Should I start Jared Goff in Week 1?
QB · DET · Bye 6
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus QB12 this week — a starter in every 1QB league.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #8 and at least one at #17 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB12 | 8 | 17 | ±2.2 | — | 16.8 |
| Half PPR | QB12 | 8 | 17 | ±2.2 | — | 16.8 |
| Standard | QB12 | 8 | 17 | ±2.2 | — | 16.8 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 76% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Latest news
- Jared Goff will not play Saturday
Jared Goff will not play in the Lions second preseason game on Saturday against the Commanders.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 20, 12:28 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Goff could see some reps in the final preseason game. It will be Josh Dobbs starting with Luke Altmyer seeing reps behind him.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #9Caleb WilliamsStart
- #10Trevor LawrenceStart
- #11Jaxson DartStart
- #12Jared GoffStart
- #13Matthew StaffordBorderline
- #14Baker MayfieldBorderline
- #15Brock PurdyBorderline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Jared Goff in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus QB12 this week — a starter in every 1QB league. The expert range runs from #8 to #17. The consensus projection is 16.8 PPR points.
- Where is Jared Goff ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Jared Goff at QB12 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #8 to #17.