Should I start Shedeur Sanders in Week 1?
QB · CLE · Bye 11
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus QB35 · range #31–#60
Consensus QB35 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #31 and at least one at #60 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB35 | 31 | 60 | ±6.2 | — | 2.9 |
| Half PPR | QB35 | 31 | 60 | ±6.2 | — | 2.9 |
| Standard | QB35 | 31 | 60 | ±6.2 | — | 2.9 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 5% 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.
- #30Tua TagovailoaSit
- #31Cam WardSit
- #32Deshaun WatsonSit
- #35Shedeur SandersSit
- #34Michael Penix Jr.Sit
- #35Fernando MendozaSit
- #36Joe FlaccoSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Shedeur Sanders in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB35 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #31 to #60. The consensus projection is 2.9 PPR points.
- Where is Shedeur Sanders ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Shedeur Sanders at QB35 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #31 to #60.