Should I start Chase Brown in Week 1?
RB · CIN · Bye 6
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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StartConsensus RB7 · range #5–#10
Consensus RB7 this week — a locked-in RB1.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB7 | 5 | 10 | ±1.5 | #13 | 16.1 |
| Half PPR | RB8 | 6 | 10 | ±1.3 | #12 | 14.2 |
| Standard | RB10 | 7 | 12 | ±1.3 | #12 | 12.2 |
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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.
- #3Christian McCaffreyStart
- #4Jonathan TaylorStart
- #5De'Von AchaneStart
- #7Chase BrownStart
- #7Saquon BarkleyStart
- #8Omarion HamptonStart
- #9James Cook IIIStart
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Chase Brown in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus RB7 this week — a locked-in RB1. The expert range runs from #5 to #10. The consensus projection is 16.1 PPR points.
- Where is Chase Brown ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Chase Brown at RB7 for Week 1, and flex #12 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #5 to #10.