Should I start DeAndre Hopkins in Week 1?
WR · BAL · Bye 13
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus WR140 · range #108–#171
Consensus WR140 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | WR rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | WR140 | 108 | 171 | ±31.5 | #309 | — |
| Half PPR | WR136 | 109 | 162 | ±26.5 | #300 | — |
| Standard | WR136 | 108 | 164 | ±28.0 | #302 | — |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 1% 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.
- #172Ben SkowronekSit
- #173Chris Brazzell IISit
- #174KeAndre Lambert-SmithSit
- #140DeAndre HopkinsSit
- #176Tyler LockettSit
- #177Scotty MillerSit
- #178Ronnie BellSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start DeAndre Hopkins in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR140 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #108 to #171.
- Where is DeAndre Hopkins ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has DeAndre Hopkins at WR140 for Week 1, and flex #382 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #108 to #171.