Should I start Ashton Jeanty in Week 1?
RB · LV · Bye 13
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus RB11 this week — a locked-in RB1.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #5 and at least one at #20 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB11 | 5 | 20 | ±4.5 | #23 | 15.1 |
| Half PPR | RB12 | 4 | 21 | ±4.9 | #20 | 13.5 |
| Standard | RB14 | 7 | 21 | ±4.5 | #18 | 12.0 |
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Latest news
- Ashton Jeanty (ankle) receives positive update
Raiders GM John Spytek said Ashton Jeanty is in a "good spot" and "could return sooner than expected."
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 1, 6:31 PM EDT
- Ashton Jeanty (ankle) not seen practicing Tuesday
Ashton Jeanty was not seen practicing on Tuesday.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 1, 12:10 PM EDT
- Ashton Jeanty (ankle) uncertain for Week 1
Ashton Jeanty is dealing with a lower ankle sprain and his status for Week 1 is uncertain.
Nate Miller · FantasyPros · Aug 25, 9:15 AM EDT
- Ashton Jeanty believed to have sprained ankle
Ashton Jeanty is believed to have suffered a sprained ankle at practice on Sunday.
Diego Sandoval · FantasyPros · Aug 23, 11:02 PM EDT
- Ashton Jeanty suffers knee injury Sunday
Ashton Jeanty exited practice for the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday after suffering an apparent knee injury according to Ryan McFadden.
Chris Schommer · FantasyPros · Aug 23, 5:52 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“"I expect him to be back as quick he can, maybe quicker than some people would expect," Spytek said. "When that is, we'll see." Jeanty did not practice on Tuesday. The fact that he wasn't placed on IR is a positive sign. He could be back as soon as Week 1.”
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #8Omarion HamptonStart
- #9James Cook IIIStart
- #10Derrick HenryStart
- #11Ashton JeantyStart
- #12Javonte WilliamsStart
- #13Kenneth Walker IIIStart
- #14Kyren WilliamsStart
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Ashton Jeanty in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus RB11 this week — a locked-in RB1. The expert range runs from #5 to #20. The consensus projection is 15.1 PPR points.
- Where is Ashton Jeanty ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Ashton Jeanty at RB11 for Week 1, and flex #21 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #5 to #20.