Should I start Mecole Hardman Jr. in Week 1?

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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

FormatWR rankBestWorstSplitFlex rankProj. pts
PPRWR186183188±2.2#428
Half PPRWR198196200±1.7#452
StandardWR195187208±9.5#441

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What the analysts are saying

Hardman appeared in only two games with the Bills last season. He'll figure to seek another opportunity.

Ari Koslow, FantasyPros · Mecole Hardman Jr. released by Bills

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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.