Should I start David Njoku in Week 1?
TE · LAC · Bye 7
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE30 · range #23–#36
Consensus TE30 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE30 | 23 | 36 | ±3.1 | #154 | 5.1 |
| Half PPR | TE30 | 23 | 36 | ±2.9 | #159 | 4.2 |
| Standard | TE29 | 24 | 36 | ±3.0 | #162 | 3.2 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 9% 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.
- #26Gunnar HelmSit
- #27Terrance FergusonSit
- #28Evan EngramSit
- #30David NjokuSit
- #30Kenyon SadiqSit
- #31Colby ParkinsonSit
- #32Theo JohnsonSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start David Njoku in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE30 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #23 to #36. The consensus projection is 5.1 PPR points.
- Where is David Njoku ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has David Njoku at TE30 for Week 1, and flex #149 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #23 to #36.