Should I start Van Jefferson in Week 1?
WR · WAS
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 14 at 6:11 PM EDT
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SitConsensus WR201 · range #185–#216
Consensus WR201 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | WR rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | WR201 | 185 | 216 | ±12.7 | #418 | 0.0 |
| Half PPR | WR202 | 184 | 215 | ±11.4 | #441 | 0.0 |
| Standard | WR207 | 195 | 222 | ±11.2 | #431 | 0.0 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- Van Jefferson signs with Commanders practice squad
The Commanders signed WR Van Jefferson.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 7, 11:33 AM EDT
- Van Jefferson released by Commanders
The Commanders released Van Jefferson.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 30, 5:18 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Jefferson was recently released by Washington. He will add depth in the wide receiver room for the Commanders.”
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #191Jalin HyattSit
- #192Ray-Ray McCloud IIISit
- #193Cedrick Wilson Jr.Sit
- #201Van JeffersonSit
- #195Dylan DrummondSit
- #196Mecole Hardman Jr.Sit
- #197Casey WashingtonSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Van Jefferson in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR201 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #185 to #216. The consensus projection is 0.0 PPR points.
- Where is Van Jefferson ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Van Jefferson at WR201 for Week 1, and flex #434 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #185 to #216.