Should I start Austin Hooper in Week 1?
TE · ATL · Bye 11
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE49 · range #42–#58
Consensus TE49 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE49 | 42 | 58 | ±6.1 | #223 | 2.6 |
| Half PPR | TE49 | 42 | 58 | ±6.1 | #228 | 2.1 |
| Standard | TE49 | 41 | 58 | ±6.6 | #235 | 1.5 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 1% 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.
- #48Noah FantSit
- #49Ja'Tavion SandersSit
- #50Eli RaridonSit
- #49Austin HooperSit
- #52Tommy TrembleSit
- #53Daniel BellingerSit
- #54Mitchell EvansSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Austin Hooper in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE49 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #42 to #58. The consensus projection is 2.6 PPR points.
- Where is Austin Hooper ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Austin Hooper at TE49 for Week 1, and flex #265 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #42 to #58.