Should I start Xavier Smith in Week 1?
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Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus WR128 · range #104–#150
Consensus WR128 — 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 | WR128 | 104 | 150 | ±17.7 | #266 | 0.8 |
| Half PPR | WR130 | 105 | 157 | ±19.6 | #273 | 0.6 |
| Standard | WR130 | 107 | 152 | ±17.7 | #273 | 0.5 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 1% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #131CJ DanielsSit
- #132Jalen RoyalsSit
- #133Devontez WalkerSit
- #128Xavier SmithSit
- #135Elijah MooreSit
- #136Tim PatrickSit
- #137Zavion ThomasSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Xavier Smith in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR128 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #104 to #150. The consensus projection is 0.8 PPR points.
- Where is Xavier Smith ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Xavier Smith at WR128 for Week 1, and flex #301 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #104 to #150.