Should I start Riley Leonard in Week 1?

QB · IND · Bye 13

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

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SitConsensus QB51 · range #41–#57

Consensus QB51 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.

Week 1 consensus by format

FormatQB rankBestWorstSplitFlex rankProj. pts
PPRQB514157±5.30.5
Half PPRQB514157±5.30.5
StandardQB514157±5.30.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Riley Leonard in Week 1?
Sit. Consensus QB51 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #41 to #57. The consensus projection is 0.5 PPR points.
Where is Riley Leonard ranked for Week 1?
The FantasyPros expert consensus has Riley Leonard at QB51 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #41 to #57.