Should I start Cole Kmet in Week 1?
TE · CHI · Bye 10
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE40 · range #33–#46
Consensus TE40 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE40 | 33 | 46 | ±3.7 | #192 | 3.8 |
| Half PPR | TE40 | 33 | 46 | ±3.9 | #197 | 3.0 |
| Standard | TE40 | 34 | 46 | ±3.8 | #204 | 2.2 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 2% 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.
- #38Darren WallerSit
- #39Eli StowersSit
- #40Charlie KolarSit
- #40Cole KmetSit
- #42Mason TaylorSit
- #43Elijah ArroyoSit
- #44Dawson KnoxSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Cole Kmet in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE40 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #33 to #46. The consensus projection is 3.8 PPR points.
- Where is Cole Kmet ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Cole Kmet at TE40 for Week 1, and flex #241 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #33 to #46.