Should I start Jerome Ford in Week 1?
RB · WAS · Bye 7
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus RB92 · range #87–#96
Consensus RB92 — 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 | RB92 | 87 | 96 | ±3.0 | #249 | 0.5 |
| Half PPR | RB94 | 90 | 97 | ±2.2 | #252 | 0.4 |
| Standard | RB97 | 92 | 114 | ±7.8 | #263 | 0.4 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 2% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #95Kyle JuszczykSit
- #96Trey BensonSit
- #97Phil MafahSit
- #92Jerome FordSit
- #99Jabari SmallSit
- #100Audric EstimeSit
- #101Hunter LuepkeSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Jerome Ford in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus RB92 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #87 to #96. The consensus projection is 0.5 PPR points.
- Where is Jerome Ford ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Jerome Ford at RB92 for Week 1, and flex #260 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #87 to #96.