Should I start Rachaad White in Week 1?
RB · WAS · Bye 7
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus RB35 — flex-worthy, not an automatic start.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB35 | 32 | 40 | ±2.0 | #99 | 9.2 |
| Half PPR | RB36 | 33 | 41 | ±2.1 | #90 | 7.9 |
| Standard | RB38 | 35 | 40 | ±1.5 | #78 | 6.6 |
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Latest news
- Rachaad White (hamstring) won't play Saturday
Rachaad White (hamstring) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Detroit Lions.
Leo Sells · FantasyPros · Aug 20, 12:35 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“White is not going to be available to play in Saturday's preseason game. He is still dealing with a minor hamstring injury, but HC Dan Quinn told reporters that he is "certainly close" to a return to the field. Jacory Croskey-Merritt stands to benefit if this injury causes the veteran to miss more time beyond this game.”
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #32J.K. DobbinsFlex
- #33Jonathon BrooksFlex
- #34Aaron Jones Sr.Flex
- #35Rachaad WhiteFlex
- #36RJ HarveyFlex
- #37Jacory Croskey-MerrittSit
- #38Kyle MonangaiSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Rachaad White in Week 1?
- Flex option. Consensus RB35 — flex-worthy, not an automatic start. The expert range runs from #32 to #40. The consensus projection is 9.2 PPR points.
- Where is Rachaad White ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Rachaad White at RB35 for Week 1, and flex #96 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #32 to #40.