Should I start Daniel Jones in Week 1?
QB · IND · Bye 13
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus QB24 · range #18–#28
Consensus QB24 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB24 | 18 | 28 | ±2.3 | — | 16.1 |
| Half PPR | QB24 | 18 | 28 | ±2.3 | — | 16.1 |
| Standard | QB24 | 18 | 28 | ±2.3 | — | 16.1 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 30% 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.
- #22Sam DarnoldSit
- #23Bryce YoungSit
- #24C.J. StroudSit
- #24Daniel JonesSit
- #26Aaron RodgersSit
- #27Jacoby BrissettSit
- #28Geno SmithSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Daniel Jones in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB24 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #18 to #28. The consensus projection is 16.1 PPR points.
- Where is Daniel Jones ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Daniel Jones at QB24 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #18 to #28.