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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 projected strength of schedule rankings every week over at SportsLine 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 here

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Thu, Nov 30 at 8:15 pm ET •
DAL -9, O/U 47.5
SeahawksRTG (MAX 10)CowboysRTG (MAX 10)
Geno Smith4.7 Dak Prescott9.5
Zach Charbonnet5.6 Tony Pollard8.5
DK Metcalf7.3 Rico Dowdle4.7
Tyler Lockett6.85 CeeDee Lamb9.8
Jaxon Smith-Njigba4.8 Brandin Cooks6.4
Seahawks DST 3.5 Michael Gallup4.7


Jake Ferguson5.9


Cowboys DST 9.3
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 3 at 1:00 pm ET •
HOU -3.5, O/U 47
BroncosRTG (MAX 10)TexansRTG (MAX 10)
Russell Wilson7.2 C.J. Stroud8.6
Javonte Williams6.7 Devin Singletary7.1
Samaje Perine4.6 Dameon Pierce4.2
Courtland Sutton7.8 Tank Dell8.6
Jerry Jeudy4.3 Nico Collins8.4
Broncos DST 5.3 Robert Woods4.2


Texans DST5.5




Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 3 at 1:00 pm ET •
NE +5.5, O/U 40.5
ChargersRTG (MAX 10)PatriotsRTG (MAX 10)
Justin Herbert7.4 Bailey Zappe2.1
Austin Ekeler7.8 Rhamondre Stevenson7.4
Keenan Allen9.0 Ezekiel Elliott3.6
Jalen Guyton4.6 DeVante Parker2.5
Gerald Everett6.1Patriots DST 7.0
Chargers DST 7.2

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 3 at 1:00 pm ET •
NO +4, O/U 47
LionsRTG (MAX 10)SaintsRTG (MAX 10)
Jared Goff7.5 Derek Carr5.5
Jahmyr Gibbs8.2 Alvin Kamara7.9
David Montgomery8.1 Chris Olave9.1
Amon-Ra St. Brown9.7A.T. Perry4.1
Jameson Williams5.2 Taysom Hill7.3
Kalif Raymond3.5 Juwan Johnson6.2
Sam LaPorta8.0Saints DST 5.0
Lions DST 6.7

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 3 at 1:00 pm ET •
NYJ +2.5, O/U 34
FalconsRTG (MAX 10)JetsRTG (MAX 10)
Desmond Ridder3.4 Tim Boyle2.3
Bijan Robinson9.1 Breece Hall7.5
Tyler Allgeier4.1 Garrett Wilson8.0
Drake London6.5Jets DST 7.8
Kyle Pitts5.6

Jonnu Smith2.7

Falcons DST 7.7

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 3 at 1:00 pm ET •
PIT -5.5, O/U 41
CardinalsRTG (MAX 10)SteelersRTG (MAX 10)
Kyler Murray6.9 Kenny Pickett3.7
James Conner6.0 Najee Harris7.6
Marquise Brown6.9 Jaylen Warren6.4
Greg Dortch5.8 Diontae Johnson6.0
Rondale Moore5.0 George Pickens5.1
Trey McBride6.7 Pat Freiermuth6.8
Cardinals DST 3.7Steelers DST 9.2
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 3 at 1:00 pm ET •
TEN +1, O/U 43
ColtsRTG (MAX 10)TitansRTG (MAX 10)
Gardner Minshew6.3 Will Levis4.9
Zack Moss8.6 Derrick Henry8.7
Michael Pittman8.1 Tyjae Spears3.7
Josh Downs6.05 DeAndre Hopkins6.75
Colts DST 8.6 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine2.7


Titans DST 4.5
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 3 at 1:00 pm ET •
WAS +9.5, O/U 49.5
DolphinsRTG (MAX 10)CommandersRTG (MAX 10)
Tua Tagovailoa8.9 Sam Howell6.7
Raheem Mostert7.7 Brian Robinson Jr.6.3
De'Von Achane6.5 Antonio Gibson5.1
Tyreek Hill9.9 Terry McLaurin7.1
Jaylen Waddle8.7 Curtis Samuel5.9
Dolphins DST 8.5 Jahan Dotson5.4


Logan Thomas6.0


Commanders DST 1.0
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 3 at 4:05 pm ET •
TB -5.5, O/U 37
PanthersRTG (MAX 10)BuccaneersRTG (MAX 10)
Bryce Young3.5 Baker Mayfield6.8
Chuba Hubbard5.9 Rachaad White9.6
Miles Sanders3.7 Mike Evans8.5
Adam Thielen6.7 Chris Godwin5.3
D.J. Chark3.3 Cade Otton4.8
Panthers DST 3.8Buccaneers DST 7.3
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 3 at 4:25 pm ET •
LAR -3.5, O/U 40
BrownsRTG (MAX 10)RamsRTG (MAX 10)
Joe Flacco4.8 Matthew Stafford5.7
Jerome Ford7.0 Kyren Williams8.9
Kareem Hunt5.5 Royce Freeman5.0
Amari Cooper7.45 Puka Nacua7.35
Elijah Moore5.6 Cooper Kupp6.2
David Njoku6.4 Tutu Atwell4.0
Browns DST7.4 Tyler Higbee4.5


Rams DST 7.5
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 3 at 4:25 pm ET •
PHI +3, O/U 47.5
49ersRTG (MAX 10)EaglesRTG (MAX 10)
Brock Purdy8.4 Jalen Hurts9.2
Christian McCaffrey9.7 D'Andre Swift7.2
Brandon Aiyuk9.05 Kenneth Gainwell3.5
Deebo Samuel8.3 A.J. Brown9.3
George Kittle7.6 DeVonta Smith9.2
49ers DST 7.6Eagles DST 6.5
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Sun, Dec 3 at 8:20 pm ET •
GB +6, O/U 42.5
ChiefsRTG (MAX 10)PackersRTG (MAX 10)
Patrick Mahomes8.8 Jordan Love6.5
Isiah Pacheco7.95 A.J. Dillon6.1
Rashee Rice7.7 Jayden Reed6.8
Justin Watson2.6 Christian Watson6.3
Travis Kelce8.4 Romeo Doubs5.7
Noah Gray2.6Packers DST 3.9
Chiefs DST 8.2

Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Mon, Dec 4 at 8:15 pm ET •
JAC -8.5, O/U 39
BengalsRTG (MAX 10)JaguarsRTG (MAX 10)
Jake Browning3.0 Trevor Lawrence7.8
Joe Mixon6.6 Travis Etienne8.0
Ja'Marr Chase7.4 D'Ernest Johnson4.5
Tee Higgins6.1 Calvin Ridley7.9
Tyler Boyd3.7 Christian Kirk7.2
Tanner Hudson3.8 Zay Jones3.1
Bengals DST 4.0 Evan Engram7.4


Jaguars DST 9.0