Should I start Will Howard in Week 1?
QB · PIT
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus QB81 · range #67–#94
Consensus QB81 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB81 | 67 | 94 | ±13.5 | — | 0.4 |
| Half PPR | QB81 | 67 | 94 | ±13.5 | — | 0.4 |
| Standard | QB81 | 67 | 94 | ±13.5 | — | 0.4 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- Will Howard will start on Friday
Will Howard is set to start in preseason Week 2 against the Jets.
Cooper Kleinberg · FantasyPros · Aug 19, 2:12 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Howard completed 7-of-9 passes for 86 yards in last week's preseason game. His fantasy value currently remains limited to dynasty formats, making it somewhat notable that he's playing over Drew Allar.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #82Brandon AllenSit
- #83Behren MortonSit
- #84Luke AltmyerSit
- #81Will HowardSit
- #86Athan KaliakmanisSit
- #87Zach WilsonSit
- #88Jack StrandSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Will Howard in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB81 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #67 to #94. The consensus projection is 0.4 PPR points.
- Where is Will Howard ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Will Howard at QB81 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #67 to #94.