Should I start Darnell Washington in Week 1?
TE · PIT · Bye 9
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE36 · range #30–#51
Consensus TE36 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE36 | 30 | 51 | ±6.0 | #177 | 4.4 |
| Half PPR | TE36 | 31 | 52 | ±6.1 | #182 | 3.5 |
| Standard | TE37 | 30 | 53 | ±6.2 | #194 | 2.6 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 3% 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.
- #30Kenyon SadiqSit
- #31Colby ParkinsonSit
- #32Theo JohnsonSit
- #36Darnell WashingtonSit
- #34Michael MayerSit
- #35Jake TongesSit
- #36George KittleSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Darnell Washington in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE36 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #30 to #51. The consensus projection is 4.4 PPR points.
- Where is Darnell Washington ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Darnell Washington at TE36 for Week 1, and flex #175 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #30 to #51.