Should I start Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
RB · PIT · Bye 9
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Flex optionConsensus RB28 · range #24–#31
Consensus RB28 — flex-worthy, not an automatic start.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB28 | 24 | 31 | ±1.9 | #70 | 12.2 |
| Half PPR | RB28 | 24 | 32 | ±2.1 | #59 | 11.1 |
| Standard | RB28 | 24 | 32 | ±2.2 | #47 | 10.1 |
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Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #25Rhamondre StevensonFlex
- #26Bhayshul TutenFlex
- #27Jadarian PriceFlex
- #28Rico DowdleFlex
- #29TreVeyon HendersonFlex
- #30Kenny GainwellFlex
- #31Chuba HubbardFlex
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
- Flex option. Consensus RB28 — flex-worthy, not an automatic start. The expert range runs from #24 to #31. The consensus projection is 12.2 PPR points.
- Where is Rico Dowdle ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Rico Dowdle at RB28 for Week 1, and flex #69 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #24 to #31.