Should I start Tyler Higbee in Week 1?
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Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE45 · range #37–#53
Consensus TE45 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE45 | 37 | 53 | ±6.2 | #207 | 2.4 |
| Half PPR | TE44 | 36 | 51 | ±5.6 | #209 | 1.9 |
| Standard | TE43 | 36 | 50 | ±5.7 | #216 | 1.5 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 2% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The TEs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #42Mason TaylorSit
- #43Elijah ArroyoSit
- #44Dawson KnoxSit
- #45Tyler HigbeeSit
- #46Erick All Jr.Sit
- #47Noah GraySit
- #48Noah FantSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Tyler Higbee in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE45 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #37 to #53. The consensus projection is 2.4 PPR points.
- Where is Tyler Higbee ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Tyler Higbee at TE45 for Week 1, and flex #255 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #37 to #53.