Should I start Raheim Sanders in Week 1?
RB · CLE · Bye 11
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus RB87 · range #73–#103
Consensus RB87 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB87 | 73 | 103 | ±8.6 | #250 | 0.4 |
| Half PPR | RB88 | 77 | 99 | ±5.3 | #247 | 0.4 |
| Standard | RB88 | 77 | 97 | ±5.2 | #244 | 0.3 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 1% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #85Kaleb JohnsonSit
- #86Eli HeidenreichSit
- #87Bam KnightSit
- #87Raheim SandersSit
- #89J'Mari TaylorSit
- #90Jawhar JordanSit
- #91Tahj BrooksSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Raheim Sanders in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus RB87 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #73 to #103. The consensus projection is 0.4 PPR points.
- Where is Raheim Sanders ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Raheim Sanders at RB87 for Week 1, and flex #236 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #73 to #103.