Should I start Shane Zylstra in Week 1?

TE · NE

Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT

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SitConsensus TE133 · range #132–#133

Consensus TE133 — outside the streaming range.

Week 1 consensus by format

FormatTE rankBestWorstSplitFlex rankProj. pts
PPRTE133132133±0.5
Half PPRTE131126135±4.5
StandardTE124110138±14.0

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What the analysts are saying

Zylstra will add depth in the tight end room for New England heading into the season.

Ari Koslow, FantasyPros · Shane Zylstra signs with Patriots practice squad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Shane Zylstra in Week 1?
Sit. Consensus TE133 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #132 to #133.
Where is Shane Zylstra ranked for Week 1?
The FantasyPros expert consensus has Shane Zylstra at TE133 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #132 to #133.