Should I start Emmett Johnson in Week 1?
RB · KC · Bye 5
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus RB63 · range #55–#76
Consensus RB63 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB63 | 55 | 76 | ±4.8 | #201 | 3.6 |
| Half PPR | RB62 | 57 | 71 | ±4.1 | #195 | 3.2 |
| Standard | RB63 | 55 | 76 | ±4.7 | #186 | 2.9 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 16% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #57Samaje PerineSit
- #58Sean TuckerSit
- #59Ray DavisSit
- #63Emmett JohnsonSit
- #61Jaylen WrightSit
- #62Chris BrooksSit
- #63Emanuel WilsonSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Emmett Johnson in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus RB63 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #55 to #76. The consensus projection is 3.6 PPR points.
- Where is Emmett Johnson ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Emmett Johnson at RB63 for Week 1, and flex #177 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #55 to #76.