Should I start Joshua Dobbs in Week 1?
QB · DET
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus QB69 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #35 and at least one at #111 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB69 | 35 | 111 | ±27.2 | — | 1.4 |
| Half PPR | QB69 | 35 | 111 | ±27.2 | — | 1.4 |
| Standard | QB69 | 35 | 111 | ±27.2 | — | 1.4 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- Joshua Dobbs to start Saturday
Joshua Dobbs will start Saturday's preseason game against the Commanders.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 20, 12:29 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Dobbs and Luke Altmyer will see equal reps as they compete for the backup job.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #62Carson WentzSit
- #63Mason RudolphSit
- #64Mitchell TrubiskySit
- #69Joshua DobbsSit
- #66Nick MullensSit
- #67Jalen MilroeSit
- #68Andy DaltonSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Joshua Dobbs in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB69 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #35 to #111. The consensus projection is 1.4 PPR points.
- Where is Joshua Dobbs ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Joshua Dobbs at QB69 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #35 to #111.