Should I start Mac Jones in Week 1?
QB · SF · Bye 8
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus QB41 · range #34–#47
Consensus QB41 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB41 | 34 | 47 | ±5.4 | — | 0.8 |
| Half PPR | QB41 | 34 | 47 | ±5.4 | — | 0.8 |
| Standard | QB41 | 34 | 47 | ±5.4 | — | 0.8 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 2% 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.
- #36Joe FlaccoSit
- #37Justin FieldsSit
- #38Ty SimpsonSit
- #41Mac JonesSit
- #40J.J. McCarthySit
- #41Jameis WinstonSit
- #42Jarrett StidhamSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Mac Jones in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB41 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #34 to #47. The consensus projection is 0.8 PPR points.
- Where is Mac Jones ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Mac Jones at QB41 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #34 to #47.