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October 02, 2026

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Instead of a normal newsletter to end the week, I wanted to show you how I’m using our new matchup cheat sheet to answer my toughest start/sit decision of the week.

In my most important league, I have to pick between Swift, Coker, and Egbuka for my final FLEX spot.

Here are some snippets from the cheat sheet that helped make the choice pretty easy:

D’Andre Swift:

The cheat sheet grades him in the GOOD VIBES 🟢 category this week.

Here are some insights about his matchup for this week:

  • “The broad call is to start Swift, with evaluations ranging from mid-range RB2 to fringe RB1 and one take arguing his RB2 placement is too low.”

  • “His snap share rose from 56% to 67% to 70% over the first three weeks, and he played 50 snaps to Monangai’s 22 last week. Swift also had seven goal-line snaps to Monangai’s two and handled 14 of Chicago’s 20 running-back red-zone carries, giving him scoring-area opportunity despite the backfield split.”

  • “His increased share has been linked partly to Monangai’s health issues; one outlook anticipates alternating drives if Monangai is healthy. With Keenum starting, a preview expected Chicago to lean on its running backs to take pressure off the quarterback, without specifying Swift’s individual share.”

  • “New York is a tough run test: analysts describe a strong defensive front, and the Jets allow 87.3 rushing yards per game. Chicago averaged below three yards per carry for most of its latest game before gaining 84 of its 128 rushing yards on the final two drives, with the center change and Garrett Bradbury’s play also flagged as concerns. That makes Swift’s workload more dependable than a clean efficiency forecast; New York has still allowed running backs 235 rushing yards and two touchdowns through three games, leaving him a scoring path.”

  • “Unless Monangai’s health changes the split, Swift’s rising workload and red-zone use support starting him, with the Jets’ run defense and Chicago’s recent rushing inefficiency tempering expectations.”

Jalen Coker:

The cheat sheet grades him in the UNCERTAINTY 🟡 category this week.

Here are some insights about his matchup for this week:

  • “He is a top-20 option if healthy, while Sleeper projects 14.9 PPR points, WR15 among 162 projected receivers. That ranking is conditional: several takes question whether he will play, and none of the optimistic rankings makes his health a given.”

  • “Through Carolina’s first three games, he leads the team in targets, receptions and receiving yards, giving him a strong early case for a central role when available.”

  • “A team focused show described Detroit using more zone and four-man rushes while still generating pressure, but also allowing effective passing, so the matchup offers opportunity alongside pressure risk. That pass-defense vulnerability supports his top-20 ceiling if active, but Carolina’s banged-up offensive line faces the Lions’ pass rush and could limit Bryce Young’s time to find him.”

  • “Coker returned as a limited participant Thursday after missing Wednesday, and Friday’s official injury designation is the next key checkpoint. One take described the quad strain as relatively minor, while another forecast a one-to-two-week absence, so neither recovery outlook should be treated as settled.”

Emeka Egbuka:

The cheat sheet grades him in the FADE 🔴 category this week.

Here are some insights about his matchup for this week:

  • “The broad Week 4 read is caution: sit him in standard leagues, though his target volume keeps him in consideration in deeper formats. Sleeper projects 10.2 PPR points and WR36; published ranks span 26th, 29th and 36th, with another Week 4 list placing him 32nd in standard scoring. His nine targets against Minnesota produced five catches for 62 yards, but he has not reached a top-30 weekly finish, leaving his opportunity stronger than his lineup case.”

  • “Green Bay has allowed receivers 38 catches, 467 yards and three touchdowns on 54 targets through three games, the 14th-most in the league, making it a workable rather than automatic shutdown matchup.”

  • “The Packers allowed Atlanta to score 35 points after recording seven sacks and two interceptions through three games, leaving pass-rush and turnover potential even after that poor defensive outing. Atlanta's 194-yard receiving performance from Drake London may have been an outlier, while Tampa Bay's expected run-heavy approach under a rookie quarterback threatens Egbuka's opportunities more directly than a demonstrated coverage clampdown.”

Final verdict:

After reading the cheat sheet, I’m rolling with Swift. I’m loving the early season trend of his snap counts vs. Monongai (especially the red zone usage).

While Coker has a great matchup against DET, the lack of clarity around his injury and the banged-up CAR offensive line (which I would’ve never known about without this cheat sheet) is enough uncertainty to fade him this week vs. Swift.

Egbuka is the easiest fade with the rookie QB starting and analysts expecting a more run-heavy approach.

Do you want this level of intel for your start/sit decisions this week? The TE cheat sheet is free this week. Premium users get the cheat sheet for QB, RB, and WR as well.

That’s all for tonight! Good luck this weekend 🤝 

See ya pizza,

Joe

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