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

FormatQB rankBestWorstSplitFlex rankProj. pts
PPRQB292431±1.513.8
Half PPRQB292431±1.513.8
StandardQB292431±1.513.8

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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.

Ari Koslow, FantasyPros · Geno Smith to start Friday

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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.