Should I start Mecole Hardman Jr. in Week 1?
WR
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus WR186 · range #183–#188
Consensus WR186 — 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 | WR186 | 183 | 188 | ±2.2 | #428 | — |
| Half PPR | WR198 | 196 | 200 | ±1.7 | #452 | — |
| Standard | WR195 | 187 | 208 | ±9.5 | #441 | — |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- Mecole Hardman Jr. released by Bills
The Bills released WR Mecole Hardman Jr.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 29, 2:00 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Hardman appeared in only two games with the Bills last season. He'll figure to seek another opportunity.”
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #184Noah BrownSit
- #185Kevin Austin Jr.Sit
- #186Skyy MooreSit
- #186Mecole Hardman Jr.Sit
- #188Coleman OwenSit
- #189Zay JonesSit
- #190LaJohntay WesterSit
See the full boards
Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Mecole Hardman Jr. in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR186 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #183 to #188.
- Where is Mecole Hardman Jr. ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Mecole Hardman Jr. at WR186 for Week 1, and flex #437 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #183 to #188.