Should I start Joe Burrow in Week 1?
QB · CIN · Bye 6
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus QB2 this week — a starter in every 1QB league.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB2 | 1 | 4 | ±0.9 | — | 19.0 |
| Half PPR | QB2 | 1 | 4 | ±0.9 | — | 19.0 |
| Standard | QB2 | 1 | 4 | ±0.9 | — | 19.0 |
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Latest news
- Joe Burrow, Bengals starters will not play in preseason finale
The Bengals starters will not play in Friday's preseason finale against the Eagles.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 26, 1:46 PM EDT
- Joe Burrow, Bengals starters set to be sidelined Saturday
Joe Burrow and Cincinnati's starters are set to be sidelined for Saturday's preseason game against the Chicago Bears.
Leo Sells · FantasyPros · Aug 20, 12:49 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“We will see Joe Burrow and the starters for Cincinnati back on the field in Week 1 against the Bucs.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #2Joe BurrowStart
- #2Josh AllenStart
- #3Lamar JacksonStart
- #4Jalen HurtsStart
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Joe Burrow in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus QB2 this week — a starter in every 1QB league. The expert range runs from #1 to #4. The consensus projection is 19.0 PPR points.
- Where is Joe Burrow ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Joe Burrow at QB2 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #1 to #4.