Should I start Malik Benson in Week 1?
WR · LV · Bye 13
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus WR138 · range #127–#163
Consensus WR138 — 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 | WR138 | 127 | 163 | ±13.7 | #291 | 1.8 |
| Half PPR | WR137 | 127 | 164 | ±13.4 | #291 | 1.4 |
| Standard | WR141 | 128 | 172 | ±16.6 | #301 | 1.1 |
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.
- #127Kevin Coleman Jr.Sit
- #128Konata MumpfieldSit
- #129Odell Beckham Jr.Sit
- #138Malik BensonSit
- #131CJ DanielsSit
- #132Jalen RoyalsSit
- #133Devontez WalkerSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Malik Benson in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR138 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #127 to #163. The consensus projection is 1.8 PPR points.
- Where is Malik Benson ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Malik Benson at WR138 for Week 1, and flex #292 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #127 to #163.