Matchup ratings for every player in Week 14 for Non-PPR leagues
By Dave Richard
• 3 min read
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 myprojected strength of schedule rankings every weekover 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 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
New England Patriots
@
Pittsburgh Steelers
Thu, Dec 7 at 8:15 pm ET •
PIT -5.5, O/U 30
| Patriots | RTG (MAX 10) | Steelers | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Zappe | 1.8 | Mitch Trubisky | 2.6 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 6.3 | Jaylen Warren | 5.8 |
| DeVante Parker | 4.0 | Najee Harris | 6.2 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | 4.1 | Diontae Johnson | 6.05 |
| Patriots DST | 6.8 | George Pickens | 4.8 |
| Pat Freiermuth | 4.9 | ||
| Steelers DST | 9.5 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
@
Atlanta Falcons
Sun, Dec 10 at 1:00 pm ET •
ATL -1.5, O/U 41
| Buccaneers | RTG (MAX 10) | Falcons | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | 6.6 | Desmond Ridder | 3.4 |
| Rachaad White | 9.0 | Bijan Robinson | 8.7 |
| Mike Evans | 9.1 | Drake London | 6.25 |
| Chris Godwin | 5.0 | Kyle Pitts | 5.5 |
| Cade Otton | 3.1 | Falcons DST | 5.7 |
| Buccaneers DST | 5.5 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Los Angeles Rams
@
Baltimore Ravens
Sun, Dec 10 at 1:00 pm ET •
BAL -7.5, O/U 40
| Rams | RTG (MAX 10) | Ravens | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | 6.0 | Lamar Jackson | 7.7 |
| Kyren Williams | 8.8 | Keaton Mitchell | 6.75 |
| Puka Nacua | 7.75 | Gus Edwards | 5.7 |
| Cooper Kupp | 6.7 | Zay Flowers | 6.8 |
| Tutu Atwell | 3.2 | Odell Beckham Jr. | 5.8 |
| Rams DST | 4.7 | Isaiah Likely | 5.0 |
| Ravens DST | 8.2 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
@
Chicago Bears
Sun, Dec 10 at 1:00 pm ET •
CHI +3, O/U 43
| Lions | RTG (MAX 10) | Bears | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 7.0 | Justin Fields | 7.8 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 8.5 | D'Onta Foreman | 5.6 |
| David Montgomery | 7.9 | Roschon Johnson | 5.4 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 9.4 | Khalil Herbert | 4.4 |
| Jameson Williams | 4.5 | D.J. Moore | 9.7 |
| Sam LaPorta | 7.7 | Cole Kmet | 6.2 |
| Lions DST | 5.9 | Bears DST | 6.6 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Indianapolis Colts
@
Cincinnati Bengals
Sun, Dec 10 at 1:00 pm ET •
CIN -1.5, O/U 44
| Colts | RTG (MAX 10) | Bengals | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Minshew | 6.8 | Jake Browning | 5.1 |
| Zack Moss | 8.9 | Joe Mixon | 7.6 |
| Michael Pittman | 8.0 | Ja'Marr Chase | 8.8 |
| Josh Downs | 5.05 | Tee Higgins | 5.7 |
| Alec Pierce | 4.3 | Tyler Boyd | 3.9 |
| Kylen Granson | 3.8 | Bengals DST | 3.7 |
| Colts DST | 7.9 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Jacksonville Jaguars
@
Cleveland Browns
Sun, Dec 10 at 1:00 pm ET •
CLE -3, O/U 31
| Jaguars | RTG (MAX 10) | Browns | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Beathard | 3.8 | Joe Flacco | 6.7 |
| Travis Etienne | 7.5 | Jerome Ford | 6.8 |
| Calvin Ridley | 6.15 | Kareem Hunt | 5.3 |
| Parker Washington | 3.5 | Amari Cooper | 7.35 |
| Evan Engram | 6.3 | Elijah Moore | 5.15 |
| Jaguars DST | 6.5 | David Njoku | 5.4 |
| Browns DST | 8.0 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Carolina Panthers
@
New Orleans Saints
Sun, Dec 10 at 1:00 pm ET •
NO -5, O/U 38
| Panthers | RTG (MAX 10) | Saints | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | 3.1 | Derek Carr | 6.2 |
| Chuba Hubbard | 6.9 | Alvin Kamara | 9.6 |
| Adam Thielen | 5.3 | Chris Olave | 9.0 |
| Jonathan Mingo | 4.7 | Taysom Hill | 6.7 |
| D.J. Chark | 4.2 | Saints DST | 7.5 |
| Panthers DST | 3.3 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Houston Texans
@
New York Jets
Sun, Dec 10 at 1:00 pm ET •
NYJ +3.5, O/U 33
| Texans | RTG (MAX 10) | Jets | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | 6.9 | Zach Wilson | 3.0 |
| Devin Singletary | 5.5 | Breece Hall | 7.4 |
| Dameon Pierce | 5.0 | Garrett Wilson | 6.95 |
| Nico Collins | 7.3 | Xavier Gipson | 3.8 |
| Noah Brown | 5.5 | Tyler Conklin | 4.0 |
| Dalton Schultz | 5.8 | Jets DST | 7.6 |
| Texans DST | 7.7 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Minnesota Vikings
@
Las Vegas Raiders
Sun, Dec 10 at 4:05 pm ET •
LV +3, O/U 40.5
| Vikings | RTG (MAX 10) | Raiders | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Dobbs | 7.4 | Aidan O'Connell | 3.2 |
| Alexander Mattison | 6.1 | Josh Jacobs | 8.4 |
| Justin Jefferson | 9.2 | Davante Adams | 7.7 |
| Jordan Addison | 6.4 | Jakobi Meyers | 5.8 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 7.1 | Michael Mayer | 2.9 |
| Vikings DST | 6.7 | Raiders DST | 4.5 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Seattle Seahawks
@
San Francisco 49ers
Sun, Dec 10 at 4:05 pm ET •
SF -10.5, O/U 46.5
| Seahawks | RTG (MAX 10) | 49ers | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | 5.0 | Brock Purdy | 8.3 |
| Zach Charbonnet | 5.9 | Christian McCaffrey | 9.8 |
| DK Metcalf | 7.9 | Deebo Samuel | 8.9 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 5.9 | Brandon Aiyuk | 8.4 |
| Tyler Lockett | 6.1 | George Kittle | 6.6 |
| Seahawks DST | 3.0 | 49ers DST | 8.9 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Buffalo Bills
@
Kansas City Chiefs
Sun, Dec 10 at 4:25 pm ET •
KC -1.5, O/U 48.5
| Bills | RTG (MAX 10) | Chiefs | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | 9.5 | Patrick Mahomes | 8.2 |
| James Cook | 7.8 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire | 6.15 |
| Latavius Murray | 4.5 | Jerick McKinnon | 5.2 |
| Stefon Diggs | 8.8 | Rashee Rice | 7.6 |
| Gabe Davis | 7.1 | Travis Kelce | 7.8 |
| Khalil Shakir | 4.6 | Chiefs DST | 6.2 |
| Dalton Kincaid | 6.8 | ||
| Bills DST | 4.3 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Denver Broncos
@
Los Angeles Chargers
Sun, Dec 10 at 4:25 pm ET •
LAC -2.5, O/U 44
| Broncos | RTG (MAX 10) | Chargers | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | 7.1 | Justin Herbert | 7.3 |
| Javonte Williams | 6.5 | Austin Ekeler | 7.2 |
| Courtland Sutton | 7.5 | Joshua Kelley | 4.0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | 5.2 | Keenan Allen | 8.5 |
| Broncos DST | 7.4 | Quentin Johnston | 3.4 |
| Gerald Everett | 5.9 | ||
| Chargers DST | 5.1 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Philadelphia Eagles
@
Dallas Cowboys
Sun, Dec 10 at 8:20 pm ET •
DAL -3.5, O/U 51.5
| Eagles | RTG (MAX 10) | Cowboys | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | 9.6 | Dak Prescott | 9.2 |
| D'Andre Swift | 6.7 | Tony Pollard | 7.1 |
| Kenneth Gainwell | 3.6 | CeeDee Lamb | 9.8 |
| DeVonta Smith | 8.7 | Brandin Cooks | 7.0 |
| A.J. Brown | 9.5 | Jake Ferguson | 7.0 |
| Dallas Goedert | 6.0 | Cowboys DST | 6.4 |
| Eagles DST | 4.9 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Tennessee Titans
@
Miami Dolphins
Mon, Dec 11 at 8:15 pm ET •
MIA -13, O/U 46.5
| Titans | RTG (MAX 10) | Dolphins | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Levis | 3.6 | Tua Tagovailoa | 8.4 |
| Derrick Henry | 6.4 | De'Von Achane | 9.4 |
| Tyjae Spears | 4.9 | Raheem Mostert | 7.85 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | 6.6 | Tyreek Hill | 9.9 |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | 3.6 | Jaylen Waddle | 7.4 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | 4.1 | Dolphins DST | 9.3 |
| Titans DST | 1.5 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Green Bay Packers
@
New York Giants
Mon, Dec 11 at 8:15 pm ET •
NYG +6.5, O/U 37
| Packers | RTG (MAX 10) | Giants | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | 7.5 | Tommy DeVito | 5.2 |
| A.J. Dillon | 6.6 | Saquon Barkley | 9.1 |
| Patrick Taylor | 1.0 | Jalin Hyatt | 5.1 |
| Jayden Reed | 6.3 | Giants DST | 5.3 |
| Romeo Doubs | 6.2 | ||
| Dontayvion Wicks | 4.4 | ||
| Tucker Kraft | 2.5 | ||
| Packers DST | 6.9 | ||
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