Should I start Lamar Jackson in Week 1?
QB · BAL · Bye 13
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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StartConsensus QB3 · range #1–#6
Consensus QB3 this week — a starter in every 1QB league.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB3 | 1 | 6 | ±1.2 | — | 19.6 |
| Half PPR | QB3 | 1 | 6 | ±1.2 | — | 19.6 |
| Standard | QB3 | 1 | 6 | ±1.2 | — | 19.6 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 100% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #1Joe BurrowStart
- #2Josh AllenStart
- #3Lamar JacksonStart
- #4Jalen HurtsStart
- #5Justin HerbertStart
- #6Dak PrescottStart
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Lamar Jackson in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus QB3 this week — a starter in every 1QB league. The expert range runs from #1 to #6. The consensus projection is 19.6 PPR points.
- Where is Lamar Jackson ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Lamar Jackson at QB3 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #1 to #6.