Should I start Kenneth Walker III in Week 1?
RB · KC · Bye 5
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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StartConsensus RB13 · range #11–#16
Consensus RB13 — an RB2 you start in a two-RB lineup.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB13 | 11 | 16 | ±1.1 | #24 | 14.6 |
| Half PPR | RB13 | 11 | 15 | ±1.1 | #19 | 13.3 |
| Standard | RB14 | 11 | 15 | ±1.4 | #18 | 11.9 |
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Latest news
- Kenneth Walker III (foot) not practicing Tuesday
Kenneth Walker III is not practicing on Tuesday due to a foot injury.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 25, 1:55 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“It is unclear how serious the injury is for Walker. His status will need to be monitored in practice the rest of the week.”
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #10Derrick HenryStart
- #11Ashton JeantyStart
- #12Javonte WilliamsStart
- #13Kenneth Walker IIIStart
- #14Kyren WilliamsStart
- #15Breece HallStart
- #16D'Andre SwiftStart
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Kenneth Walker III in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus RB13 — an RB2 you start in a two-RB lineup. The expert range runs from #11 to #16. The consensus projection is 14.6 PPR points.
- Where is Kenneth Walker III ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Kenneth Walker III at RB13 for Week 1, and flex #23 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #11 to #16.