Should I start Payne Durham in Week 1?
TE · TB
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE79 · range #60–#96
Consensus TE79 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE79 | 60 | 96 | ±12.8 | #315 | 0.7 |
| Half PPR | TE78 | 59 | 96 | ±13.3 | #317 | 0.6 |
| Standard | TE76 | 57 | 94 | ±13.4 | #315 | 0.4 |
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.
- #70Drew SampleSit
- #71Tanner HudsonSit
- #72Davis AllenSit
- #79Payne DurhamSit
- #74Josh CuevasSit
- #75Justin JolySit
- #76Adam TrautmanSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Payne Durham in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE79 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #60 to #96. The consensus projection is 0.7 PPR points.
- Where is Payne Durham ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Payne Durham at TE79 for Week 1, and flex #320 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #60 to #96.