Should I start Kaleb Johnson in Week 1?
RB · GB · Bye 11
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus RB83 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #46 and at least one at #121 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB83 | 46 | 121 | ±15.1 | #243 | 1.3 |
| Half PPR | RB85 | 44 | 135 | ±19.7 | #250 | 1.2 |
| Standard | RB80 | 43 | 120 | ±15.8 | #228 | 1.1 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 15% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Latest news
- Kaleb Johnson traded to Packers
Kaleb Johnson is being traded to the Green Bay Packers by the Pittsburgh Steelers according to Tom Pelissero.
Chris Schommer · FantasyPros · Aug 30, 1:43 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Details of the trade are still being finalized between the two organizations, with Johnson receiving the fresh start the running back desperately needs after falling out of favor in a Pittsburgh backfield that will be led by the duo of Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle this upcoming season. Johnson's role should become clearer as the National Football League continues their investigation into No. 1 running back Josh Jacobs, potentially resulting in a backup opportunity behind current No. 2 option MarShawn Lloyd.”
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #82Kendre MillerSit
- #83Emari DemercadoSit
- #84Isiah PachecoSit
- #83Kaleb JohnsonSit
- #86Eli HeidenreichSit
- #87Bam KnightSit
- #88Raheim SandersSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Kaleb Johnson in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus RB83 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #46 to #121. The consensus projection is 1.3 PPR points.
- Where is Kaleb Johnson ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Kaleb Johnson at RB83 for Week 1, and flex #229 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #46 to #121.