Should I start Luke McCaffrey in Week 1?
WR · WAS · Bye 7
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus WR126 · range #114–#156
Consensus WR126 — 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 | WR126 | 114 | 156 | ±15.4 | #261 | 0.9 |
| Half PPR | WR126 | 114 | 153 | ±14.3 | #259 | 0.7 |
| Standard | WR123 | 111 | 146 | ±12.3 | #255 | 0.5 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 1% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #122Brenen ThompsonSit
- #123Kalif RaymondSit
- #124Roman WilsonSit
- #126Luke McCaffreySit
- #126Colbie YoungSit
- #127Kevin Coleman Jr.Sit
- #128Konata MumpfieldSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Luke McCaffrey in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR126 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #114 to #156. The consensus projection is 0.9 PPR points.
- Where is Luke McCaffrey ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Luke McCaffrey at WR126 for Week 1, and flex #280 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #114 to #156.