Should I start Kaelon Black in Week 1?

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Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT

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SitConsensus RB68 · range #52–#85

Consensus RB68 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.

Week 1 consensus by format

FormatRB rankBestWorstSplitFlex rankProj. pts
PPRRB685285±6.7#2102.7
Half PPRRB665083±6.5#2052.4
StandardRB664981±6.3#1952.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kaelon Black in Week 1?
Sit. Consensus RB68 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #52 to #85. The consensus projection is 2.7 PPR points.
Where is Kaelon Black ranked for Week 1?
The FantasyPros expert consensus has Kaelon Black at RB68 for Week 1, and flex #187 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #52 to #85.