Should I start Jalen Royals in Week 1?
WR · KC · Bye 5
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus WR141 · range #108–#188
Consensus WR141 — 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 | WR141 | 108 | 188 | ±26.9 | #304 | 1.2 |
| Half PPR | WR144 | 110 | 201 | ±31.1 | #310 | 1.0 |
| Standard | WR144 | 112 | 191 | ±27.0 | #310 | 0.7 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 1% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #129Odell Beckham Jr.Sit
- #130Malik BensonSit
- #131CJ DanielsSit
- #141Jalen RoyalsSit
- #133Devontez WalkerSit
- #134Xavier SmithSit
- #135Elijah MooreSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Jalen Royals in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR141 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #108 to #188. The consensus projection is 1.2 PPR points.
- Where is Jalen Royals ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Jalen Royals at WR141 for Week 1, and flex #296 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #108 to #188.