Should I start Brock Purdy in Week 1?
QB · SF · Bye 8
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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BorderlineConsensus QB15 · range #9–#21
Consensus QB15 — a streamer-level start; only if your usual starter ranks lower.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #9 and at least one at #21 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB15 | 9 | 21 | ±2.3 | — | 16.9 |
| Half PPR | QB15 | 9 | 21 | ±2.3 | — | 16.9 |
| Standard | QB15 | 9 | 21 | ±2.3 | — | 16.9 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 86% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #12Jared GoffStart
- #13Matthew StaffordBorderline
- #14Baker MayfieldBorderline
- #15Brock PurdyBorderline
- #16Kyler MurrayBorderline
- #17Patrick Mahomes IIBorderline
- #18Bo NixBorderline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Brock Purdy in Week 1?
- Borderline. Consensus QB15 — a streamer-level start; only if your usual starter ranks lower. The expert range runs from #9 to #21. The consensus projection is 16.9 PPR points.
- Where is Brock Purdy ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Brock Purdy at QB15 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #9 to #21.