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
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE133 | 132 | 133 | ±0.5 | — | — |
| Half PPR | TE131 | 126 | 135 | ±4.5 | — | — |
| Standard | TE124 | 110 | 138 | ±14.0 | — | — |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- Shane Zylstra signs with Patriots practice squad
The Patriots signed TE Shane Zylstra to their practice squad.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 3, 11:33 AM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Zylstra will add depth in the tight end room for New England heading into the season.”
Ranked around him this week
The TEs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #143Brady RussellSit
- #144Cameron LatuSit
- #145CJ DippreSit
- #133Shane ZylstraSit
- #147Kenny Fletcher Jr.Sit
- #148Ian ThomasSit
- #149Jaheim BellSit
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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.