Should I start Stephen Carlson in Week 1?
TE · CHI
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE151 · range #150–#151
Consensus TE151 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE151 | 150 | 151 | ±0.5 | — | — |
| Half PPR | TE148 | 146 | 149 | ±1.5 | — | — |
| Standard | TE138 | 136 | 140 | ±2.0 | — | — |
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.
- #148Ian ThomasSit
- #149Jaheim BellSit
- #150Moliki MatavaoSit
- #151Stephen CarlsonSit
- #152Zaire Mitchell-PadenSit
- #153Quentin MooreSit
- #154Dallen BentleySit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Stephen Carlson in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE151 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #150 to #151.
- Where is Stephen Carlson ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Stephen Carlson at TE151 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #150 to #151.