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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.

And finally, because you're a sicko who will do anything to win your league, please check out my weekly In-Season Projected Strength of Schedule (PSoS) rankings on SportsLine. It's meant to help you look ahead for who has favorable matchups. You'll love it.

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.

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Thu, Sep 14 at 8:15 pm ET •
PHI -6, O/U 49.5
VikingsRTG (MAX 10)EaglesRTG (MAX 10)
Kirk Cousins5.9Jalen Hurts9.3
Alexander Mattison6.7D'Andre Swift6.6
Justin Jefferson9.6Rashaad Penny5.7
Jordan Addison6.8Boston Scott4.3
K.J. Osborn2.0DeVonta Smith9.3
T.J. Hockenson8.0A.J. Brown9.1
Vikings DST 2.9Dallas Goedert8.1


Eagles DST 8.0
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 17 at 1:00 pm ET •
ATL -1, O/U 40.5
PackersRTG (MAX 10)FalconsRTG (MAX 10)
Jordan Love5.0Desmond Ridder3.3
Aaron Jones--Bijan Robinson9.3
A.J. Dillon7.1Tyler Allgeier5.4
Romeo Doubs6.2Drake London5.3
Jayden Reed3.9Kyle Pitts7.1
Luke Musgrave6.3Falcons DST 5.8
Packers DST 7.3
 
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 17 at 1:00 pm ET •
BUF -8.5, O/U 47
RaidersRTG (MAX 10)Bills RTG (MAX 10)
Jimmy Garoppolo3.9Josh Allen9.6
Josh Jacobs8.5James Cook6.5
Davante Adams8.6Damien Harris3.9
Hunter Renfrow2.9Stefon Diggs9.9
Raiders DST 3.2Gabe Davis6.5


Dalton Kincaid5.9


Dawson Knox3.8


Bills DST 8.2
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 17 at 1:00 pm ET •
CIN -3.5, O/U 46.5
RavensRTG (MAX 10)BengalsRTG (MAX 10)
Lamar Jackson7.2Joe Burrow8.5
Gus Edwards5.7Joe Mixon8.0
Justice Hill5.5Ja'Marr Chase9.5
Zay Flowers6.4Tee Higgins8.4
Rashod Bateman4.6Tyler Boyd3.55
Odell Beckham Jr.4.2Bengals DST 7.0
Mark Andrews8.4

Ravens DST 6.4

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
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Sun, Sep 17 at 1:00 pm ET •
DET -5.5, O/U 47
SeahawksRTG (MAX 10)LionsRTG (MAX 10)
Geno Smith6.1Jared Goff6.8
Kenneth Walker III7.3Jahmyr Gibbs7.9
Zach Charbonnet4.1David Montgomery7.2
DK Metcalf8.8Amon-Ra St. Brown9.4
Tyler Lockett7.3Josh Reynolds5.5
Jaxon Smith-Njigba4.75Sam LaPorta6.1
Seahawks DST 4.2Lions DST 6.6
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 17 at 1:00 pm ET •
HOU -1, O/U 39
ColtsRTG (MAX 10)TexansRTG (MAX 10)
Anthony Richardson7.0C.J. Stroud3.0
Zack Moss5.8Dameon Pierce7.5
Deon Jackson4.2Nico Collins6.7
Michael Pittman7.2Robert Woods4.1
Josh Downs2.5Nathaniel Dell2.7
Colts DST 5.2Dalton Schultz4.2


Texans DST 4.0
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 17 at 1:00 pm ET •
JAC +3.5, O/U 51
ChiefsRTG (MAX 10)JaguarsRTG (MAX 10)
Patrick Mahomes9.4Trevor Lawrence8.1
Isiah Pacheco6.0Travis Etienne7.6
Jerick McKinnon5.0Tank Bigsby4.9
Kadarius Toney4.5Calvin Ridley9.2
Skyy Moore4.0Christian Kirk6.6
Marquez Valdes-Scantling3.1Zay Jones3.8
Travis Kelce9.0Evan Engram7.3
Chiefs DST 5.4Jaguars DST 3.4
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
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Sun, Sep 17 at 1:00 pm ET •
TB -2.5, O/U 40.5
BearsRTG (MAX 10)BuccaneersRTG (MAX 10)
Justin Fields6.9Baker Mayfield4.6
Khalil Herbert6.1Rachaad White7.15
Roschon Johnson4.6Mike Evans7.9
D.J. Moore7.6Chris Godwin7.5
Darnell Mooney4.7Trey Palmer1.9
Cole Kmet5.7Buccaneers DST 9.0
Bears DST 4.8

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 17 at 1:00 pm ET •
TEN +3, O/U 45
ChargersRTG (MAX 10)TitansRTG (MAX 10)
Justin Herbert7.9Ryan Tannehill3.8
Austin Ekeler--Derrick Henry9.1
Joshua Kelley6.6Tyjae Spears4.4
Keenan Allen7.8Treylon Burks5.1
Mike Williams6.9Nick Westbrook-Ikhine3.6
Gerald Everett3.0Chigoziem Okonkwo5.5
Chargers DST 5.6Titans DST 5.0
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 17 at 4:05 pm ET •
ARI +4.5, O/U 39.5
GiantsRTG (MAX 10)CardinalsRTG (MAX 10)
Daniel Jones6.5Joshua Dobbs1.8
Saquon Barkley9.5James Conner7.4
Darius Slayton2.8Marquise Brown5.15
Isaiah Hodgins2.3Rondale Moore2.4
Jalin Hyatt1.8Zach Ertz4.8
Darren Waller8.2Cardinals DST 4.4
Giants DST 9.2

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 17 at 4:05 pm ET •
LAR +7.5, O/U 44.5
49ersRTG (MAX 10)RamsRTG (MAX 10)
Brock Purdy5.8Matthew Stafford4.5
Christian McCaffrey9.9Kyren Williams5.2
Brandon Aiyuk8.3Cam Akers4.7
Deebo Samuel7.4Puka Nacua5.9
George Kittle7.5Tutu Atwell4.9
49ers DST 9.5Van Jefferson3.4


Tyler Higbee5.0


Rams DST 2.5
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 17 at 4:25 pm ET •
DAL -9, O/U 38
JetsRTG (MAX 10)CowboysRTG (MAX 10)
Zach Wilson3.2Dak Prescott5.5
Breece Hall6.4Tony Pollard9.0
Dalvin Cook5.1CeeDee Lamb9.0
Garrett Wilson6.3Michael Gallup3.85
Allen Lazard1.7Jake Ferguson5.8
Jets DST 7.5Cowboys DST 9.6
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
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Sun, Sep 17 at 4:25 pm ET •
DEN -3.5, O/U 39
CommandersRTG (MAX 10)BroncosRTG (MAX 10)
Sam Howell5.2Russell Wilson5.3
Antonio Gibson5.9Javonte Williams6.75
Brian Robinson Jr.5.6Samaje Perine6.3
Jahan Dotson7.0Courtland Sutton5.0
Terry McLaurin5.8Jerry Jeudy5.6
Curtis Samuel3.5Adam Trautman3.2
Logan Thomas4.5Broncos DST 6.0
Commanders DST 7.4

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
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Sun, Sep 17 at 8:20 pm ET •
NE +3, O/U 46.5
DolphinsRTG (MAX 10)PatriotsRTG (MAX 10)
Tua Tagovailoa9.0Mac Jones5.1
Raheem Mostert6.2Rhamondre Stevenson8.3
Tyreek Hill9.8Ezekiel Elliott4.0
Jaylen Waddle8.5JuJu Smith-Schuster4.8
Durham Smythe3.6Kendrick Bourne3.7
Dolphins DST 6.2Demario Douglas2.6


Hunter Henry6.0


Patriots DST 4.6
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Mon, Sep 18 at 7:15 pm ET •
CAR +3, O/U 39.5
SaintsRTG (MAX 10)PanthersRTG (MAX 10)
Derek Carr5.6Bryce Young2.8
Jamaal Williams7.0Miles Sanders7.8
Chris Olave9.7Chuba Hubbard3.7
Michael Thomas6.1Adam Thielen3.2
Rashid Shaheed5.2Jonathan Mingo2.2
Juwan Johnson4.4Hayden Hurst5.4
Taysom Hill3.4Panthers DST 3.3
Saints DST 9.3

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Mon, Sep 18 at 8:15 pm ET •
PIT +2.5, O/U 38.5
BrownsRTG (MAX 10)SteelersRTG (MAX 10)
Deshaun Watson6.6Kenny Pickett3.6
Nick Chubb9.6Najee Harris6.8
Jerome Ford3.8Jaylen Warren4.5
Amari Cooper7.1George Pickens5.7
Elijah Moore4.85Allen Robinson4.4
David Njoku7.2Pat Freiermuth7.0
Browns DST 8.8Steelers DST 6.8