Should I start Courtland Sutton in Week 1?
WR · DEN · Bye 10
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Flex optionConsensus WR35 · range #30–#46
Consensus WR35 — flex-worthy, not an automatic start.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | WR rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | WR35 | 30 | 46 | ±4.3 | #66 | 10.7 |
| Half PPR | WR34 | 30 | 44 | ±3.8 | #70 | 8.8 |
| Standard | WR34 | 28 | 40 | ±3.0 | #73 | 7.0 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 91% 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.
- #32DJ MooreFlex
- #33Carnell TateFlex
- #34Chris Godwin Jr.Flex
- #35Courtland SuttonFlex
- #36Josh DownsFlex
- #37Michael Pittman Jr.Sit
- #38Wan'Dale RobinsonSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Courtland Sutton in Week 1?
- Flex option. Consensus WR35 — flex-worthy, not an automatic start. The expert range runs from #30 to #46. The consensus projection is 10.7 PPR points.
- Where is Courtland Sutton ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Courtland Sutton at WR35 for Week 1, and flex #66 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #30 to #46.