Should I start Geno Smith in Week 1?
QB · NYJ · Bye 13
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus QB29 · range #24–#31
Consensus QB29 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB29 | 24 | 31 | ±1.5 | — | 13.8 |
| Half PPR | QB29 | 24 | 31 | ±1.5 | — | 13.8 |
| Standard | QB29 | 24 | 31 | ±1.5 | — | 13.8 |
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Latest news
- Geno Smith to start Friday
Geno Smith will start Friday's preseason game against the Steelers.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 20, 1:52 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Smith will see his first action on the field this season. He'll likely only play one or two series.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #25Daniel JonesSit
- #26Aaron RodgersSit
- #27Jacoby BrissettSit
- #29Geno SmithSit
- #29Kirk CousinsSit
- #30Tua TagovailoaSit
- #31Cam WardSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Geno Smith in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB29 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #24 to #31. The consensus projection is 13.8 PPR points.
- Where is Geno Smith ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Geno Smith at QB29 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #24 to #31.