Should I start Shane Buechele in Week 1?
QB · BUF
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus QB86 · range #85–#87
Consensus QB86 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB86 | 85 | 87 | ±1.0 | — | — |
| Half PPR | QB86 | 85 | 87 | ±1.0 | — | — |
| Standard | QB86 | 85 | 87 | ±1.0 | — | — |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- Shane Buechele released by Bills
The Bills released QB Shane Buechele.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 30, 1:28 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Buechele had been competing with Kyle Allen to backup Josh Allen.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #90Sam EhlingerSit
- #91Kurtis RourkeSit
- #92DJ UiagaleleiSit
- #86Shane BuecheleSit
- #94Brady CookSit
- #95Connor BazelakSit
- #96Cam MillerSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Shane Buechele in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB86 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #85 to #87.
- Where is Shane Buechele ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Shane Buechele at QB86 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #85 to #87.