Matchup ratings for every player in Week 17 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.
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
New York Jets
@
Cleveland Browns
Thu, Dec 28 at 8:15 pm ET •
CLE -7.5, O/U 34
| Jets | RTG (MAX 10) | Browns | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Siemian | 2.3 | Joe Flacco | 6.1 |
| Breece Hall | 7.7 | Jerome Ford | 6.1 |
| Garrett Wilson | 6.9 | Kareem Hunt | 5.9 |
| Tyler Conklin | 5.1 | Elijah Moore | 5.9 |
| Jets DST | 7.4 | Cedric Tillman | 4.15 |
| David Njoku | 9.0 | ||
| Browns DST | 8.5 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Detroit Lions
@
Dallas Cowboys
Sat, Dec 30 at 8:15 pm ET •
DAL -5.5, O/U 53
| Lions | RTG (MAX 10) | Cowboys | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 7.4 | Dak Prescott | 9.4 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 9.2 | Tony Pollard | 7.0 |
| David Montgomery | 7.1 | CeeDee Lamb | 9.9 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 9.7 | Brandin Cooks | 5.0 |
| Jameson Williams | 4.7 | Jake Ferguson | 6.9 |
| Sam LaPorta | 7.7 | Cowboys DST | 5.2 |
| Lions DST | 4.3 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Miami Dolphins
@
Baltimore Ravens
Sun, Dec 31 at 1:00 pm ET •
BAL -3, O/U 47
| Dolphins | RTG (MAX 10) | Ravens | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tua Tagovailoa | 6.6 | Lamar Jackson | 8.6 |
| Raheem Mostert | 9.3 | Gus Edwards | 6.5 |
| De'Von Achane | 7.15 | Justice Hill | 4.2 |
| Tyreek Hill | 9.8 | Zay Flowers | 7.4 |
| Dolphins DST | 5.6 | Odell Beckham Jr. | 4.0 |
| Isaiah Likely | 6.7 | ||
| Ravens DST | 8.0 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
New England Patriots
@
Sun, Dec 31 at 1:00 pm ET •
BUF -13, O/U 40
| Patriots | RTG (MAX 10) | Bills | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Zappe | 4.0 | Josh Allen | 8.7 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 6.2 | James Cook | 8.4 |
| Demario Douglas | 4.25 | Stefon Diggs | 7.8 |
| DeVante Parker | 3.9 | Gabe Davis | 4.9 |
| Patriots DST | 5.8 | Dalton Kincaid | 5.9 |
| Bills DST | 7.3 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Atlanta Falcons
@
Chicago Bears
Sun, Dec 31 at 1:00 pm ET •
CHI -3, O/U 38
| Falcons | RTG (MAX 10) | Bears | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Heinicke | 3.2 | Justin Fields | 8.5 |
| Bijan Robinson | 8.7 | D'Onta Foreman | 4.9 |
| Drake London | 5.8 | Khalil Herbert | 4.6 |
| Kyle Pitts | 5.7 | Roschon Johnson | 3.1 |
| Jonnu Smith | 4.5 | D.J. Moore | 8.5 |
| Falcons DST | 6.2 | Bears DST | 6.8 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Tennessee Titans
@
Houston Texans
Sun, Dec 31 at 1:00 pm ET •
HOU -5, O/U 43.5
| Titans | RTG (MAX 10) | Texans | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Levis | 4.7 | C.J. Stroud | 7.2 |
| Derrick Henry | 7.8 | Devin Singletary | 7.6 |
| Tyjae Spears | 4.4 | Nico Collins | 8.0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | 7.1 | Noah Brown | 4.2 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | 4.6 | Dalton Schultz | 5.5 |
| Titans DST | 6.4 | Texans DST | 7.5 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Las Vegas Raiders
@
Indianapolis Colts
Sun, Dec 31 at 1:00 pm ET •
IND -3.5, O/U 43.5
| Raiders | RTG (MAX 10) | Colts | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan O'Connell | 2.9 | Gardner Minshew | 5.8 |
| Zamir White | 7.3 | Jonathan Taylor | 8.8 |
| Davante Adams | 7.2 | Michael Pittman | 7.7 |
| Jakobi Meyers | 6.35 | Josh Downs | 2.2 |
| Raiders DST | 7.6 | Colts DST | 7.1 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Carolina Panthers
@
Jacksonville Jaguars
Sun, Dec 31 at 1:00 pm ET •
JAC -6.5, O/U 38
| Panthers | RTG (MAX 10) | Jaguars | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | 5.5 | C.J. Beathard | 4.2 |
| Chuba Hubbard | 6.8 | Travis Etienne | 8.5 |
| Adam Thielen | 5.5 | Calvin Ridley | 6.95 |
| D.J. Chark | 5.7 | Evan Engram | 7.4 |
| Panthers DST | 3.9 | Jaguars DST | 6.6 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Los Angeles Rams
@
New York Giants
Sun, Dec 31 at 1:00 pm ET •
NYG +5.5, O/U 44.5
| Rams | RTG (MAX 10) | Giants | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | 8.4 | Tyrod Taylor | 5.0 |
| Kyren Williams | 9.7 | Saquon Barkley | 8.6 |
| Cooper Kupp | 8.7 | Wan'Dale Robinson | 3.7 |
| Puka Nacua | 8.3 | Darius Slayton | 2.9 |
| Demarcus Robinson | 6.7 | Darren Waller | 7.2 |
| Rams DST | 7.2 | Giants DST | 2.6 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Arizona Cardinals
@
Philadelphia Eagles
Sun, Dec 31 at 1:00 pm ET •
PHI -10.5, O/U 48
| Cardinals | RTG (MAX 10) | Eagles | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | 6.9 | Jalen Hurts | 9.5 |
| James Conner | 8.0 | D'Andre Swift | 8.2 |
| Emari Demercado | 3.2 | A.J. Brown | 9.1 |
| Greg Dortch | 4.3 | DeVonta Smith | 8.2 |
| Trey McBride | 6.3 | Dallas Goedert | 6.5 |
| Cardinals DST | 2.4 | Eagles DST | 6.9 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
New Orleans Saints
@
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sun, Dec 31 at 1:00 pm ET •
TB -2.5, O/U 42.5
| Saints | RTG (MAX 10) | Buccaneers | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Carr | 7.3 | Baker Mayfield | 7.6 |
| Alvin Kamara | 8.3 | Rachaad White | 9.4 |
| Chris Olave | 9.5 | Mike Evans | 9.0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | 6.8 | Chris Godwin | 7.0 |
| Juwan Johnson | 6.1 | Buccaneers DST | 4.8 |
| Saints DST | 4.5 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
San Francisco 49ers
@
Washington Commanders
Sun, Dec 31 at 1:00 pm ET •
WAS +13, O/U 49.5
| 49ers | RTG (MAX 10) | Commanders | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | 9.2 | Sam Howell | 4.2 |
| Christian McCaffrey | 9.9 | Brian Robinson | 5.0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | 9.3 | Antonio Gibson | 4.8 |
| Deebo Samuel | 9.6 | Terry McLaurin | 6.3 |
| George Kittle | 7.3 | Curtis Samuel | 4.6 |
| 49ers DST | 9.3 | Jahan Dotson | 3.6 |
| Logan Thomas | 4.2 | ||
| Commanders DST | 1.7 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Pittsburgh Steelers
@
Seattle Seahawks
Sun, Dec 31 at 4:05 pm ET •
SEA -3.5, O/U 41
| Steelers | RTG (MAX 10) | Seahawks | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Rudolph | 5.2 | Geno Smith | 7.0 |
| Najee Harris | 6.7 | Kenneth Walker III | 7.5 |
| Jaylen Warren | 5.5 | Zach Charbonnet | 4.7 |
| Diontae Johnson | 6.1 | DK Metcalf | 7.9 |
| George Pickens | 6.0 | Tyler Lockett | 6.4 |
| Steelers DST | 4.4 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 5.3 |
| Seahawks DST | 4.7 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Los Angeles Chargers
@
Denver Broncos
Sun, Dec 31 at 4:25 pm ET •
DEN -3.5, O/U 36.5
| Chargers | RTG (MAX 10) | Broncos | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Stick | 4.3 | Jarrett Stidham | 4.6 |
| Austin Ekeler | 8.9 | Javonte Williams | 6.6 |
| Josh Palmer | -- | Samaje Perine | 2.2 |
| Quentin Johnston | 3.8 | Jerry Jeudy | 5.2 |
| Gerald Everett | 5.3 | Broncos DST | 6.0 |
| Chargers DST | 4.0 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Cincinnati Bengals
@
Kansas City Chiefs
Sun, Dec 31 at 4:25 pm ET •
KC -7, O/U 44
| Bengals | RTG (MAX 10) | Chiefs | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Browning | 5.9 | Patrick Mahomes | 7.8 |
| Joe Mixon | 7.2 | Isiah Pacheco | 9.0 |
| Chase Brown | 4.5 | Rashee Rice | 8.6 |
| Tee Higgins | 7.15 | Travis Kelce | 7.8 |
| Tyler Boyd | 4.1 | Chiefs DST | 7.0 |
| Bengals DST | 3.8 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Green Bay Packers
@
Minnesota Vikings
Sun, Dec 31 at 8:20 pm ET •
MIN -0.5, O/U 44.5
| Packers | RTG (MAX 10) | Vikings | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | 7.7 | Jaren Hall | 6.2 |
| Aaron Jones | 8.1 | Ty Chandler | 7.4 |
| Jayden Reed | 7.6 | Justin Jefferson | 9.4 |
| Romeo Doubs | 5.6 | K.J. Osborn | 6.2 |
| Tucker Kraft | 4.3 | Vikings DST | 5.0 |
| Packers DST | 5.4 |
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