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?

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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 PPR cheat sheet here

10.0-7.00
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Wed, Dec 25 at 1:00 pm ET •
PIT +2.5, O/U 43.5
ChiefsRTG (MAX10)SteelersRTG (MAX10)
Patrick Mahomes7.1Russell Wilson5.1
Isiah Pacheco5.0Jaylen Warren6.2
Kareem Hunt4.1Najee Harris6.0
Xavier Worthy7.1George Pickens7.7
Marquise Brown4.5Calvin Austin III2.6
DeAndre Hopkins3.8Pat Freiermuth4.5
Travis Kelce6.9Steelers DST 7.3
Chiefs DST 7.5

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Wed, Dec 25 at 4:30 pm ET •
HOU +5.5, O/U 46.5
RavensRTG (MAX10)TexansRTG (MAX10)
Lamar Jackson9.4C.J. Stroud4.9
Derrick Henry9.2Joe Mixon7.9
Zay Flowers5.75Nico Collins9.0
Rashod Bateman5.0John Metchie III3.3
Mark Andrews7.1Dalton Schultz6.2
Isaiah Likely3.3Texans DST 3.3
Ravens DST 8.2

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Thu, Dec 26 at 8:15 pm ET •
CHI +3.5, O/U 43.5
SeahawksRTG (MAX10)BearsRTG (MAX10)
Geno Smith7.2Caleb Williams7.6
Zach Charbonnet9.1D'Andre Swift6.9
Jaxon Smith-Njigba8.0Roschon Johnson3.3
DK Metcalf6.4Keenan Allen7.9
Seahawks DST 5.6DJ Moore6.7


Rome Odunze4.4


Cole Kmet3.1


Bears DST 4.6
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Sat, Dec 28 at 1:00 pm ET •
NE +4, O/U 42.5
ChargersRTG (MAX10)PatriotsRTG (MAX10)
Justin Herbert6.7Drake Maye5.9
Gus Edwards6.1Rhamondre Stevenson6.7
Ladd McConkey7.4Kayshon Boutte3.5
Quentin Johnston4.7Demario Douglas3.0
Stone Smartt4.9Hunter Henry6.1
Chargers DST 5.9Austin Hooper3.9


Patriots DST 2.6
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Sat, Dec 28 at 4:30 pm ET •
CIN -3, O/U 49.5
BroncosRTG (MAX10)BengalsRTG (MAX10)
Bo Nix7.7Joe Burrow8.4
Javonte Williams5.7Chase Brown9.0
Audric Estime5.6Ja'Marr Chase9.3
Courtland Sutton8.4Tee Higgins8.2
Devaughn Vele2.8Bengals DST 5.8
Marvin Mims2.2

Adam Trautman2.7

Broncos DST 5.2

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Sat, Dec 28 at 8:10 pm ET •
LAR -6.5, O/U 47.5
CardinalsRTG (MAX10)RamsRTG (MAX10)
Kyler Murray6.1Matthew Stafford5.7
Michael Carter5.2Kyren Williams9.7
Marvin Harrison Jr.5.2Blake Corum3.9
Michael Wilson2.7Puka Nacua8.5
Trey McBride7.7Cooper Kupp6.3
Cardinals DST 2.9Demarcus Robinson3.6


Rams DST 7.0
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Sun, Dec 29 at 1:00 pm ET •
BUF -9.5, O/U 46.5
JetsRTG (MAX10)BillsRTG (MAX10)
Aaron Rodgers6.5Josh Allen9.7
Breece Hall7.1James Cook8.7
Davante Adams8.6Khalil Shakir6.5
Garrett Wilson7.8Amari Cooper3.2
Tyler Conklin3.7Dalton Kincaid6.0
Jets DST 1.7Bills DST 7.2
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Sun, Dec 29 at 1:00 pm ET •
JAC -1.5, O/U 40
TitansRTG (MAX10)JaguarsRTG (MAX10)
Mason Rudolph4.3Mac Jones2.7
Tony Pollard7.8Travis Etienne6.5
Tyjae Spears6.3Tank Bigsby5.1
Calvin Ridley6.2Brian Thomas Jr.9.4
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine4.3Parker Washington3.4
Chigoziem Okonkwo6.6Brenton Strange4.8
Titans DST 4.2Jaguars DST 2.2
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Sun, Dec 29 at 4:25 pm ET •
MIN -1, O/U 48.5
PackersRTG (MAX10)VikingsRTG (MAX10)
Jordan Love6.8Sam Darnold7.8
Josh Jacobs8.6Aaron Jones8.4
Romeo Doubs5.5Justin Jefferson9.5
Jayden Reed5.3Jordan Addison8.1
Dontayvion Wicks4.9T.J. Hockenson5.5
Tucker Kraft6.8Vikings DST 5.4
Packers DST 4.4

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Sun, Dec 29 at 1:00 pm ET •
NO +1, O/U 37.5
RaidersRTG (MAX10)SaintsRTG (MAX10)
Aidan O'Connell4.7Spencer Rattler2.0
Alexander Mattison7.0Kendre Miller4.2
Ameer Abdullah6.6Foster Moreau2.5
Jakobi Meyers6.9Saints DST 5.0
Tre Tucker2.4

Brock Bowers8.2

Raiders DST 5.7

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Sun, Dec 29 at 1:00 pm ET •
NYG +8, O/U 40.5
ColtsRTG (MAX10)GiantsRTG (MAX10)
Anthony Richardson7.4Drew Lock1.8
Jonathan Taylor9.8Tyrone Tracy Jr.7.5
Josh Downs5.1Malik Nabers6.6
Michael Pittman4.8Wan'Dale Robinson2.5
Colts DST 8.6Daniel Bellinger2.9


Giants DST 1.5
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Sun, Dec 29 at 1:00 pm ET •
TB -8, O/U 49.5
PanthersRTG (MAX10)BuccaneersRTG (MAX10)
Bryce Young5.5Baker Mayfield8.5
Chuba Hubbard8.3Bucky Irving9.4
Adam Thielen7.0Rachaad White6.4
David Moore4.2Mike Evans9.1
Jalen Coker4.1Jalen McMillan5.8
Panthers DST 2.0Payne Durham3.5


Buccaneers DST 4.8
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Sun, Dec 29 at 4:05 pm ET •
CLE +6.5, O/U 40
DolphinsRTG (MAX10)BrownsRTG (MAX10)
Tua Tagovailoa6.9Dorian Thompson-Robinson1.2
De'Von Achane9.3Jerome Ford7.4
Raheem Mostert3.8Jerry Jeudy4.6
Tyreek Hill7.6David Njoku7.4
Malik Washington2.3Browns DST 3.2
Jonnu Smith8.0

Dolphins DST 8.7

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Sun, Dec 29 at 1:00 pm ET •
PHI -9.5, O/U 41
CowboysRTG (MAX10)EaglesRTG (MAX10)
Cooper Rush4.1Kenny Pickett4.5
Rico Dowdle6.8Saquon Barkley9.9
CeeDee Lamb9.2A.J. Brown8.8
Brandin Cooks3.9DeVonta Smith5.9
Jake Ferguson5.8Eagles DST 7.9
Cowboys DST 4.0

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Sun, Dec 29 at 8:20 pm ET •
WAS -4, O/U 47.5
FalconsRTG (MAX10)CommandersRTG (MAX10)
Michael Penix Jr.5.3Jayden Daniels9.0
Bijan Robinson9.5Brian Robinson Jr.7.2
Drake London7.2Terry McLaurin8.7
Darnell Mooney5.7Olamide Zaccheaus3.7
Ray-Ray McCloud2.9Zach Ertz4.7
Kyle Pitts4.0Commanders DST 6.0
Falcons DST 4.9

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Mon, Dec 30 at 8:15 pm ET •
SF +3.5, O/U 50.5
LionsRTG (MAX10)49ersRTG (MAX10)
Jared Goff8.1Brock Purdy7.5
Jahmyr Gibbs9.6Patrick Taylor3.5
Amon-Ra St. Brown8.9Deebo Samuel5.6
Jameson Williams6.1Jauan Jennings6.8
Tim Patrick3.1George Kittle8.3
Sam LaPorta7.249ers DST 3.0
Lions DST 6.3