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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 25 at 8:15 pm ET •
ARI +1.5, O/U 43.5
SeahawksRTG (MAX 10)CardinalsRTG (MAX 10)
Sam Darnold5.3Kyler Murray5.9
Kenneth Walker III6.92Trey Benson7.28
Zach Charbonnet5.05Marvin Harrison Jr.6.1
Jaxon Smith-Njigba8.85Trey McBride7.0
Cooper Kupp3.55Cardinals DST 5.3
Tory Horton3.5

Seahawks DST 7.9

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 28 at 9:30 am ET •
PIT +2.5, O/U 40.5
VikingsRTG (MAX 10)SteelersRTG (MAX 10)
Carson Wentz5.6Aaron Rodgers3.5
Jordan Mason8.2Jaylen Warren5.95
Justin Jefferson8.25DK Metcalf6.15
Jordan Addison5.15Calvin Austin III3.65
T.J. Hockenson5.2Jonnu Smith2.4
Vikings DST 7.3Steelers DST 6.3
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 28 at 1:00 pm ET •
ATL +1, O/U 45.5
CommandersRTG (MAX 10)FalconsRTG (MAX 10)
Marcus Mariota6.8Michael Penix Jr.3.9
Jacory Croskey-Merritt5.3Bijan Robinson9.65
Jeremy McNichols2.8Drake London7.2
Chris Rodriguez Jr.2.25Darnell Mooney4.82
Deebo Samuel6.4Kyle Pitts5.0
Zach Ertz5.12Falcons DST 5.5
Commanders DST 7.1

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 28 at 1:00 pm ET •
BUF -15.5, O/U 48
SaintsRTG (MAX 10)BillsRTG (MAX 10)
Spencer Rattler4.6Josh Allen9.1
Alvin Kamara7.25James Cook9.55
Chris Olave5.6Keon Coleman5.45
Rashid Shaheed5.25Khalil Shakir3.7
Juwan Johnson5.9Josh Palmer2.5
Saints DST 2.4Dalton Kincaid5.35


Bills DST 8.1
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 28 at 1:00 pm ET •
DET -9.5, O/U 44.5
BrownsRTG (MAX 10)LionsRTG (MAX 10)
Joe Flacco2.7Jared Goff5.4
Quinshon Judkins6.88Jahmyr Gibbs9.3
Jerome Ford2.45David Montgomery6.05
Jerry Jeudy4.25Amon-Ra St. Brown8.6
Cedric Tillman4.32Jameson Williams5.6
Harold Fannin Jr.4.45Isaac TeSlaa2.38
David Njoku3.48Sam LaPorta5.42
Browns DST 5.1Lions DST 8.5
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 28 at 1:00 pm ET •
HOU -7, O/U 38.5
TitansRTG (MAX 10)TexansRTG (MAX 10)
Cam Ward2.6C.J. Stroud4.4
Tony Pollard5.75Nick Chubb3.45
Elic Ayomanor5.28Woody Marks3.4
Calvin Ridley3.8Nico Collins8.8
Chigoziem Okonkwo2.12Christian Kirk4.5
Titans DST 5.9Texans DST 9.0
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 28 at 1:00 pm ET •
NE -5.5, O/U 43
PanthersRTG (MAX 10)PatriotsRTG (MAX 10)
Bryce Young5.0Drake Maye7.0
Chuba Hubbard7.58TreVeyon Henderson5.1
Tetairoa McMillan6.65Rhamondre Stevenson4.38
Hunter Renfrow3.15Kayshon Boutte3.3
Panthers DST 3.7Stefon Diggs2.88


Hunter Henry5.62


Patriots DST 6.7
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 28 at 1:00 pm ET •
NYG +6.5, O/U 43.5
ChargersRTG (MAX 10)GiantsRTG (MAX 10)
Justin Herbert7.7Jaxson Dart3.8
Omarion Hampton7.9Cam Skattebo7.18
Ladd McConkey6.32Malik Nabers8.9
Keenan Allen6.3Wan'Dale Robinson4.55
Quentin Johnston6.68Giants DST 3.3
Oronde Gadsden II2.7

Chargers DST 7.7

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 28 at 1:00 pm ET •
TB +3.5, O/U 43.5
EaglesRTG (MAX 10)BuccaneersRTG (MAX 10)
Jalen Hurts7.9Baker Mayfield6.5
Saquon Barkley9.5Bucky Irving8.1
A.J. Brown8.18Rachaad White2.62
DeVonta Smith6.75Emeka Egbuka7.65
Dallas Goedert4.85Chris Godwin5.78
Eagles DST 6.5Sterling Shepard2.82


Cade Otton2.92


Buccaneers DST 4.3
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 28 at 4:05 pm ET •
LAR -3.5, O/U 49.5
ColtsRTG (MAX 10)RamsRTG (MAX 10)
Daniel Jones6.0Matthew Stafford6.1
Jonathan Taylor9.6Kyren Williams8.05
Michael Pittman6.38Blake Corum2.15
Josh Downs4.65Puka Nacua9.2
Tyler Warren5.7Davante Adams8.3
Colts DST 3.9Rams DST 6.9
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 28 at 4:05 pm ET •
SF -3.5, O/U 47
JaguarsRTG (MAX 10)49ersRTG (MAX 10)
Trevor Lawrence5.1Brock Purdy6.2
Travis Etienne7.62Christian McCaffrey9.7
Bhayshul Tuten4.3Ricky Pearsall7.72
Brian Thomas Jr.6.85Demarcus Robinson3.1
Parker Washington4.7849ers DST 6.1
Travis Hunter2.75

Brenton Strange4.2

Jaguars DST 4.7

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 28 at 4:25 pm ET •
KC +2.5, O/U 48.5
RavensRTG (MAX 10)ChiefsRTG (MAX 10)
Lamar Jackson8.9Patrick Mahomes6.6
Derrick Henry9.4Isiah Pacheco4.35
Zay Flowers7.6Kareem Hunt3.35
DeAndre Hopkins3.38Xavier Worthy6.0
Rashod Bateman3.12Tyquan Thornton4.33
Mark Andrews5.1Marquise Brown3.52
Isaiah Likely2.9Travis Kelce4.4
Ravens DST7.5Chiefs DST 4.1
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 28 at 4:25 pm ET •
LV -1.5, O/U 47.5
BearsRTG (MAX 10)RaidersRTG (MAX 10)
Caleb Williams7.8Geno Smith7.2
D'Andre Swift6.08Ashton Jeanty7.55
Rome Odunze8.15Jakobi Meyers6.9
DJ Moore5.8Tre Tucker5.55
Luther Burden III2.78Brock Bowers7.8
Olamide Zaccheaus2.35Raiders DST 3.5
Cole Kmet2.29

Bears DST 5.7

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 28 at 8:20 pm ET •
DAL +7, O/U 47.5
PackersRTG (MAX 10)CowboysRTG (MAX 10)
Jordan Love6.9Dak Prescott5.5
Josh Jacobs9.0Javonte Williams7.3
Matthew Golden5.5George Pickens6.7
Romeo Doubs3.9Jalen Tolbert2.55
Dontayvion Wicks3.6KaVonte Turpin3.05
Tucker Kraft6.28Jake Ferguson6.72
Packers DST 9.2Cowboys DST 2.3
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Mon, Sep 29 at 7:15 pm ET •
MIA -2.5, O/U 45
JetsRTG (MAX 10)DolphinsRTG (MAX 10)
Justin Fields7.1Tua Tagovailoa6.4
Breece Hall7.7De'Von Achane9.25
Braelon Allen2.42Tyreek Hill8.0
Garrett Wilson7.92Jaylen Waddle6.35
Jets DST 4.9Malik Washington2.3


Dolphins DST 4.5
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Mon, Sep 29 at 8:15 pm ET •
DEN -7.5, O/U 44
BengalsRTG (MAX 10)BroncosRTG (MAX 10)
Jake Browning5.2Bo Nix7.2
Chase Brown6.42J.K. Dobbins7.85
Ja'Marr Chase8.08RJ Harvey2.85
Tee Higgins6.18Courtland Sutton7.95
Mike Gesicki2.65Troy Franklin4.8
Bengals DST 2.5Marvin Mims2.95


Broncos DST 9.1