Fantasy Football 2025 Week 18 PPR Cheat Sheet: Player ratings to guide your toughest lineup calls
Matchup ratings for every player in Week 18 for PPR leagues
By
Dave Richard
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3 min read
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 also find our Non-PPR cheat sheet.
Start 'em
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| Panthers | RTG (MAX 10) | Buccaneers | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | 6.2 | Baker Mayfield | 6.8 |
| Rico Dowdle | 6.52 | Bucky Irving | 5.68 |
| Chuba Hubbard | 3.12 | Mike Evans | 7.25 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | 6.6 | Chris Godwin | 6.38 |
| Jalen Coker | 3.78 | Jalen McMillan | 5.78 |
| Panthers DST | 5.9 | Emeka Egbuka | 4.58 |
| | | Cade Otton | 3.64 |
| | | Buccaneers DST | 3.9 |
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| Seahawks | RTG (MAX 10) | 49ers | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | 6.7 | Brock Purdy | 8.4 |
| Zach Charbonnet | 6.5 | Christian McCaffrey | 9.6 |
| Kenneth Walker III | 6.42 | Jauan Jennings | 6.75 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 9.3 | Ricky Pearsall | 6.08 |
| Cooper Kupp | 4.72 | Demarcus Robinson | 3.2 |
| Rashid Shaheed | 3.82 | George Kittle | 7.7 |
| AJ Barner | 5.48 | 49ers DST | 5.1 |
| Seahawks DST | 6.2 | | |
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| Saints | RTG (MAX 10) | Falcons | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | 5.8 | Kirk Cousins | 5.7 |
| Audric Estime | 4.78 | Bijan Robinson | 9.5 |
| Juwan Johnson | 6.88 | Tyler Allgeier | 4.52 |
| Saints DST | 5.8 | Drake London | 5.65 |
| | | Kyle Pitts | 7.08 |
| | | Falcons DST | 5.4 |
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| Browns | RTG (MAX 10) | Bengals | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | 5.0 | Joe Burrow | 9.1 |
| Dylan Sampson | 2.88 | Chase Brown | 9.25 |
| Jerry Jeudy | 4.1 | Ja'Marr Chase | 9.2 |
| Browns DST | 3.0 | Tee Higgins | 7.35 |
| | | Mike Gesicki | 4.42 |
| | | Bengals DST | 7.5 |
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| Colts | RTG (MAX 10) | Texans | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Leonard | 1.8 | C.J. Stroud | 6.5 |
| Jonathan Taylor | 7.42 | Woody Marks | 5.2 |
| Alec Pierce | 4.9 | Nico Collins | 8.2 |
| Josh Downs | 4.5 | Jayden Higgins | 4.65 |
| Michael Pittman | 4.48 | Dalton Schultz | 6.4 |
| Tyler Warren | 5.52 | Texans DST | 9.5 |
| Colts DST | 3.1 | | |
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| Titans | RTG (MAX 10) | Jaguars | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | 6.3 | Trevor Lawrence | 8.6 |
| Tony Pollard | 6.55 | Travis Etienne | 7.98 |
| Tyjae Spears | 3.1 | Bhayshul Tuten | 3.14 |
| Elic Ayomanor | 4.3 | Parker Washington | 7.18 |
| Chimere Dike | 4.18 | Jakobi Meyers | 6.1 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | 5.4 | Brian Thomas Jr. | 4.84 |
| Titans DST | 3.7 | Brenton Strange | 5.45 |
| | | Jaguars DST | 8.3 |
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| Packers | RTG (MAX 10) | Vikings | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Tune | 1.4 | J.J. McCarthy | 5.6 |
| Emanuel Wilson | 4.4 | Jordan Mason | 6.98 |
| Chris Brooks | 2.92 | Justin Jefferson | 5.85 |
| Jayden Reed | 4.05 | Jordan Addison | 4.86 |
| Romeo Doubs | 3.36 | Vikings DST | 9.3 |
| Packers DST | 5.6 | | |
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| Cowboys | RTG (MAX 10) | Giants | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | 8.7 | Jaxson Dart | 6.9 |
| Jaydon Blue | 4.75 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | 5.88 |
| CeeDee Lamb | 8.6 | Devin Singletary | 3.15 |
| George Pickens | 8.5 | Darius Slayton | 4.12 |
| KaVonte Turpin | 3.52 | Isaiah Hodgins | 3.5 |
| Jake Ferguson | 4.62 | Theo Johnson | 4.92 |
| Cowboys DST | 4.4 | Giants DST | 3.5 |
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| Jets | RTG (MAX 10) | Bills | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Cook | 1.7 | Josh Allen | 5.1 |
| Breece Hall | 5.72 | James Cook | 5.8 |
| Adonai Mitchell | 4.38 | Khalil Shakir | 5.22 |
| John Metchie III | 3.4 | Brandin Cooks | 3.66 |
| Isaiah Williams | 3.35 | Dawson Knox | 3.62 |
| Jets DST | 4.1 | Bills DST | 7.4 |
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| Lions | RTG (MAX 10) | Bears | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 7.0 | Caleb Williams | 7.7 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 8.9 | D'Andre Swift | 7.62 |
| David Montgomery | 4.6 | Kyle Monangai | 5.38 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 7.95 | Luther Burden III | 7.4 |
| Jameson Williams | 6.8 | DJ Moore | 5.1 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | 3.98 | Colston Loveland | 6.82 |
| Lions DST | 4.8 | Bears DST | 5.5 |
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| Chargers | RTG (MAX 10) | Broncos | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lance | 2.8 | Bo Nix | 7.8 |
| Kimani Vidal | 2.98 | RJ Harvey | 7.6 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | 3.68 | Courtland Sutton | 7.32 |
| Tre Harris | 3.18 | Troy Franklin | 5.08 |
| Oronde Gadsden II | 3.72 | Marvin Mims | 3.55 |
| Chargers DST | 2.1 | Evan Engram | 3 |
| | | Broncos DST | 9.2 |
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| Cardinals | RTG (MAX 10) | Rams | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Brissett | 7.1 | Matthew Stafford | 8.8 |
| Michael Carter | 5.15 | Kyren Williams | 7.5 |
| Michael Wilson | 8.22 | Puka Nacua | 9.05 |
| Trey McBride | 8.4 | Konata Mumpfield | 3.28 |
| Cardinals DST | 1.9 | Colby Parkinson | 5.16 |
| | | Tyler Higbee | 3.48 |
| | | Rams DST | 7.9 |
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| Chiefs | RTG (MAX 10) | Raiders | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Oladokun | 4.7 | Kenny Pickett | 1.9 |
| Isiah Pacheco | 4.45 | Ashton Jeanty | 7.0 |
| Kareem Hunt | 2.96 | Tre Tucker | 3.85 |
| Brashard Smith | 2.94 | Michael Mayer | 6.3 |
| Xavier Worthy | 4.2 | Raiders DST | 2.2 |
| Travis Kelce | 4.8 | | |
| Chiefs DST | 6.8 | | |
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| Dolphins | RTG (MAX 10) | Patriots | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Ewers | 4.9 | Drake Maye | 9.0 |
| Jaylen Wright | 5.18 | Rhamondre Stevenson | 6.9 |
| Ollie Gordon | 3.44 | TreVeyon Henderson | 6.72 |
| Jaylen Waddle | 6.48 | Stefon Diggs | 6.85 |
| Malik Washington | 3.38 | Kayshon Boutte | 4.15 |
| Greg Dulcich | 5.05 | Hunter Henry | 5.62 |
| Dolphins DST | 4.2 | Patriots DST | 7.1 |
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| Commanders | RTG (MAX 10) | Eagles | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Johnson | 2.7 | Tanner McKee | 5.2 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | 5.82 | Saquon Barkley | 8.8 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr. | 3.45 | Tank Bigsby | 5.12 |
| Terry McLaurin | 5.74 | Will Shipley | 3.06 |
| Deebo Samuel | 5.7 | Jahan Dotson | 3.08 |
| Commanders DST | 3.4 | Eagles DST | 6.5 |
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| Ravens | RTG (MAX 10) | Steelers | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | 6.6 | Aaron Rodgers | 5.9 |
| Derrick Henry | 8.25 | Kenneth Gainwell | 7.15 |
| Zay Flowers | 7.22 | Jaylen Warren | 7.1 |
| Mark Andrews | 3.75 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | 3.8 |
| Isaiah Likely | 3.04 | Jonnu Smith | 3.3 |
| Ravens DST | 7.2 | Pat Freiermuth | 3.02 |
| | | Steelers DST | 7.3 |
