Should I start Marcus Mariota in Week 1?
QB · WAS · Bye 7
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus QB45 · range #36–#54
Consensus QB45 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB45 | 36 | 54 | ±6.0 | — | 0.8 |
| Half PPR | QB45 | 36 | 54 | ±6.0 | — | 0.8 |
| Standard | QB45 | 36 | 54 | ±6.0 | — | 0.8 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 1% 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.
- #40J.J. McCarthySit
- #41Jameis WinstonSit
- #42Jarrett StidhamSit
- #45Marcus MariotaSit
- #44Trey LanceSit
- #45Tyrod TaylorSit
- #46Tyler HuntleySit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Marcus Mariota in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB45 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #36 to #54. The consensus projection is 0.8 PPR points.
- Where is Marcus Mariota ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Marcus Mariota at QB45 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #36 to #54.