Should I start Dak Prescott in Week 1?
QB · DAL · Bye 14
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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StartConsensus QB7 · range #4–#10
Consensus QB7 this week — a starter in every 1QB league.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #4 and at least one at #10 — 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 | QB7 | 4 | 10 | ±1.5 | — | 17.9 |
| Half PPR | QB7 | 4 | 10 | ±1.5 | — | 17.9 |
| Standard | QB7 | 4 | 10 | ±1.5 | — | 17.9 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 95% 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.
- #3Lamar JacksonStart
- #4Jalen HurtsStart
- #5Justin HerbertStart
- #7Dak PrescottStart
- #7Jayden DanielsStart
- #8Drake MayeStart
- #9Caleb WilliamsStart
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Dak Prescott in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus QB7 this week — a starter in every 1QB league. The expert range runs from #4 to #10. The consensus projection is 17.9 PPR points.
- Where is Dak Prescott ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Dak Prescott at QB7 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #4 to #10.