Q: How often do projections update?

A: Projections are always updated automatically once per hour, on the hour. They update every 30 minutes as lock approaches. Updates don't happen instantly when news breaks, but lineup news is factored in at the next update.

Q: How can I view when projections were last updated?

A: The last update time and date is listed in the Projections section of the optimizer, underneath the Edit Projections button.

Q: Can I edit the player projections?

A: You can upload your own projections via a CSV file or edit projections manually in the optimizer by clicking the Edit Projections button. Note that the projections are reset to defaults on page refresh or if you change slates.

Q: Why does a player who is injured or not expected to play still have a projection?

A: That's typically due to a lag in how late-breaking news filters into our projections. Sometimes it takes a few updates for the news to be reflected. In this case, you can filter them out by setting their max exposure to 0% or editing their projection to zero. If you notice this issue does not get fixed over multiple projection updates, let us know!

Q: How do I exclude a specific player, team, or game from my lineups?

A: This can be accomplished by setting the respective player or team(s) to zero percent max exposure under the Max Exposure section: - Single player → set their max exposure to 0%. - Entire team → set that team's exposure to 0%. - Entire game → set both teams' exposures to 0%.

Q: How do minimum and maximum exposures work?

A: The exposures work by setting a floor or ceiling on the % of lineups containing a player (or team): - Min exposure = the minimum % of lineups a player appears in (setting to 100% locks them in all lineups). - Max exposure = the maximum % of lineups a player appears in. Defaults apply globally but you can set team- or player-specific caps that override the default.

Q: How do I lock players into my lineups?

A: Use the Minimum Exposure menu. Setting a player to 100% min exposure ensures they appear in all lineups.

Q: Should I use the default max exposure settings?

A: While we tried to select reasonable defaults for each sport, we don't guarantee that they will result in successful lineups being generated. Users should adjust settings based on sport, contest size, and personal strategy.

Q: If I lock a player in using 100% minimum exposure and set that player's team max exposure to 0%, what happens?

A: Setting a team's max exposure to 0% prevents all players from that team appearing in lineups except the "locked-in" player for which minimum exposure is 100%.

Q: I'm seeing repeat lineups — why?

A: This can happen when optimizer settings are conflicting to the point where no new unique lineups can be created. For example, this may happen if: - Minimum exposures force overlap. - Max overlap settings are too high. - The slate is small and constraints are tight. Check your overlap settings in the lineup options to encourage more diversity.

Q: The optimizer gave me hitters stacked against my own pitcher. How do I stop that?

A: Toggle on "Avoid Opposing Pitchers" in the Player menu.

Q: Can I build stacks without including pitchers?

A: Current stack tools don't fully support this, but you can manually build stacks position-by-position and set unwanted pitchers to 0% exposure.

Q: Can I limit the total salary constraint used by the optimizer?

A: There's no direct way to set lineup salary min/max. If your goal is to avoid chalky builds, try limiting Max Total Ownership % in the player menu — this often results in lineups under max salary but requires uploading ownership data in the Player menu.

Q: Can I set lineup-wide rules like max salary across all lineups?

A: Not yet. Workarounds include generating more lineups than needed and manually filtering. This feature is on the roadmap.

Q: Sometimes the optimizer stalls or fails to generate lineups. Why?

A: Usually due to server overload or conflicting constraints. Try again in a few minutes; if it persists, check Discord for updates or contact us.

Q: Why did I get an "optimizer failed" error?

A: Causes include postponed games, missing projections, or heavy server demand. Refresh and retry, and report on Discord or contact us if it continues.

Q: My uploaded projections CSV didn't change projections — what now?

A: Make sure it matches the provided template. PC uploads are more reliable than mobile. If issues persist, share the file with us on Discord for review.

Q: Can I upload ownership projections?

A: Yes, you can upload a CSV under the Player menu.

Q: Best way to edit CSVs on mobile?

A: Google Sheets or a CSV editor app. For fewer issues, use a PC if possible.

Q: Do you support NFL preseason projections?

A: No. NFL support begins Week 1 of the regular season.

Q: When are NFL regular-season projections posted?

A: Main slate projections typically go live early in the week and update frequently.

Q: Will additional sports (NASCAR, golf, WNBA, etc.) be added?

A: We are trying to support as many sports as possible, but it takes time and effort and requires reliable projection data. Please submit your request to us either through our contact form or through Discord.

Q: How do I build lineups for large-field contests?

A: Stacking multiple players from the same game increases upside but adds volatility. Try different stack sizes and use backtesting to test strategies. See our blog or search online for more ideas.

Q: Can I remove players from generated lineups and re-generate?

A: There's no official support for late swaps yet, although we hope to incorporate this in the future. Workaround: lock the players you want and re-generate.

Q: Why do I see an error when trying certain stack combinations?

A: Some specific combos (like certain 4–4 stacks) can trigger errors or overconstrain the optimization problem. If you think there is an issue on our end, send us details via Discord or our contact form.

Q: Can I generate exactly 20 lineups for a 20-entry contest?

A: Yes — just set the number to 20 and export via CSV.

Q: What contest types are supported?

A: DFS full-roster contests on DraftKings and FanDuel, including showdown formats. Season-long and props are not supported.

Q: Why is backtesting greyed out?

A: You must sign up for an account to use this feature.

Q: Is backtesting supported for all sports?

A: NFL is most supported. MLB/NHL have limited support depending on demand and data availability. This is a work in progress, so please provide feedback via Discord or our contact form.

Q: Some historical slates are missing players — why?

A: Data merge or encoding issues (e.g., player names, team abbreviations). Report details for fixes.

Q: Why isn't the slate I want to backtest showing up?

A: There's about a 24-hour delay from the end of a slate until it's available for backtesting.

Q: Players or teams missing from a slate — what's the workaround?

A: Enable Show Players with No Projections and then include them manually. Report details on our Discord.

Q: Where can I submit feature requests?

A: Share them in Discord. Features like ownership exposure, remove-and-regenerate, and lineup salary caps are on the roadmap and prioritized based on demand.