Should I start Matthew Stafford in Week 1?
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Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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BorderlineConsensus QB13 · range #7–#20
Consensus QB13 — a streamer-level start; only if your usual starter ranks lower.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #7 and at least one at #20 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB13 | 7 | 20 | ±2.6 | — | 16.9 |
| Half PPR | QB13 | 7 | 20 | ±2.6 | — | 16.9 |
| Standard | QB13 | 7 | 20 | ±2.6 | — | 16.9 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 93% 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.
- #10Trevor LawrenceStart
- #11Jaxson DartStart
- #12Jared GoffStart
- #13Matthew StaffordBorderline
- #14Baker MayfieldBorderline
- #15Brock PurdyBorderline
- #16Kyler MurrayBorderline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Matthew Stafford in Week 1?
- Borderline. Consensus QB13 — a streamer-level start; only if your usual starter ranks lower. The expert range runs from #7 to #20. The consensus projection is 16.9 PPR points.
- Where is Matthew Stafford ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Matthew Stafford at QB13 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #7 to #20.