Should I start Zachariah Branch in Week 1?
WR · ATL · Bye 11
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus WR82 · range #67–#98
Consensus WR82 — 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 | WR82 | 67 | 98 | ±7.8 | #165 | 3.7 |
| Half PPR | WR82 | 67 | 102 | ±9.6 | #166 | 2.9 |
| Standard | WR82 | 67 | 99 | ±8.0 | #169 | 2.2 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 10% 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.
- #74Keenan AllenSit
- #75Devaughn VeleSit
- #76Germie BernardSit
- #82Zachariah BranchSit
- #78Ja'Kobi LaneSit
- #79Keon ColemanSit
- #80Isaac TeSlaaSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Zachariah Branch in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR82 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #67 to #98. The consensus projection is 3.7 PPR points.
- Where is Zachariah Branch ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Zachariah Branch at WR82 for Week 1, and flex #156 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #67 to #98.