Should I start Samaje Perine in Week 1?
RB · CIN · Bye 6
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus RB57 · range #48–#72
Consensus RB57 — 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 | RB57 | 48 | 72 | ±6.3 | #181 | 5.4 |
| Half PPR | RB58 | 46 | 73 | ±6.5 | #175 | 4.8 |
| Standard | RB56 | 49 | 72 | ±5.4 | #165 | 4.2 |
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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.
- #54Braelon AllenSit
- #55Jonah ColemanSit
- #56Kimani VidalSit
- #57Samaje PerineSit
- #58Sean TuckerSit
- #59Ray DavisSit
- #60Emmett JohnsonSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Samaje Perine in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus RB57 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #48 to #72. The consensus projection is 5.4 PPR points.
- Where is Samaje Perine ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Samaje Perine at RB57 for Week 1, and flex #168 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #48 to #72.