Should I start Justin Watson in Week 1?
WR
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus WR147 · range #115–#176
Consensus WR147 — 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 | WR147 | 115 | 176 | ±25.0 | #323 | 0.0 |
| Half PPR | WR148 | 114 | 178 | ±26.3 | #325 | 0.0 |
| Standard | WR149 | 114 | 180 | ±27.1 | #329 | 0.0 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- Justin Watson released by Texans
The Texans released WR Justin Watson.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 30, 2:56 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Watson will seek a depth role with another team on special teams.”
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #153Cedric TillmanSit
- #154Jonathan MingoSit
- #155Mitch TinsleySit
- #147Justin WatsonSit
- #157Dont'e Thornton Jr.Sit
- #158Darius CooperSit
- #159Dylan DrummondSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Justin Watson in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR147 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #115 to #176. The consensus projection is 0.0 PPR points.
- Where is Justin Watson ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Justin Watson at WR147 for Week 1, and flex #344 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #115 to #176.