Should I start Deebo Samuel Sr. in Week 1?
WR · SF · Bye 8
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus WR61 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #42 and at least one at #86 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | WR rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | WR61 | 42 | 86 | ±12.5 | #120 | 8.7 |
| Half PPR | WR62 | 41 | 85 | ±14.6 | #125 | 7.2 |
| Standard | WR58 | 37 | 84 | ±13.6 | #119 | 5.7 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 63% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Latest news
- Deebo Samuel Sr. starting against Chargers
49ers WR Deebo Samuel Sr. will play against the Chargers in the preseason
Cooper Kleinberg · FantasyPros · Aug 20, 9:20 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Thursday night's contest could offer a closer look at the type of role Samuel will have in the 49ers' offense this season.”
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #63Cooper KuppSit
- #64Dontayvion WicksSit
- #65Malik WashingtonSit
- #61Deebo Samuel Sr.Sit
- #67Omar Cooper Jr.Sit
- #68Darnell MooneySit
- #69Tre' HarrisSit
See the full boards
Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Deebo Samuel Sr. in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR61 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #42 to #86. The consensus projection is 8.7 PPR points.
- Where is Deebo Samuel Sr. ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR61 for Week 1, and flex #116 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #42 to #86.