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Cam Skattebo vs Zach ErtzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.5 PPG to Zach Ertz's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Cam Skattebo (14.5 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBNew York Giants#10PPG LEADER
Cam Skattebo
PPG
14.5
Games
8
Rush Yds
410
Rush TDs
5
Rec
24
Rec Yds
207
Bye
Week 8
TEWashington Commanders#20
Zach Ertz
PPG
7.8
Games
13
Rec
50
Rec Yds
504
Rec TDs
4
Targets
72
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Cam Skattebo
Zach Ertz

Head to Head

14.5 PPG7.8 PPG
8 GP13 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Cam Skattebo: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #10 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 2 (Strong Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Cam Skattebo vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cam Skattebo (RB, New York Giants) against Zach Ertz (TE, Washington Commanders) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 PPG in 2025 over 8 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.

Cam Skattebo has his bye in Week 8, Zach Ertz in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Cam Skattebo 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: Cam Skattebo (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Zach Ertz (age 35) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Cam Skattebo outscored Zach Ertz by a projected 114 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Zach Ertz played 13 games in 2025 compared to Cam Skattebo's 8. That durability gap means Zach Ertz contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Cam Skattebo scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • Zach Ertz caught 50 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
  • Cam Skattebo is 11 years younger than Zach Ertz (24 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cam Skattebo vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCam SkatteboZach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)14.57.8
Games Played813
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)116101
Rushing Yards4100
Rush Yds/Game51.30.0
Rushing TDs50
Receptions2450
Receiving Yards207504
Targets3272
Total TDs74
Age2435
Experience-12 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Cam Skattebo at 14.5 PPG, 6.7 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 Cam Skattebo or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Cam Skattebo has the edge at 14.5 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 Cam Skattebo and Zach Ertz average in 2025?

Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 6.7 points per game.

When are Cam Skattebo and Zach Ertz's bye weeks in 2026?

Cam Skattebo (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Zach Ertz (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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