Should I start Sam Roush in Week 1?
TE · CHI · Bye 10
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE71 · range #56–#102
Consensus TE71 — outside the streaming range.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #56 and at least one at #102 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE71 | 56 | 102 | ±16.9 | #292 | 1.2 |
| Half PPR | TE70 | 54 | 100 | ±16.2 | #294 | 1.0 |
| Standard | TE71 | 55 | 98 | ±15.2 | #298 | 0.7 |
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.
- #58Jackson HawesSit
- #59Max KlareSit
- #60Durham SmytheSit
- #71Sam RoushSit
- #62Ben SinnottSit
- #63Elijah HigginsSit
- #64Matt HibnerSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Sam Roush in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE71 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #56 to #102. The consensus projection is 1.2 PPR points.
- Where is Sam Roush ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Sam Roush at TE71 for Week 1, and flex #293 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #56 to #102.