Should I start Tyler Conklin in Week 1?
TE · DET · Bye 6
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE71 · range #65–#76
Consensus TE71 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE71 | 65 | 76 | ±4.5 | #292 | 0.6 |
| Half PPR | TE71 | 67 | 74 | ±2.9 | #301 | 0.4 |
| Standard | TE74 | 71 | 79 | ±3.8 | #312 | 0.3 |
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Latest news
- Tyler Conklin signs with Lions
The Lions signed TE Tyler Conklin.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 1, 3:49 PM EDT
- Tyler Conklin released by Lions
The Lions released TE Tyler Conklin.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 31, 4:14 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Conklin returns to Detroit after they released him. He'll remain in a depth role.”
Ranked around him this week
The TEs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #77Tanner KoziolSit
- #78Jeremy RuckertSit
- #79Cade StoverSit
- #71Tyler ConklinSit
- #81Seydou TraoreSit
- #82Foster MoreauSit
- #83Jared WileySit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Tyler Conklin in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE71 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #65 to #76. The consensus projection is 0.6 PPR points.
- Where is Tyler Conklin ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Tyler Conklin at TE71 for Week 1, and flex #330 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #65 to #76.