Should I start Chig Okonkwo in Week 1?
TE · WAS · Bye 7
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE21 · range #14–#32
Consensus TE21 — outside the streaming range.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #14 and at least one at #32 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE21 | 14 | 32 | ±4.6 | #121 | 7.7 |
| Half PPR | TE21 | 14 | 32 | ±4.2 | #127 | 6.1 |
| Standard | TE22 | 14 | 32 | ±4.3 | #137 | 4.4 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 29% 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.
- #17Dalton SchultzSit
- #18Hunter HenrySit
- #19T.J. HockensonSit
- #21Chig OkonkwoSit
- #21Cade OttonSit
- #22Greg DulcichSit
- #23AJ BarnerSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Chig Okonkwo in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE21 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #14 to #32. The consensus projection is 7.7 PPR points.
- Where is Chig Okonkwo ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Chig Okonkwo at TE21 for Week 1, and flex #118 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #14 to #32.