Should I start Theo Johnson in Week 1?

TE · NYG · Bye 8

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

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SitConsensus TE36 · range #26–#45

Consensus TE36 — outside the streaming range.

Week 1 consensus by format

FormatTE rankBestWorstSplitFlex rankProj. pts
PPRTE362645±3.8#1753.8
Half PPRTE362543±3.5#1823.0
StandardTE342443±3.7#1872.3

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Johnson will have the next week and a half to get fully healthy for the start of the season.

Ari Koslow, FantasyPros · Theo Johnson (shoulder) practices in non-contact jersey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Theo Johnson in Week 1?
Sit. Consensus TE36 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #26 to #45. The consensus projection is 3.8 PPR points.
Where is Theo Johnson ranked for Week 1?
The FantasyPros expert consensus has Theo Johnson at TE36 for Week 1, and flex #185 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #26 to #45.