Should I start Zay Jones in Week 1?
WR
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus WR168 · range #161–#175
Consensus WR168 — 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 | WR168 | 161 | 175 | ±7.0 | #372 | — |
| Half PPR | WR164 | 158 | 168 | ±4.5 | #365 | — |
| Standard | WR149 | 140 | 158 | ±9.0 | #315 | — |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- Zay Jones released by Texans
The Texans released WR Zay Jones.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 30, 4:41 PM EDT
- Zay Jones signing with Texans
Veteran WR Zay Jones is signing with the Houston Texans
Cooper Kleinberg · FantasyPros · Aug 21, 5:00 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Jones signed with Houston earlier in August. He will seek a depth role with another team heading into the season.”
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #186Skyy MooreSit
- #187Mecole Hardman Jr.Sit
- #188Coleman OwenSit
- #168Zay JonesSit
- #190LaJohntay WesterSit
- #191Jalen BrooksSit
- #192Cody WhiteSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Zay Jones in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR168 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #161 to #175.
- Where is Zay Jones ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Zay Jones at WR168 for Week 1, and flex #425 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #161 to #175.