Should I start Kenny Gainwell in Week 1?
RB · TB · Bye 10
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Flex optionConsensus RB31 · range #26–#35
Consensus RB31 — flex-worthy, not an automatic start.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB31 | 26 | 35 | ±2.0 | #82 | 10.0 |
| Half PPR | RB34 | 30 | 39 | ±2.7 | #80 | 8.6 |
| Standard | RB38 | 34 | 41 | ±1.7 | #78 | 7.2 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 82% 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.
- #27Jadarian PriceFlex
- #28Rico DowdleFlex
- #29TreVeyon HendersonFlex
- #31Kenny GainwellFlex
- #31Chuba HubbardFlex
- #32J.K. DobbinsFlex
- #33Jonathon BrooksFlex
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Kenny Gainwell in Week 1?
- Flex option. Consensus RB31 — flex-worthy, not an automatic start. The expert range runs from #26 to #35. The consensus projection is 10.0 PPR points.
- Where is Kenny Gainwell ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Kenny Gainwell at RB31 for Week 1, and flex #81 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #26 to #35.