Should I start Kaelon Black in Week 1?
RB · SF · Bye 8
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
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB68 | 52 | 85 | ±6.7 | #210 | 2.7 |
| Half PPR | RB66 | 50 | 83 | ±6.5 | #205 | 2.4 |
| Standard | RB66 | 49 | 81 | ±6.3 | #195 | 2.2 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 16% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #63Emanuel WilsonSit
- #64Ollie Gordon IISit
- #65Kaytron AllenSit
- #68Kaelon BlackSit
- #67Ty JohnsonSit
- #68Isaiah DavisSit
- #69Nicholas SingletonSit
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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.