Should I start Josh Johnson in Week 1?
QB · CIN
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
Connect your league and get start/sit answers from an AI analyst that knows your actual roster.
SitConsensus QB71 · range #66–#76
Consensus QB71 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB71 | 66 | 76 | ±5.0 | — | 0.0 |
| Half PPR | QB71 | 66 | 76 | ±5.0 | — | 0.0 |
| Standard | QB71 | 66 | 76 | ±5.0 | — | 0.0 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- Josh Johnson signs with Bengals practice squad
The Bengals signed QB Josh Johnson to their practice squad.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 1, 6:34 PM EDT
- Josh Johnson released by Bengals
The Bengals released QB Josh Johnson.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 30, 1:29 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Johnson returns as the QB3 for the Bengals after they had released him.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #73Garrett NussmeierSit
- #74Taylen GreenSit
- #75Aidan O'ConnellSit
- #71Josh JohnsonSit
- #77Will LevisSit
- #78Stetson Bennett IVSit
- #79Kyle McCordSit
See the full boards
Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Josh Johnson in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB71 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #66 to #76. The consensus projection is 0.0 PPR points.
- Where is Josh Johnson ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Josh Johnson at QB71 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #66 to #76.