Should I start Gary Brightwell in Week 1?
RB
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus RB111 · range #100–#122
Consensus RB111 — 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 | RB111 | 100 | 122 | ±9.0 | #382 | — |
| Half PPR | RB119 | 110 | 127 | ±7.0 | #396 | — |
| Standard | RB121 | 109 | 136 | ±11.3 | #399 | — |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- Gary Brightwell released by Bengals
The Bengals released RB Gary Brightwell.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 31, 4:26 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Brightwell appeared in two games with the Bengals last season. He'll seek an opportunity in a depth role with another team.”
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #111Reggie GilliamSit
- #112Ronnie RiversSit
- #113Dean ConnorsSit
- #111Gary BrightwellSit
- #115Kentrel BullockSit
- #116Adam PrenticeSit
- #117Jacob SaylorsSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Gary Brightwell in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus RB111 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #100 to #122.
- Where is Gary Brightwell ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Gary Brightwell at RB111 for Week 1, and flex #395 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #100 to #122.