Should I start Joe Flacco in Week 1?
QB · CIN · Bye 6
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus QB38 · range #33–#45
Consensus QB38 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB38 | 33 | 45 | ±4.7 | — | 0.9 |
| Half PPR | QB38 | 33 | 45 | ±4.7 | — | 0.9 |
| Standard | QB38 | 33 | 45 | ±4.7 | — | 0.9 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 1% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #33Shedeur SandersSit
- #34Michael Penix Jr.Sit
- #35Fernando MendozaSit
- #38Joe FlaccoSit
- #37Justin FieldsSit
- #38Ty SimpsonSit
- #39Mac JonesSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Joe Flacco in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB38 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #33 to #45. The consensus projection is 0.9 PPR points.
- Where is Joe Flacco ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Joe Flacco at QB38 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #33 to #45.