Fantasy football analysts release week 1 PPR start and sit ratings
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Fantasy football managers are evaluating player confidence scores ahead of the upcoming Week 1 slate. Analysts at CBS Sports have assigned numerical ratings from 0 to 10 to assist with lineup decisions for various matchups. Key games include the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday night, followed by a Thursday contest between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams. Sunday features several high-profile matchups, including the New Orleans Saints playing the Detroit Lions and the Baltimore Ravens traveling to face the Indianapolis Colts. These ratings provide a system-based approach to managing rosters, with higher scores indicating stronger confidence for starting specific players. Managers are encouraged to consult real-time updates as game day approaches to account for late-breaking information.
- •CBS Sports analysts released player confidence scores for Week 1 PPR fantasy football lineups.
- •The New England Patriots play the Seattle Seahawks on September 9 at 8:20 pm ET.
- •San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams face off on September 10 at 8:35 pm ET.
- •Multiple games, including Saints-Lions and Ravens-Colts, are scheduled for Sunday, September 13.
- •Confidence ratings range from 0 to 10 to help distinguish between start and sit candidates.
- 4:11 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy Football Week 1 PPR cheat sheet: Player ratings to guide tough start/sit calls, find sleepers
"These matchup ratings for every player in PPR leagues provide a system-based approach to making your toughest decisions
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