Week 1 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings

Peppers & Picks ranks Jahmyr Gibbs (DET RB), our RB1 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 21.9 projected points with a nuclear Pepper Meter rating. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. 100% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Gibbs clears the RB bar by about 99%, which is why he sits this high on my board. Sally has him at Nuclear on the Pepper Meter, and she'll wear the result either way.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Puka Nacua (LAR WR), our WR2 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 20.8 projected points with a nuclear Pepper Meter rating. The math is unsexy and convincing: 20.8 points, 108% above what the position pays out on average. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 100% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Add it up and you get a Nuclear reading on the Pepper Meter — Sally isn't hedging on this one.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Bijan Robinson (ATL RB), our RB3 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 20.6 projected points with a nuclear Pepper Meter rating. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 100% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. The math is unsexy and convincing: 20.6 points, 87% above what the position pays out on average. Sally has him at Nuclear on the Pepper Meter, and she'll wear the result either way.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Ja'Marr Chase (CIN WR), our WR4 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 19.8 projected points with a nuclear Pepper Meter rating. 99% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Chase clears the WR bar by about 98%, which is why he sits this high on my board. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. That combination is why the Pepper Meter has him at Nuclear this week.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Christian McCaffrey (SF RB), our RB5 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 19.2 projected points with a nuclear Pepper Meter rating. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 99% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. The math is unsexy and convincing: 19.2 points, 75% above what the position pays out on average. Sally has him at Nuclear on the Pepper Meter, and she'll wear the result either way.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET WR), our WR6 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 19.1 projected points with a nuclear Pepper Meter rating. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 100% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. The math is unsexy and convincing: 19.1 points, 91% above what the position pays out on average. Sally has him at Nuclear on the Pepper Meter, and she'll wear the result either way.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA WR), our WR7 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 19.1 projected points with a nuclear Pepper Meter rating. 19.1 projected points is roughly 91% more than the WR baseline, and that gap is the entire argument for the spot at WR7. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. 100% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Add it up and you get a Nuclear reading on the Pepper Meter — Sally isn't hedging on this one.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Jonathan Taylor (IND RB), our RB8 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 18.6 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. Taylor clears the RB bar by about 69%, which is why he sits this high on my board. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. 100% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Add it up and you get a On Fire reading on the Pepper Meter — Sally isn't hedging on this one.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks CeeDee Lamb (DAL WR), our WR9 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 17.3 projected points with a nuclear Pepper Meter rating. 100% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. 17.3 projected points is roughly 73% more than the WR baseline, and that gap is the entire argument for the spot at WR9. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. That combination is why the Pepper Meter has him at Nuclear this week.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Justin Jefferson (MIN WR), our WR10 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 17.3 projected points with a nuclear Pepper Meter rating. 100% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Jefferson clears the WR bar by about 73%, which is why he sits this high on my board. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. That combination is why the Pepper Meter has him at Nuclear this week.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks De'Von Achane (MIA RB), our RB11 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 17.2 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. The math is unsexy and convincing: 17.2 points, 56% above what the position pays out on average. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 99% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Add it up and you get a On Fire reading on the Pepper Meter — Sally isn't hedging on this one.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks James Cook III (BUF RB), our RB12 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 16.5 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. 98% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. 16.5 projected points is roughly 50% more than the RB baseline, and that gap is the entire argument for the spot at RB12. Sally has him at On Fire on the Pepper Meter, and she'll wear the result either way.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Ashton Jeanty (LV RB), our RB13 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 16.4 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. 97% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. 16.4 projected points is roughly 49% more than the RB baseline, and that gap is the entire argument for the spot at RB13. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. That combination is why the Pepper Meter has him at On Fire this week.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Derrick Henry (BAL RB), our RB14 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 16.3 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 99% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. I have him at RB14 because the projection lands about 48% clear of what a typical RB banks in a week. Sally has him at On Fire on the Pepper Meter, and she'll wear the result either way.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Jeremiyah Love (ARI RB), our RB15 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 16.3 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. 82% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. 16.3 projected points is roughly 48% more than the RB baseline, and that gap is the entire argument for the spot at RB15. The questionable designation on the timestamp below is the one variable that could blow this up — confirm it Sunday morning. That combination is why the Pepper Meter has him at On Fire this week.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Breece Hall (NYJ RB), our RB16 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 16.2 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. I have him at RB16 because the projection lands about 47% clear of what a typical RB banks in a week. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 92% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Add it up and you get a On Fire reading on the Pepper Meter — Sally isn't hedging on this one.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Saquon Barkley (PHI RB), our RB17 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 16.1 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. Barkley clears the RB bar by about 46%, which is why he sits this high on my board. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. 99% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Add it up and you get a On Fire reading on the Pepper Meter — Sally isn't hedging on this one.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Kenneth Walker III (KC RB), our RB18 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 16.1 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. 94% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. 16.1 projected points is roughly 46% more than the RB baseline, and that gap is the entire argument for the spot at RB18. Sally has him at On Fire on the Pepper Meter, and she'll wear the result either way.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Chase Brown (CIN RB), our RB19 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 16.0 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. 16 projected points is roughly 45% more than the RB baseline, and that gap is the entire argument for the spot at RB19. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. 97% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Add it up and you get a On Fire reading on the Pepper Meter — Sally isn't hedging on this one.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Drake London (ATL WR), our WR20 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 15.7 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. 15.7 projected points is roughly 57% more than the WR baseline, and that gap is the entire argument for the spot at WR20. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. 97% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Add it up and you get a On Fire reading on the Pepper Meter — Sally isn't hedging on this one.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Omarion Hampton (LAC RB), our RB21 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 15.4 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. Hampton clears the RB bar by about 40%, which is why he sits this high on my board. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. 98% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Add it up and you get a On Fire reading on the Pepper Meter — Sally isn't hedging on this one.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Javonte Williams (DAL RB), our RB22 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 15.4 projected points with a hot Pepper Meter rating. Williams clears the RB bar by about 40%, which is why he sits this high on my board. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. 92% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Sally keeps the Pepper Meter at Hot here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Rashee Rice (KC WR), our WR23 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 15.3 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. 15.3 projected points is roughly 53% more than the WR baseline, and that gap is the entire argument for the spot at WR23. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. 93% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Add it up and you get a On Fire reading on the Pepper Meter — Sally isn't hedging on this one.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Chris Olave (NO WR), our WR24 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 14.7 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. The math is unsexy and convincing: 14.7 points, 47% above what the position pays out on average. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 93% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Add it up and you get a On Fire reading on the Pepper Meter — Sally isn't hedging on this one.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Garrett Wilson (NYJ WR), our WR25 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 14.7 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. 90% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. I have him at WR25 because the projection lands about 47% clear of what a typical WR banks in a week. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. That combination is why the Pepper Meter has him at On Fire this week.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Nico Collins (HOU WR), our WR26 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 14.6 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. Collins clears the WR bar by about 46%, which is why he sits this high on my board. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. 97% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Add it up and you get a On Fire reading on the Pepper Meter — Sally isn't hedging on this one.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Malik Nabers (NYG WR), our WR27 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 14.4 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. 80% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Fair warning: he carries a questionable tag as of the timestamp below, so re-check before kickoff. Sally has him at On Fire on the Pepper Meter, and she'll wear the result either way.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Trey McBride (ARI TE), our TE28 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 14.3 projected points with a nuclear Pepper Meter rating. 14.3 projected points is roughly 104% more than the TE baseline, and that gap is the entire argument for the spot at TE28. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. 100% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Add it up and you get a Nuclear reading on the Pepper Meter — Sally isn't hedging on this one.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks Travis Etienne Jr. (NO RB), our RB29 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 14.3 projected points with a hot Pepper Meter rating. 88% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. The math is unsexy and convincing: 14.3 points, 30% above what the position pays out on average. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. Hot on the Pepper Meter reflects a steady weekly floor rather than a boom week — that's still a start.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.

Peppers & Picks ranks George Pickens (DAL WR), our WR30 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 14.1 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. The math is unsexy and convincing: 14.1 points, 41% above what the position pays out on average. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 95% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Add it up and you get a On Fire reading on the Pepper Meter — Sally isn't hedging on this one.

Sally's original analysis from our own projection, usage and status data. Stats and injury designations as of Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET — statuses change fast, verify before kickoff.