Should I start Caleb Williams in Week 1?
QB · CHI · Bye 10
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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StartConsensus QB10 · range #6–#12
Consensus QB10 this week — a starter in every 1QB league.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #6 and at least one at #12 — 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 | QB10 | 6 | 12 | ±1.4 | — | 17.6 |
| Half PPR | QB10 | 6 | 12 | ±1.4 | — | 17.6 |
| Standard | QB10 | 6 | 12 | ±1.4 | — | 17.6 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 96% 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.
- #6Dak PrescottStart
- #7Jayden DanielsStart
- #8Drake MayeStart
- #10Caleb WilliamsStart
- #10Trevor LawrenceStart
- #11Jaxson DartStart
- #12Jared GoffStart
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Caleb Williams in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus QB10 this week — a starter in every 1QB league. The expert range runs from #6 to #12. The consensus projection is 17.6 PPR points.
- Where is Caleb Williams ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Caleb Williams at QB10 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #6 to #12.