Should I start Jayden Daniels in Week 1?
QB · WAS · Bye 7
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus QB8 this week — a starter in every 1QB league.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #6 and at least one at #13 — 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 | QB8 | 6 | 13 | ±2.1 | — | 17.6 |
| Half PPR | QB8 | 6 | 13 | ±2.1 | — | 17.6 |
| Standard | QB8 | 6 | 13 | ±2.1 | — | 17.6 |
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Latest news
- Jayden Daniels expected to play against Lions
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is set to start against the Lions on Saturday.
Cooper Kleinberg · FantasyPros · Aug 22, 10:18 AM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Daniels had a very underwhelming sophomore campaign, largely due to injury. He and the starters will have an opportunity to build chemistry and momentum ahead of the regular season.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #4Jalen HurtsStart
- #5Justin HerbertStart
- #6Dak PrescottStart
- #8Jayden DanielsStart
- #8Drake MayeStart
- #9Caleb WilliamsStart
- #10Trevor LawrenceStart
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Jayden Daniels in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus QB8 this week — a starter in every 1QB league. The expert range runs from #6 to #13. The consensus projection is 17.6 PPR points.
- Where is Jayden Daniels ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Jayden Daniels at QB8 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #6 to #13.