Should I start John Metchie III in Week 1?
WR · CAR · Bye 5
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus WR140 · range #118–#162
Consensus WR140 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | WR rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | WR140 | 118 | 162 | ±17.1 | #299 | 2.9 |
| Half PPR | WR141 | 120 | 165 | ±17.2 | #301 | 2.4 |
| Standard | WR144 | 122 | 173 | ±19.2 | #312 | 1.8 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 1% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #138Jimmy Horn Jr.Sit
- #139Greg DortchSit
- #140Deion BurksSit
- #140John Metchie IIISit
- #142Jaylin LaneSit
- #143Nick Westbrook-IkhineSit
- #144Van JeffersonSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start John Metchie III in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR140 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #118 to #162. The consensus projection is 2.9 PPR points.
- Where is John Metchie III ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has John Metchie III at WR140 for Week 1, and flex #314 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #118 to #162.