Should I start Sam Ehlinger in Week 1?
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Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus QB84 · range #82–#85
Consensus QB84 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB84 | 82 | 85 | ±1.5 | — | 0.3 |
| Half PPR | QB84 | 82 | 85 | ±1.5 | — | 0.3 |
| Standard | QB84 | 82 | 85 | ±1.5 | — | 0.3 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #87Zach WilsonSit
- #88Jack StrandSit
- #89Haynes KingSit
- #84Sam EhlingerSit
- #91Kurtis RourkeSit
- #92DJ UiagaleleiSit
- #93Shane BuecheleSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Sam Ehlinger in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB84 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #82 to #85. The consensus projection is 0.3 PPR points.
- Where is Sam Ehlinger ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Sam Ehlinger at QB84 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #82 to #85.