Should I start Bucky Irving in Week 1?
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Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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StartConsensus RB19 · range #13–#23
Consensus RB19 — an RB2 you start in a two-RB lineup.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB19 | 13 | 23 | ±2.5 | #42 | 12.2 |
| Half PPR | RB19 | 14 | 23 | ±2.3 | #33 | 11.1 |
| Standard | RB19 | 15 | 23 | ±2.5 | #25 | 9.9 |
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Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #15Breece HallStart
- #16D'Andre SwiftStart
- #17Travis Etienne Jr.Start
- #19Bucky IrvingStart
- #19Cam SkatteboStart
- #20David MontgomeryStart
- #21Jeremiyah LoveStart
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Bucky Irving in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus RB19 — an RB2 you start in a two-RB lineup. The expert range runs from #13 to #23. The consensus projection is 12.2 PPR points.
- Where is Bucky Irving ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Bucky Irving at RB19 for Week 1, and flex #39 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #13 to #23.