Should I start Israel Abanikanda in Week 1?
RB · DAL
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus RB106 · range #88–#123
Consensus RB106 — 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 | RB106 | 88 | 123 | ±17.5 | #357 | — |
| Half PPR | RB117 | 101 | 132 | ±15.5 | #403 | — |
| Standard | RB118 | 113 | 123 | ±5.0 | #392 | — |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- Israel Abanikanda released by Cowboys
The Cowboys released RB Israel Abanikanda.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 31, 4:38 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Abanikanda will figure to seek another opportunity heading into the season.”
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #124Jordan WatersSit
- #125British BrooksSit
- #126Brittain BrownSit
- #106Israel AbanikandaSit
- #128Robert Henry Jr.Sit
- #129Anderson CastleSit
- #130Dontae McMillanSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Israel Abanikanda in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus RB106 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #88 to #123.
- Where is Israel Abanikanda ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Israel Abanikanda at RB106 for Week 1, and flex #417 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #88 to #123.