Should I start Quinn Ewers 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 QB56 · range #48–#64

Consensus QB56 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.

Week 1 consensus by format

FormatQB rankBestWorstSplitFlex rankProj. pts
PPRQB564864±6.11.3
Half PPRQB564864±6.11.3
StandardQB564864±6.11.3

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Latest news

  • Quinn Ewers traded to Jaguars

    Quinn Ewers has been traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2028 Day 3 pick swap.

    Garrett Ball · FantasyPros · Aug 29, 4:51 PM EDT

What the analysts are saying

This feels like a vote of confidence in Malik Willis for Miami's side of things, as Ewers was their starter for a few weeks last season and wasn't all that bad. As for the Jaguars, it looks like they're trying to secure someone they can have confidence in as a backup behind Trevor Lawrence.

Garrett Ball, FantasyPros · Quinn Ewers traded to Jaguars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Quinn Ewers in Week 1?
Sit. Consensus QB56 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #48 to #64. The consensus projection is 1.3 PPR points.
Where is Quinn Ewers ranked for Week 1?
The FantasyPros expert consensus has Quinn Ewers at QB56 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #48 to #64.