Should I start Kyle Monangai in Week 1?
RB · CHI · Bye 10
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus RB39 · range #34–#47
Consensus RB39 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB39 | 34 | 47 | ±3.4 | #115 | 8.7 |
| Half PPR | RB39 | 33 | 48 | ±4.1 | #100 | 8.1 |
| Standard | RB37 | 32 | 48 | ±3.9 | #80 | 7.5 |
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Latest news
- Kyle Monangai (knee) remains week-to-week
The Bears say Kyle Monangai remains week-to-week.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 1, 7:55 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Monangai has been considered week-to-week for the past couple of weeks. It appears he won't be ready to go to begin the season, which should lead to a workhorse role for D'Andre Swift to open the year.”
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #35Rachaad WhiteFlex
- #36RJ HarveyFlex
- #37Jacory Croskey-MerrittSit
- #39Kyle MonangaiSit
- #39Jordan MasonSit
- #40Blake CorumSit
- #41Tyjae SpearsSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Kyle Monangai in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus RB39 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #34 to #47. The consensus projection is 8.7 PPR points.
- Where is Kyle Monangai ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Kyle Monangai at RB39 for Week 1, and flex #111 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #34 to #47.