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Who should I start this week?

AVRA reads your exact roster, your league's scoring, and the matchup in front of you, then names the starter and shows the expected point gap, matchup, weather, injury risk, and recent usage that changed the call. Connect Sleeper or ESPN so the comparison starts from your league instead of a generic player list.

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How does AVRA decide who to start each week?

Every start/sit call starts with your actual roster, not a generic top-40 list. AVRA compares every player eligible for the lineup spot using the matchup grade, weather at kickoff, injury report, market game total, and recent usage. It puts your current starter beside the strongest bench alternative and shows both expected point totals, the gap between them, and which inputs created it. If the bench player does not clear your starter, keep the lineup as it is.

Which player belongs in the lineup, and what changes the call?

A start/sit answer has to compare the decision you are actually making: the player in your lineup against the eligible player on your bench. AVRA places them side by side, shows the expected point gap, and names whether matchup, health, weather, or workload created it. If the bench player does not clear your starter, keep the lineup as it is.

How accurate are AVRA's start/sit calls?

AVRA's start/sit calls are part of the same 2025 backtest record: 18 of 18 weeks ahead of the consensus rankings across 25,786 evaluated calls, with a 65.04% per-call result. Calls in the record were registered before kickoff and scored after the games, including wins and misses. The full methodology and statistical checks are available at tryavra.com/proof.

Do I need Sleeper to get start/sit advice?

No. AVRA supports Sleeper and ESPN leagues. AVRA reads the connected league's scoring, roster slots, current lineup, and eligible bench options before it names the starter. You still make every lineup change on your league platform. AVRA is free during the open beta, so create a free account at tryavra.com and start getting the weekly call today.

Once your lineup is set, see who else in your league wants what you have with the trade analyzer, find the right add with the waiver wire FAAB calculator, check your Sleeper sync status, or build your board with the draft assistant.

Frequently asked questions

Should I start a player facing bad weather or a tough matchup?

AVRA folds wind, rain, and cold into every outdoor player's weekly number alongside the matchup grade for the defense they face. If weather or matchup moves a starter below your best bench option, AVRA names the swap. If it does not change the decision, AVRA leaves your lineup alone and says so.

What if my player is questionable with an injury?

AVRA reads the latest injury designation and factors in the snap-count risk that usually comes with it, then re-projects that player against your bench options. A questionable tag doesn't automatically trigger a bench call; AVRA only recommends the swap when the health risk actually changes who wins the matchup on paper.

How often do start/sit recommendations update?

Calls first refresh Tuesday morning after Monday Night Football, then update continuously through the week as injury reports, weather, and market game totals change, with final lineup calls landing Sunday morning before kickoff.

Do I have to set my lineup in AVRA?

No. AVRA reads your connected Sleeper or ESPN league and tells you the call; you make the actual lineup move on your league platform. AVRA never sets a lineup for you.

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