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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs Zach ErtzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Zach Ertz's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Amari Cooper (11.2 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Zach Ertz (7.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRBuffalo Bills#99PPG LEADER

Amari Cooper

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

782

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

TEWashington Commanders#20

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Amari Cooper

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

11.2 PPG7.8 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Zach Ertz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #20 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 5 (Deep League) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Amari Cooper vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Amari Cooper (WR, Buffalo Bills) against Zach Ertz (TE, Washington Commanders) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Zach Ertz posted 7.8 PPG across 13 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Amari Cooper has his bye in Week 12, Zach Ertz in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Amari Cooper is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Zach Ertz is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Amari Cooper (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Zach Ertz (age 35) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Amari Cooper outscored Zach Ertz by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amari Cooper played 16 games in 2025 compared to Zach Ertz's 13. That durability gap means Amari Cooper contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Amari Cooper scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Amari Cooper saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amari Cooper vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	7.8
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	101
Receptions	65	50
Rec/Game	4.1	3.8
Receiving Yards	782	504
Rec Yds/Game	48.9	38.8
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	95	72
Target Share/Game	5.9	5.5
Age	-	35
Experience	-	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Amari Cooper at 11.2 PPG, 3.4 points per game above Zach Ertz's 7.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amari Cooper or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amari Cooper has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Zach Ertz's 7.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Amari Cooper and Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Zach Ertz's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Zach Ertz (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.