Should I start Brandin Cooks in Week 1?
WR
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 14 at 6:11 PM EDT
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SitConsensus WR160 · range #101–#195
Consensus WR160 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | WR rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | WR160 | 101 | 195 | ±42.0 | #343 | — |
| Half PPR | WR166 | 101 | 192 | ±37.7 | #359 | — |
| Standard | WR160 | 103 | 195 | ±40.7 | #345 | — |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #179Tyreek HillSit
- #180Tyler LockettSit
- #181Diontae JohnsonSit
- #160Brandin CooksSit
- #183Gabe DavisSit
- #184Jermaine BurtonSit
- #185Dominic LovettSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Brandin Cooks in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR160 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #101 to #195.
- Where is Brandin Cooks ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Brandin Cooks at WR160 for Week 1, and flex #414 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #101 to #195.