Should I start Jaleel McLaughlin in Week 1?
RB · CLE · Bye 11
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus RB101 · range #89–#146
Consensus RB101 — 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 | RB101 | 89 | 146 | ±15.7 | #287 | — |
| Half PPR | RB99 | 89 | 159 | ±19.5 | #260 | — |
| Standard | RB106 | 87 | 161 | ±24.5 | #279 | — |
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Latest news
- Jaleel McLaughlin signs with Browns practice squad
The Browns signed RB Jaleel McLaughlin to their practice squad.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 1, 6:33 PM EDT
- Jaleel McLaughlin waived by Broncos
The Broncos waived RB Jaleel McLaughlin.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 31, 4:22 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“McLaughlin had been waived by the Broncos. He will add depth in the backfield for Cleveland.”
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #90Jawhar JordanSit
- #91Tahj BrooksSit
- #92Jam MillerSit
- #101Jaleel McLaughlinSit
- #94Devin NealSit
- #95Kyle JuszczykSit
- #96Trey BensonSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Jaleel McLaughlin in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus RB101 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #89 to #146.
- Where is Jaleel McLaughlin ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Jaleel McLaughlin at RB101 for Week 1, and flex #247 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #89 to #146.