Should I start Sam Darnold in Week 1?
QB · SEA · Bye 11
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus QB23 · range #21–#25
Consensus QB23 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB23 | 21 | 25 | ±1.0 | — | 15.6 |
| Half PPR | QB23 | 21 | 25 | ±1.0 | — | 15.6 |
| Standard | QB23 | 21 | 25 | ±1.0 | — | 15.6 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 38% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #19Malik WillisBorderline
- #20Tyler ShoughSit
- #21Jordan LoveSit
- #23Sam DarnoldSit
- #23Bryce YoungSit
- #24C.J. StroudSit
- #25Daniel JonesSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Sam Darnold in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB23 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #21 to #25. The consensus projection is 15.6 PPR points.
- Where is Sam Darnold ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Sam Darnold at QB23 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #21 to #25.