Should I start AJ Barner in Week 1?
TE · SEA · Bye 11
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE24 · range #21–#30
Consensus TE24 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE24 | 21 | 30 | ±2.2 | #131 | 7.7 |
| Half PPR | TE23 | 20 | 28 | ±1.9 | #133 | 6.1 |
| Standard | TE22 | 20 | 28 | ±1.7 | #138 | 4.5 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 19% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The TEs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #20Chig OkonkwoSit
- #21Cade OttonSit
- #22Greg DulcichSit
- #24AJ BarnerSit
- #24Oronde Gadsden IISit
- #25Pat FreiermuthSit
- #26Gunnar HelmSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start AJ Barner in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE24 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #21 to #30. The consensus projection is 7.7 PPR points.
- Where is AJ Barner ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has AJ Barner at TE24 for Week 1, and flex #128 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #21 to #30.