Should I start Jalen McMillan in Week 1?
WR · TB · Bye 10
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus WR64 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | WR rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | WR64 | 57 | 80 | ±5.7 | #131 | 7.3 |
| Half PPR | WR63 | 54 | 80 | ±6.1 | #129 | 6.1 |
| Standard | WR63 | 56 | 77 | ±5.4 | #129 | 4.8 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 22% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Latest news
- Jalen McMillan (knee) uncertain for Week 1
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said he's waiting to see what Jalen McMillan looks like next week before determining whether or not he'll be ready for Week 1 against the Bengals.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 1, 1:14 PM EDT
- Jalen McMillan (knee) expected to be available Week 1
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said he expects WR Jalen McMillan to be available for Week 1 against the Bengals.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 29, 1:56 PM EDT
- Jalen McMillan (knee) not seen practicing Tuesday
Jalen McMillan (knee) was not seen practicing for the Buccaneers on Tuesday.
Leo Sells · FantasyPros · Aug 25, 11:37 AM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“McMillan status will need to be monitored during practice next week. He is continuing to work his way back from a knee injury.”
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #58Jauan JenningsSit
- #59Adonai MitchellSit
- #60Jerry JeudySit
- #64Jalen McMillanSit
- #62Kayshon BoutteSit
- #63Cooper KuppSit
- #64Dontayvion WicksSit
See the full boards
Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Jalen McMillan in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR64 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #57 to #80. The consensus projection is 7.3 PPR points.
- Where is Jalen McMillan ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Jalen McMillan at WR64 for Week 1, and flex #127 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #57 to #80.