Should I start Elijah Higgins in Week 1?
TE · ARI · Bye 14
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE52 · range #36–#65
Consensus TE52 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE52 | 36 | 65 | ±11.2 | #229 | 2.9 |
| Half PPR | TE54 | 38 | 69 | ±11.8 | #246 | 2.3 |
| Standard | TE58 | 39 | 75 | ±13.2 | #262 | 1.6 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 1% 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.
- #60Durham SmytheSit
- #61Sam RoushSit
- #62Ben SinnottSit
- #52Elijah HigginsSit
- #64Matt HibnerSit
- #65Will KacmarekSit
- #66Bauer SharpSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Elijah Higgins in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE52 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #36 to #65. The consensus projection is 2.9 PPR points.
- Where is Elijah Higgins ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Elijah Higgins at TE52 for Week 1, and flex #288 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #36 to #65.