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!

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If you're reading this on Sunday, please refer to our weekly rankings, which are updated in real-time.

And finally, because you're a sicko who will do anything to win your league, please check out my projected strength of schedule rankings every week over at SportsLine on SportsLine. It's meant to help you look ahead for who has favorable matchups. You'll love it.

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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.   

10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
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Thu, Dec 14 at 8:15 pm ET •
LV -3, O/U 35
Chargers
Raiders
Easton Stick2.3Aidan O'Connell1.7
Austin Ekeler8.3Zamir White5.65
Josh Palmer5.9Ameer Abdullah3.3
Quentin Johnston4.5Davante Adams7.6
Gerald Everett6.5Jakobi Meyers5.3
Chargers DST 5.6Raiders DST 6.2
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Sat, Dec 16 at 1:00 pm ET •
CIN -3, O/U 40
Vikings
Bengals
Nick Mullens5.1Jake Browning6.0
Ty Chandler6.7Joe Mixon8.0
Justin Jefferson8.0Chase Brown4.9
Jordan Addison5.7Ja'Marr Chase8.4
T.J. Hockenson8.0Tee Higgins6.3
Vikings DST 5.0Tyler Boyd3.3


Tanner Hudson4.6


Bengals DST 4.6
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Sat, Dec 16 at 4:30 pm ET •
IND -1.5, O/U 42
Steelers
Colts
Mitch Trubisky2.8Gardner Minshew5.7
Najee Harris6.4Zack Moss7.5
Jaylen Warren5.1Michael Pittman8.6
Diontae Johnson6.4Josh Downs3.2
George Pickens4.8Colts DST 5.8
Pat Freiermuth5.2

Steelers DST 5.2

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Sat, Dec 16 at 8:15 pm ET •
DET -4.5, O/U 47.5
Broncos
Lions
Russell Wilson6.8Jared Goff7.1
Javonte Williams6.5Jahmyr Gibbs8.4
Samaje Perine3.2David Montgomery7.2
Courtland Sutton8.1Amon-Ra St. Brown8.7
Jerry Jeudy5.1Jameson Williams4.7
Broncos DST 4.4Sam LaPorta7.7


Lions DST 3.8
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Sun, Dec 17 at 1:00 pm ET •
CAR +3, O/U 34
Falcons
Panthers
Desmond Ridder2.2Bryce Young1.4
Bijan Robinson9.3Chuba Hubbard6.9
Tyler Allgeier4.8Miles Sanders4.0
Drake London5.4Adam Thielen5.0
Kyle Pitts6.1Jonathan Mingo3.4
Falcons DST 7.8D.J. Chark3.6


Panthers DST 2.3
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Sun, Dec 17 at 1:00 pm ET •
CLE -3, O/U 38.5
Bears
Browns
Justin Fields8.2Joe Flacco6.6
D'Onta Foreman6.6Jerome Ford7.0
D.J. Moore9.5Kareem Hunt5.9
Cole Kmet6.7Amari Cooper7.5
Bears DST 6.6Elijah Moore4.6


David Njoku7.0


Browns DST 6.4
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Sun, Dec 17 at 1:00 pm ET •
GB -3.5, O/U 41.5
Buccaneers
Packers
Baker Mayfield6.4Jordan Love7.7
Rachaad White9.0Aaron Jones6.3
Mike Evans9.3A.J. Dillon4.45
Chris Godwin5.05Jayden Reed7.4
Cade Otton4.4Romeo Doubs6.0
Buccaneers DST3.2Dontayvion Wicks3.95


Tucker Kraft5.8


Packers DST 3.6
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Sun, Dec 17 at 1:00 pm ET •
MIA -8.5, O/U 37.5
Jets
Dolphins
Zach Wilson3.9Tua Tagovailoa6.5
Breece Hall7.6Raheem Mostert9.4
Garrett Wilson7.7De'Von Achane8.1
Tyler Conklin5.7Tyreek Hill9.0
Jets DST 7.3Jaylen Waddle7.2


Dolphins DST 7.5
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Sun, Dec 17 at 1:00 pm ET •
NE +7.5, O/U 37
Chiefs
Patriots
Patrick Mahomes7.9Bailey Zappe2.6
Jerick McKinnon5.7Ezekiel Elliott7.7
Clyde Edwards-Helaire5.5Demario Douglas5.15
Rashee Rice7.9JuJu Smith-Schuster3.7
Kadarius Toney3.0Hunter Henry5.0
Travis Kelce7.9Patriots DST 4.2
Chiefs DST 7.0

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Sun, Dec 17 at 1:00 pm ET •
NO -6, O/U 39
Giants
Saints
Tommy DeVito3.8Derek Carr5.8
Saquon Barkley9.1Alvin Kamara8.5
Wan'Dale Robinson4.4Chris Olave8.9
Isaiah Hodgins3.1Rashid Shaheed5.2
Jalin Hyatt2.9Taysom Hill7.65
Darren Waller6.2 Saints DST 3.4
Giants DST 4.0

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Sun, Dec 17 at 1:00 pm ET •
TEN -3, O/U 37
Texans
Titans
Case Keenum2.25Will Levis5.2
Devin Singletary6.0Derrick Henry9.6
Dameon Pierce4.2Tyjae Spears4.5
Noah Brown4.3DeAndre Hopkins7.8
Robert Woods3.5Chigoziem Okonkwo5.9
Dalton Schultz6.4Titans DST 7.6
Texans DST 5.4

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Sun, Dec 17 at 4:05 pm ET •
ARI +12.5, O/U 48
49ers
Cardinals
Brock Purdy8.6Kyler Murray6.3
Christian McCaffrey9.9James Conner6.1
Deebo Samuel9.8Marquise Brown5.75
Brandon Aiyuk8.8Michael Wilson2.8
George Kittle7.5Trey McBride7.4
49ers DST 9.1Cardinals DST 1.3
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Sun, Dec 17 at 4:05 pm ET •
LAR -6.5, O/U 50.5
Commanders
Rams
Sam Howell6.9Matthew Stafford8.3
Antonio Gibson5.8Kyren Williams9.7
Terry McLaurin6.7Puka Nacua9.4
Curtis Samuel5.8Cooper Kupp9.2
Jahan Dotson3.9Demarcus Robinson4.2
Logan Thomas6.0Tyler Higbee5.95
Commanders DST 2.0Rams DST6.8
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Sun, Dec 17 at 4:25 pm ET •
BUF -2, O/U 50.5
Cowboys
Bills
Dak Prescott9.3Josh Allen9.1
Tony Pollard7.9James Cook7.3
Rico Dowdle3.9Latavius Murray3.9
CeeDee Lamb9.9Stefon Diggs8.3
Brandin Cooks5.25Gabe Davis4.95
Michael Gallup3.0Dalton Kincaid7.1
Jake Ferguson7.6Bills DST 2.7
Cowboys DST 6.0

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Sun, Dec 17 at 8:20 pm ET •
JAC +3, O/U 42.5
Ravens
Jaguars
Lamar Jackson9.4Trevor Lawrence7.6
Keaton Mitchell6.2Travis Etienne7.4
Gus Edwards5.0Calvin Ridley6.8
Zay Flowers7.3Zay Jones5.5
Odell Beckham Jr.6.5Parker Washington3.8
Isaiah Likely6.8Evan Engram7.8
Ravens DST 7.1Jaguars DST 3.0
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Mon, Dec 18 at 8:15 pm ET •
SEA +3.5, O/U 47.5
Eagles
Seahawks
Jalen Hurts8.9Drew Lock3.7
D'Andre Swift7.1Kenneth Walker III6.8
A.J. Brown9.6Zach Charbonnet4.6
DeVonta Smith8.5DK Metcalf8.2
Dallas Goedert6.9Tyler Lockett6.9
Eagles DST 4.8Jaxon Smith-Njigba4.0


Seahawks DST 2.8