Should I start Aaron Jones Sr. in Week 1?
RB · MIN · Bye 6
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Flex optionConsensus RB35 · range #32–#38
Consensus RB35 — flex-worthy, not an automatic start.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB35 | 32 | 38 | ±1.1 | #98 | 9.4 |
| Half PPR | RB38 | 34 | 41 | ±2.0 | #94 | 8.2 |
| Standard | RB39 | 35 | 41 | ±1.3 | #85 | 7.0 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 76% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #31Chuba HubbardFlex
- #32J.K. DobbinsFlex
- #33Jonathon BrooksFlex
- #35Aaron Jones Sr.Flex
- #35Rachaad WhiteFlex
- #36RJ HarveyFlex
- #37Jacory Croskey-MerrittSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Aaron Jones Sr. in Week 1?
- Flex option. Consensus RB35 — flex-worthy, not an automatic start. The expert range runs from #32 to #38. The consensus projection is 9.4 PPR points.
- Where is Aaron Jones Sr. ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Aaron Jones Sr. at RB35 for Week 1, and flex #95 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #32 to #38.