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
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE130 | 127 | 133 | ±2.5 | — | 0.6 |
| Half PPR | TE132 | 120 | 142 | ±9.1 | — | 0.4 |
| Standard | TE127 | 114 | 134 | ±9.4 | — | 0.3 |
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.”
Ranked around him this week
The TEs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #129Devin CulpSit
- #130Thomas Fidone IISit
- #131Pharaoh BrownSit
- #130Hunter LongSit
- #133Ko KieftSit
- #134Jack VellingSit
- #135Hayden RucciSit
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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.