Should I start Kenny Pickett in Week 1?
QB · CAR
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus QB61 · range #55–#63
Consensus QB61 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB61 | 55 | 63 | ±3.2 | — | 1.4 |
| Half PPR | QB61 | 55 | 63 | ±3.2 | — | 1.4 |
| Standard | QB61 | 55 | 63 | ±3.2 | — | 1.4 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #58Jake BrowningSit
- #59Joe Milton IIISit
- #60Gardner Minshew IISit
- #61Kenny PickettSit
- #62Carson WentzSit
- #63Mason RudolphSit
- #64Mitchell TrubiskySit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Kenny Pickett in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB61 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #55 to #63. The consensus projection is 1.4 PPR points.
- Where is Kenny Pickett ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Kenny Pickett at QB61 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #55 to #63.