Fantasy Football Week 16: PPR Cheat Sheet to help you get the most out of your starting lineups
Matchup ratings for every player in Week 16 for PPR leagues
By
Dave Richard
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3 min read
The Lineup Cheat Sheet combines Fantasy analysis and game-flow predictions with a confidence scale to give you a definitive answer on who to start in your leagues.
It's pretty simple: The scale runs from 1-10. The higher the number next to a player's name, the more confident you should be to 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 Twitter (@daverichard) and I'll give it a look, time permitting.
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 Non-PPR cheat sheet here.
More from this week: Start 'Em & Sit 'Em | Starts, Sits, Sleepers and Busts | RB Preview | QB Preview | WR Preview | TE Preview | Trade Values | Cut List |
All lines from Caesars Sportsbook.
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
| 49ers | RTG (MAX 10) | Titans | RTG (MAX 10) | |
| Jimmy Garoppolo | (6.2) | Ryan Tannehill | (5.9) | |
| Jeff Wilson | (6.65) | D'Onta Foreman | (6.7) | |
| Deebo Samuel | (8.4) | A.J. Brown | (7.8) | |
| Brandon Aiyuk | (5.95) | Julio Jones | (4.8) | |
| George Kittle | (9.0) | Geoff Swaim | (3.7) | |
| 49ers DST | (7.8) | Titans DST | (6.6) |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
| Browns | RTG (MAX 10) | Packers | RTG (MAX 10) | |
| Baker Mayfield | (5.4) | Aaron Rodgers | (9.4) | |
| Nick Chubb | (8.5) | Aaron Jones | (8.7) | |
| Jarvis Landry | (5.9) | A.J. Dillon | (6.5) | |
| Donovan Peoples-Jones | (5.35) | Davante Adams | (9.8) | |
| Austin Hooper | (5.9) | Allen Lazard | (7.3) | |
| Browns DST | (4.2) | Packers DST | (8.0) |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
| Colts | RTG (MAX 10) | Cardinals | RTG (MAX 10) | |
| Carson Wentz | (6.5) | Kyler Murray | (7.7) | |
| Jonathan Taylor | (9.7) | James Conner | (6.6) | |
| Michael Pittman | (8.0) | Chase Edmonds | (6.55) | |
| Colts DST | (6.8) | Christian Kirk | (7.5) | |
| A.J. Green | (6.0) | |||
| Zach Ertz | (7.7) | |||
| Cardinals DST | (5.6) |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
| Lions | RTG (MAX 10) | Falcons | RTG (MAX 10) | |
| Tim Boyle | (1.7) | Matt Ryan | (6.4) | |
| D'Andre Swift | (9.4) | Cordarrelle Patterson | (8.1) | |
| Craig Reynolds | (4.1) | Mike Davis | (4.8) | |
| Jamaal Williams | (3.7) | Russell Gage | (8.2) | |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | (6.7) | Kyle Pitts | (7.5) | |
| Josh Reynolds | (3.7) | Falcons DST | (3.3) | |
| Brock Wright | (3.9) | |||
| Lions DST | (6.0) |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
| Buccaneers | RTG (MAX 10) | Panthers | RTG (MAX 10) | |
| Tom Brady | (8.2) | Cam Newton | (5.7) | |
| Ronald Jones | (8.2) | Ameer Abdullah | (5.4) | |
| Antonio Brown | (9.4) | Chuba Hubbard | (4.6) | |
| Tyler Johnson | (5.1) | D.J. Moore | (7.9) | |
| Rob Gronkowski | (8.7) | Robby Anderson | (5.15) | |
| Cameron Brate | (5.7) | Panthers DST | (4.4) | |
| Buccaneers DST | (8.9) |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
| Ravens | RTG (MAX 10) | Bengals | RTG (MAX 10) | |
| Tyler Huntley | (7.5) | Joe Burrow | (7.2) | |
| Devonta Freeman | (5.9) | Joe Mixon | (6.9) | |
| Marquise Brown | (8.1) | Samaje Perine | (4.3) | |
| Rashod Bateman | (5.05) | Tee Higgins | (8.5) | |
| Mark Andrews | (9.5) | Ja'Marr Chase | (7.7) | |
| Ravens DST | (5.4) | Tyler Boyd | (6.6) | |
| C.J. Uzomah | (4.3) | |||
| Bengals DST | (5.2) |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
| Chargers | RTG (MAX 10) | Texans | RTG (MAX 10) | |
| Justin Herbert | (8.1) | Davis Mills | (4.8) | |
| Justin Jackson | (7.4) | Rex Burkhead | (5.7) | |
| Joshua Kelley | (5.2) | Chris Conley | (4.1) | |
| Keenan Allen | (9.5) | Nico Collins | (3.9) | |
| Mike Williams | (6.4) | Texans DST | (1.5) | |
| Josh Palmer | (3.8) | |||
| Jared Cook | (5.1) | |||
| Chargers DST | (6.4) |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
| Rams | RTG (MAX 10) | Vikings | RTG (MAX 10) | |
| Matthew Stafford | (8.4) | Kirk Cousins | (7.0) | |
| Sony Michel | (7.6) | Alexander Mattison | (9.6) | |
| Darrell Henderson | (4.5) | Justin Jefferson | (9.7) | |
| Cooper Kupp | (9.9) | K.J. Osborn | (4.85) | |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | (6.8) | Tyler Conklin | (4.5) | |
| Van Jefferson | (6.5) | Vikings DST | (4.1) | |
| Rams DST | (7.6) |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
| Bills | RTG (MAX 10) | Patriots | RTG (MAX 10) | |
| Josh Allen | (8.3) | Mac Jones | (5.8) | |
| Devin Singletary | (6.8) | Damien Harris | (7.2) | |
| Stefon Diggs | (8.7) | Brandon Bolden | (5.3) | |
| Emmanuel Sanders | (5.5) | Jakobi Meyers | (6.3) | |
| Isaiah McKenzie | (3.65) | Hunter Henry | (6.3) | |
| Dawson Knox | (7.2) | Patriots DST | (7.0) | |
| Bills DST | (7.1) |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
| Jaguars | RTG (MAX 10) | Jets | RTG (MAX 10) | |
| Trevor Lawrence | (5.1) | Zach Wilson | (2.0) | |
| James Robinson | (9.5) | Michael Carter | (5.8) | |
| Laquon Treadwell | (5.2) | Tevin Coleman | (4.7) | |
| Marvin Jones | (4.3) | Braxton Berrios | (4.9) | |
| Laviska Shenault Jr. | (3.2) | Jamison Crowder | (4.6) | |
| James O'Shaughnessy | (5.5) | Keelan Cole | (3.3) | |
| Jaguars DST | (4.8) | Jets DST | (4.6) |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
| Giants | RTG (MAX 10) | Eagles | RTG (MAX 10) | |
| Jake Fromm | (3.8) | Jalen Hurts | (8.5) | |
| Saquon Barkley | (7.0) | Miles Sanders | (8.4) | |
| Devontae Booker | (3.9) | Jordan Howard | (5.5) | |
| Kenny Golladay | (4.0) | DeVonta Smith | (5.6) | |
| Darius Slayton | (2.9) | Jalen Reagor | (3.0) | |
| Evan Engram | (5.3) | Dallas Goedert | (8.4) | |
| Giants DST | (3.2) | Eagles DST | (8.7) |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
| Bears | RTG (MAX 10) | Seahawks | RTG (MAX 10) | |
| Nick Foles | (5.2) | Russell Wilson | (6.8) | |
| David Montgomery | (7.5) | Rashaad Penny | (6.2) | |
| Darnell Mooney | (5.7) | Tyler Lockett | (9.3) | |
| Cole Kmet | (6.5) | DK Metcalf | (7.4) | |
| Bears DST | (5.1) | Gerald Everett | (6.0) | |
| Seahawks DST | (7.7) |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
| Steelers | RTG (MAX 10) | Chiefs | RTG (MAX 10) | |
| Ben Roethlisberger | (6.3) | Patrick Mahomes | (7.4) | |
| Najee Harris | (8.0) | Clyde Edwards-Helaire | (7.1) | |
| Diontae Johnson | (9.6) | Darrel Williams | (6.0) | |
| Chase Claypool | (5.8) | Mecole Hardman | (5.4) | |
| James Washington | (3.1) | Byron Pringle | (5.0) | |
| Steelers DST | (7.3) | Noah Gray | (4.1) | |
| Chiefs DST | (7.5) |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
| Broncos | RTG (MAX 10) | Raiders | RTG (MAX 10) | |
| Drew Lock | (3.6) | Derek Carr | (5.0) | |
| Javonte Williams | (8.3) | Josh Jacobs | (7.9) | |
| Melvin Gordon | (7.8) | Hunter Renfrow | (9.0) | |
| Jerry Jeudy | (4.4) | Zay Jones | (4.5) | |
| Courtland Sutton | (3.5) | Foster Moreau | (6.1) | |
| Tim Patrick | (3.6) | Raiders DST | (5.0) | |
| Noah Fant | (6.4) | |||
| Broncos DST | (8.2) |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
| Washington | RTG (MAX 10) | Dallas | RTG (MAX 10) | |
| Taylor Heinicke | (5.6) | Dak Prescott | (7.1) | |
| Jaret Patterson | (5.75) | Ezekiel Elliott | (7.7) | |
| Terry McLaurin | (7.1) | Tony Pollard | (6.1) | |
| Ricky Seals-Jones | (4.9) | CeeDee Lamb | (8.8) | |
| Washington DST | (5.8) | Amari Cooper | (7.6) | |
| Michael Gallup | (5.3) | |||
| Dalton Schultz | (7.0) | |||
| Cowboys DST | (8.3) |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
| Dolphins | RTG (MAX 10) | Saints | RTG (MAX 10) | |
| Tua Tagovailoa | (5.5) | Ian Book | (2.4) | |
| Myles Gaskin | (6.3) | Alvin Kamara | (9.2) | |
| Duke Johnson | (5.6) | Marquez Callaway | (4.95) | |
| Jaylen Waddle | (9.2) | Tre'Quan Smith | (3.4) | |
| DeVante Parker | (7.2) | Saints DST | (6.2) | |
| Mike Gesicki | (7.1) | |||
| Dolphins DST | (9.2) |
