Should I start Drew Sample in Week 1?
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Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE69 · range #54–#75
Consensus TE69 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE69 | 54 | 75 | ±8.8 | #291 | 2.4 |
| Half PPR | TE72 | 56 | 79 | ±9.3 | #301 | 1.9 |
| Standard | TE75 | 60 | 81 | ±8.7 | #309 | 1.4 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Ranked around him this week
The TEs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #67Nate BoerkircherSit
- #68Brock WrightSit
- #69Luke SchoonmakerSit
- #69Drew SampleSit
- #71Tanner HudsonSit
- #72Davis AllenSit
- #73Payne DurhamSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Drew Sample in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE69 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #54 to #75. The consensus projection is 2.4 PPR points.
- Where is Drew Sample ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Drew Sample at TE69 for Week 1, and flex #311 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #54 to #75.