Should I start Luke Altmyer 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 QB80 · range #79–#81

Consensus QB80 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.

Week 1 consensus by format

FormatQB rankBestWorstSplitFlex rankProj. pts
PPRQB807981±1.0
Half PPRQB807981±1.0
StandardQB807981±1.0

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros

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What the analysts are saying

Dobbs will start with Altmyer entering the game behind him as they compete for the backup job behind Jared Goff.

Ari Koslow, FantasyPros · Luke Altmyer, Joshua Dobbs to see equal reps Saturday

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Luke Altmyer in Week 1?
Sit. Consensus QB80 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #79 to #81.
Where is Luke Altmyer ranked for Week 1?
The FantasyPros expert consensus has Luke Altmyer at QB80 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #79 to #81.