NFL: SEP 14 Patriots at Dolphins
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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, and you can find our Non-PPR cheat sheet.

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Thu, Dec 4 at 8:15 pm ET •
DET -3, O/U 54.5
CowboysRTG (MAX 10)LionsRTG (MAX 10)
Dak Prescott9.5 Jared Goff8.6
Javonte Williams7.38 Jahmyr Gibbs8.7
George Pickens8.35 David Montgomery4.58
CeeDee Lamb8.25 Jameson Williams7.09
Jake Ferguson5.5 Isaac TeSlaa2.3
Cowboys DST 4.3 Amon-Ra St. Brown7.48


Ross Dwelley3.4


Lions DST 4.1
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 7 at 1:00 pm ET •
ATL +7, O/U 44.5
SeahawksRTG (MAX 10)FalconsRTG (MAX 10)
Sam Darnold5.7 Kirk Cousins2.7
Kenneth Walker III6.38 Bijan Robinson8.3
Zach Charbonnet4.72 Tyler Allgeier3.75
Jaxon Smith-Njigba8.8 Darnell Mooney4.32
Rashid Shaheed2.45 David Sills3.78
Cooper Kupp2.35 Kyle Pitts5.38
AJ Barner3.38Falcons DST 5.9
Seahawks DST 9.4

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 7 at 1:00 pm ET •
BAL -6, O/U 42.5
SteelersRTG (MAX 10)RavensRTG (MAX 10)
Aaron Rodgers2.8 Lamar Jackson6.4
Jaylen Warren5.98 Derrick Henry9.2
Kenneth Gainwell3.82 Keaton Mitchell2.32
DK Metcalf5.45 Zay Flowers6.28
Steelers DST 7.5 Rashod Bateman3.1


Mark Andrews5.6


Isaiah Likely3.95


Ravens DST 7.8
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 7 at 1:00 pm ET •
BUF -5.5, O/U 53.5
BengalsRTG (MAX 10)BillsRTG (MAX 10)
Joe Burrow8.4 Josh Allen9.6
Chase Brown7.92 James Cook9
Ja'Marr Chase8.9 Khalil Shakir6.2
Tee Higgins7.1 Keon Coleman3.85
Andrei Iosivas3.62 Dawson Knox1.4
Bengals DST 1.7Bills DST 5.8
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 7 at 1:00 pm ET •
CLE -4, O/U 33.5
TitansRTG (MAX 10) BrownsRTG (MAX 10)
Cam Ward2.9 Shedeur Sanders1.7
Tyjae Spears4.05 Quinshon Judkins6.48
Tony Pollard3.98 Jerry Jeudy4.8
Chimere Dike4.22 Harold Fannin Jr.5.72
Chigoziem Okonkwo3.6Browns DST 8.5
Gunnar Helm2.98

Titans DST 3.8

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 7 at 1:00 pm ET •
JAC +1.5, O/U 47.5
ColtsRTG (MAX 10)JaguarsRTG (MAX 10)
Daniel Jones6.8 Trevor Lawrence6.3
Jonathan Taylor9.1 Travis Etienne7.18
Alec Pierce6.68 Bhayshul Tuten4.38
Michael Pittman6.4 Jakobi Meyers6.35
Josh Downs4.95 Brian Thomas Jr.5.9
Tyler Warren6.42 Brenton Strange5.88
Colts DST 5.6Jaguars DST 7.6
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 7 at 1:00 pm ET •
MIN -2, O/U 42.5
CommandersRTG (MAX 10)VikingsRTG (MAX 10)
Jayden Daniels7.2 J.J. McCarthy3.1
Chris Rodriguez Jr.5.8 Jordan Mason6.05
Terry McLaurin7.28 Justin Jefferson6.45
Deebo Samuel6.18 Jordan Addison5.22
Treylon Burks3 T.J. Hockenson3.88
Zach Ertz5.35Vikings DST 5.4
Commanders DST 5.1

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 7 at 1:00 pm ET •
NYJ +3, O/U 41.5
DolphinsRTG (MAX 10)JetsRTG (MAX 10)
Tua Tagovailoa4.8 Tyrod Taylor5.6
De'Von Achane9.4 Breece Hall7.4
Jaylen Waddle7.35 Adonai Mitchell6.22
Malik Washington3.8 John Metchie III4.75
Darren Waller5.08 Mason Taylor2.4
Dolphins DST 6.8Jets DST 3.9
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 7 at 1:00 pm ET •
TB -8.5, O/U 42.5
SaintsRTG (MAX 10)BuccaneersRTG (MAX 10)
Tyler Shough5.4 Baker Mayfield7.0
Devin Neal4.6 Bucky Irving8.2
Chris Olave7.22 Rachaad White3.55
Devaughn Vele4.48 Emeka Egbuka6.65
Juwan Johnson5.76 Chris Godwin5.78
Saints DST 4.8 Tez Johnson4.3


Cade Otton5.05


Buccaneers DST 7.2
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 7 at 4:05 pm ET •
LV +7.5, O/U 40.5
BroncosRTG (MAX 10) RaidersRTG (MAX 10)
Bo Nix6.6 Geno Smith1.5
RJ Harvey7.2 Ashton Jeanty7.0
Courtland Sutton7.15 Tre Tucker4.7
Troy Franklin6.0 Brock Bowers7.25
Pat Bryant3.9Raiders DST 1.9
Evan Engram4.28

Broncos DST 9.3

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 7 at 4:25 pm ET •
ARI +8.5, O/U 47.5
RamsRTG (MAX 10)CardinalsRTG (MAX 10)
Matthew Stafford9.0 Jacoby Brissett8.0
Kyren Williams7.8 Zonovan Knight6.02
Blake Corum4.4 Michael Carter4.45
Davante Adams8.1 Michael Wilson7.02
Puka Nacua7.9 Greg Dortch6.25
Xavier  Smith2.5 Trey McBride7.95
Colby Parkinson5.02Cardinals DST 2.3
Rams DST 7.7

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 7 at 4:25 pm ET •
GB -6.5, O/U 44.5
BearsRTG (MAX 10)PackersRTG (MAX 10)
Caleb Williams6.7 Jordan Love7.3
D'Andre Swift6.7 Josh Jacobs7.6
Kyle Monangai5.82 Christian Watson6.62
Rome Odunze6.3 Dontayvion Wicks5.52
DJ Moore4.9 Romeo Doubs5.4
Luther Burden III4.02Packers DST 7.1
Colston Loveland3.92

Bears DST 5.5

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 7 at 8:20 pm ET •
KC -3.5, O/U 42
TexansRTG (MAX 10)ChiefsRTG (MAX 10)
C.J. Stroud5.5 Patrick Mahomes7.4
Woody Marks4.62 Kareem Hunt4.78
Nick Chubb2.5 Isiah Pacheco3.65
Nico Collins7.88 Rashee Rice8.15
Jayden Higgins5.92 Xavier Worthy5.55
Xavier Hutchinson3.6 Marquise Brown4.92
Christian Kirk3.02 Travis Kelce7.12
Dalton Schultz5.75Chiefs DST 6.5
Texans DST 7.0

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Mon, Dec 8 at 8:15 pm ET •
LAC +3, O/U 40.5
EaglesRTG (MAX 10)ChargersRTG (MAX 10)
Jalen Hurts7.8 Justin Herbert5.8
Saquon Barkley7.3 Kimani Vidal6.15
A.J. Brown7.45 Jaret Patterson1.8
DeVonta Smith7.05 Ladd McConkey7.08
Dallas Goedert4.35 Quentin Johnston5.95
Eagles DST 7.4 Keenan Allen4.55


Oronde Gadsden II5.28


Chargers DST 7.3