Should I start Phil Mafah in Week 1?

RB

Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT

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SitConsensus RB101 · range #91–#132

Consensus RB101 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.

Week 1 consensus by format

FormatRB rankBestWorstSplitFlex rankProj. pts
PPRRB10191132±12.7#2800.0
Half PPRRB10291140±14.7#2800.0
StandardRB9889127±11.5#2690.0

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What the analysts are saying

Mafah had been competing for a depth role in the Cowboys backfield. He'll seek another opportunity heading into the season.

Ari Koslow, FantasyPros · Phil Mafah waived by Cowboys

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Phil Mafah in Week 1?
Sit. Consensus RB101 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #91 to #132. The consensus projection is 0.0 PPR points.
Where is Phil Mafah ranked for Week 1?
The FantasyPros expert consensus has Phil Mafah at RB101 for Week 1, and flex #254 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #91 to #132.