Should I start Brenen Thompson 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 WR123 · range #109–#141
Consensus WR123 — 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 | WR123 | 109 | 141 | ±12.3 | #256 | 1.9 |
| Half PPR | WR123 | 107 | 138 | ±10.6 | #251 | 1.6 |
| Standard | WR120 | 105 | 139 | ±12.8 | #248 | 1.3 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 1% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #119Demarcus RobinsonSit
- #120Jordan WhittingtonSit
- #121Joshua PalmerSit
- #123Brenen ThompsonSit
- #123Kalif RaymondSit
- #124Roman WilsonSit
- #125Luke McCaffreySit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Brenen Thompson in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR123 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #109 to #141. The consensus projection is 1.9 PPR points.
- Where is Brenen Thompson ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Brenen Thompson at WR123 for Week 1, and flex #279 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #109 to #141.