Should I start Tua Tagovailoa in Week 1?
QB · ATL · Bye 11
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus QB31 · range #30–#33
Consensus QB31 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB31 | 30 | 33 | ±1.0 | — | 12.8 |
| Half PPR | QB31 | 30 | 33 | ±1.0 | — | 12.8 |
| Standard | QB31 | 30 | 33 | ±1.0 | — | 12.8 |
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Latest news
- Tua Tagovailoa to start preseason finale Friday
Tua Tagovailoa will start Friday's preseason game against the Dolphins.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 26, 1:11 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Tagovailoa will close out the preseason against his former team. Michael Penix Jr. will not play. The starter role for Week 1 remains up in the air.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #27Jacoby BrissettSit
- #28Geno SmithSit
- #29Kirk CousinsSit
- #31Tua TagovailoaSit
- #31Cam WardSit
- #32Deshaun WatsonSit
- #33Shedeur SandersSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Tua Tagovailoa in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB31 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #30 to #33. The consensus projection is 12.8 PPR points.
- Where is Tua Tagovailoa ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Tua Tagovailoa at QB31 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #30 to #33.