Should I start Emeka Egbuka in Week 1?
WR · TB · Bye 10
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus WR21 — a WR2 you start in a two-WR lineup.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | WR rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | WR21 | 17 | 25 | ±1.8 | #43 | 12.3 |
| Half PPR | WR21 | 17 | 25 | ±1.7 | #47 | 10.4 |
| Standard | WR19 | 15 | 25 | ±2.3 | #48 | 8.5 |
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Latest news
- Emeka Egbuka (toe) remains up in air for Week 1
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said he's waiting to see what Emeka Egbuka looks like next week before determining whether or not he'll be ready for Week 1 against the Bengals.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 1, 1:13 PM EDT
- Emeka Egbuka (toe) hopeful for Week 1
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said he is hopeful WR Emeka Egbuka will be available Week 1 against the Bengals.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 29, 1:58 PM EDT
- Emeka Egbuka (toe) not practicing Tuesday
Emeka Egbuka (toe) is not taking part in Tampa Bay's practice on Tuesday.
Leo Sells · FantasyPros · Aug 25, 11:42 AM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Egbuka is continuing to work his way back from a toe injury. His status will need to be monitored closely during practice next week.”
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #18Ladd McConkeyStart
- #19Jaylen WaddleStart
- #20Davante AdamsStart
- #21Emeka EgbukaStart
- #22Terry McLaurinStart
- #23Malik NabersStart
- #24Christian WatsonFlex
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Emeka Egbuka in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus WR21 — a WR2 you start in a two-WR lineup. The expert range runs from #17 to #25. The consensus projection is 12.3 PPR points.
- Where is Emeka Egbuka ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Emeka Egbuka at WR21 for Week 1, and flex #42 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #17 to #25.