Week 1 streaming tight ends hinge on roles and matchup juice rather than ceiling alone. Jonnu Smith tabs a favorable Jets inn to start the season with Pittsburgh, where his talent could yield solid targets on the inside. Zach Ertz brings a reliable floor for Washington in a Giants game that should feature middlegame targets. Brenton Strange steps into Evan Engram’s Jacksonville role, offering a sleeper path in a Carolina matchup. Ja'Tavion Sanders is intriguing for Carolina, though he’ll need a smooth acclimation. Engram’s Denver move tightens the pool, so Week 1 becomes about disciplined, matchup-aware streaming rather than chasing upside alone.