Should I start Van Jefferson in Week 1?
WR
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus WR126 · range #122–#131
Consensus WR126 — 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 | WR126 | 122 | 131 | ±3.7 | #263 | 0.0 |
| Half PPR | WR126 | 120 | 132 | ±4.9 | #261 | 0.0 |
| Standard | WR126 | 117 | 132 | ±6.5 | #262 | 0.0 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- 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 unable to earn a depth role in the Commanders wide receiver room. He will seek another opportunity.”
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #141John Metchie IIISit
- #142Jaylin LaneSit
- #143Nick Westbrook-IkhineSit
- #126Van JeffersonSit
- #145Dyami BrownSit
- #146Brycen TremayneSit
- #147Lil'Jordan HumphreySit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Van Jefferson in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR126 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #122 to #131. The consensus projection is 0.0 PPR points.
- Where is Van Jefferson ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Van Jefferson at WR126 for Week 1, and flex #322 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #122 to #131.