Matchup ratings for every player in Week 5 for 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 non-PPR cheat sheet here.
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Chicago Bears
@
Washington Commanders
Thu, Oct 5 at 8:15 pm ET •
WAS -6, O/U 44.5
| Bears | RTG (MAX 10) | Commanders | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | 6.9 | Sam Howell | 6.4 |
| Khalil Herbert | 6.0 | Brian Robinson Jr. | 7.6 |
| Roschon Johnson | 3.4 | Antonio Gibson | 3.8 |
| D.J. Moore | 8.3 | Terry McLaurin | 7.0 |
| Darnell Mooney | 3.9 | Jahan Dotson | 5.9 |
| Cole Kmet | 5.7 | Curtis Samuel | 4.7 |
| Bears DST | 3.1 | Logan Thomas | 3.5 |
| Commanders DST | 8.4 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Jacksonville Jaguars
@
Buffalo Bills
Sun, Oct 8 at 9:30 am ET •
BUF -5.5, O/U 48.5
| Jaguars | RTG (MAX 10) | Bills | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | 6.6 | Josh Allen | 9.7 |
| Travis Etienne | 7.2 | James Cook | 7.5 |
| Tank Bigsby | 3.6 | Latavius Murray | 4.6 |
| Christian Kirk | 7.5 | Stefon Diggs | 9.7 |
| Calvin Ridley | 7.4 | Gabe Davis | 6.7 |
| Zay Jones | 3.6 | Dalton Kincaid | 4.7 |
| Evan Engram | 7.8 | Dawson Knox | 2.8 |
| Jaguars DST | 3.3 | Bills DST | 7.9 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Houston Texans
@
Atlanta Falcons
Sun, Oct 8 at 1:00 pm ET •
ATL -1.5, O/U 41.5
| Texans | RTG (MAX 10) | Falcons | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | 6.3 | Desmond Ridder | 1.8 |
| Dameon Pierce | 6.3 | Bijan Robinson | 9.2 |
| Nico Collins | 7.6 | Tyler Allgeier | 4.5 |
| Nathaniel Dell | 6.2 | Drake London | 5.85 |
| Dalton Schultz | 3.3 | Kyle Pitts | 5.5 |
| Texans DST | 5.1 | Jonnu Smith | 4.5 |
| Falcons DST | 4.7 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Carolina Panthers
@
Detroit Lions
Sun, Oct 8 at 1:00 pm ET •
DET -10, O/U 44
| Panthers | RTG (MAX 10) | Lions | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | 2.6 | Jared Goff | 6.0 |
| Miles Sanders | 5.8 | David Montgomery | 8.9 |
| Chuba Hubbard | 4.9 | Jahmyr Gibbs | -- |
| Adam Thielen | 7.8 | Josh Reynolds | 5.65 |
| D.J. Chark | 3.8 | Kalif Raymond | 4.05 |
| Terrace Marshall Jr. | 1.5 | Jameson Williams | 4.2 |
| Panthers DST | 2.5 | Sam LaPorta | 8.5 |
| Lions DST | 9.5 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Tennessee Titans
@
Indianapolis Colts
Sun, Oct 8 at 1:00 pm ET •
IND +2, O/U 43
| Titans | RTG (MAX 10) | Colts | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Tannehill | 5.3 | Anthony Richardson | 8.0 |
| Derrick Henry | 7.4 | Jonathan Taylor | 5.9 |
| Tyjae Spears | 3.5 | Zack Moss | 5.4 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | 7.3 | Michael Pittman | 7.2 |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | 4.4 | Josh Downs | 3.5 |
| Titans DST | 4.9 | Alec Pierce | 2.4 |
| Colts DST | 5.3 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
New York Giants
@
Miami Dolphins
Sun, Oct 8 at 1:00 pm ET •
MIA -11, O/U 48.5
| Giants | RTG (MAX 10) | Dolphins | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | 5.0 | Tua Tagovailoa | 9.0 |
| Matt Breida | 5.6 | De'Von Achane | 8.8 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | 4.0 | Raheem Mostert | 6.7 |
| Darren Waller | 6.8 | Tyreek Hill | 10.0 |
| Giants DST | 1.3 | Jaylen Waddle | 7.9 |
| Braxton Berrios | 2.8 | ||
| Dolphins DST | 7.8 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
New Orleans Saints
@
New England Patriots
Sun, Oct 8 at 1:00 pm ET •
NE -1, O/U 40
| Saints | RTG (MAX 10) | Patriots | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Carr | 4.8 | Mac Jones | 1.9 |
| Alvin Kamara | 7.3 | Rhamondre Stevenson | 6.4 |
| Chris Olave | 8.6 | Kendrick Bourne | 3.0 |
| Michael Thomas | 5.6 | DeVante Parker | 2.5 |
| Rashid Shaheed | 4.5 | Hunter Henry | 4.8 |
| Saints DST | 9.1 | Patriots DST | 6.1 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Baltimore Ravens
@
Pittsburgh Steelers
Sun, Oct 8 at 1:00 pm ET •
PIT +4, O/U 38
| Ravens | RTG (MAX 10) | Steelers | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | 8.7 | Kenny Pickett | 1.7 |
| Gus Edwards | 5.1 | Najee Harris | 6.2 |
| Justice Hill | 5.5 | Jaylen Warren | 4.7 |
| Zay Flowers | 6.4 | George Pickens | 6.0 |
| Odell Beckham | 2.7 | Calvin Austin III | 3.4 |
| Mark Andrews | 9.1 | Allen Robinson | 2.9 |
| Ravens DST | 9.2 | Steelers DST | 6.3 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Cincinnati Bengals
@
Arizona Cardinals
Sun, Oct 8 at 4:05 pm ET •
ARI +3, O/U 44.5
| Bengals | RTG (MAX 10) | Cardinals | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | 5.8 | Joshua Dobbs | 6.5 |
| Joe Mixon | 7.0 | James Conner | 8.2 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | 8.2 | Marquise Brown | 7.7 |
| Tyler Boyd | 5.1 | Michael Wilson | 5.95 |
| Trenton Irwin | 2.6 | Zach Ertz | 6.1 |
| Bengals DST | 4.3 | Cardinals DST | 5.7 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Philadelphia Eagles
@
Los Angeles Rams
Sun, Oct 8 at 4:05 pm ET •
LAR +4.5, O/U 50.5
| Eagles | RTG (MAX 10) | Rams | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | 8.9 | Matthew Stafford | 6.1 |
| D'Andre Swift | 8.0 | Kyren Williams | 7.8 |
| Kenneth Gainwell | 4.8 | Cooper Kupp | 8.4 |
| A.J. Brown | 8.9 | Puka Nacua | 6.9 |
| DeVonta Smith | 8.5 | Tutu Atwell | 5.8 |
| Dallas Goedert | 6.0 | Tyler Higbee | 4.4 |
| Eagles DST | 8.5 | Rams DST | 2.6 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
New York Jets
@
Denver Broncos
Sun, Oct 8 at 4:25 pm ET •
DEN -2, O/U 43
| Jets | RTG (MAX 10) | Broncos | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Wilson | 5.7 | Russell Wilson | 5.9 |
| Breece Hall | 7.1 | Jaleel McLaughlin | 6.05 |
| Garrett Wilson | 7.1 | Samaje Perine | 5.2 |
| Allen Lazard | 4.9 | Jerry Jeudy | 5.75 |
| Tyler Conklin | 4.0 | Courtland Sutton | 5.7 |
| Jets DST | 5.5 | Marvin Mims | 4.6 |
| Broncos DST | 4.2 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Kansas City Chiefs
@
Minnesota Vikings
Sun, Oct 8 at 4:25 pm ET •
MIN +4, O/U 52.5
| Chiefs | RTG (MAX 10) | Vikings | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | 9.5 | Kirk Cousins | 8.1 |
| Isiah Pacheco | 6.9 | Alexander Mattison | 6.8 |
| Jerick McKinnon | 5.3 | Cam Akers | 3.9 |
| Skyy Moore | 4.3 | Justin Jefferson | 9.9 |
| Kadarius Toney | 4.1 | Jordan Addison | 6.1 |
| Rashee Rice | 3.3 | K.J. Osborn | 3.7 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | 3.2 | T.J. Hockenson | 8.4 |
| Travis Kelce | 9.3 | Vikings DST | 3.4 |
| Chiefs DST | 7.2 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Dallas Cowboys
@
San Francisco 49ers
Sun, Oct 8 at 8:20 pm ET •
SF -3.5, O/U 45
| Cowboys | RTG (MAX 10) | 49ers | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | 5.4 | Brock Purdy | 6.2 |
| Tony Pollard | 8.1 | Christian McCaffrey | 9.9 |
| CeeDee Lamb | 8.7 | Brandon Aiyuk | 8.1 |
| Michael Gallup | 5.5 | Deebo Samuel | 8.0 |
| Jake Ferguson | 6.2 | George Kittle | 6.7 |
| Cowboys DST | 7.1 | 49ers DST | 8.2 |
Start 'em
10.0-7.00
6.99 - 5.01
5.00 - 0
Sit 'em
Green Bay Packers
@
Las Vegas Raiders
Mon, Oct 9 at 8:15 pm ET •
LV +1, O/U 44.5
| Packers | RTG (MAX 10) | Raiders | RTG (MAX 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | 7.3 | Jimmy Garoppolo | 4.6 |
| Aaron Jones | 7.9 | Josh Jacobs | 9.1 |
| Romeo Doubs | 6.8 | Davante Adams | 9.2 |
| Christian Watson | 6.5 | Jakobi Meyers | 6.6 |
| Jayden Reed | 4.8 | Raiders DST | 4.5 |
| Luke Musgrave | 3.4 | ||
| Packers DST | 7.0 |
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