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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 non-PPR leagues -- you can find our PPR cheat sheet here.

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Thu, Sep 5 at 8:20 pm ET •
KC -3, O/U 46.5
RavensRTG (MAX 10)ChiefsRTG (MAX 10)
Lamar Jackson8.6Patrick Mahomes8.8
Derrick Henry8.9Isiah Pacheco7.8
Zay Flowers6.4Rashee Rice7.1
Rashod Bateman3.3Xavier Worthy5.5
Mark Andrews7.5Travis Kelce8.6
Isaiah Likely3.0Chiefs DST 5.4
Ravens DST 5.6

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Fri, Sep 6 at 8:15 pm ET •
PHI -2.5, O/U 49.5
PackersRTG (MAX 10)Eagles RTG (MAX 10)
Jordan Love7.6Jalen Hurts9.0
Josh Jacobs8.7Saquon Barkley8.8
Christian Watson6.1A.J. Brown9.25
Jayden Reed5.9DeVonta Smith7.9
Romeo Doubs4.4Jahan Dotson2.4
Dontayvion Wicks3.5Dallas Goedert5.7
Luke Musgrave5.0Eagles DST 6.2
Packers DST 6.0

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 8 at 1:00 pm ET •
ATL -3.5, O/U 42
SteelersRTG (MAX 10)FalconsRTG (MAX 10)
Russell Wilson4.0Kirk Cousins5.4
Najee Harris6.7Bijan Robinson9.2
Jaylen Warren5.5Drake London6.8
George Pickens6.7Darnell Mooney4.1
Pat Freiermuth5.5Kyle Pitts6.9
Steelers DST 6.9Falcons DST 7.0
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 8 at 1:00 pm ET •
BUF -6.5, O/U 48
CardinalsRTG (MAX 10)Bills RTG (MAX 10)
Kyler Murray7.7Josh Allen9.5
James Conner7.0James Cook7.6
Marvin Harrison Jr.8.5Ray Davis3.6
Greg Dortch2.6Khalil Shakir5.4
Trey McBride8.4Keon Coleman5.3
Cardinals DST 2.4Curtis Samuel3.6


Dalton Kincaid8.3


Bills DST 6.4
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 8 at 1:00 pm ET •
CHI -3.5, O/U 45
TitansRTG (MAX 10)BearsRTG (MAX 10)
Will Levis5.6Caleb Williams5.9
Tony Pollard6.3D'Andre Swift6.9
Tyjae Spears5.3DJ Moore7.7
Calvin Ridley6.2Rome Odunze5.0
DeAndre Hopkins4.9Keenan Allen4.5
Tyler Boyd1.9Cole Kmet5.3
Titans DST 4.0Bears DST 5.8
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 8 at 1:00 pm ET •
CIN -8.5, O/U 41
PatriotsRTG (MAX 10)BengalsRTG (MAX 10)
Jacoby Brissett3.1Joe Burrow7.3
Rhamondre Stevenson6.0Chase Brown6.6
Ja'Lynn Polk3.8Zack Moss6.4
Demario Douglas2.7Ja'Marr Chase9.2
Hunter Henry5.8Andrei Iosivas2.8
Patriots DST 2.6Mike Gesicki5.35


Bengals DST 9.1
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 8 at 1:00 pm ET •
IND +3, O/U 48.5
TexansRTG (MAX 10)ColtsRTG (MAX 10)
C.J. Stroud8.5Anthony Richardson7.8
Joe Mixon7.3Jonathan Taylor9.0
Nico Collins8.8Michael Pittman6.0
Stefon Diggs7.0Adonai Mitchell2.3
Tank Dell6.5Colts DST 4.4
Dalton Schultz5.1

Texans DST 6.8

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 8 at 1:00 pm ET •
MIA -3.5, O/U 49
JaguarsRTG (MAX 10)DolphinsRTG (MAX 10)
Trevor Lawrence6.8Tua Tagovailoa7.0
Travis Etienne8.4De'Von Achane7.7
Christian Kirk6.9Raheem Mostert7.4
Brian Thomas Jr.5.8Tyreek Hill9.7
Gabe Davis2.1Jaylen Waddle7.6
Evan Engram7.1Jonnu Smith3.5
Jaguars DST 3.4Dolphins DST 4.6
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 8 at 1:00 pm ET •
NO -3.5, O/U 41.5
PanthersRTG (MAX 10)SaintsRTG (MAX 10)
Bryce Young4.2Derek Carr4.8
Chuba Hubbard6.1Alvin Kamara7.2
Diontae Johnson5.7Chris Olave8.0
Adam Thielen3.4Rashid Shaheed4.7
Jonathan Mingo2.0Taysom Hill6.6
Panthers DST 3.0Juwan Johnson4.9


Saints DST 7.4
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 8 at 1:00 pm ET •
NYG +1.5, O/U 41
VikingsRTG (MAX 10)GiantsRTG (MAX 10)
Sam Darnold6.0Daniel Jones3.7
Aaron Jones7.5Devin Singletary5.7
Ty Chandler4.4Tyrone Tracy Jr.4.6
Justin Jefferson9.2Malik Nabers8.2
Jordan Addison4.8Darius Slayton3.0
Vikings DST 7.6Giants DST 4.8
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 8 at 4:05 pm ET •
LAC -3, O/U 40
RaidersRTG (MAX 10)ChargersRTG (MAX 10)
Gardner Minshew3.3Justin Herbert6.1
Zamir White6.8Gus Edwards5.9
Davante Adams7.3J.K. Dobbins5.4
Jakobi Meyers4.0Josh Palmer5.6
Brock Bowers6.5Ladd McConkey3.9
Raiders DST 3.8Quentin Johnston2.5


Chargers DST 7.5
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 8 at 4:05 pm ET •
SEA -6, O/U 42
BroncosRTG (MAX 10)SeahawksRTG (MAX 10)
Bo Nix4.7Geno Smith6.3
Javonte Williams6.2Kenneth Walker III8.6
Jaleel McLaughlin5.1DK Metcalf8.1
Courtland Sutton5.2Jaxon Smith-Njigba4.6
Marvin Mims2.2Tyler Lockett4.3
Greg Dulcich3.2Seahawks DST 7.3
Broncos DST 3.6

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 8 at 4:25 pm ET •
CLE -2.5, O/U 41
CowboysRTG (MAX 10)BrownsRTG (MAX 10)
Dak Prescott7.2Deshaun Watson5.2
Rico Dowdle5.8Jerome Ford5.6
Ezekiel Elliott5.2D'Onta Foreman3.5
CeeDee Lamb8.6Amari Cooper6.6
Brandin Cooks4.2Jerry Jeudy3.7
Jake Ferguson7.0David Njoku7.2
Cowboys DST 8.2Browns DST 7.7
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 8 at 4:25 pm ET •
TB -3.5, O/U 42.5
CommandersRTG (MAX 10)BuccaneersRTG (MAX 10)
Jayden Daniels6.9Baker Mayfield6.7
Brian Robinson Jr.6.5Rachaad White7.9
Austin Ekeler4.9Bucky Irving4.2
Terry McLaurin7.2Mike Evans9.0
Zach Ertz5.9Chris Godwin6.3
Commanders DST 3.5Jalen McMillan3.2


Buccaneers DST 5.2
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 8 at 8:20 pm ET •
DET -3.5, O/U 52.5
RamsRTG (MAX 10)LionsRTG (MAX 10)
Matthew Stafford7.4Jared Goff7.5
Kyren Williams8.0Jahmyr Gibbs8.5
Blake Corum3.3David Montgomery7.1
Puka Nacua8.7Amon-Ra St. Brown9.3
Cooper Kupp8.4Jameson Williams5.1
Demarcus Robinson2.9Sam LaPorta8.2
Colby Parkinson5.2Lions DST 5.0
Rams DST 3.2

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Mon, Sep 9 at 8:15 pm ET •
SF -4.5, O/U 43.5
JetsRTG (MAX 10)49ersRTG (MAX 10)
Aaron Rodgers6.4Brock Purdy5.8
Breece Hall9.4Christian McCaffrey9.6
Garrett Wilson8.9Deebo Samuel7.8
Mike Williams3.1Brandon Aiyuk7.4
Tyler Conklin2.5George Kittle7.6
Jets DST 7.149ers DST 7.8