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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 PPR cheat sheet here.

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Thu, Sep 19 at 8:15 pm ET •
NYJ -6, O/U 38.5
PatriotsRTG (MAX 10)JetsRTG (MAX 10)
Jacoby Brissett3.6Aaron Rodgers5.7
Rhamondre Stevenson8.6Breece Hall9.5
Ja'Lynn Polk2.8Braelon Allen5.8
Hunter Henry6.5Garrett Wilson7.5
Patriots DST 5.5Allen Lazard3.5


Jets DST 6.6
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 22 at 1:00 pm ET •
CLE -6.5, O/U 38.5
GiantsRTG (MAX 10)BrownsRTG (MAX 10)
Daniel Jones2.7Deshaun Watson4.3
Devin Singletary5.85Jerome Ford6.7
Malik Nabers8.2D'Onta Foreman5.4
Wan'Dale Robinson2.7Amari Cooper6.7
Giants DST 3.9Jerry Jeudy5.7


Browns DST 8.7
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 22 at 1:00 pm ET •
IND -1.5, O/U 43.5
BearsRTG (MAX 10)ColtsRTG (MAX 10)
Caleb Williams4.9Anthony Richardson7.5
D'Andre Swift6.5Jonathan Taylor8.8
Khalil Herbert4.3Michael Pittman5.8
DJ Moore8.1Alec Pierce3.3
Cole Kmet5.9Colts DST 5.1
Bears DST 7.3

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 22 at 1:00 pm ET •
MIN +2, O/U 46
TexansRTG (MAX 10)VikingsRTG (MAX 10)
C.J. Stroud7.8Sam Darnold5.9
Cam Akers6.3Aaron Jones6.9
Dameon Pierce3.9Ty Chandler5.6
Nico Collins9.5Justin Jefferson9.6
Stefon Diggs6.1Jalen Nailor5.0
Tank Dell5.9Vikings DST 5.3
Dalton Schultz5.3

Texans DST 6.9

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 22 at 1:00 pm ET •
NO -2.5, O/U 49.5
EaglesRTG (MAX 10)SaintsRTG (MAX 10)
Jalen Hurts8.9Derek Carr7.3
Saquon Barkley9.6Alvin Kamara9.4
DeVonta Smith9.1Chris Olave7.7
Dallas Goedert5.5Rashid Shaheed7.4
Eagles DST 4.3Foster Moreau4.2


Juwan Johnson4.0


Saints DST 4.7
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 22 at 1:00 pm ET •
PIT -1.5, O/U 35.5
ChargersRTG (MAX 10)SteelersRTG (MAX 10)
Justin Herbert4.7Justin Fields5.3
J.K. Dobbins7.8Najee Harris6.4
Gus Edwards4.9Jaylen Warren4.4
Quentin Johnston4.8George Pickens7.9
Ladd McConkey4.1Pat Freiermuth3.9
Josh Palmer2.4Steelers DST 8.0
Chargers DST 7.7

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 22 at 1:00 pm ET •
TB -6.5, O/U 41
BroncosRTG (MAX 10)BuccaneersRTG (MAX 10)
Bo Nix2.3Baker Mayfield7.1
Javonte Williams6.0Rachaad White7.2
Jaleel McLaughlin4.8Bucky Irving5.2
Courtland Sutton4.7Chris Godwin8.5
Josh Reynolds2.6Mike Evans7.6
Broncos DST 3.3Jalen McMillan3.2


Buccaneers DST 8.2
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 22 at 1:00 pm ET •
TEN -1.5, O/U 38
PackersRTG (MAX 10)TitansRTG (MAX 10)
Jordan Love6.3Will Levis3.9
Josh Jacobs8.7Tony Pollard7.0
Jayden Reed6.2Tyjae Spears4.2
Christian Watson5.4Calvin Ridley6.9
Dontayvion Wicks4.2DeAndre Hopkins2.9
Romeo Doubs3.6Titans DST 4.5
Packers DST 6.3

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 22 at 4:05 pm ET •
LV -5, O/U 40
PanthersRTG (MAX 10)RaidersRTG (MAX 10)
Andy Dalton4.1Gardner Minshew5.1
Chuba Hubbard6.2Zamir White6.6
Diontae Johnson6.3Alexander Mattison5.7
Adam Thielen4.6Davante Adams8.8
Panthers DST 3.1Jakobi Meyers4.0


Brock Bowers7.6


Raiders DST 6.8
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 22 at 4:05 pm ET •
SEA -4.5, O/U 41.5
DolphinsRTG (MAX 10)SeahawksRTG (MAX 10)
Skylar Thompson3.1Geno Smith6.5
De'Von Achane9.2Zach Charbonnet8.4
Tyreek Hill8.3DK Metcalf8.4
Jaylen Waddle6.5Jaxon Smith-Njigba6.0
Jonnu Smith5.7Tyler Lockett4.9
Dolphins DST 3.7Seahawks DST 7.2
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 22 at 4:25 pm ET •
ARI +3, O/U 51.5
LionsRTG (MAX 10)CardinalsRTG (MAX 10)
Jared Goff7.0Kyler Murray8.2
Jahmyr Gibbs9.0James Conner8.2
David Montgomery7.5Marvin Harrison Jr.8.6
Amon-Ra St. Brown9.0Greg Dortch3.7
Jameson Williams7.8Trey McBride7.5
Sam LaPorta7.4Cardinals DST 2.9
Lions DST 4.1

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 22 at 4:25 pm ET •
DAL +1, O/U 48
RavensRTG (MAX 10)CowboysRTG (MAX 10)
Lamar Jackson8.3Dak Prescott6.7
Derrick Henry7.9Ezekiel Elliott5.3
Justice Hill3.8Rico Dowdle5.1
Zay Flowers7.3CeeDee Lamb9.4
Rashod Bateman3.8Brandin Cooks5.3
Mark Andrews6.7Jalen Tolbert4.3
Isaiah Likely6.2Jake Ferguson7.0
Ravens DST 6.5Cowboys DST 5.9
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 22 at 4:25 pm ET •
LAR +7, O/U 44.5
49ersRTG (MAX 10)RamsRTG (MAX 10)
Brock Purdy6.1Matthew Stafford3.7
Jordan Mason9.1Kyren Williams7.4
Brandon Aiyuk8.7Demarcus Robinson5.5
Jauan Jennings4.5Jordan Whittington3.4
George Kittle--Tyler Johnson3.0
49ers DST 10.0Tutu Atwell2.5


Colby Parkinson3.2


Rams DST 2.5
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 22 at 8:20 pm ET •
ATL +3.5, O/U 46.5
ChiefsRTG (MAX 10)FalconsRTG (MAX 10)
Patrick Mahomes7.2Kirk Cousins5.5
Carson Steele6.1Bijan Robinson8.9
Samaje Perine5.5Drake London7.0
Rashee Rice9.2Darnell Mooney5.2
Xavier Worthy6.25Kyle Pitts6.8
Travis Kelce7.3Falcons DST 4.9
Chiefs DST 6.1

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Mon, Sep 23 at 7:30 pm ET •
BUF -5, O/U 45.5
JaguarsRTG (MAX 10)BillsRTG (MAX 10)
Trevor Lawrence4.5Josh Allen9.5
Travis Etienne8.0James Cook9.3
Brian Thomas Jr.6.4Khalil Shakir5.1
Christian Kirk5.6Keon Coleman4.4
Gabe Davis3.1Dalton Kincaid7.1
Jaguars DST 2.7Bills DST 7.5
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Mon, Sep 23 at 8:15 pm ET •
CIN -7.5, O/U 47
CommandersRTG (MAX 10)BengalsRTG (MAX 10)
Jayden Daniels6.9Joe Burrow8.0
Brian Robinson Jr.7.35Zack Moss6.8
Austin Ekeler5.9Chase Brown4.7
Terry McLaurin6.6Ja'Marr Chase9.8
Zach Ertz6.0Tee Higgins7.1
Commanders DST 3.5Mike Gesicki5.4


Bengals DST 5.7

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