Should I start Darren Waller in Week 1?
TE · CAR · Bye 5
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE34 · range #25–#45
Consensus TE34 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE34 | 25 | 45 | ±6.1 | #166 | 7.1 |
| Half PPR | TE33 | 22 | 45 | ±6.7 | #170 | 5.8 |
| Standard | TE32 | 21 | 44 | ±7.0 | #173 | 4.5 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 5% 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.
- #35Jake TongesSit
- #36George KittleSit
- #37Mike GesickiSit
- #34Darren WallerSit
- #39Eli StowersSit
- #40Charlie KolarSit
- #41Cole KmetSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Darren Waller in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE34 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #25 to #45. The consensus projection is 7.1 PPR points.
- Where is Darren Waller ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Darren Waller at TE34 for Week 1, and flex #232 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #25 to #45.