Should I start Kyren Williams in Week 1?
RB · LAR · Bye 11
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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StartConsensus RB15 · range #10–#17
Consensus RB15 — 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 | RB15 | 10 | 17 | ±1.7 | #31 | 13.7 |
| Half PPR | RB14 | 10 | 17 | ±1.4 | #21 | 12.7 |
| Standard | RB13 | 9 | 16 | ±1.3 | #17 | 11.8 |
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Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #11Ashton JeantyStart
- #12Javonte WilliamsStart
- #13Kenneth Walker IIIStart
- #15Kyren WilliamsStart
- #15Breece HallStart
- #16D'Andre SwiftStart
- #17Travis Etienne Jr.Start
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Kyren Williams in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus RB15 — an RB2 you start in a two-RB lineup. The expert range runs from #10 to #17. The consensus projection is 13.7 PPR points.
- Where is Kyren Williams ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Kyren Williams at RB15 for Week 1, and flex #31 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #10 to #17.