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The Lineup Cheat Sheet was created so that you could get quick answers to your Fantasy start/sit questions with the analysis already built in. For detailed rationale, check out my latest content, including my weekly Lineup Decisions column.
What do the numbers mean?
All of my analyses from the week, from data points to matchup outlooks to game-flow predictions, are basically represented by a number on a confidence scale from 1-10. The higher the number next to a player’s name, the more confident I am that you should start him. The numbers are not a projection, just a confidence score to help you pick who to start. Every relevant player for this week is here, so if a player isn’t listed, don’t start him.
To find a specific player, use your search function — CTRL-F on PCs and Command-F on Macs. If neither of those are options, or if you’re on a mobile device, you can scroll by game. If you’re still unsure, just send a note on X.com (@daverichard) and I’ll give it a look, time permitting. Remember to use the #AskFFT hashtag!
If you’re reading this on Sunday, please refer to our weekly rankings, which are updated in real time.
Ready to get off on the right foot? Here’s how to approach every play for this week in PPR leagues — you can find our Non-PPR cheat sheet here.
Carson Wentz6.0Justin Herbert7.6Jordan Mason6.72Kimani Vidal5.28Aaron Jones3.88Nyheim Miller-Hines2.72Justin Jefferson8.3Ladd McConkey7.6Jordan Addison7.32Quentin Johnston6.82T.J. Hockenson5.18Keenan Allen6.8Vikings DSTÂ 5.1Oronde Gadsden II5.4
Chargers DSTÂ 5.9
Tua Tagovailoa4.4Michael Penix Jr.6.1De’Von Achane9.1Bijan Robinson9.8Jaylen Waddle6.65Tyler Allgeier4.95Malik Washington2.75Drake London9.05Julian Hill2.35Darnell Mooney5.3Dolphins DSTÂ 3.5Kyle Pitts5.95
Falcons DSTÂ 6.3
Caleb Williams6.2Lamar Jackson8.1D’Andre Swift7.55Derrick Henry8.12Kyle Monangai3.42Zay Flowers7.05Rome Odunze7.3Rashod Bateman3.2DJ Moore5.22Mark Andrews5.0Luther Burden III3.3Ravens DSTÂ 5.5Colston Loveland2.32
Bears DSTÂ 5.7
Josh Allen9.1Andy Dalton5.3James Cook9.15Rico Dowdle5.52Khalil Shakir5.38Chuba Hubbard4.9Keon Coleman4.05Tetairoa McMillan6.12Dalton Kincaid6.22Xavier Legette4.1Bills DSTÂ 7.1Jalen Coker3.4
Panthers DSTÂ 4.2
Tyrod Taylor4.0Joe Flacco6.8Breece Hall7.9Chase Brown6.68Josh Reynolds4.45Ja’Marr Chase9.9Mason Taylor4.2Tee Higgins7.35Jets DSTÂ 4.0Andrei Iosivas3.02
Noah Fant3.85
Bengals DSTÂ 6.7
Mac Jones4.3C.J. Stroud4.9Christian McCaffrey9.7Woody Marks5.08Ameer Abdullah2.7Nick Chubb3.0Jauan Jennings4.8Jaylin Noel3.95Kendrick Bourne4.48Jayden Higgins3.55George Kittle6.58Xavier Hutchinson3.5249ers DSTÂ 5.3Dalton Schultz5.35
Texans DSTÂ 6.5
Dillon Gabriel1.8Drake Maye7.4Quinshon Judkins7.15Rhamondre Stevenson5.12Jerome Ford2.88TreVeyon Henderson2.3Jerry Jeudy4.0Stefon Diggs6.32Isaiah Bond2.8Kayshon Boutte4.75Harold Fannin Jr.4.62Demario Douglas2.78Browns DSTÂ 4.7Hunter Henry3.8
Patriots DSTÂ 9.5
Jaxson Dart6.9Jalen Hurts7.7Cam Skattebo7.45Saquon Barkley8.0Tyrone Tracy Jr.2.38A.J. Brown7.42Wan’Dale Robinson6.3DeVonta Smith7.12Darius Slayton4.08Dallas Goedert5.48Theo Johnson3.45Eagles DSTÂ 6.1Giants DSTÂ 4.3
Baker Mayfield7.5Spencer Rattler3.6Rachaad White8.15Alvin Kamara5.6Emeka Egbuka8.2Chris Olave7.25Tez Johnson5.55Rashid Shaheed5.1Sterling Shepard3.92Juwan Johnson3.98Cade Otton5.32Taysom Hill2.9Buccaneers DSTÂ 7.3Saints DSTÂ 2.7
Dak Prescott7.8Bo Nix7.1Javonte Williams8.65J.K. Dobbins6.7CeeDee Lamb9.2RJ Harvey3.05George Pickens7.28Courtland Sutton8.45Jake Ferguson7.38Marvin Mims5.25Cowboys DSTÂ 4.9Troy Franklin5.2
Evan Engram4.3
Broncos DSTÂ 7.9
Cam Ward2.7Daniel Jones6.7Tyjae Spears4.88Jonathan Taylor9.6Tony Pollard4.7Michael Pittman7.22Elic Ayomanor3.68Alec Pierce3.9Chimere Dike3.65Josh Downs5.19Van Jefferson3.12Tyler Warren7.02Chigoziem Okonkwo3.32Colts DSTÂ 9.4Titans DST1.8
Jordan Love6.4Aaron Rodgers6.6Josh Jacobs8.85Jaylen Warren6.18Romeo Doubs6.35Kenneth Gainwell3.35Matthew Golden5.65DK Metcalf7.0Tucker Kraft6.28Calvin Austin III3.82Packers DSTÂ 7.5Jonnu Smith4.15
Pat Freiermuth3.1
Darnell Washington2.85
Steelers DSTÂ 6.9
Marcus Mariota6.15Patrick Mahomes9.0Jacory Croskey-Merritt4.72Isiah Pacheco5.15Jeremy McNichols2.4Kareem Hunt3.13Deebo Samuel8.1Brashard Smith3.18Terry McLaurin6.78Rashee Rice8.95Luke McCaffrey2.29Xavier Worthy6.08Zach Ertz4.92Marquise Brown4.85Commanders DSTÂ 3.0Tyquan Thornton3.08
Travis Kelce4.98
Chiefs DSTÂ 9.0