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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Zach ErtzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Zach Ertz's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Drake London (14.0 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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WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

TEWashington Commanders#20

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

14.0 PPG7.8 PPG

12 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 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) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Drake London vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Drake London (WR, Atlanta Falcons) against Zach Ertz (TE, Washington Commanders) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 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.

Drake London has his bye in Week 11, Zach Ertz in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Drake London at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Zach Ertz is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Zach Ertz (age 35) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Zach Ertz by a projected 105 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Ertz played 13 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Zach Ertz contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Drake London is 11 years younger than Zach Ertz (24 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake London vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake London	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.0	7.8
Games Played	12	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	101
Receptions	68	50
Rec/Game	5.7	3.8
Receiving Yards	919	504
Rec Yds/Game	76.6	38.8
Receiving TDs	7	4
Targets	112	72
Target Share/Game	9.3	5.5
Age	24	35
Experience	3 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

Drake London outscored Zach Ertz by 6.2 PPG in 2025 (14.0 to 7.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake London or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 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 Drake London and Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 6.2 points per game.

When are Drake London and Zach Ertz's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Zach Ertz (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.