points and uncertainty.

6. My recommendations

Load a slate to see the app’s recommendations and the reasons behind them.

7. Needs your decision

These players have an uncertainty the model cannot settle on. Keep or remove each player, then rebuild.

8. Portfolio

Your highest-ranked valid lineups will appear here.

The download is for review only. Check platform rules and enter lineups manually.

9. Portfolio Coach

After a portfolio is generated, this section explains the most important things to review.

10. Compare another projection source

Upload an authorized CSV with player_id and either projection or proj_mean. Large gaps are review flags, not automatic overrides.

Generate your projections first.