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, and you can find our Non-PPR cheat sheet.
| Josh Allen | 8.9 | Davis Mills | 5.0 |
| James Cook | 8.4 | Woody Marks | 6.42 |
| Ty Johnson | 2.65 | Nick Chubb | 2.3 |
| Khalil Shakir | 6.1 | Nico Collins | 8.3 |
| Tyrell Shavers | 2.32 | Jayden Higgins | 4.48 |
| Dawson Knox | 3 | Jaylin Noel | 2.48 |
| Bills DST | 7.1 | Christian Kirk | 2.28 |
| Dalton Schultz | 5.5 | ||
| Texans DST | 7.0 |
| Tyrod Taylor | 3.7 | Lamar Jackson | 7.3 |
| Breece Hall | 6.95 | Derrick Henry | 8.18 |
| John Metchie III | 3.42 | Keaton Mitchell | 2.45 |
| Adonai Mitchell | 2.75 | Zay Flowers | 6.45 |
| Mason Taylor | 4.22 | Mark Andrews | 5.6 |
| Jets DST | 2.3 | Ravens DST | 8.7 |
| Mason Rudolph | 3.8 | Caleb Williams | 6.5 |
| Kenneth Gainwell | 6.4 | D’Andre Swift | 6.9 |
| Kaleb Johnson | 1.3 | Kyle Monangai | 4.5 |
| DK Metcalf | 6.18 | Rome Odunze | 6.62 |
| Roman Wilson | 3.32 | DJ Moore | 4.72 |
| Calvin Austin III | 2.9 | Luther Burden III | 4.2 |
| Pat Freiermuth | 3.3 | Colston Loveland | 4.1 |
| Jonnu Smith | 2.62 | Bears DST | 6.6 |
| Steelers DST | 6.4 |
| Drake Maye | 8.8 | Joe Flacco | 6.7 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | 7.2 | Chase Brown | 7.12 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 4.92 | Tee Higgins | 8.45 |
| Stefon Diggs | 6.68 | Andrei Iosivas | 5.48 |
| Kayshon Boutte | 6 | Noah Fant | 4.75 |
| Demario Douglas | 2.58 | Bengals DST | 2.1 |
| Hunter Henry | 4.55 | ||
| Patriots DST | 7.4 |
| Jameis Winston | 4.6 | Jared Goff | 8.3 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr. | 5 | Jahmyr Gibbs | 9.05 |
| Devin Singletary | 4.7 | David Montgomery | 6.2 |
| Wan’Dale Robinson | 6.12 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | 8.55 |
| Isaiah Hodgins | 2.55 | Jameson Williams | 7.28 |
| Theo Johnson | 4.85 | Brock Wright | 3.15 |
| Giants DST | 2.2 | Lions DST | 8.6 |
| J.J. McCarthy | 4.7 | Jordan Love | 6.4 |
| Aaron Jones | 6.5 | Emanuel Wilson | 6.65 |
| Jordan Mason | 4.08 | Chris Brooks | 2.42 |
| Justin Jefferson | 7.45 | Romeo Doubs | 6.35 |
| Jordan Addison | 5.8 | Christian Watson | 6.32 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 4.28 | Matthew Golden | 2.68 |
| Vikings DST | 5.3 | Packers DST | 7.2 |
| Daniel Jones | 5.8 | Patrick Mahomes | 7.2 |
| Jonathan Taylor | 8.9 | Kareem Hunt | 5.25 |
| Michael Pittman | 6.55 | Isiah Pacheco | 3.6 |
| Alec Pierce | 6.25 | Rashee Rice | 8.52 |
| Josh Downs | 5.45 | Xavier Worthy | 4.78 |
| Tyler Warren | 6.92 | Marquise Brown | 3.82 |
| Colts DST | 5.4 | Travis Kelce | 6.7 |
| Chiefs DST | 6.5 |
| Sam Darnold | 6.6 | Cam Ward | 2.8 |
| Kenneth Walker III | 6.48 | Tyjae Spears | 4.25 |
| Zach Charbonnet | 4.52 | Tony Pollard | 3.55 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 9.7 | Elic Ayomanor | 3.5 |
| Rashid Shaheed | 4.65 | Chigoziem Okonkwo | 3.35 |
| Cooper Kupp | 3.4 | Titans DST | 2.4 |
| AJ Barner | 3.45 | ||
| Seahawks DST | 9.8 |
| Trevor Lawrence | 5.9 | Jacoby Brissett | 7.9 |
| Travis Etienne | 7.22 | Zonovan Knight | 5.2 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | 4.42 | Michael Carter | 2.38 |
| LeQuint Allen | 2.5 | Michael Wilson | 7.25 |
| Jakobi Meyers | 5.7 | Greg Dortch | 4.8 |
| Parker Washington | 4.98 | Trey McBride | 8.85 |
| Jaguars DST | 6.3 | Cardinals DST | 3.8 |
| Shedeur Sanders | 1.8 | Geno Smith | 3.6 |
| Quinshon Judkins | 6.15 | Ashton Jeanty | 7.1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | 4.15 | Tre Tucker | 5.05 |
| Cedric Tillman | 3.65 | Tyler Lockett | 3.85 |
| Harold Fannin Jr. | 4.79 | Brock Bowers | 8.15 |
| David Njoku | 4.38 | Raiders DST | 6.7 |
| Browns DST | 7.6 |
| Jalen Hurts | 6.8 | Dak Prescott | 6.9 |
| Saquon Barkley | 8.05 | Javonte Williams | 7.15 |
| DeVonta Smith | 7.02 | CeeDee Lamb | 8.6 |
| A.J. Brown | 6.38 | George Pickens | 7.35 |
| Dallas Goedert | 5.4 | Jake Ferguson | 6.05 |
| Eagles DST | 7.5 | Cowboys DST | 6.2 |
| Kirk Cousins | 3.2 | Tyler Shough | 4.9 |
| Bijan Robinson | 9.1 | Alvin Kamara | 5.55 |
| Tyler Allgeier | 4.32 | Chris Olave | 7.5 |
| Darnell Mooney | 4.35 | Juwan Johnson | 6.02 |
| Kyle Pitts | 5.08 | Saints DST | 6.0 |
| Falcons DST | 5.8 |
| Baker Mayfield | 7.7 | Matthew Stafford | 8.5 |
| Sean Tucker | 5.02 | Kyren Williams | 7.18 |
| Rachaad White | 4.12 | Blake Corum | 2.7 |
| Emeka Egbuka | 8.02 | Puka Nacua | 9.45 |
| Tez Johnson | 5.82 | Davante Adams | 7.8 |
| Sterling Shepard | 3.62 | Colby Parkinson | 3.2 |
| Cade Otton | 6.08 | Terrance Ferguson | 2.52 |
| Buccaneers DST | 4.6 | Rams DST | 5.7 |
| Bryce Young | 6.0 | Brock Purdy | 7.5 |
| Rico Dowdle | 8.5 | Christian McCaffrey | 9.8 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | 7.3 | Brian Robinson Jr. | 2.5 |
| Jalen Coker | 3.48 | Jauan Jennings | 6.3 |
| Panthers DST | 4.2 | Ricky Pearsall | 6.28 |
| George Kittle | 7.32 | ||
| 49ers DST | 5.0 |
