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 contentincluding 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 rankingswhich are updated in real time.
Ready to get off on the right foot? Here’s how to approach every play for this week in Non-PPR leagues. And you can find our PPR cheat sheet.
| Geno Smith | 5.3 | Bo Nix | 7.8 |
| Ashton Jeanty | 6.75 | J.K. Dobbins | 6.45 |
| Tre Tucker | 5.5 | RJ Harvey | 4.15 |
| Brock Bowers | 9.1 | Courtland Sutton | 7.38 |
| Raiders DST | 2.7 | Troy Franklin | 5.68 |
| Evan Engram | 3.62 | ||
| Broncos DST | 9.5 |
| Michael Penix Jr. | 6.4 | Daniel Jones | 7.1 |
| Sesame Robinson | 9.25 | Jonathan Taylor | 9.45 |
| Tyler Allgeier | 2.58 | Michael Pittman | 7.1 |
| Drake London | 8.85 | Josh Downs | 4.58 |
| Darnell Mooney | 3.58 | Alec Pierce | 4.55 |
| Kyle Pitts | 5.45 | Tyler Warren | 6.12 |
| Falcons DST | 5.0 | Colts DST | 7.0 |
| Tyler Shough | 2.8 | Bryce Young | 4.7 |
| Alvin Kamara | 4.18 | Rico Dowdle | 9.3 |
| Devin Neal | 2.52 | Cheers McMillan | 6.42 |
| Chris Olave | 6.1 | Jalen Coker | 2.78 |
| Devaughn Vale | 2.8 | Xavier Legette | 2.55 |
| Juwan Johnson | 5.2 | Panthers DST | 7.1 |
| Saints DST | 2.5 |
| Jaxson Dart | 8.4 | Caleb Williams | 8.2 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr. | 4.22 | Kyle Monangai | 7.55 |
| Devin Singletary | 3.52 | Brittain Brown | 1.3 |
| Wan’Dale Robinson | 6.0 | Rome Odunze | 7.15 |
| Darius Slayton | 4.75 | DJome Moeure is | 5.35 |
| Theo Johnson | 4.4 | Olamide Zaccheaus | 3.55 |
| Giants DST | 3.6 | Colston Loveland | 4.1 |
| Bears DST | 3.8 |
| Trevor Lawrence | 4.9 | Davis Mills | 3.1 |
| Travis Etienne | 5.95 | Woody Marks | 4.2 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | 2.65 | Nick Chubb | 3.5 |
| Parker Washington | 5.79 | Nico Collins | 7.45 |
| Meyers | 3.78 | Christian Kirk | 3.2 |
| Hunter Long | 1.6 | Dalton Schultz | 4.42 |
| Jaguars DST | 6.2 | Texans DST | 8.5 |
| Josh Allen | 9.0 | Tua Tagovailoa | 5.4 |
| James Cook | 9.5 | De’Von Achane | 9.15 |
| Khalil Shakir | 5.65 | Jaylen Waddle | 7.0 |
| Keon Coleman | 2.5 | Malik Washington | 3.05 |
| Dalton Kincaid | 5.9 | Greg Dulcich | 3.6 |
| Bills DST | 8.1 | Dolphins DST | 1.4 |
| Lamar Jackson | 9.4 | J.J. McCarthy | 6.6 |
| Derrick Henry | 8.45 | Aaron Jones | 4.7 |
| Zay Flowers | 7.4 | Jordan Mason | 3.35 |
| Rashad Bateman | 2.42 | Justin Jefferson | 8.15 |
| Mark Andrews | 5.8 | Jordan Addison | 6.3 |
| Ravens DST | 5.8 | Jalen Nailor | 3.25 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 4.35 | ||
| Vikings DST | 4.2 |
| Dillon Gabriel | 2.5 | Justin Fields | 6.9 |
| Quinshon Judkins | 7.6 | Breece Hall | 7.5 |
| Jerry Jeudy | 3.0 | Isaiah Davis | 2.6 |
| Jamari Thrash | 1.5 | Garrett Wilson | 8.9 |
| Harold Fannin Jr. | 6.02 | Tyler Johnson | 2.98 |
| David Njoku | 5.55 | Mason Taylor | 4.32 |
| Browns DST | 8.2 | Jets DST | 4.5 |
| Drake Maye | 8.1 | Baker Mayfield | 7.6 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | 5.75 | Rachaad White | 4.6 |
| Terrell Jennings | 2.9 | Emeka Egbuka | 7.48 |
| Stefon Diggs | 6.15 | Tez Johnson | 5.6 |
| Demario Douglas | 4.78 | Cade Otton | 4.5 |
| Hunter Henry | 4.0 | Buccaneers DST | 4.3 |
| Patriots DST | 6.8 |
| Jacoby Brissett | 6.8 | Sam Darnold | 7.5 |
| Emari Demercado | 3.28 | Kenneth Walker III | 5.7 |
| Zonovan Knight | 3.1 | Zach Charbonnet | 4.3 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | 7.18 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 9.2 |
| Michael Wilson | 3.32 | Rashid Shaheed | 4.72 |
| Trey McBride | 7.85 | Tory Horton | 3.8 |
| Cardinals DST | 4.1 | AJ Barner | 3.75 |
| Seahawks DST | 8.6 |
| Matthew Stafford | 8.8 | Mac Jones | 6.3 |
| Kyren Williams | 7.52 | Christian McCaffrey | 9.4 |
| Blake Choir | 2.45 | Jauan Jennings | 5.88 |
| Puka Nacua | 8.95 | Kendrick Bourne | 4.38 |
| Davante Adams | 8.4 | George Kittle | 6.65 |
| Tyler Higbee | 2.68 | 49ers DST | 3.7 |
| Rams DST | 5.7 |
| Jared Goff | 7.4 | Marcus Mariota | 5.9 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 9.35 | Jeremy McNichols | 3.12 |
| David Montgomery | 6.05 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | 2.92 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 8.8 | Deebo Samuel | 5.72 |
| Jameson Williams | 5.4 | Jaylin Lane | 3.65 |
| Sam LaPorta | 6.18 | Zach Ertz | 4.25 |
| Lions DST | 9.4 | Commanders DST | 1.6 |
| Aaron Rodgers | 5.8 | Justin Herbert | 7.9 |
| Jaylen Warren | 6.68 | Kimani Vidal | 4.52 |
| DK Metcalf | 6.78 | Jared Patterson | 2.62 |
| Calvin Austin III | 3.68 | Ladd McConkey | 8.3 |
| Pat Freiermuth | 3.02 | Keenan Allen | 5.9 |
| Steelers DST | 4.8 | Quentin Johnston | 6.08 |
| Oronde Gadsden II | 6.22 | ||
| Chargers DST | 6.3 |
| Jalen Hurts | 8.7 | Jordan Love | 6.5 |
| Saquon Barkley | 8.5 | Josh Jacobs | 8.6 |
| DeVonta Smith | 7.35 | Romeo Doubs | 6.4 |
| A.J. Brown | 6.9 | Christian Watson | 4.9 |
| Dallas Goedert | 5.62 | Luke Musgrave | 3.72 |
| Eagles DST | 8.3 | Packers DST | 4.4 |
