Should I start Aaron Rodgers in Week 1?
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Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus QB26 · range #25–#28
Consensus QB26 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB26 | 25 | 28 | ±0.8 | — | 14.7 |
| Half PPR | QB26 | 25 | 28 | ±0.8 | — | 14.7 |
| Standard | QB26 | 25 | 28 | ±0.8 | — | 14.7 |
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Latest news
- Aaron Rodgers will not play Friday
Aaron Rodgers will not play against the Jets in Week 2 of the preseason.
Cooper Kleinberg · FantasyPros · Aug 19, 2:03 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Rodgers has rarely played in the preseason over the past decade, and that trend may continue as he enters his age-42 season as the Steelers' QB1.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #23Bryce YoungSit
- #24C.J. StroudSit
- #25Daniel JonesSit
- #26Aaron RodgersSit
- #27Jacoby BrissettSit
- #28Geno SmithSit
- #29Kirk CousinsSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Aaron Rodgers in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB26 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #25 to #28. The consensus projection is 14.7 PPR points.
- Where is Aaron Rodgers ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Aaron Rodgers at QB26 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #25 to #28.