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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 non-PPR leagues -- you can find our PPR cheat sheet on the site as well.

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Thu, Sep 21 at 8:15 pm ET •
SF -10.5, O/U 44
GiantsRTG (MAX 10)49ersRTG (MAX 10)
Daniel Jones5.7Brock Purdy6.1
Matt Breida5.3Christian McCaffrey9.7
Isaiah Hodgins4.3Elijah Mitchell4.0
Darius Slayton3.9Deebo Samuel8.6
Jalin Hyatt3.8Jauan Jennings1.7
Darren Waller7.3George Kittle7.2
Giants DST 3.549ers DST 8.6
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 24 at 1:00 pm ET •
BAL -8, O/U 45
ColtsRTG (MAX 10)RavensRTG (MAX 10)
Gardner Minshew3.9Lamar Jackson9.5
Zack Moss5.8Gus Edwards6.3
Michael Pittman6.0Melvin Gordon3.3
Colts DST 5.0Zay Flowers7.7


Odell Beckham Jr.--


Rashod Bateman2.8


Nelson Agholor1.9


Mark Andrews8.2


Ravens DST 8.7
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 24 at 1:00 pm ET •
CLE -3.5, O/U 39.5
TitansRTG (MAX 10)BrownsRTG (MAX 10)
Ryan Tannehill4.0Deshaun Watson6.15
Derrick Henry9.5Jerome Ford6.4
Tyjae Spears4.1Pierre Strong Jr.3.8
DeAndre Hopkins5.7Amari Cooper7.4
Treylon Burks4.6Elijah Moore4.1
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine3.7David Njoku6.3
Chigoziem Okonkwo3.5Browns DST 7.6
Titans DST 6.8

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 24 at 1:00 pm ET •
DET -3, O/U 46
FalconsRTG (MAX 10)LionsRTG (MAX 10)
Desmond Ridder4.4Jared Goff7.4
Bijan Robinson8.9Jahmyr Gibbs7.3
Tyler Allgeier5.4Amon-Ra St. Brown9.5
Drake London6.4Josh Reynolds5.6
Kyle Pitts6.8Sam LaPorta6.0
Falcons DST 5.4Lions DST 6.0
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
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Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 24 at 1:00 pm ET •
GB -2, O/U 42.5
SaintsRTG (MAX 10)PackersRTG (MAX 10)
Derek Carr5.5Jordan Love6.2
Tony Jones3.7Aaron Jones8.5
Chris Olave9.4A.J. Dillon5.0
Michael Thomas5.2Romeo Doubs4.5
Rashid Shaheed5.3Jayden Reed4.2
Taysom Hill6.2Luke Musgrave5.1
Juwan Johnson3.3Packers DST 6.4
Saints DST 6.6

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 24 at 1:00 pm ET •
JAC -9, O/U 44
TexansRTG (MAX 10)JaguarsRTG (MAX 10)
C.J. Stroud5.0Trevor Lawrence7.9
Dameon Pierce5.9Travis Etienne7.9
Nico Collins6.7Calvin Ridley8.8
Nathaniel Dell5.25Christian Kirk5.5
Robert Woods2.9Zay Jones--
Dalton Schultz2.9Evan Engram6.9
Texans DST 2.8Jaguars DST 7.4
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 24 at 1:00 pm ET •
MIA -6.5, O/U 48.5
BroncosRTG (MAX 10)DolphinsRTG (MAX 10)
Russell Wilson6.3Tua Tagovailoa8.6
Javonte Williams6.2Raheem Mostert8.4
Samaje Perine4.9De'Von Achane3.9
Jaleel McLaughlin3.2Tyreek Hill9.8
Jerry Jeudy6.5Jaylen Waddle8.0
Courtland Sutton5.0Dolphins DST 6.9
Marvin Mims3.6

Broncos DST 3.4

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 24 at 1:00 pm ET •
MIN -1.5, O/U 54
ChargersRTG (MAX 10)VikingsRTG (MAX 10)
Justin Herbert9.2Kirk Cousins9.0
Joshua Kelley6.6Alexander Mattison6.7
Keenan Allen8.2Justin Jefferson9.9
Mike Williams7.2Jordan Addison7.1
Gerald Everett2.5K.J. Osborn2.3
Chargers DST 3.7T.J. Hockenson8.0


Vikings DST 3.3
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
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Sun, Sep 24 at 1:00 pm ET •
NYJ +2.5, O/U 36.5
PatriotsRTG (MAX 10)JetsRTG (MAX 10)
Mac Jones4.3Zach Wilson2.4
Rhamondre Stevenson7.6Breece Hall5.6
DeVante Parker3.35Dalvin Cook4.5
Kendrick Bourne2.6Garrett Wilson6.9
JuJu Smith-Schuster2.4Jets DST 7.9
Hunter Henry6.5

Patriots DST 8.8

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 24 at 1:00 pm ET •
WAS +6.5, O/U 43.5
BillsRTG (MAX 10)CommandersRTG (MAX 10)
Josh Allen9.4Sam Howell5.4
James Cook6.8Brian Robinson Jr.7.0
Latavius Murray4.3Antonio Gibson4.2
Stefon Diggs9.7Terry McLaurin6.2
Gabe Davis7.3Jahan Dotson6.1
Dalton Kincaid5.7Curtis Samuel2.7
Dawson Knox4.9Commanders DST 6.2
Bills DST 7.3

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 24 at 4:05 pm ET •
SEA -6.5, O/U 42
PanthersRTG (MAX 10)SeahawksRTG (MAX 10)
Andy Dalton3.4Geno Smith7.5
Miles Sanders6.9Kenneth Walker III8.2
Chuba Hubbard3.1Zach Charbonnet3.4
Adam Thielen4.8DK Metcalf8.5
Jonathan Mingo3.5Tyler Lockett7.8
D.J. Chark3.4Jaxon Smith-Njigba4.0
Hayden Hurst3.1Seahawks DST 7.1
Panthers DST 2.5

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 24 at 4:25 pm ET •
ARI +12, O/U 43
CowboysRTG (MAX 10)CardinalsRTG (MAX 10)
Dak Prescott7.3Joshua Dobbs3.1
Tony Pollard8.8James Conner7.1
CeeDee Lamb9.3Marquise Brown5.2
Brandin Cooks3.3Zach Ertz5.5
Jake Ferguson5.3Cardinals DST 3.6
Cowboys DST 10.0

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
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Sun, Sep 24 at 4:25 pm ET •
KC -13, O/U 48
BearsRTG (MAX 10)ChiefsRTG (MAX 10)
Justin Fields6.7Patrick Mahomes9.6
Khalil Herbert5.55Isiah Pacheco6.25
Roschon Johnson4.6Jerick McKinnon4.8
D.J. Moore6.25Kadarius Toney5.1
Darnell Mooney3.0Skyy Moore4.9
Chase Claypool2.2Rashee Rice3.1
Cole Kmet4.5Marquez Valdes-Scantling2.5
Bears DST 1.4Travis Kelce8.3


Chiefs DST 8.3
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Sep 24 at 8:20 pm ET •
LV -2.5, O/U 43
SteelersRTG (MAX 10)RaidersRTG (MAX 10)
Kenny Pickett3.2Jimmy Garoppolo4.9
Najee Harris6.5Josh Jacobs8.7
Jaylen Warren5.2Davante Adams9.2
George Pickens6.3Jakobi Meyers5.4
Pat Freiermuth6.4Raiders DST 4.5
Steelers DST 6.5

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Mon, Sep 25 at 7:15 pm ET •
TB +5, O/U 46
EaglesRTG (MAX 10)BuccaneersRTG (MAX 10)
Jalen Hurts9.1Baker Mayfield4.6
D'Andre Swift7.25Rachaad White6.45
Kenneth Gainwell5.5Mike Evans7.9
A.J. Brown9.6Chris Godwin5.8
DeVonta Smith8.4Trey Palmer2.1
Dallas Goedert7.0Cade Otton3.9
Eagles DST 7.5Buccaneers DST 5.2
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Mon, Sep 25 at 8:15 pm ET •
CIN -3, O/U 44
RamsRTG (MAX 10)BengalsRTG (MAX 10)
Matthew Stafford5.2Joe Burrow7.1
Kyren Williams7.2Joe Mixon7.5
Puka Nacua7.5Ja'Marr Chase8.9
Tutu Atwell5.9Tee Higgins8.3
Van Jefferson2.0Tyler Boyd4.4
Tyler Higbee2.7Bengals DST 5.8
Rams DST 5.6