Should I start Jeremy Ruckert in Week 1?
TE · NYJ
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE68 · range #55–#81
Consensus TE68 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE68 | 55 | 81 | ±10.6 | #288 | 1.1 |
| Half PPR | TE70 | 58 | 82 | ±9.8 | #296 | 0.8 |
| Standard | TE76 | 62 | 92 | ±12.3 | #316 | 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.
- #75Justin JolySit
- #76Adam TrautmanSit
- #77Tanner KoziolSit
- #68Jeremy RuckertSit
- #79Cade StoverSit
- #80Tyler ConklinSit
- #81Seydou TraoreSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Jeremy Ruckert in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE68 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #55 to #81. The consensus projection is 1.1 PPR points.
- Where is Jeremy Ruckert ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Jeremy Ruckert at TE68 for Week 1, and flex #328 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #55 to #81.