Should I start Durham Smythe in Week 1?
TE · BAL
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE69 · range #44–#105
Consensus TE69 — outside the streaming range.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #44 and at least one at #105 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE69 | 44 | 105 | ±20.9 | #282 | 1.1 |
| Half PPR | TE69 | 45 | 105 | ±20.8 | #285 | 0.9 |
| Standard | TE68 | 45 | 105 | ±20.6 | #288 | 0.6 |
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.
- #57Marlin KleinSit
- #58Jackson HawesSit
- #59Max KlareSit
- #69Durham SmytheSit
- #61Sam RoushSit
- #62Ben SinnottSit
- #63Elijah HigginsSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Durham Smythe in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE69 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #44 to #105. The consensus projection is 1.1 PPR points.
- Where is Durham Smythe ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Durham Smythe at TE69 for Week 1, and flex #287 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #44 to #105.