Should I start Joe Royer in Week 1?
TE · CLE
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE81 · range #79–#82
Consensus TE81 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE81 | 79 | 82 | ±1.4 | #324 | 0.0 |
| Half PPR | TE80 | 78 | 81 | ±1.4 | #323 | 0.0 |
| Standard | TE83 | 79 | 86 | ±2.9 | #332 | 0.0 |
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.
- #83Jared WileySit
- #84Stone SmarttSit
- #85Mo Alie-CoxSit
- #81Joe RoyerSit
- #87Jack EndriesSit
- #88Blake WhiteheartSit
- #89John BatesSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Joe Royer in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE81 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #79 to #82. The consensus projection is 0.0 PPR points.
- Where is Joe Royer ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Joe Royer at TE81 for Week 1, and flex #347 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #79 to #82.