Should I start Hunter Long in Week 1?

TE · ARI

Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT

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SitConsensus TE130 · range #127–#133

Consensus TE130 — outside the streaming range.

Week 1 consensus by format

FormatTE rankBestWorstSplitFlex rankProj. pts
PPRTE130127133±2.50.6
Half PPRTE132120142±9.10.4
StandardTE127114134±9.40.3

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros

Latest news

  • Hunter Long traded to Cardinals

    The Cardinals acquired TE Hunter Long and a 2028 seventh-rounder from the Jaguars for a 2028 sixth-rounder.

    Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 30, 1:44 PM EDT

What the analysts are saying

Long will add depth as a blocker in the Cardinals tight end room.

Ari Koslow, FantasyPros · Hunter Long traded to Cardinals

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Hunter Long in Week 1?
Sit. Consensus TE130 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #127 to #133. The consensus projection is 0.6 PPR points.
Where is Hunter Long ranked for Week 1?
The FantasyPros expert consensus has Hunter Long at TE130 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #127 to #133.