Should I start John Bates in Week 1?
TE · WAS · Bye 7
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE86 · range #78–#98
Consensus TE86 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE86 | 78 | 98 | ±8.5 | #338 | 2.1 |
| Half PPR | TE86 | 78 | 97 | ±8.0 | #339 | 1.6 |
| Standard | TE87 | 79 | 97 | ±7.6 | #343 | 1.2 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 1% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The TEs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #86Joe RoyerSit
- #87Jack EndriesSit
- #88Blake WhiteheartSit
- #86John BatesSit
- #90Eric SaubertSit
- #91Jonnu SmithSit
- #92Michael TriggSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start John Bates in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE86 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #78 to #98. The consensus projection is 2.1 PPR points.
- Where is John Bates ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has John Bates at TE86 for Week 1, and flex #358 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #78 to #98.