Should I start Ian Thomas in Week 1?
TE · LV
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE140 · range #121–#159
Consensus TE140 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE140 | 121 | 159 | ±19.0 | — | 0.5 |
| Half PPR | TE145 | 128 | 161 | ±16.5 | — | 0.4 |
| Standard | TE147 | 133 | 161 | ±14.0 | — | 0.3 |
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.
- #145CJ DippreSit
- #146Shane ZylstraSit
- #147Kenny Fletcher Jr.Sit
- #140Ian ThomasSit
- #149Jaheim BellSit
- #150Moliki MatavaoSit
- #151Stephen CarlsonSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Ian Thomas in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE140 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #121 to #159. The consensus projection is 0.5 PPR points.
- Where is Ian Thomas ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Ian Thomas at TE140 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #121 to #159.