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Each week, the Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet will combine analysis, data and game predictions with a confidence scale to help owners get a definitive answer on who to start in their leagues.

Nice. But what about those numbers all over the place? That's our confidence scale. It slides from 10.0 for an amazing start to 5.0 for an average rating to a 1.0 for a nauseous rating.

Is the confidence scale based on a specific scoring system? It is based on standard leagues but is (mostly) applicable to PPR leagues. You should probably consult our PPR-specific rankings for more detail.

Who is listed below? Everyone that matters, but anyone already starting in 90 percent or more of CBSSports.com leagues is considered an obvious must-start. We're not going to waste your time trying to convince you to start Tom Brady.

What if someone isn't listed below? If someone's missing, it's not an accident. Anyone missing is a definitive must sit, if not a must-cut player. Or they're on bye.

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Chargers at Raiders, Thu., 8:25 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Philip Rivers (5.1): There's no magic this week. Quarterbacks tend to struggle on short weeks and Rivers is likely to struggle against a Raiders pass rush that should overpower his offensive line. The last two quarterbacks to play the Raiders, a duo that includes Aaron Rodgers, maxed out at 13 Fantasy points.

Derek Carr (5.9): Even with little to play for, the Chargers pass defense has been solid against the three quarterbacks they've most recently faced, holding each of them for 15 points or less. Carr had himself a monster game against San Diego in Week 7 with three touchdowns and 289 yards passing. Carr has thrown two-plus touchdowns in four straight with over 275 yards in three of those four. He's hot, but Latavius Murray could shoulder a lot of work and take attempts away from Carr. He's on the border of being a No. 1 quarterback.

Running backs

Danny Woodhead (6.7) & Donald Brown (3.9): Would you believe it's been five weeks since the Raiders have allowed a rusher to get 10 or more Fantasy points? In those five games Oakland has allowed 3.1 yards per carry and 7.3 yards per catch. Considering the Chargers' meandering O-line, those numbers should continue. The short week helps out running backs and Woodhead's touches should perk up with Melvin Gordon sidelined.

Latavius Murray (7.1): The mere fact that he has a shot at 20 touches makes him a good starting option. But it sure doesn't hurt that he'll play against the 24th ranked run defense -- one he went off on in Week 7 -- on a short week. Remember Murray's short-week game last year? I sure do ...

Wide receivers

Amari Cooper (6.2) & Michael Crabtree (4.3): The Chargers have allowed 12 Fantasy points or less to receivers over the last five weeks with no more than one wideout landing more than six points per week. Cooper hasn't had back-to-back games with 10-plus Fantasy points since Weeks 3 and 4 and Crabtree has exceeded seven Fantasy points just once in his last six contests. Both are best suited as No. 3 Fantasy receivers.

Tight ends

Antonio Gates (7.0): The Raiders have finally started to play well against tight ends, but Gates will be a tough challenge. He didn't play them back in Week 7 -- Ladarius Green did and scored -- but he's still such a big part of the offense and figures to be a target hog in the Chargers' depleted passing game.

Defense/Special teams

Chargers (4.3): The last three DSTs to play the Raiders have posted 15-plus Fantasy points and five of the last six have put up 13 points. The Chargers have landed at least a dozen points in the last two weeks. With a fairly sloppy Thursday game expected, they're a sleeper pick for sure.

Raiders (4.5): The Raiders DST has been good for at least eight Fantasy points in each of its last five including three with 12-plus points. The Chargers offense isn't as good as it looked last week and Khalil Mack should have a field day against its beat-up offensive line.

Redskins at Eagles, Sat., 8:25 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Kirk Cousins (8.1): Cousins has been on fire, whipping up at least 23 Fantasy points in three of his last four games. Going on the road has been rough for him but the matchup is really nice. Carson Palmer was a dropped touchdown away from a big game last week and Tyrod Taylor was a few yards shy of 20 points two weeks back. Before then, the track record for quarterbacks against the Eagles was sensational. Cousins should be trusted as a low-end No. 1 option.

Sam Bradford (4.3): The Redskins are known for giving up some serious points to opposing quarterbacks but Bradford has been a disappointment for pretty much the whole season. A 300-yard, two-score game last week was his second on the year. Expectations remain low for him.

Running backs

Alfred Morris (4.5) & Matt Jones (4.4): The workload split between these two hurts both of their potential for big games. Morris has eight or fewer Fantasy points in each of his last five and Jones has five or fewer points in four of his last five. If I had to pick one to start it would be Morris, but the chances of a 10-point Fantasy game are slim even though Philly's run defense is awful. If you're considering Jones, double-check his status for Sunday's game because he is listed as questionable.

Ryan Mathews (5.4), Darren Sproles (3.8) & DeMarco Murray (2.2): Last week was a perfect example of the mess that this backfield has turned into. All of them were under five Fantasy points. So even though the Redskins have allowed a touchdown to a running back in three straight, there's just not enough appeal in any of these guys to trust them. If one had a shot at getting, say, eight Fantasy points, it would be Mathews.

Wide receivers

DeSean Jackson (8.1): Jackson missed the first game with his old team this year but won't miss this one. In 2014 he busted out for at least 110 yards per game with a touchdown at Philadelphia. Playing in front of a national audience against his old team with a playoff berth on the line should push Jackson into desirable No. 2 receiver territory.

Jordan Matthews (5.6): Was last week an outlier or the new normal? Just remember that his 78-yard touchdown came on a play where the Cardinals had blown coverage on him. Without it, he had 81 yards on seven catches. Washington's pass defense definitely allows plenty of big plays but it's been to outside receivers more often than slot guys. He's a No. 3 receiver with nominal upside.

Tight ends

Jordan Reed (9.2): Practically a must-start at this point. The Eagles are tough against tight ends but injuries could hurt their secondary depth.

Zach Ertz (5.7): He has a touchdown or over 90 yards in each of his last three games. More importantly, his targets have gone up each of his last three games from 3 to 7 to 13. He's a darn good get as a streaming tight end starter.

Defense/Special teams

Redskins (6.3): This DST has cooled off after a hot streak but is a candidate to rebound against an Eagles offense that has been below 20 points in four of its last six games. They're worth starting.

Eagles (3.7): Philly has delivered nine points or less in four of its last five, so it's not a unit worth banking on. Toss in how well the Washington offense has been playing and the injuries to the Eagles defense and it's easy to walk away from this one.

Colts at Dolphins, Sun., 1:00 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Matt Hasselbeck (3.9): The matchup is a delight but Hasselbeck is banged up and hasn't played a truly good game since Week 12. He's tough to trust in the Fantasy playoffs but could be worth the risk in Daily Fantasy tournaments.

Ryan Tannehill (4.7): What has he done lately to boost confidence?! He has exceeded 20 Fantasy points just once in his last eight games (six of eight with below 20 points) and his offensive line continues to create a bad playing environment for him. An argument could be made that Jimmy Clausen is a better Fantasy option.

Running backs

Frank Gore (6.6): No one loves the idea of starting Gore but it's worth noting that the Dolphins have given up 100-plus total yards to a rusher in nine straight games. Gore has had 17 touches each of his last two weeks but hasn't had more than 60 total yards in either game. The matchup is great, the touches should be there and the South Florida native should have plenty of motivation to play big in his hometown. It's just a matter of executing, which has been a problem ever since the Colts O-line deteriorated. He's no better than a No. 2 running back with moderate upside.

Jay Ajayi (6.1) & Lamar Miller (4.0): There are no guarantees but signs point to Ajayi getting more touches than Miller moving forward. Ajayi is a younger, bigger back who fits the physical style the Dolphins seemingly want. The Colts' run defense has surrendered 5.1 yards per carry through its last four games, but with just one touchdown allowed. Ajayi is barely a No. 2 running back, Miller barely a No. 3.

Wide receivers

T.Y. Hilton (6.6): Hilton stressed this week how important this game was to him -- he's from South Florida and wants to win because he wants "to be able to talk" when he visits with his family this offseason. It's also his first-ever game in Miami as a Colt. He's come through in two previous career games against the Dolphins with at least six catches and 100 yards in each but his quarterback situation could limit his upside. He's fine as a borderline No. 2/No. 3 Fantasy receiver.

Donte Moncrief (3.6): Of the 10 touchdowns the Dolphins have allowed to receivers in their last six games, half have gone to non-No. 1 types. Moncrief has two games with 11 Fantasy points in his last four but he hasn't been above 10 Fantasy points on the road in any game this year, maxing out at 10 points at Buffalo in Week 1! He's questionable to play, so please confirm his status before kickoff.

Jarvis Landry (5.8): The Colts pass defense has bottomed out over the last three weeks, which is theoretically perfect for the Dolphins. Every receiver with at least 10 targets against the Colts this year has posted a minimum of six Fantasy points with nine of 15 hitting the 10-point mark. Landry has 10-plus targets in three of his last four and figures to be a popular option for Tannehill. He's not bad as a No. 3 receiver.

DeVante Parker (4.7): So long as Rishard Matthews remains sidelined, owners should expect Parker to keep getting opportunities. Against the Colts' woeful pass defense, that's a good thing. Parker has at least eight Fantasy points in three of his last four. Interim coach Dan Campbell singled him out this week for his improvement, so expect more of the same.

Defense/Special teams

Colts (6.5): Seven of the last eight DSTs to play the Dolphins posted double-digit Fantasy points. Since their Week 10 bye, the Colts DST has managed 11-plus points in four of five games. They're a very good option this week if you're streaming.

Dolphins (3.5): Miami's defense was just steamrolled by a Chargers offense devoid of receiving talent and offensive line strength. That should tell you everything you need to know.

Texans at Titans, Sun., 1:00 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Brandon Weeden (3.7): The Titans have allowed multiple passing touchdowns and 22-plus Fantasy points to quarterbacks in four straight. No one would be brave enough to start Weeden because of his track record.

Zach Mettenberger (3.5): The backup doesn't have a good Fantasy game under his belt this season. Given the matchup and his receiving corps, it's a challenge to envision him breaking out this week.

Running backs

Alfred Blue (4.1): Reading between the lines, it seems as if Blue was demoted two weeks ago for not running with physicality. Last week he was given another shot, racked up 20 carries and over 100 yards and impressed coach Bill O'Brien. Tennessee's run defense has started to dip (especially against backs catching the ball) and Blue can take advantage if he gets a big workload. That's a big "if" but game flow should help him. He's best as a No. 3 running back.

Antonio Andrews (3.5): The Titans aimed to manage Andrews' workload last week but he still had 19 touches. Sadly, that produced only six Fantasy points (11 in PPR). The big man is touchdown dependent, which isn't good since the Texans have allowed one rushing touchdown to a running back in their last seven games. Andrews could put up another game like the one from Week 15.

Wide receivers

DeAndre Hopkins (9.5): Obvious must-start.

Dorial Green-Beckham (5.5): All of DGB's numbers are improving, and unlike his first 100-yard game, last week's numbers weren't so fluky. Still, Houston is very good against the pass and typically harass Mettenberger when he plays, so expectations shouldn't be too high. He's on the fence as a No. 3 option.

Tight ends

Ryan Griffin (4.5): If you're looking for a streaming option, Griffin will see a Titans pass defense that has allowed six touchdowns to tight ends over its last seven games.

Delanie Walker (8.3): It's almost a foregone conclusion that he's a must-start. But it certainly helps his profile that the Texans have allowed a touchdown to a tight end in two of their last three.

Defense/Special teams

Texans (8.6): Five of the last six DSTs to play the Titans have posted 12-plus points. The Titans have allowed at least four sacks in four of their last five and they've scored 21 or fewer points in five of their last six.

Titans (1.5): Maybe there's a hint of appeal if Weeden starts for the Texans, but the reality is that the Titans defense isn't very good and their special teams don't offer a whole lot either.

Bears at Buccaneers, Sun., 1:00 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Jay Cutler (3.8): Cutler's outlook took a nosedive when the Bears listed Alshon Jeffery as doubtful. That means he's throwing to a receiving corps headlined by Josh Bellamy, Marc Mariani, Eddie Royal and Zach Miller. And Matt Forte too. Good luck.

Jameis Winston (6.9): The Bears defense has collapsed, allowing each of the last three quarterbacks to rush for a touchdown and four of the last five to notch at least two total touchdowns and 22-plus Fantasy points. Winston's better numbers typically come on the road but his ability to make plays in the red zone against inferior defenses could help him out. He's worth starting as an under-the-radar quarterback in Daily Fantasy tourneys.

Running backs

Matt Forte (8.3): The Bucs defense against running backs has remained strong but they've allowed a rushing score in each of its last two games. Two of the last three starting rushers the Bucs have taken on have found 95 or more total yards. Forte's still sharing touches, limiting his upside, but he should still remain a staple in Fantasy lineups.

Jeremy Langford (2.7): The rookie has had at least 11 carries in every game since Forte's returned from injury but has amassed five Fantasy points in each of his last three. If he doesn't score, he's going to disappoint.

Doug Martin (9.0): Obvious must-start.

Charles Sims (4.3): He's still a candidate for 60 or 70 total yards and three or four catches. He's had seven Fantasy points per week over his last three in standard (9, 10 and 13 in PPR).

Wide receivers

Mike Evans (9.3): Obvious must-start.

Tight ends

Zach Miller (7.1): The hunch is that Miller benefits the most with Jeffery unlikely to play. He could land as many as 10 targets against a Bucs defense that hasn't allowed a touchdown to a tight end in seven straight but has allowed 9.9 yards per catch to tight ends over that span. He's a pretty good Fantasy starting option.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins (5.1): The only tight end to spike the Bears for more than six Fantasy points in the last eight weeks was Jordan Reed in Week 14. ASJ is coming off a great game and the targets have been consistent (six or seven in three straight) but is still considered a risky start.

Defense/Special teams

Bears (2.9): Four of the last five DSTs to play the Bucs have scored seven points or less. Winston isn't getting sacked much and he's not a turnover machine. You can do better than the Bears.

Buccaneers (4.1): Jay Cutler's been sacked eight times in his last two games and the Bears have scored 21 points or less in five straight. The Bucs are a sleeper DST for the week, but the Lions and Colts are more appealing.

49ers at Lions, Sun., 1:00 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Blaine Gabbert (2.1): After tossing a trio of interceptions last week, many fear that the real Gabbert has resurfaced. It doesn't matter because no one would start him anyway.

Matthew Stafford (8.5): Giving credit where it's due, the Niners have done a nice job against quarterbacks, holding four straight to under 17 Fantasy points. But this defense typically plays worse on the road and Stafford's been rolling (20-plus Fantasy points in four of his last five). Hard to argue against Stafford finishing strong.

Running backs

Shaun Draughn (3.1): It looks like Draughn will play, but there's no guarantee he'll be an every-touch back for the Niners. There's also no guarantee he'll be any good -- only his game at Chicago crossed the 10-point line in standard leagues. Only one rusher -- Todd Gurley -- posted more than eight Fantasy points against the Lions in their last six.

Ameer Abdullah (6.8), Joique Bell (4.2) & Theo Riddick (2.9): When the Lions play from the lead, like they did last week, these guys will get a shot at some good numbers. That's expected to be the case this week against the Niners, who have allowed multiple rushing touchdowns to running backs in three straight weeks and two total scores to rushers in four of their last five. It's a perfect matchup for Bell, who could get a gimme goal-line touchdown at home. Abdullah figures to rack up plenty of work to build for 2016. This does narrow Theo Riddick's upside since he's their passing downs and hurry-up back.

Wide receivers

Anquan Boldin (4.6): The Lions have allowed four touchdowns to receivers over their last three games. But despite Brandin Cooks' numbers, Detroit has done a nice job limiting receivers' yardage since the bye. Boldin will have to score in order to help Fantasy owners out. It would mean doing so in consecutive games, something he's done once in his last two seasons.

Calvin Johnson (7.4): The combination of Johnson playing slower and still getting the double-team treatment has led to weaker numbers from him. The Niners were double-teaming A.J. Green last week in pass-specific situations, so it wouldn't be a shock to see them do the same to Megatron. Stafford has clearly learned to throw to someone else when Johnson's been double-covered. While this is the Lions' last home game, and maybe Johnson's last home game in Detroit, there are no promises that he plays like a superstar. You're safe if you call him a No. 2 option.

Golden Tate (6.5): His stats over the last two weeks have been awesome. Catching 30 of 34 targets in his last four have been particularly impressive. Note that all four of his touchdowns have come inside of the 10-yard line. San Francisco hasn't allowed a touchdown to a receiver from any distance over its last four games and last gave up a touchdown inside the 10-yard line in Week 6. Start Tate for his Fantasy floor of about 70 or 80 yards on six or so catches. That makes him a good No. 3 receiver.

Tight ends

Blake Bell (3.7): I suppose there's some appeal to start him given the Lions poor defense against tight ends and Gabbert's penchant for leaning on the position. But it's very, very, very mild appeal. Very mild. Very.

Eric Ebron (5.3): If the Lions are smart they'll prep Ebron for some goal-to-go situations since the coverage will mostly focus on Johnson and Tate. That could open him up for a chance to score. The Niners have allowed touchdowns to tight ends over each of their last two games.

Defense/Special teams

49ers (2.7): The Lions are averaging 21.6 points per game on the season but 29.3 points over their last four. There's no way to expect the Niners DST to put up good Fantasy production on the road against this offense.

Lions (6.0): San Francisco has scored 17 or fewer points in seven of its last eight games. DSTs to play it have posted a minimum of eight points per game and at least 12 in three of the last four. The Lions are worth starting as a sneaky DST sleeper.

Patriots at Jets, Sun., 1:00 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Tom Brady (8.9): Everyone's going to start him, but the Jets pass defense has improved over its last three games and will take on Brady without either of his top slot receiving weapons. All that said, Brady still threw for 355 yards and two touchdowns at home against the Jets in Week 7.

Ryan Fitzpatrick (7.0): Going back to his days in Buffalo, Fitzpatrick consistently posted worse stats in his second meeting with the Patriots. He's riding a five-game streak with multiple touchdowns against the Patriots but should add to his 17 career interceptions against them. Five straight quarterbacks have fallen below 20 Fantasy points against the Pats. He's a risky starting option for Fantasy.

Running backs

James White (7.4): How can anyone go against White after his recent performances? Sure, he's touchdown dependent, but he's been scoring! He has five touchdowns in his last five and one in each of his last three. The Pats probably won't run much on the Jets, opening the door for White to reel in a bunch of targets from Brady. He's a solid No. 2 Fantasy rusher.

Bilal Powell (6.9) & Chris Ivory (4.7): Usage and game flow suggests that Powell will be a factor more so than Ivory. Bill Belichick told the media he's noticed how good Powell has played of late. He's right -- Powell has scored, notched a minimum of five catches and totaled at least 79 yards in three straight. If he gets a bump in touches there's potential for a real good game. Better than Ivory, who typically needs 20 carries to deliver a quality Fantasy game. Two running backs have had at least 20 carries against the Patriots all season long.

Wide receivers

Brandon LaFell (3.1): Expect LaFell to draw a bunch of coverage from Darrelle Revis, rendering him to a minimal role. LaFell had 25 yards against the Jets back in Week 7.

Keshawn Martin (2.9): Here's your next slot receiver if the Patriots play without Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola. He could contend for a handful of catches.

Brandon Marshall (7.8): You'll start him, but you might not like what you get. Marshall has scored once in his last six career games against Belichick's Patriots. In fact, he's only scored in two of eight career games against the Patriots. And, only one true No. 1 outside receiver has scored on the Pats over their last eight.

Eric Decker (7.0): Decker had 94 yards against the Pats back in Week 7 but figures to be held to similar numbers this time around. Since that game the Pats have allowed 90-plus yards to a receiver four times.

Tight ends

Rob Gronkowski (9.4): Obvious must-start. He had over 100 yards and a touchdown against the Jets in Week 7.

Defense/Special teams

Patriots (5.3): Starting the Pats is placing a bet on Belichick to come up with a strong defense for the rematch with the Jets. That's a good bet -- in two of three years of coaching in the same division against Chan Gailey he's schemed his defense to hold the opponent to fewer points twice and allow just three more points in the second meeting once. The Jets will have their work cut out for themselves.

Jets (4.7): You can get attached to quarterbacks, running backs and receivers in Fantasy, but don't expect the Jets defense to come out and slam the brakes on Brady's offense. I'd rather start the Colts or Lions DSTs.

Cowboys at Bills, Sun., 1:00 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Kellen Moore (1.9): Tough to back a guy who threw three interceptions last week. Yeah, the Bills pass defense stinks but Moore stinks, uh, more. You don't have to start him, so don't.

Tyrod Taylor (7.9): Dallas' pass defense has been very good as only four quarterbacks have exceeded the 20-point barrier this year. But this defense has to be gassed after a long and losing season. Playing at Buffalo doesn't exactly breed feelings of excitement, and the Bills are probably going to be ordered to play hard after bottoming out last week. Taylor, despite the stats the matchup suggests, should be fine. He's posted 30-plus points in three of his last four.

Running backs

Darren McFadden (7.5): The mere fact that he'll get a bunch of touches makes him appealing for Fantasy owners. Playing against a Bills defense that has allowed five total touchdowns and 4.5 yards per carry over its last five games doesn't hurt either.

Karlos Williams (8.2): The Cowboys run defense has been hit or miss all season long, but lately it has struggled. Over its last two games it's allowed four total touchdowns (three rushing), 4.5 yards per rush and 8.8 yards per catch. The hunch is that Williams will lead the Bills ground game against a beat up and potentially uninterested Cowboys run defense.

Mike Gillislee (2.6): He could be headed for 10 or so touches against the Cowboys, which would be totally acceptable given his back-to-back games with a touchdown. Fantasy owners shouldn't be intrigued in a guy who has no more than eight touches in a game this season.

Wide receivers

Terrance Williams (3.85): With Dez out, Williams figures to be the main target in an offense led by Kellen Moore. Yeesh. The Bills have allowed a receiver to scrape up at least 11 Fantasy points in six straight games but that figures to come to an abrupt end.

Sammy Watkins (9.2): Obvious must-start.

Defense/Special teams

Cowboys (2.5): You'd have to go back to Week 7 to find a DST that scored more than 10 Fantasy points against the Bills. Dallas' low-sack, low-interception defense figures to stall out at Buffalo.

Bills (8.5): Two words: Kellen Moore! Two more words: No Dez! Even though they're banged up, underwhelming and not headed to the playoffs, there's a shot the Bills come up with very good Fantasy pointage.

Panthers at Falcons, Sun., 1:00 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Cam Newton (9.5): Obvious must-start.

Matt Ryan (4.1): Ryan's bad season is about to get worse as he matches up against a Panthers defense he's posted 20-plus Fantasy points once in his last five meetings. There's a chance he finishes with single-digit Fantasy points just like he and three other quarterbacks to play the Panthers since Week 10 have had.

Running backs

Cameron Artis-Payne (6.0): Expect CAP to get the first chance to run against the Falcons. The matchup seems nice -- the Falcons run defense looked good last week but was run on just 14 times. Before then it allowed over five yards per rush and five touchdowns in three games prior.

Devonta Freeman (8.7): Obvious must-start. The Falcons should continue to get him back on track.

Wide receivers

Ted Ginn (7.3): Ginn is one of the hottest receivers in Fantasy. Having him play on the fast surface in Atlanta won't hurt his cause. He's two weeks removed from catching two touchdowns on two receptions of 120 total yards versus the Falcons. There's no case to not call him a No. 2 Fantasy wideout.

Julio Jones (7.1): If the expectations are 100 total yards, you'll be close to okay with Jones. He's struggled against Josh Norman and the Panthers, failing to record even 90 yards against them in three straight. There's some hope that the Falcons learned some things from Beckham's game against Norman last week and apply those lessons to their game plan this week.

Tight ends

Greg Olsen (9.3): Obvious must-start.

Defense/Special teams

Panthers (8.4): They disappointed last week but scored a ridiculous 25 Fantasy points in a shutout win over the Falcons two weeks ago. They've allowed three points to the Falcons in their last two meetings. Holy cow this is a good week to ride with Carolina.

Falcons (1.7): Only one DST -- the Saints (really?!) -- posted more than 10 Fantasy points on the Panthers all season. Carolina has done very well in its matchups with Atlanta, including in Atlanta. Scrap the Falcons DST.

Steelers at Ravens, Sun., 1:00 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Ben Roethlisberger (9.4): The Ravens pass defense has done a great job against inferior quarterbacks but the big guns typically dominate them. This is Roethlisberger's first chance to play against Baltimore in 2015 and the hunch is he'll make the most of it. Through 14 games the Ravens have allowed 28 passing touchdowns and own just four interceptions.

Jimmy Clausen (4.9): Actually, the matchup is pretty dang good for Clausen and the Ravens, and they'll surely have to throw a bunch. Pittsburgh has allowed multiple passing touchdowns in four of its last six. If you're desperate, Clausen will probably work in a pinch.

Running backs

DeAngelo Williams (9.1): Obvious must-start. Tough matchup but his workload and nose for the end zone keep him very Fantasy relevant. A Steelers blowout win could limit his second-half touches.

Javorius Allen (4.9): Benched last week after fumbling, coach John Harbaugh said Allen will be "back at it" on Sunday against the Steelers. That doesn't mean he'll have a great game -- Pittsburgh has allowed 3,8 yards per rush and three rushing touchdowns on the season. Allen will need a lot of targets and some open field as a receiver to truly cash in on the stat sheets. The quarterback decision will impact that -- Matt Schaub is a better check-down passer than Clausen or Ryan Mallett. Be prepared to sit Allen in standard leagues; in PPR he's a low-end No. 2 rusher.

Wide receivers

Antonio Brown (9.6): Obvious must-start.

Martavis Bryant (7.7): He and Big Ben haven't connected for a touchdown lately. Against a Ravens defense that has allowed 25 scores to wideouts, that could easily change. He's posted at least eight Fantasy points in five of his last six. His upside suggests more points than that.

Markus Wheaton (4.5): In four weeks since the bye Wheaton has a touchdown in three of four games and at least three catches and 50 yards in every game. Will the Steelers need him as a third option this week like they needed him against the Seahawks and Broncos? He's barely a No. 3 receiver because his targets could be limited.

Kamar Aiken (6.4): You have to be impressed with Aiken, who has posted nine-plus Fantasy points in four of his last five games despite multiple quarterback changes and some tough opponents. Last week he was helped by catching a Hail Mary but he still had over 80 yards receiving without it. The Steelers pass defense stinks and the Ravens figure to throw a lot as they play from behind. He's a worthy low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver.

Tight ends

Heath Miller (3.3): The Ravens continue to shine against opposing tight ends, limiting Travis Kelce last week to 73 yards on six catches. Particularly considering the emergence of Wheaton, it seems unlikely for Miller to get even 40 yards.

Defense/Special teams

Steelers (7.5): Any DST taking on an offense led by Clausen is one worth starting. Each of the last four DSTs to play the Ravens have posted at least 10 Fantasy points.

Ravens (2.3): The Ravens run defense started to crack last week and the pass defense has fallen way off. There's no way to trust them against a Steelers offense averaging 35.0 points per game over its last six.

Browns at Chiefs, Sun., 1:00 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Johnny Manziel (2.9): Johnny's Fantasy point totals in his last two starts: 15 and 11. He's shown some flashes but nothing concrete enough to make him a good Fantasy passer.

Alex Smith (5.3): The Chiefs are going to be able to do whatever they want offensively but they've proven to shy away from passing the ball if they don't have to. In this matchup, much like last week's matchup, they won't have to. Smith is a risky starter.

Running backs

Duke Johnson (3.7) & Isaiah Crowell (2.3): Johnson got more work and stats last week but neither one has been anything to write home about. Kansas City's run defense remains rock solid -- one back has scored on it over its last five. No one's starting these guys.

Charcandrick West (7.2) & Spencer Ware (2.8): Word has it that Ware will pick up more work following a week's worth of practice. That might scare off some people but the reality is that both backs should get a good dose of work against a Browns run defense allowing 4.7 yards per carry and 10.3 yards per catch this season. West might even get a sliver more because he's the healthier of the two, which gives him Top 15 potential.

Wide receivers

Travis Benjamin (3.3): The Chiefs have allowed 10-plus Fantasy points to a receiver in three of their last four games. That's about the only good piece of news I can give you on Benjamin, who has been a disappointment in each of his last three games.

Dwayne Bowe (2.0): It's a revenge game for Bowe! He's had it circled since April. You still shouldn't start him.

Jeremy Maclin (7.6): Pretty much a must-start. The Chiefs may not pass a lot, but last week was proof that Maclin can still come up with some nice numbers even if Kansas City doesn't have to stray far from the run.

Tight ends

Gary Barnidge (6.9): He's touchdown dependent, but he's delivering. Even in a tough matchup like this one -- the Chiefs have been great covering up tight ends -- it's hard to shy away from Barnidge. FYI he's scored in consecutive games against the Niners and Seahawks (tough defenses versus tight ends).

Travis Kelce (6.2): Everyone should pretty much realize that by now Kelce is a good tight end, not a great one for Fantasy. The Browns have greatly improved against tight ends, holding them out of the end zone in five straight.

Defense/Special teams

Browns (1.3): They might not allow a ton of points but they're still going to struggle to put up sacks and turnovers. Do better.

Chiefs (9.5): Obvious must-start.

Jaguars at Saints, Sun., 4:05 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Blake Bortles (9.0): Eight of the last 10 quarterbacks to play the Saints have posted anywhere from 21 to 50 Fantasy points. Bortles has been on a tear and should continue to reap big numbers against a New Orleans defense that seems to be in a hurry to give them up. A downgraded Jaguars run game only helps his cause.

Drew Brees (9.2): Jacksonville has held its own against bad quarterbacks but the quality ones have sliced and diced them. Brees, at home, should be in line for a three-score day. His foot is a problem but so long as he gets in a practice before the end of the week he should be all right. If he's out, all bets are off for the Saints offense.

Running backs

Denard Robinson (7.0): Last week Robinson couldn't gain much against the Falcons. This week he's got an even better matchup -- the Saints have given up at least one rushing score each of their last four games with a 5.7 rushing average allowed to running backs in that timeframe. There are concerns about Robinson's foot and his workload, but the opportunity and matchup overshadow them. Robinson should be counted on as a No. 2 running back.

Tim Hightower (7.3): Last week he finished with eight Fantasy points but he should have had six more when a touchdown he had was called back. Hopefully that doesn't happen again, though it could be harder. Jacksonville has allowed two rushing scores to running backs in its last six. On the year, the Jags are holding rushers to 3.4 yards per carry. Hightower, who looks good out there, should be able to reach 80 total yards for the third straight week, but scoring could be iffy.

Wide receivers

Allen Robinson (8.6): Obvious must-start.

Allen Hurns (7.9): Only once this season have the Saints given up 10-plus Fantasy points to receiving duos in the same game (the Giants in Week 8). Lately it's been non-No. 1 receivers doing damage, which helps Hurns quite a bit. He's a quality No. 2 Fantasy receiver.

Brandin Cooks (8.7): For four straight weeks a top-tier receiver has put up at least 13 Fantasy points against the Jaguars. Cooks should be a cinch to extend that streak so long as Brees is throwing to him.

Willie Snead (5.9): The bad: Snead hasn't scored since Week 8 and has been below 10 Fantasy points for all but three weeks this season. The good: Jacksonville allows plenty of numbers to receivers. Figure Snead is in line for at least six catches and 75 yards. That makes him a so-so No. 3 Fantasy receiver.

Tight ends

Julius Thomas (8.5): Thomas' touchdown streak ended last week but he still has a minimum of seven Fantasy points in each of his last five. It should be a cinch for him to keep that alive against a Saints defense that has given up seven or more Fantasy points to five of the last six starting tight ends it has faced.

Benjamin Watson (7.7): Watson came through last week and should be on board for another score this week at home. Jacksonville's defense against tight ends only looks good because its opponents have targeted the position just 10 times over the last two weeks.

Defense/Special teams

Jaguars (1.9): Three consecutive DSTs have posted four or fewer Fantasy points against the Saints. That's the kind of expectation for the Jacksonville defense.

Saints (2.1): There's a tiny bit of appeal, believe it or not, because the Jaguars have let up six touchdowns to defenses this season. That includes two in the last three weeks. But you have to be in some really rough shape to even think about considering the Saints DST.

Rams at Seahawks, Sun., 4:25 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Case Keenum (2.5): His game against the Bucs at home last week was a nice surprise, but no one's expecting an encore at Seattle.

Russell Wilson (9.3): Obvious must-start.

Running backs

Todd Gurley (8.1): Gurley's proven to be a borderline matchup-proof starter. This is a very tough matchup for him but the Rams coaches have made a commitment to getting him touches, which owners should continue to expect this week. He's still a No. 1 running back, but it's partially by default and partially by reputation.

Christine Michael (6.5): Look, no one knows for sure that the Seahawks will keep Michael in their main rushing role, but he earned at least the first opportunity after pasting the Browns last week. The Rams are a tougher challenge -- or are they? Over the last three weeks the Rams have given up 5.5 yards per carry and 8.4 yards per catch to running backs. The Seahawks figure to run the ball a decent amount and Michael seems like the best bet. He has No. 2 running back potential.

Wide receivers

Tavon Austin (3.4): Not this week. He's never had more than 25 yards from scrimmage in a game against the Seahawks in his career. He scored his first touchdown against them on a run back in Week 1. The FieldTurf in Seattle might help his speed but he's really only been reliable at home in a dome.

Doug Baldwin (9.0): Obvious must-start.

Tyler Lockett (7.5): The Rams have allowed three touchdowns to non-No. 1 receivers over their last three games. That should help Lockett, who has been producing Fantasy points at a super clip lately -- at least nine per game since Jimmy Graham's injury.

Jermaine Kearse (5.3): No one's talking about Kearse because he's old news -- his multi-touchdown game came in Week 12. But over the last two weeks he's posted back-to-back games with eight targets, seven catches and at least 70 yards. He has at least seven Fantasy points in three of his last four including each of his last two, making him an easy receiver to swipe off waivers and use as a No. 3 option, particularly in PPR formats. Defense/Special teams

Rams (3.1): In case you haven't noticed, the Seahawks have been on fire lately and when they play at home they typically stuff their opponents. You'd be better served going with another DST other than this one.

Seahawks (9.6): This is a mess for the Rams, who struggle to score points (forget about last Thursday). Shoot, they've had 13 points or less in each of their last eight games at Seattle! This should be an easy week for the Seahawks at home.

Packers at Cardinals, Sun., 4:25 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Aaron Rodgers (8.3): The Packers caught a HUGE break when Cardinals cornerback Tyrann Mathieu suffered a season-ending injury last week. His replacements -- Tony Jefferson and D.J. Swearinger -- aren't nearly as good at covering the pass. Tack on a Cardinals pass rush that ranks toward the bottom of the league in sacks and we have a pretty good matchup for Rodgers to exploit. He remains a start-worthy Fantasy quarterback, but toward the back of the pack.

Carson Palmer (9.1): Obvious must-start. He doesn't have an easy matchup either but the Cardinals are usually dominant at home.

Running backs

Eddie Lacy (4.8) & James Starks (3.3): Arizona's run defense has been pretty good all year and especially strong of late. Save for the first drive of their game against the Vikings they've been lights out. Lacy would need every bit of 20 touches to have a shot at 10 Fantasy points. That seems unlikely -- the Cards have seen just four running backs with 20-plus touches against them this season, and two of the four failed to get to 10 Fantasy points. Lacy figures to have a shot to score but neither Packers running back should be relied upon as a No. 2 option.

David Johnson (9.3): Obvious must-start.

Wide receivers

Randall Cobb (6.0): It would seem unlikely, even odd, if the Cardinals assign shutdown cornerback Patrick Peterson to Cobb. The talk is that with Mathieu out, Jerraud Powers would cover Cobb. That's a favorable matchup for the Packers, but confidence is low on Cobb since he's had eight Fantasy points or less in six straight games. But that should be considered a safe total for him this week, making him a No. 3 receiver with some pretty big upside. The Packers are going to end up throwing a good amount.

James Jones (3.2): Everyone expects Patrick Peterson to cover Jones, which would make Jones pretty useless this week. Despite scoring in Week 15, don't expect a repeat versus Peterson.

Michael Floyd (8.5): If Sam Shields is out for the Packers again then expect the Cardinals to try and get Floyd lined up across from Packers rookie cornerback Damarious Randall. That's who was burned by Amari Cooper last week for a number of plays including a 26-yard touchdown bomb. Floyd should bounce back after not scoring (but still catching five passes for the third straight game).

John Brown (8.4): Brown should have had a monster game last week but he dropped a bomb that would have gone for a touchdown. If he gets in the slot against cornerback Casey Hayward, watch out. Brown has nine or more Fantasy points in five straight.

Larry Fitzgerald (5.0): Eventually Fitzgerald will have another good game, but it's tough to trust him with his numbers shriveling up because the other Cardinals receivers are healthy. His lack of speed makes him a little easier to cover compared to Floyd and Brown.

Tight ends

Richard Rodgers (4.7): Instinct says to run away from Rodgers -- he's caught one pass in each of his last two games. But wouldn't it make sense for the Packers to try and exploit the matchups against a Cardinals pass defense that just lost one of its best defensive backs? It could open the door for Rodgers to put up a handful of Fantasy points.

Defense/Special teams

Packers (3.3): Have you lost your mind? Five straight DSTs have posted six Fantasy points or less against the Cardinals.

Cardinals (4.9): It might be tough to get away from the Cardinals, but try. Only three DSTs all season have posted 10 or more Fantasy points against the Packers, and only one came on the road.

Giants at Vikings, Sun., 8:30 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Eli Manning (5.5): No Odell? No bueno. The Vikings have allowed two touchdowns to five of the last six quarterbacks they've faced, but they're getting healthy. Maybe if the Vikes rest Harrison Smith there's a shot at some nice plays from the Giants but short of that this is a matchup to shy away from.

Teddy Bridgewater (6.3): Bridgewater has looked good over the last two weeks and takes on a Giants pass defense that has allowed 21-plus Fantasy points to four of the last five quarterbacks it has faced. If Peterson is out for any reason then Bridgewater should be expected to handle more offensive responsibilities, which would lead to Fantasy points. No doubt he's a sleeper this week.

Running backs

Rashad Jennings (5.4): It's been an eye-opening couple of weeks for Jennings, who has 100 total yards in consecutive games with a touchdown last week against the Panthers. Finally being given a chance for consistent work (and healthy), Jennings is a borderline candidate to start for owners, though the Vikings defense appears to be back at full strength.

Adrian Peterson (9.4): There's a scenario to be aware of: If the Packers lose and either the Panthers or Seahawks win, then the Vikings will have locked up a playoff berth with a chance to win the NFC North division in Week 17 regardless of what happens in Week 16. That could push the Vikings to rest Peterson. Aim for a backup in case Peterson ends up sitting out. Jerick McKinnon would make perfect sense, as would the Giants' Jennings and Matt Asiata as an emergency backup. If the Packers win, then the Vikings have to win to keep pace in the division and therefore Peterson would play. If he's active and there are no reports of him missing a chunk of the game, then you'll start him.

Wide receivers

Rueben Randle (5.4): Many Fantasy owners see Randle's recent play (at least nine Fantasy points in three of his last four) and think he's a suitable replacement for Odell Beckham Jr. Just keep in mind that Randle's numbers came with Beckham drawing coverage away from him. He's not a No. 1 type of receiver -- he has delivered 10-plus Fantasy points in two of eight career games when he's had at least seven targets and Beckham wasn't on the field. Other receivers to go with instead of him include Tyler Lockett and Dorial Green-Beckham in standard leagues.

Hakeem Nicks (3.8): Beckham's suspension should open the door for Nicks to play a lot more and potentially score. He's not as great of a receiver as he once was but the familiarity Eli Manning has with him should help create some opportunities for him. You'd have to be especially desperate to use Nicks, though.

Stefon Diggs (5.2): The two-score game last week will certainly give him a lot of attention in the Fantasy world, but it would have been nice if he had more than four targets. He hasn't had even 70 yards in each of his last seven games. However, there's no denying the matchup as the Giants allowed four touchdowns to receivers last week and seven total in their last four games. Be cautious and call Diggs a No. 3 receiver.

Tight ends

Will Tye (5.9): Though the matchup would be tougher with the Vikings defense close to full strength, we've seen enough of a sample size to know Tye will get involved in the Giants offense. Expect a bump in targets for him, which is a pretty good thing since he already has scored seven or more Fantasy points in four games since the Giants' bye.

Kyle Rudolph (4.9): Will he score? When he does he's helpful for your Fantasy roster. Otherwise he's been junky. The Giants allowed a score to a tight end last week but have not allowed touchdowns to tight ends in consecutive games all year.

Defense/Special teams

Giants (3.9): The Vikings offense has been a yo-yo all season and so has the Giants defense. There's too much fluctuation to feel good about the G-Men coming through with a good defensive game on the road. You can do better.

Vikings (5.5): In theory the Vikings DST should be considered a must-start as they take on the Giants without Odell Beckham, who has accounted for just over a third of their offensive touchdowns. Playmakers like Linval Joseph and Harrison Smith look like they'll be ready to play. Use them over the Patriots, Bengals and Jets DSTs but not the Broncos or Bills.

Bengals at Broncos, Mon., 8:30 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

A.J. McCarron (2.7): Not against this defense. Denver is coming off a loss and typically plays better at home. With Tyler Eifert sidelined and A.J. Green banged up, McCarron is an obvious no-no.

Brock Osweiler (4.5): Last week was an example of Osweiler putting his receivers in position to make plays against a sloppy secondary. He'll try to do the same thing this week but the Bengals are much better against the pass -- only one quarterback has exceeded 15 Fantasy points in their last eight games. Granted, the Bengals have played some crummy quarterbacks, but let's not confuse Osweiler with, say, Peyton Manning circa 2013.

Running backs

Jeremy Hill (5.0) & Giovani Bernard (3.6): In their last two games the Broncos have held opposing rushers to 1.7 yards per carry. That's unreal! Hill is a touchdown dependent running back who might need two scores to reach the 10-point mark while Bernard had 18 touches last week and still couldn't amass 70 total yards for the fourth straight game. Neither back has much appeal.

Ronnie Hillman (3.0) & C.J. Anderson (2.1): The Broncos might take aim on the Bengals run defense after running backs scored on them in consecutive games. But one touchdown was by an H-back at the goal line and the other two were by DeAngelo Williams, a stud rusher. Those three scores account for just five touchdowns allowed on the ground by the Bengals to rushers this season. Neither Broncos back offers much appeal, though Hillman has been getting the most work lately.

Wide receivers

A.J. Green (6.3): Green's back has been flaring up on him and the matchup at Denver is a tough one. Yeah, Antonio Brown went off for a monster game against them last week but he's a different type of receiver than Green, who really hasn't had a great year to begin with and is still catching passes from a backup quarterback. Downgrade Green to a safe No. 3 option.

Marvin Jones (5.1): The matchup is poor for Jones as just two non-No. 1 receivers have tagged the Broncos for a touchdown all season. The catch is, both came in the last two weeks. Jones does have eight Fantasy points in two of his last three and 12-plus PPR points in three straight, so there's some low-end No. 3 receiver appeal.

Demaryius Thomas (8.8): Obvious must-start.

Emmanuel Sanders (6.7): Last week was a major example of why Sanders is so dangerous in Fantasy. He's tough to call reliable but when he's on, he's awesome. Cincy's allowed just one touchdown to a receiver in four games and have allowed a touchdown to a non-No. 1 wideout just four times on the season. The Bengals have also allowed just three receivers to get beyond 90 yards on the year. We could see some regression from Sanders, but there are obvious risks in not starting him. He's a low-end No. 2 option.

Tight ends

Tyler Kroft (4.1): Call him what he is -- a desperation Fantasy tight end who happened to score last week. The Broncos have been susceptible to tight ends this year, especially with safety T.J. Ward sidelined.

Vernon Davis (3.5): There have been too many rough games from Davis to buy into him as a quality Fantasy option, especially against a defense that is typically good against tight ends.

Defense/Special teams

Bengals (5.1): It's a tough sell to call the Bengals a start-worthy DST, but five of the last six units to play the Broncos have managed at least eight points. That might be the ceiling.

Broncos (7.4): Wade Phillips' crew should rebound after a major let-down game at Pittsburgh last week. Taking on a rookie quarterback after defending Ben Roethlisberger last week will be like going from a graduate calculus class to first-grade addition for them.