Should I start Kevin Austin Jr. in Week 1?
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Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus WR184 · range #148–#224
Consensus WR184 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | WR rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | WR184 | 148 | 224 | ±31.2 | #408 | 0.0 |
| Half PPR | WR192 | 148 | 248 | ±41.8 | #363 | 0.0 |
| Standard | WR187 | 154 | 227 | ±30.1 | #415 | 0.0 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- Kevin Austin Jr. waived by Saints
The Saints waived WR Kevin Austin Jr.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 31, 6:33 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Austin will figure to seek another opportunity heading into the season.”
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #182Simi FehokoSit
- #183Josh CameronSit
- #184Noah BrownSit
- #184Kevin Austin Jr.Sit
- #186Skyy MooreSit
- #187Mecole Hardman Jr.Sit
- #188Coleman OwenSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Kevin Austin Jr. in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR184 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #148 to #224. The consensus projection is 0.0 PPR points.
- Where is Kevin Austin Jr. ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Kevin Austin Jr. at WR184 for Week 1, and flex #420 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #148 to #224.