Should I start Justin Fields in Week 1?
QB · KC · Bye 5
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus QB39 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB39 | 36 | 44 | ±2.9 | — | 0.9 |
| Half PPR | QB39 | 36 | 44 | ±2.9 | — | 0.9 |
| Standard | QB39 | 36 | 44 | ±2.9 | — | 0.9 |
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Latest news
- Justin Fields likely to start Saturday
Justin Fields is likely to start in Saturday's preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Leo Sells · FantasyPros · Aug 20, 12:40 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Fields is expected to be Kansas City's starter again on Saturday in their preseason matchup against the Buccaneers. He isn't expected to be the team's starter heading into the regular season, however, unless there is a setback to the recovery of Patrick Mahomes II.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #34Michael Penix Jr.Sit
- #35Fernando MendozaSit
- #36Joe FlaccoSit
- #39Justin FieldsSit
- #38Ty SimpsonSit
- #39Mac JonesSit
- #40J.J. McCarthySit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Justin Fields in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB39 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #36 to #44. The consensus projection is 0.9 PPR points.
- Where is Justin Fields ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Justin Fields at QB39 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #36 to #44.